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Australian Championship Designated as Key Step Toward 2032 Paralympic Golf Inclusion
Golf Australia and the International Golf Federation (IGF) have announced a major milestone for para-golf, designating the 2026 Australian All Abilities Championship as the first IGF Counting Event to operate under the IGF’s new Classification Rules and Sport Classes.
This decision is seen as a direct and significant step toward achieving Paralympic Games inclusion for golf at Brisbane 2032.
IGF Chairman Guy Kinnings confirmed the strategic importance of the designation, stating, "Golf Australia…
Inaugural PGA Charity Day a success
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamKeperra Country Golf Club played host on Tuesday to the inaugural PGA Charity Day raising funds for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and QLD Golf Foundation. The Cure Brain Cancer Foundation is close to PGA TOUR winner and Keperra Country Club member John Senden’s heart as his son Jacob is currently fighting a brain tumour. […]
Rare opportunity to play the Ellerston Golf Course this Christmas
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThanks to the Packer Family, this Christmas we have a rare opportunity on offer for golf lovers. Enjoy a full day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course situated on the Packer Family’s private estate in Scone, NSW. The prize includes 18 holes on a magnificently designed course for 8 people, along with transfers […]
VIDEO: Aussie quadriplegic driving to inspire Kiwis with disabilities to swing a golf club
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamJames Gribble has experienced first-hand how golf can change someone’s life as both an able-bodied and disabled individual after breaking his neck in a freak accident in Africa in 2008, rendering him a quadriplegic. Prior to his accident, Gribble was a successful investment banker and obsessive golfer with a single-digit handicap, and is now is travelling […]
Junior Golf Qld Awards night celebrates our juniors
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe 2017 Junior Golf Queensland Awards Presentation Dinner was held on Wednesday 15th November at Nudgee Golf Club. The evening is designed to celebrate and recognise the achievements of all junior golfers throughout the year. The night was a huge success with players, friends, families, and sponsors coming together to celebrate another fantastic year of […]
2018 National Inclusive Golf Conference
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by MadamThe National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) is pleased to announce its first Accessible/Inclusive Golf for Individuals with Disabilities Conference on Friday, January 26, 2018, in Orlando, FL. The event will be held in proximity of the PGA’s Merchandise Show to allow interested individuals to attend both events. Executive Director Steve Jubb, PGA, shares “We […]
KPMG and LET develop education programme for female tour Pros
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamKPMG and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have committed to work together to produce a new resource that will give the LET members access to high quality educational material so that they can continue to invest in their own personal development whilst competing on the tour. from left: Scott Ward, Dr Kitrina Douglas, Alison Nicholas, […]
MyGolfers officially open the Emirates Australian Open
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWhile the eyes of the world will be on Jordan Spieth and Jason Day at the Emirates Australian Open this week, two junior golfers captured the hearts of spectators at The Australian Golf Club early this morning. Isaac Riches (5) and Ruby Kavanagh (9) led out the field this morning as honorary starters from the […]
Magenta Shores Golf Club commit to Academy golf program
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has announced that Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club have aligned their support to a new three-year commitment to the Academy’s Callaway Golf Program. Magenta Shores is the only private golf facility in the region and is keen to provide opportunities for junior golfers through a partnership with […]
Increasing value of Ranking for Golfers with Disability supported by PING
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWith just one tournament to play in EDGA’s Tournament Series of 14 events in 2017, Charles-Henri Quelin of France is favourite to finish the year as No: 1 in the Ranking for Golfers with Disability supported by PING (R4GD). Devised by the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA), the R4GD supported by PING is taking on […]
Royal Wellington Showcases Sustainability, earns GEO Certification
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamHost venue of the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) and previously seven New Zealand Open Championships, Royal Wellington Golf Club celebrates earning GEO Certified®, the international marque of recognition for sustainability in golf. The distinction comes on evidence of ongoing commitment to fostering nature, resource efficiency and providing community value. Royal Wellington’s Chief Executive, Kurt […]