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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…
Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler Reportedly to Compete in Exhibition Prime-Time Match
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamRory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler, two of golf’s biggest headliners, will reportedly meet in a prime-time exhibition match a week before the U.S. Open at the Detroit Golf Club, according to Doug Ferguson of the Associated Press. The details for the event—which Ferguson noted is set for June 7, the Tuesday before the U.S. Open—haven’t […]
About time! Muirfield to Hold Vote on Whether to Admit Female Members
/0 Comments/in golf industry /by MadamOne of the last remaining men-only golf clubs might soon admit female members. According to The Sunday Times, a decision on female membership at Muirfield, the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, will be reached through a postal ballot. The report says “insiders believe this makes a vote in favour of admitting women more likely as it will […]
Golf clubs shake stuffy tag to drive into future
/0 Comments/in golf industry /by MadamWA golf clubs are relaxing dress standards, loosening restrictions on women players and offering youth discounts in an attempt to modernise and attract new members. Faced with a global trend of declining memberships, local clubs have in recent years made strides to update their image and offers to attract new and young members, particularly women. […]
Pace and Innovation Symposium Serves Up Food for Thought
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by MadamNew Jersey, United States: Last month, the United States Golf Association hosted 125 industry experts for the association’s Pace and Innovation Symposium. The two-day symposium at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, California marked the third time that the USGA has brought together experts and leaders from throughout the industry to discuss the issues that often […]
Let’s be Positive About Golf, Says New USGA President
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamSan Diego, United States: Diana M. Murphy has been elected to serve a one-year term as the 64th President of the United States Golf Association (USGA), which together with The R&A governs the game worldwide. The election of officers and the 15-member USGA Executive Committee also took place during the USGA Annual Meeting. As President, […]
Topgolf Focuses on Women
/0 Comments/in golf industry /by MadamThe chain of golf-centric entertainment venues is looking to boost its female clientele from 32% of all visitors to 50% by planning classes with six women and one instructor, to provide a more social atmosphere. Topgolf has seen success in the last year, but is interested in continuing to move forward. In 2015, 32% of the […]
Young New Zealand golf fans in awe of Lydia Ko at a junior golf clinic
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamWorld No 1 Lydia Ko said it was “a huge amount of fun” hosting a junior golf clinic ahead of the New Zealand Women’s Open in Christchurch. The 18-year-old, who is the overwhelming favourite to claim her third national open title this week at Clearwater, hosted 10 juniors for a coaching session on the driving […]
Olympics the greatest goal for Ko
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamLydia Ko’s whirlwind return home to defend her New Zealand Women’s Open title has brought her Olympic dream more clearly into focus. On Wednesday, ahead of this week’s Open which starts on Friday at Clearwater Resort in Christchurch, The world No 1 got a sneak preview of the Lonsdale Cup, presented annually to the Kiwi […]
New Research Study Unveiled at 63rd PGA Merchandise Show Explores Corporate Golf Access for Men and Women
/0 Comments/in Best Practice, golf industry /by Madam“Business Golf: The Gender Puzzle” is the First Research Study on the Subject in a Decade; Analysis Reveals Untapped Revenue Growth Opportunities for the Golf Industry PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – New cutting-edge research entitled “Business Golf: The Gender Puzzle,” conducted by Sports and Leisure Research Group (SLRG) for the PGA of America unveils new […]
Kids to spend time with Ko at NZ Open
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by MadamTen lucky children will get to spend half an hour with world golf number one Lydia Ko ahead of next week’s NZ Women’s Golf Open at Clearwater. New Zealand Golf is running a competition that will see 10 kids spend some time on the practise range with the sporting super star. Potential winners […]