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Slumbers Steps Down as CEO of R&A

POSTED ON December 14, 2024 @ 10:17 am

Martin Slumbers leaves his position as Chief Executive of The R&A on December 13 after serving the governing body for almost ten years.During his tenure, which began in 2015, Slumbers has played a leading role in instigating many significant changes that have positively affected not …

NZ: Springfield GC 30-year lease approved in Council meeting

POSTED ON December 13, 2024 @ 10:30 am

Rotorua Lakes Council has voted to approve a new 30-year lease for the Springfield Golf Club to occupy its largest parcel of freehold land, about 34ha, with the 18-hole course. The golf club’s land lease expires in 2027. Negotiations over the last few months between …

Kura Golf Course Design prepares remodeling plans for Boulcott’s Farm

POSTED ON December 13, 2024 @ 9:52 am

Kristine Kerr of Kura Golf Course Design has prepared plans to remodel six holes at Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club near Wellington, New Zealand. In 2010, the nine-hole Boulcott Golf Club (1938) merged with the 18-hole Hutt Golf Club (1909), following the sale of land …

JOB: Course Superintendent – Cairns GC ($100k – $150k package)

POSTED ON December 12, 2024 @ 12:57 pm

About Cairns Golf Club, located just 5 minutes south of Cairns City, has an excellent opportunity for a Course Superintendent. Established in 1923, Cairns Golf Club is a 6159m, par 72 course with a modern clubhouse, two putting greens and a full-length driving range. It …

Royal Hobart GC Confirmed As Future Location of Tasmanian Cricket Centre

POSTED ON December 11, 2024 @ 3:48 pm

Cricket Tasmania can confirm that there is an intended purchase of land at the Royal Hobart Golf Club (RHGC) for the future development of a Tasmanian Cricket Centre for Excellence and Community facility. The growth of the game, particularly the expansion and professionalisation of our …

NSW Government Report: Community to guide the future of Moore Park

POSTED ON December 10, 2024 @ 5:37 pm

Moore Park South will be transformed by a new 20-hectare public park that will respond to the community’s future recreational needs in one of the densest residential areas in Australia. The NSW Government today released the ‘The Future of Moore Park South – What we …

Regency Park Community Golf Course gender-neutral tees a hit

POSTED ON December 10, 2024 @ 3:32 pm

Golf is a sport bound by customs and tradition, however, it is currently undergoing a profound transformation that seeks to redefine and grow the sport. At the forefront of this revolution is Regency Park Community Golf Course, owned by the City of PAE and operated …

City of Stirling unveils $20 million Hamersley Public Golf Course redevelopment

POSTED ON December 9, 2024 @ 5:56 pm

  A fully licensed entertainment-focused driving range is the star attraction of the City of Stirling’s $20 million redevelopment of Hamersley Public Golf Course. Stirling Leisure – Hamersley Public Golf Course will reopen to the public on Monday 16 December, featuring a variety of new …

The R&A announces Karrie Webb AO as Honorary Member

POSTED ON December 7, 2024 @ 9:13 am

Karrie Webb AO, one of golf’s great champions, has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Webb, a World Golf Hall of Fame member, received the invitation in recognition of her successful playing career …

Hannah Green announced as Australian Golf Foundation Ambassador

POSTED ON December 6, 2024 @ 9:39 am

Australia’s top-ranked golfer, major champion and current world no.6, Hannah Green, has today been announced as an Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Ambassador in a significant boost for the Foundation’s growth and mission to make golf more accessible, while also showcasing Green’s commitment to give back …