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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…
National Golf Day set for April 26
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamRepresentatives from across the golf industry will converge on Washington, D.C., on Wedensday, April 26, for National Golf Day 2017. New for the 10th anniversary of the event, a community service initiative will take place on the National Mall the morning of April 25. The initiative will focus on beautification, preservation and helping the National […]
Eagle Ridge offers a new way to play golf this Summer
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamEagle Ridge Golf Course has released a new way for golfers of all abilities to get into the swing this Summer. The Summer 6 format comprises six holes of golf, a shared motorised cart, a drink of your choice during your round and snacks, along with a wireless speaker system in your cart. Eagle Ridge […]
LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan Named World Golf Foundation Chairman for 2017
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWorld Golf Foundation (WGF) – the game’s nonprofit organization that unites the industry in support of initiatives that enhance the growth of and provide access to the game of golf worldwide – today announces Mike Whan, LPGA Commissioner, has been named WGF Chairman for 2017 by the Board of Directors. He succeeds Tim Finchem, who […]
Three-Dimensional Sustainability Strategy Revealed
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by MadamUnder the leadership of FEGGA (Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations), greenkeepers all over Europe have come together in a pledge for responsible and sustainable golf course management. All of FEGGA’s 22 European national greenkeeping organisations have agreed to promote and endorse a clear, detailed and ambitious strategic vision that embraces golf’s potential to produce […]
Golf Charity Day Played for Stroke awareness
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Madamwinners left to right: Sinan Bugdayli, Steve Goktas, Terry Stevens with organiser Gary Begg absent Team member Andrew Diciumas The Take a Stroke for Stroke charity was played on Monday 12th December at the Mercure Kooindah Waters Golf Resort, raising funds for the National stroke foundation. Stroke is the second biggest killer in Australia behind coronary […]
The Ladies’ Golf Union and the R&A Complete Merger
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe merger of the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has been finalised and will come into effect from 1 January 2017. The heads of agreement between the two organisations was signed in June leading to the integration of the LGU’s business operations and its members of staff into The R&A group of companies. […]
The Jack Kicks off today
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Madam200 golfers, including Pro’s and celebrities will decsend on the Hunter Valley today. They have received a much sort after invite to the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic 2016 . This will be the event’s 38th year and we are thrilled that this flagship event is now in it’s second year at the stunning Crowne Plaza […]
135,000 people tried golf in just 6 months
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamMore than 135,000 people tried golf in England between April and September 2016, according to new figures. The figure is a huge rise of 47 per cent compared with the previous year, and more than 9,000 of them joined golf clubs as a result. The research comes from England Golf’s County Impact Report, which suggests […]
Top juniors ready for Greg Norman Junior Masters
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe country’s leading junior golfers will converge on the Palmer Colonial and Palmer Gold Coast Golf Clubs this week for the annual Greg Norman Junior Masters. Hosted by Golf Queensland, the invitation-only event is recognised as one of the premier junior tournaments in Australasia attracting a field of more than 225 competitors. “The Greg Norman […]
Hong Kong Open Reaches out to Local Community
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamHong Kong: With just days to go before the UBS Hong Kong Open tees-off, the tournament’s community outreach programme is already in full swing. With enhanced accessibility to the tournament a priority for the organising partners, the tournament is set to host a wider audience of local community groups than ever before in 2016. Following the […]