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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 & Health Project Highlights Game’s Fitness Benefits
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamSt Augustine, Florida, United States: The World Golf Foundation (WGF) has announced the launch of the Golf & Health Project, a unique initiative focused on academic research highlighting how the game can benefit peoples’ lives. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh, led by Dr Andrew Murray and under the supervision of leading international academics Professor […]
Golf & Health Project Launches To Highlight How Golf Can Benefit All
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by Madam(ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.) – World Golf Foundation (WGF) – the non-profit organization developing and supporting initiatives that positively impact lives through the game of golf and its traditional values – announces the launch of the Golf & Health Project, academically researching and highlighting how the game can benefit peoples’ lives. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in […]
Australia is open for Golf Month
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamClubs and facilities around the nation will throw open their doors throughout October to offer a wide variety of activities and promotions to inspire people to play golf. So whether you are a newcomer, a lapsed golfer or simply want to try a new facility or facet of the sport, Golf Month is the perfect […]
Player’s Goal to Raise US$100 Million for Charity
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamJohannesburg, South Africa: The Gary Player Invitational – South Africa’s most successful charity golf tournament – will continue to receive support from The Coca-Cola Company and Sun International by partnering with The Player Foundation in their commitment towards raising US$100 million for charity worldwide. The continued support of Coca-Cola and Sun International for a further […]
$500K up for grabs at Isuzu Qld Open!
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWindsor Income Protection and the Queensland Golf Foundation are delighted to announce a landmark hole-in-one partnership at the 2016 Isuzu Queensland Open to be played at The Brisbane Golf Club from 20 to 23 October. The 15th hole of the championship has been marked as the $500,000 hole-in-one. The first player to have a hole-in-one […]
Disability Action Week 2016 Inclusion: It’s a game changer
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamOfficial Launch of the Junior Golf Alliance
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe Junior Golf Alliance officially launched in September, bringing with it a wealth of training, support and member services for current junior golf coaches and those aspiring to coach golf to children and young people. Training & Education This new organisation have ambitious plans to change the face of children’s golf coaching for the better […]
Olympians bring golden touch to Fiji International
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe Fiji International will have a golden touch this year with Osea Kolinisau and Masivesi Dakuwaqa – Gold Medalists in the Rio 2016 Olympics, and Vodafone Fiji 7’s player Emosi Mulevoro signing on as Ambassadors for the tournament. The Vodafone Fiji 7’s made history this year winning Fiji’s first Olympic medal. Their gold medal win […]
Grants on offer for Victorian clubs
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants is now open! The grants now have a fun and female focus, so will be funding social sports and programs for women and girls. This is a brilliant opportunity to boost female participation in your club and get more people involved through social or modified forms of sport. […]
Castle Hill Return for Faldo Series Australia Championship
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamSydney, Australia (August 30): History will beckon for competitors in the second edition of the Faldo Series Australia Championship. To take place at Sydney’s Castle Hill Country Club on December 20, the R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking event will see a selection of Australia’s brightest young golfing prospects vying for glory in what will be […]