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Australia’s most influential golf business event to return in 2018

POSTED ON December 15, 2016 @ 10:00 am

Over 200 golf industry leaders gathered in Melbourne in late July 2016 for the inaugural Golf Business Forum, in what became Australia’s largest ever event for golf industry leaders, facility owners and operators, and their business partners. With international and local speakers bringing new perspectives …

Politics place NZ, Tara Iti in global investment spotlight

POSTED ON December 14, 2016 @ 4:50 pm

While ripples emanating from the U.S. presidential election continue to influence events inside and outside the world’s largest democracy/economy, Jim Rohrstaff can only shrug, smile and acknowledge his adopted country’s good fortune. Rohrstaff is the American co-owner of Legacy Partners Ltd., an Auckland-based brokerage that …

Beats world record with 237 Holes played in 12 Hours

POSTED ON December 13, 2016 @ 2:37 pm

35-yar-old Kiwi Brad Luiten has smashed the precious world record for consecutive holes played over 12 hours by completing 237 holes. That’s 16 more than the previous record, reports News Now in New Zealand. Mortgage broker Luiten is known as an avid marathoner who already …

Golf Deals Group launches new retail website

POSTED ON December 13, 2016 @ 12:59 pm

The Golf Market has been designed for golfers to help connect through a trusted platform to buy and sell all things new and second hand in one central location to Australia’s most engaged and active golf audience by the Golf Deals Group. Golf Market General …

Golf QLD moves to national digital platform

POSTED ON December 12, 2016 @ 4:03 pm

Golf Queensland announced today that their website will join a national digital platform which will strengthens the organisations relationship with the national body, Golf Australia. The move also allows for Golf Queensland’s website to align with the websites of Golf Victoria, Golf NSW, Golf SA and …

Manawatu Golf Club to host the 2017 NZPGA Championship

POSTED ON December 10, 2016 @ 1:25 pm

The 2017 Lawnmaster Horizon Golf NZPGA Championship will be held at The Manawatu Golf Club in Palmerston North. The championship has previously been at Remuera in Auckland, but has now been moved to Manawatu, and will coincide with the leg of the Charles Tour on March …

Million-dollar boost for the 2017 Oates Vic Open

POSTED ON December 9, 2016 @ 2:03 pm

The event will see a $1.1 million funding over the next two years, The Victorian Minister for Sport The Hon John Eren MP announced today. The money will allow next year’s Open to be contested for a total prize purse of AU$1 million, shared evenly …

SEEKING: Qualified Greenkeeper – Strathfield Golf Club

POSTED ON December 9, 2016 @ 1:44 pm

Situated in the heart of the Sydney metropolitan area, Strathfield Golf Club is within easy driving distance of Sydney’s suburbs to the north, south, east and west. The Club premises feature a Members & Visitors bar (open 7 days a week), poker machines, A la …

World number one Lydia Ko splits from coach

POSTED ON December 9, 2016 @ 7:09 am

It has been announced that New Zealand star and world number one Lydia Ko will split from her coach after three years of working together. “These things happen in the world of coaching,” Leadbetter said on his website . “We as a team want to …

Win day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course

POSTED ON December 7, 2016 @ 5:15 pm

Thanks to the Packer Family, this Christmas we have a rare opportunity on offer for golf lovers. Enjoy a full day of golf at the prestigious Ellerston Golf Course situated on the Packer Family’s private estate in Scone, NSW. The prize includes 18 holes on …