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Golf NZ joins forces with the NZ MÄori Golf Association

POSTED ON June 11, 2022 @ 8:55 am

The New Zealand Māori Golf Association, operational since 1932 with the mission to foster, develop and promote the game of golf amongst Māori and the wider community of Aotearoa for all ages, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Golf New Zealand acknowledges Māori rangatiratanga and the importance …

NZ: Frankton Golf Centre set to lose hole as roading upgraded

POSTED ON June 1, 2022 @ 7:27 pm

Frankton Golf Centre’s nine-hole course may be reduced to eight holes to make way for alternative transport options and increased road capacity as part of Queenstown’s highway upgrade project. Tomorrow, the Queenstown Lakes District Council will consider approving consultation on the disposal of parts of …

NZ: Golfers cry foul over plans to open courses for more people, activities

POSTED ON May 25, 2022 @ 6:08 pm

Golfers are accusing Auckland Council of foul play over a plan to develop courses into more versatile public spaces. The council is asking local boards to acknowledge that it isn’t sustainable to have $2.9 billion worth of its land locked up exclusively for golf, with …

Parts of Northcote public golf course set aside for community use

POSTED ON May 25, 2022 @ 5:59 pm

A section of Northcote’s public golf course will be freed for community use in a small win for residents, who have been campaigning to reclaim the green space since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Darebin will also seek to restrict golfers …

Golf Matters 2022, NZ Golf Conference and Expo Key Speakers

POSTED ON May 23, 2022 @ 5:54 pm

The NZCIG is excited to be full steam ahead with Golf Matters 2022, NZ Golf Conference and Expo! Please have a look at the two links below for the latest updates. Note the sponsors and speakers list is being updated as I write – see …

NZ: Thousands of homes proposed for Auckland’s Formosa Golf Club

POSTED ON May 4, 2022 @ 7:20 am

Thousands of homes and apartments are proposed for coastal land in south-east Auckland, with much of the development on the privately owned Formosa Golf Club. A plan change is being sought by a partnership including private and iwi interests and the Super Fund, with construction …

Six clubs sign R&A Women In Golf Charter

POSTED ON April 21, 2022 @ 6:50 pm

Shepparton Golf Club leads a raft of clubs to sign The R&A Women in Golf Charter, showcasing their commitment to create an inclusive culture for women and girls.  Bridport Golf Club, Kingston Beach Golf Club, Riverside Golf Club, Royal Hobart Golf Club and Devonport Country …

NZ JOB: General Manager – Manawatu Golf Club

POSTED ON April 20, 2022 @ 6:12 pm

Manawatu Golf Club Palmerston North, New Zealand General Manager Shape the future of an iconic New Zealand sports club. Fast growing sport, excellent facilities, passionate members, a compelling Vision. Lifestyle opportunity. The Club The Manawatu Golf Club, situated in Palmerston North and established in 1895, …

PGA Women in Golf Scholarship fund kicks off

POSTED ON April 19, 2022 @ 6:32 pm

Applications are now open for the PGA Women in Golf Scholarship Fund (WiGSF), launched in 2021 with the goal of increasing the number of Vocational female Professionals.  Whilst primarily established to provide scholarships to women undertaking the PGA Membership Pathway Program (previously known as the …

Club Champion Acquires Australian Club Fitter PureForm Golf

POSTED ON April 13, 2022 @ 5:36 pm

After acquisitions in Canada and the UK, Club Champion is continuing its international expansion in 2022. PureForm, Australia’s premier golf club fitter, has been officially acquired by North America’s top fitter. “We’re very excited to partner with the PureForm team down under,” said Club Champion …