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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 …

Brian Thorburn steps down as PGA CEO after six years

POSTED ON December 7, 2016 @ 2:27 pm

After completing his second three-year contract with the PGA of Australia, the organization announced today that CEO Brian Thorburn will be leaving in February next year at the end of the term. Gavin Kirkman, a long term and highly regarded PGA executive who has been …

SEEKING: Members Competition Starter – St. Michael’s Golf Club

POSTED ON December 7, 2016 @ 12:56 pm

St. Michael’s is looking for an enthusiastic person with an attention to detail to join our team. The Starter will open the golf shop with the Professional 3 days a week and be responsible for the competition of the day. The starter will be responsible …

Inside Golf editor wins esteemed media award

POSTED ON December 6, 2016 @ 1:47 pm

The Australian Golf Media Association (AGMA) recently announced the winners of the 2015-2016 Australian Golf Media Awards, honouring excellence in golf media. Inside Golf Group Editor Richard Fellner took top honours in the “Best Opinion” category, receiving the illustrious award for work in his Page 5 Starters …

Mackay Golf Club’s face-lift revealed

POSTED ON December 5, 2016 @ 6:44 pm

Click here to watch video The golf club’s dated clubhouse has been revamped following a Council community grant of $250,000. In addition the club also received generous donations from long-time members, which enabled the renovation. The club reopened Sunday, with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson speaking …

Rezoning plans at Killara GC upsets neighbouring residents

POSTED ON December 4, 2016 @ 4:20 pm

A rezoning proposal by Killara Golf Club on Sydney’s north shore is upsetting neighbouring residents in Buckingham Road, as it could pave way for land to be potentially sold to developers. The tender, about to be put forward to Ku-ring-gai Council, could see the currently …