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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…
Joint NZ initiative to find, groom China’s next top junior golfer
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamAUCKLAND, N.Z. (23 May 2016) — The hunt is on for China’s next top junior golf prodigy to come to New Zealand and train with the country’s leading golf instruction provider. Dubbed “The Search for the Next World #1”, will see Institute of Golf co-founders Craig Dixon and Guy Wilson, both AAA Members of the NZ […]
Muirfield loses British Open rights over female membership refusal
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamScottish golf club Muirfield has lost its right to host the Open Championship after voting against allowing female member to join the club. The R&A confirmed today that they “will not stage the Championship at a venue that does not admit women as members”, and has removed the famous club, which most recently hosted the […]
Rare Olympic Golf Medals on Display for First Time in More Than a Century
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamNew Jersey, United States: The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will exclusively showcase medals won by H. Chandler Egan at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St Louis, the last time golf was part of the Olympic schedule. Golf will make its highly anticipated return to the […]
Alliance to Participate in National Golf Day
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamSt Augustine, United States: The National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) has announced its plans for involvement in the golf industry’s National Golf Day. President Mike Tinkey and Executive Director Steve Jubb, PGA, will be representing the Alliance and sharing information with the members of Congress and their professional staff. The ninth annual ‘National Golf […]
White Paper on Status of Municipal Golf
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamScottsdale, United States: Staples Golf Design, a Scottsdale-based golf course design firm, has announced the release of the Community Links white paper dedicated to help struggling municipal golf facilities in America find ways to increase use and become financially viable. The paper sets the tone for municipal golf’s comeback story and lays the foundation for […]
Golf successfully used again to tackle antisocial behaviour
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamAnother community golf project has led to a massive decrease in antisocial behaviour. Just a few weeks after a partnership between Shropshire GC and a local school in a deprived area delivered more than £500,000 of benefits for children and significantly reduced truancy, a project that taught ‘StreetGolf’ to youngsters in Wales has had similar […]
PGA TOUR, LPGA and Topgolf Announce Strategic Alliance Focused on Growing the Game, Enhancing Golf Experience
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The PGA TOUR, LPGA and Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG), a global leader in golf entertainment, today announced a strategic alliance designed to create new fans, participants and enthusiasts and to enhance the playing and fan experiences through event and media initiatives. PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem, LPGA […]
The Community Impact of Golf in Victoria
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamGolf Victoria is pleased to launch The Community Impact of Golf in Victoria Report 2016. Throughout history it is widely recognised that golf has provided a considerable benefit to the economy of Victoria. Additionally, the industry has had a significant impact on the health and social wellbeing of those who participate. The question has always been […]
USGA Deepens Commitment to Nine-Hole Recreational Golf Playing Format
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamFar Hills, New Jersey, United States: Spurred by the success of its first two years, the United States Golf Association (USGA) is expanding the PLAY9 programme this year, encouraging more golfers to play nine holes during six scheduled ‘PLAY9 Days’ throughout the golf season, beginning on May 9 and occurring on the ninth day of […]
Golf Aims to Convert Rugby Sevens Opportunity
/0 Comments/in golf industry, Latest News /by MadamHong Kong: More than 800 children were able to try golf during the 2016 Hong Kong Rugby Sevens thanks to a Junior Golf Challenge run by the Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) in the HSBC Sevens Village. Tom Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of the HKGA, said: “We are grateful to our partners at HSBC for enabling […]