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NZ: Turning a Mistake into a Legacy: The Ōhope Beach Golf Links Restoration

POSTED ON January 9, 2026 @ 10:13 am

What began as a regrettable error is being transformed into a flourishing environmental legacy at Ōhope Beach Golf Links. Following the accidental clearing of native vegetation in 2023, the club has wholeheartedly embraced a comprehensive remediation project to restore the Ōhope Spit, an area of …

Historic Partnership Ends 20-Year Wait for Professional Golf in Auckland

POSTED ON December 22, 2025 @ 9:23 am

Professional golf is set to make a triumphant return to New Zealand’s largest city this autumn, ending a two-decade hiatus with a “groundbreaking” international collaboration. The ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship is scheduled to take place from March 5–8, 2025, at the prestigious Royal Auckland & …

PODCAST: The Greenprint – Glenelg Golf Club with Ryan Van Der Veen & Neil Crafter

POSTED ON December 16, 2025 @ 10:42 am

Glenelg Golf Club has undergone a comprehensive redevelopment. This long and multi-year process culminated in 2021 with the collaboration of architects Neil Crafter and Ryan Van Der Veen, who modernized the course while preserving the character that makes it memorable. Neil Crafter started the process …

Council Backs $1.4M Road Extension to Secure Amberley Beach Golf Course Access

POSTED ON November 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

The long-running debate over securing permanent access to the Amberley Beach Golf Course has reached a crucial turning point, with the Hurunui District Council voting narrowly in favour of a proposed $1.4 million road extension. The proposal, which originated with the Amberley Beach Golf Club …

Penrith Golfer Completes New Guinness World Record for Charitable Cause

POSTED ON November 24, 2025 @ 2:11 pm

Penrith golfer Matt Newton has successfully broken the Guinness World Record for the most holes of golf played in 24 hours, completing an astonishing 810 holes at X-Golf Penrith over the weekend. Matt surpassed the previous official record of 756 holes (equivalent to 42 complete …

GreenSpace Management Launches Perth Mini Golf Expansion with OuttaBounds

POSTED ON November 17, 2025 @ 10:22 am

OuttaBounds, Perth’s premier high-tech golf entertainment venue and driving range, is set to significantly expand its offerings by partnering with GreenSpace Management, the creators of the globally recognised SHANX Mini Golf. This collaboration marks GreenSpace Management’s first mini golf site in Western Australia. The new …

Pennant Hills Golf Club Announces Partnership with The Player Group

POSTED ON November 14, 2025 @ 1:58 pm

Pennant Hills Golf Club has ushered in a new era, announcing a partnership that makes it the first golf course in Australia to engage The Player Group for a redesign, led by renowned course architect Phil Jacobs. This collaboration signals a significant step in the …

Bob Charles Foundation Relaunches with ‘Golf for Life’ Motto

POSTED ON November 11, 2025 @ 4:11 pm

Golf New Zealand has announced the successful re-launch and rebranding of a key charitable entity, now officially known as the Bob Charles Foundation (BCF). Registered as a Charitable Trust, the Foundation, which was originally established in 2013 as the New Zealand Golf Foundation, is embracing …

South Australian Golf Industry Celebrates Excellence at 14th Annual Awards Night

POSTED ON November 6, 2025 @ 9:05 am

The South Australian golf community came together in style on November 1 for the 14th annual South Australian Golf Industry Awards Night held at the Hilton Adelaide. With more than 230 guests in attendance, the evening was a celebration of excellence, leadership, and the vibrant …