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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…
Auckland public ‘unaware of significance of golf course subsidies’ Auckland Council commissioned report says, noting potential use for housing | interest.co.nz
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfThe 13 golf courses operated by Auckland Council mean private interests receive a significant ratepayer subsidy with the alternative use value of the courses topping $2.1 billion, council commissioned reports say. Reports by Cameron Partners and EY have been released in a review of Auckland Council alternative financing sources. The comments on golf courses come at a time when Auckland […]
Golf club and NRL team set new trend
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfIf there ever was a perfect marketing marriage, Parkwood International Golf and Function Complex and the National Rugby League’s Gold Coast Titans, have found it – Club Parkwood – home of the Aquis Gold Coast Titans. The two sports giants have signed a unique ten-year partnership agreement that will see the rugby league team relocate to […]
Abu Dhabi Sports Council announce new youth golf project in partnership with HSBC
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfAref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), has revealed a golf development programme in schools, similar to the highly successful HSBC China Junior Golf Program model, will be put in place in the capital soon. The China Golf Association-backed programme was launched 11 years ago as part of HSBC’s sponsorship of […]
Kota Permai Shows Corporate Social Responsibility
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfManagement and staff from Gamuda Land Clubs have joined hands in their Corporate Social Responsibility by organising a charity visit to the Persatuan Kebajikan Elijah in Johor Bahru. Gamuda Land Clubs include Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, Jade Hills Resort Club, Botanic Resort Club and Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, a Golf Facility […]
Day welcomes baby girl to family
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfAustralia’s top golfer Jason Day has become a father for the second time. Day’s American wife Ellie gave birth to a daughter, Lucy Adenil, this morning. The pair have a son, Dash, who is three. Ellie’s pregnancy was the reason that Day, the world No. 2, opted to stay at his American home in Ohio […]
Golf Activity Flourishing, Says Survey
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfGolf participation in the United Kingdom is far from being in decline and is actually flourishing, especially amongst a younger demographic. The findings have emerged from the ‘Golf Actives Study’, a first-of-its-kind programme commissioned by the European Tour, which aims to establish a complete picture of golf activity and engagement in the UK. The study […]
New Zealand Open secures new sponsorship
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfThe New Zealand Open has secured a new major funding partner, with Japan-based non-profit corporation ISPS Handa joining BMW as co-naming rights partner for what will become the BMW ISPS Handa New Zealand Open. Both BMW and ISPS Handa have invested significantly in golf events around the world, and the New Zealand Open is fortunate […]
Golphinforkids wins 2015 HSBC Golf Innovation Award
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfThis year’s prestigious HSBC Golf Business Forum Innovation Award has been won by Golphin Ltd (Golphinforkids) http://golphinforkids.com/ – the Scottish-based company who designed and now manufacture a unique set of golf clubs which is revolutionising the way children aged 3-11 around the world play the game. Calum McPherson – Managing Director, says, “Our range, designed in Scotland […]
Golf Australia 2016 national squad released
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfGolf Australia’s 2016 national squad has been released, with a handful of athletes on the verge of inclusion to the six-strong group. Cameron Davis and Ryan Ruffels both reached high performance benchmarks in becoming rare inclusions at the Tier 1 level. The Sydneysider and Melburnian join a short list of just five other players – […]
Knox goes from cart boy to World Golf Championship winner
/0 Comments/in Latest News /by Live4GolfSHANGHAI (AP) — Russell Knox would appear to have all the ingredients to succeed in golf. But that would be skimming over the details. Knox grew up in Scotland, the home of golf, and he once competed for his country in a youth tournament, where he first saw Rory McIlroy. He came to Florida to […]