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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…
New and enhanced sustainability initiatives for The 150th Open at St Andrews
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamThe R&A is expanding its GreenLinks programme with a range of new and enhanced sustainability measures in place for The 150th Open at St Andrews. Launched in 2016 as a dedicated sustainability, legacy and climate action initiative for The Open, GreenLinks has evolved each year to harness positive change and minimise the environmental and social […]
OCEANTEE becomes Official Sustainable Products Supplier of the DP World Tour
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe DP World Tour has signed a three-year partnership agreement with OCEANTEE that will see the company become the Tour’s Official Sustainable Products Supplier. Founded by trained marine biologist Ed Sandison, OCEANTEE is on a mission to change the way the industry and golfers think about their use of plastic and its impact on the […]
Registration is open for Women’s Golf Day Palooza!
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThere’s less than a week to go until WGD Palooza – the now annual virtual celebration of golf with content and giveaways from some of the biggest golf brands in the world. Date: May 31st 2022 Time: 10am – 2pm EST Register here: https://womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza/ Registration for the event is FREE and we want as many […]
IONA INVESTIGATES’ GOLF’S HEALTH BENEFITS IN NEW VIDEO SERIES
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamGolf’s widespread physical, mental and social health benefits have been brought to life in a new video series from The R&A in which broadcaster and presenter Iona Stephen uncovers how playing the sport can help you become fitter, healthier and happier. At a time when record numbers are now playing golf worldwide, ‘Iona Investigates’ is […]
Quartet of new coaches get set for influx of female golfers
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by Madamlove.golf, the empowering group coaching experience for women, has welcomed four new coaches to its ranks as it gears up to attract women to golf throughout 2022. Karyn Burns from East Kilbride Golf Club near Glasgow, has joined Leicestershire’s Amy Taylor and duo Damon Wood and Sam Proctor, both based in Cheshire, in signing up […]
PGA Women in Golf Scholarship fund kicks off
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamApplications are now open for the PGA Women in Golf Scholarship Fund (WiGSF), launched in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of Vocational female Professionals. Whilst primarily established to provide scholarships to women undertaking the PGA Membership Pathway Program (previously known as the Trainee Program), the scope of the fund has been expanded […]
Considerations for Cricket Betting on IPL Win 2024
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamConsiderations for Cricket Betting on IPL Win 2024 You may be in a better position to forecast the course of events if you have more knowledge about the teams, players, and event. Here are a few things to think about before placing a cricket wager. Figures Since every event in cricket is statistically measurable, cricket […]
The R&A Appoints Diversity Ambassador
/0 Comments/in Featured, golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe R&A has appointed Zane Scotland as a diversity ambassador to support the development of initiatives that encourage more people from ethnically diverse communities into golf. As part of the new partnership, Scotland is assisting with the interpretation of research to understand the challenges that exist for ethnically diverse communities and identify actions that can be taken […]
Caffeine kick: Coffee grounds for golf tees
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamWood or plastic? It’s the choice golfers face as they decide their preferred way to tee up the ball. But watch big-hitting Dane Niklas Nørgaard Møller closely in action on the DP World Tour and you might be surprised to hear where his tees come from. Coffee grounds. Wood and plastic cause all sorts of […]
Golf Australia announce record growth golf participation
/0 Comments/in Featured, Latest News /by MadamGolf Australia today announced record growth in club participation and total participation, with a 6.4 percent increase in club members and a 21 percent (210,000) year-on-year rise in round players, according to AusPlay data. The 2020-21 Golf Club Participation Report, which was prepared by Golf Business Advisory Services, showcases a combination of Golf Australia’s club member participation […]