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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…
Rio Interactive Golf Zone Strikes Chord with Fans
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamRio de Janeiro, Brazil: Golf proved a big hit with Olympic spectators in Rio with upwards of 1,000 a day trying out the sport in the tented village during both the men’s and women’s events. A number of activities were installed by Provision Events to help generate interest in the sport among Brazilians. As well as […]
IGF: Olympic golf draws world wide interest
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamPeter Dawson, President of the International Golf Federation, said: “We are delighted by the strong showing of golf during the Olympics. We were always confident that we would deliver high-quality men’s and women’s competitions and we have witnessed that over the last two weeks. “Golf’s success has been endorsed by strong viewing figures throughout the world […]
Jutanugarn seeks five wins to complete the five rings in Rio
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Madam17 August 2016, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand delivered another masterclass in a season overflowing with dominant performances by shooting a six-under-par 65 to grab the lead after the first round of the Olympic women’s golf competition. The talented 20-year-old burst from the pack on a crowded leaderboard to set the standard […]
Women take centre stage in historic return to Olympic Golf
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Madam16 August 2016, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A golden glow settled over the sport of golf on Sunday when Justin Rose captured the men’s Olympic Games golf crown. Now, the women take centre stage at Reserva de Marapendi tomorrow aiming to emulate their male counterparts by putting on another glittering show. A stellar field of 60 […]
Come and Try Golf Clinic – 23 August 2016 – New Venue
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamEmpower Golf Australia is proud to announce a new venue for our Come and Try Golf Clinics, at Deception Bay Driving Range. These clinics introduce people to golf for the first time or reintroduce players to the game they love after accident or illness. Players of all abilities will receive expert tuition to try golf […]
Dying golf clubs warned to lose the attitude and embrace young players
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamGolf clubs across the world have been warned that the sport could fall into crisis unless they lighten up a little, relax strict dress codes and withdraw bans on tweeting, snapchatting and booze on the fairway. The game, first played in 15th-century Scotland, isn’t known for keeping pace with changes in wider society (Scotland’s famous […]
Rose strikes gold on historic day for golf
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by Madam14 August 2016, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: It took 112 years for golf to find a new Olympic champion, but it was well worth the wait. Great Britain’s Justin Rose followed in the footsteps of the long-departed George Lyon of Canada when he climbed onto the podium to collect the Olympic gold medal in Rio […]
IGF Creates Fan Zone to Engage and Educate Fans at Olympic Golf Course
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamWhen it comes to potential long-term benefits from golf’s return to the Olympic Games, none is more pronounced than the opportunity to grow the game worldwide, particularly in countries where it is considered a developing sport. A country like 2016 Olympic host Brazil. The Olympics bring a whole new level of exposure to any sport, […]
The wait is over…Olympic golf is back
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamThe longest wait between a final putt and the next tee shot will finally end at 07.30 on Thursday morning at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro. Golf will return to the Olympic Games, after an absence of 112 years between the gold medal-winning putt sunk by Canada’s George Lyon in St.Louis […]
Golf and golf club praised for helping people with Parkinson’s
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by MadamRudding Park Hotel, Spa and Golf in Yorkshire has been praised for helping people with Parkinson’s. This comes just a few days after Malkins Bank Golf Course was commended for helping people who had suffered strokes, and in recent weeks Lincoln Golf Centre was acknowledged in the House of Commons for its work with dementia […]