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Yering Meadows Secures New Owners and Solidifies Position in Yarra Valley

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 5:56 pm

MELBOURNE, Victoria, July, 2016: The iconic Yering Meadows Golf Course in the Yarra Valley has announced that it has successfully negotiated a competitive sale of its properties and will retain existing management. The expansive and unique golf course is located 45 minutes from Melbourne and …

Mackay golf course part of new development plan

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 5:50 pm

A REGIONAL tourism facility that includes a nine-hole golf course has been given preliminary approval by Mackay Regional Council. The proposed development will be midway between Alligator Creek and Sarina Beach, on Grasstree Rd. According to the council, the site is currently used for cattle …

Grange smashes membership record AGAIN

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 5:38 pm

As we tick over to another membership year, The Grange Golf Club is pleased to report that 2015/16 was the most successful membership induction year on record. Over the past 12 months the Club has welcomed 151 new members, an astounding 81 more than budget. …

Sydney golf clubs profitable but player numbers a concern

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 5:33 pm

The latest Golf Survey from HLB Mann Judd Sydney has shown that total golf club revenue increased during 2015, with almost two-thirds of clubs reporting a surplus during the year. According to the report, 62 percent of clubs reported a surplus in 2015, up from …

10 days to go! -Golf Business Forum 2016 – Event Program Now Available

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 12:09 pm

The program for Australia’s largest ever gathering of golf facility owners, operators, industry leaders and business partners – Golf Business Forum 2016 – has now been released. Golf Business Forum 2016 has attracted some of the best minds in golf business from Australia and beyond. …

Improve retention and yield through improved Pace of Play.

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 9:24 am

Recognising that pace of play is growing as an issue in many public golf facilities in Australia, impacting visitation and customer satisfaction, the Golf Business Forum has secured Bill Yates as a speaker at this year’s event being held in Melbourne 25-26 July. Bill Yates, …

Inaugural Australian Future Turf Managers’ Initiative takes place in Melbourne

POSTED ON July 14, 2016 @ 5:39 am

The AGCSA, in conjunction with Jacobsen, held its inaugural Future Turf Managers’ Initiative at the 32nd Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Exhibition at The Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne. This two-day educational event is aimed at up-and-coming course staff who are focused on making the …

Isuzu Queensland Open launches dedicated website

POSTED ON July 12, 2016 @ 7:48 pm

Golf Queensland is today celebrating 100 days until the start of the Isuzu Queensland Open with the launch of the dedicated tournament website. The website boasts new features, tournament information, live scoring, a countdown clock and social media integration to enhance user experience. Through the …

Ground breaking research points to positive future for Aussie golf industry

POSTED ON July 11, 2016 @ 5:47 pm

The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) has undertaken the most in-depth analysis of the Australian golf industry since 2005. The research project provides fresh insight into the golf landscape in Australia. The data collected will enable the golf industry to understand and engage current and …

SEEKING: Assistant Professional – Manly Golf Club

POSTED ON July 8, 2016 @ 2:04 pm

Phil Baird, Director of Golf at Manly Golf Club is looking for an Assistant Professional to join his team. The role being offered is flexible with a full time or part time role available. To be successful, you will need to be a well presented …