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New Zealand Golf’s Sustainability Pledge

POSTED ON September 4, 2019 @ 5:07 pm

The golf bodies of New Zealand have today announced their unified support for a new national initiative that will drive the sport’s sustainability performance to new heights over the coming months and years. The bold statement comes at the launch of OnCourse® New Zealand – …

New Zealand Golf switches sides in Chamberlain Park golf course size reduction row

POSTED ON August 16, 2019 @ 6:37 pm

The governing body of golf in New Zealand now opposes the redevelopment of an Auckland golf course, despite supporting earlier plans. A business case is currently being prepared for the $29.7 million project at Chamberlain Park, which will see the size of the course in Auckland’s Mt …

New Zealand Manager appointments announced

POSTED ON August 8, 2019 @ 3:31 pm

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The rise of golf tourism increases travel risks. Are you covered?

POSTED ON July 23, 2019 @ 5:23 pm

Before you tee off, make sure your golf travel insurance is on par. The golf tourism industry has boomed over the last decade, with a steady upsurge in holiday makers worldwide opting to bring their clubs and squeeze in a quick 9 or 18-holes between …

Brisbane’s Victoria Park GC to be converted to major parkland attraction

POSTED ON June 10, 2019 @ 5:45 pm

The Victoria Park Golf Course will be permanently closed to create Brisbane’s biggest public park in almost half a century. The plan was welcomed by Brisbane’s opposition Labor councillors, who argued they had been calling for a rethink of golf courses for at least a …

Revenue Growth: The surprizing book of green fees

POSTED ON March 2, 2019 @ 9:51 am

  Chapter One – The Club Director Every club director requires their club to be profitable.  Every club director should also hold the view that their club provides something other clubs don’t provide, which is a unique course or clubhouse or both. That’s what members …

Walkinshaw Sports Acquires Linkz Marketing in New Zealand

POSTED ON March 1, 2019 @ 1:05 pm

Walkinshaw Sports Pty Ltd announce that they have acquired the wholesale golf business of Linkz Marketing as part of their ongoing commitment to the golf industry in New Zealand. This will see all existing international distribution agreements held by Linkz Marketing for this region now …

Loch Lomond Whiskies partner with GA

POSTED ON February 27, 2019 @ 11:18 am

Loch Lomond Whiskies and Golf Australia have signed a new partnership to give golfers and whisky fans more opportunities to enjoy the iconic Scotch Single Malt across the country. Loch Lomond Whiskies is The Official Spirit of The Open and Women’s British Open. The Loch …