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Berhampore Golf Course future uncertain amid Wellington housing crisis

POSTED ON December 12, 2021 @ 7:29 am

With just over 100 members and an average of seven players a day, the 37-hectare green space that is Berhampore Golf Course is not being used as well as it could be. Now community leaders – including Wellington City Councillor Laurie Foon and Rongotai MP …

Tieke Golf Estate – New Zealand’s latest golf experience open for play

POSTED ON December 10, 2021 @ 7:52 am

Alongside the banks of the mighty Waikato River is New Zealand’s latest golf experience. The new Tieke Golf Estate is now open for play. This truly unique championship course has been built using the natural river sand which is a real feature of the construction. …

Australia joins R&A Women in Golf Charter

POSTED ON December 8, 2021 @ 6:05 pm

Golf Australia has launched the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter for clubs in Australia. In 2018, Golf Australia committed to the R&A’s industry-wide push to develop and create a more inclusive culture for women and girls in golf, in an attempt to maximise their potential …

Golf industry unites to support families in need

POSTED ON December 7, 2021 @ 5:06 am

While the game of golf and its players can sometimes be associated with exclusivity, the Australian reality is that more than 1300 golf clubs play an important role in communities large and small around the country.  Globally, golf is one of the most charitable industries …

Several big golf companies to skip the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show

POSTED ON November 21, 2021 @ 10:58 am

The PGA of America and PGA Golf Exhibitions on Thursday jointly announced a list of companies planning to attend the 2022 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The release also reveals which companies are opting not to take part.  More than 450 companies have signed up …

WPGA announces Drummond Golf Melbourne International at Latrobe Golf Club

POSTED ON November 20, 2021 @ 8:56 am

WPGA Tour CEO Karen Lunn today announced a new event on the 2022 WPGA Tour of Australasia, The Melbourne International, to be held at Latrobe Golf Club on 24th and 25th January. The event will carry prizemoney of $50,000, equalling the richest pro-am purse in the history …

Greg Norman named CEO of LIV Golf Investments

POSTED ON October 30, 2021 @ 11:59 am

Former world #1 and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Greg Norman, has today been announced as CEO of a newly formed company, LIV Golf Investments, a move which will set in motion a number of momentous developments for professional golf worldwide. The Asia Tour …

Australian Golf Foundation launches junior girls scholarships

POSTED ON September 15, 2021 @ 6:45 pm

The Australian Golf Foundation, in association with Golf Australia, is delighted to present the Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Junior Girls Scholarship program for a second year. Following outstanding success in the program’s inaugural year, the program is being expanded to involve more facilities and more …

JOB: Head Greenkeeper – Golf Central BNE

POSTED ON September 14, 2021 @ 8:45 pm

About Golf Central 17ha golf entertainment facility located at the entry to Brisbane Airport. A key attribute of Golf Central is the championship standard playing surfaces and the resort style manicure lawns and gardens, and we are seeking a Head Greenkeeper to professionally manage the …

Cemetery for Wallacia Golf Course gets green light

POSTED ON September 14, 2021 @ 8:17 pm

An independent planning panel has followed in the footsteps of the Land & Environment Court (Court), approving a contentious cemetery for Wallacia Golf Course. Late last month, the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (Panel) unanimously approved DA19/0875, which proposed changing the use of part of …