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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…
Golf 20/20 Announces the Sport’s Charitable Impact
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamGolf has been expanding on an international and domestic stage for years now. This has resulted in the PGA and LPGA being involved in more and more events that benefit not only the professionals themselves but also the entire golf community. Golf 20/20 recently did a study on the charitable impact that golf has had in […]
Health benefits of golf discussed in Parliament
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamEarlier this week (17 January) the All-Party Parliamentary Golf Group welcomed representatives of the Golf and Health project to the Palace of Westminster. Executive Director for Golf and Health, and Chief Medical Officer at the European Tour Golf, Dr Roger Hawkes, and lead researcher, Dr Andrew Murray of the University of Edinburgh, made a presentation […]
WS6Perth Kids Day
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamLake Karrinyup Country Club is kicking off the ISPS HANDA World Super 6 Perth with a fun day out for the kids on Tuesday 14 February from 9 am – 1pm. The even is FREE for all kids under the age of 16 and will include activities like autograph signing and photo sessions with some […]
Golf Industry Unites In Support Of Women’s Golf Day Initiative
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamNew York, NY – On Wednesday, January 25 leaders from the Women’s Golf Day (WGD) initiative will host a news conference at the PGA Merchandise Show (Orlando, FL), providing insight about this female-centric player development program as well as data on why women are key economic influencers in golf. The news conference is set for 2-3 […]
Asian Tour to enhance global reach with introduction of Live Streaming
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe Asian Tour will expand its reach further afield with the introduction of live streaming for a selected number of tournaments on www.asiantour.com, starting with the season-opening SMBC Singapore Open this week. The new and exciting digital initiative will complement its well established global television platform which already covers over 180 countries and territories with […]
Winner of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to Earn Exemption Into The Open
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe winner of the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) will take their place in golf’s most international major championship when they receive an exemption into The 147th Open at Carnoustie. The winner will become the first champion in the history of the AAC to receive the exemption to play in The Open in 2018. The region’s flagship […]
Golfing Superstars Mix Things Up in Abu Dhabi
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamRickie Fowler, Henrik Stenson, Dustin Johnson and Ian Poulter team up with top DJ Reggie Yates to rock the world of golf Abu Dhabi, UAE, 17 January 2016: Four of the biggest names in golf today got into the groove for the new golfing year by mixing it up with one of Britain’s top DJs […]
Toro NZ Speedgolf Open returns to Rotorua
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWorld Speedgolf champion Jamie Young and New Zealand Olympian Nick Willis are among the star lineup for this year’s third annual New Zealand Speedgolf Open at Rotorua’s Arikikapakapa Golf Course on the first weekend of March. Last year’s champions, Kiwis Richard Olsen and Liz McKinnon will defend their titles and Young and Willis are already […]
The Clunes Golf Club has successfully applied for a VicHealth Active Club Grant, which provides funding to increase the opportunities people have to participate in community sporting clubs. The Clunes club now plans to deliver a MyGolf Program in term four of each school year, with the aim of increasing junior participation by providing a fun, […]
Point Walter welcomes families with new initiative
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamFamilies and young golfers will be given an extra incentive to play one of Perth’s most picturesque public courses under a bright new initiative from the Point Walter Golf Course. From 10.30am to midday on Saturdays the course, nestled on the Swan River in Bicton, is set to welcome families and children under the age of […]