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Blayney Golf Club set for refurbishment

POSTED ON February 29, 2016 @ 5:38 pm

The Blayney Golf Club is looking forward to cooking up a perfect score with a refurbishment of the club kitchen thanks to support from the NSW Governments Community Building Partnership. Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said the program aims to support community hubs that provide …

Emirates Australian Open dates set

POSTED ON February 29, 2016 @ 11:31 am

The 2016 Emirates Australian Open will be played from November 17-20. Golf Australia chief executive Stephen Pitt confirmed the dates today, saying the 101st staging of the national championship would be hosted by the iconic Royal Sydney Golf Club for the 15th time. “Along with …

Strong summer of golf to delight fans

POSTED ON February 29, 2016 @ 11:25 am

This year, Australian golf fans are set to bear witness to one of the biggest summers of golf in recent times. With the announcement of the Emirates Australian Open today, it sets up a tantalising three weeks of golf down under. Returning to Royal Sydney …

New Manager appointed to Virginia Golf Club

POSTED ON February 29, 2016 @ 1:00 am

Michael Crough has been appointed as the new full-time Secretary Manager of Virginia Golf Club. For the past 4 years, Michael has been the Secretary Manager of Gisborne Golf Club in Melbourne.  Gisborne is of similar size to Virginia (in terms of membership and revenue) …

Parkwood International Facility Update

POSTED ON February 27, 2016 @ 10:26 am

The initial phase of an extensive construction commenced earlier this year at Parkwood International Golf and Function Complex on the Gold Coast, with the club’s new sports & medical precinct and indoor golf studio currently being built. The remodeling will include a much improved car …

Australian Ladies Masters at crossroads

POSTED ON February 24, 2016 @ 9:40 pm

Gold Coast The Australian Ladies Masters is at the crossroads after 27 years, as tournament promoter Bob Tuohy battles to keep the golf tournament afloat. Tuohy on Wednesday confirmed that agreements with major sponsor and venue owner RACV and the Gold Coast City Council expire after …

Day wins AIS Male Athlete of the Year

POSTED ON February 24, 2016 @ 9:36 pm

Jason Day capped off a remarkable year by being named the 2015 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs) Male Athlete of the Year at a gala awards event at Star City in Sydney tonight. The boy from Beaudesert’s extraordinary 2015 peaked with his first Major win …

QLD Golf Industry Awards – Finalists Announced

POSTED ON February 23, 2016 @ 7:18 am

The finalists for the QLD Golf Industry Awards have been announced – drum roll please. The winners will be awarded at the QLD Golf Industry Awards Night and PGA Trainee Graduation to be held at Jupiters Gold Coast on Thursday 10th March. Congratulation to all …

Young Australians give back to help fund new generation

POSTED ON February 21, 2016 @ 12:04 pm

Golf Australia chief executive Stephen Pitt has announced that the future of Australian golf will be partially funded by elite professionals under the body’s new innovative “Give Back” program. “In essence, when graduates of our high performance squads reach a certain threshold in professional world …