Shortland Waters Golf Club members say they feel “dudded” after retirement village developer Aveo bought the 50-hectare course for just $1.25 million. Club president Ron Freeman said Shortland Waters had no option but to sell to Aveo after going into voluntary administration this year. The club has been suffering a cash-flow...
READ MOREWho ever said that golf is not a contact sport has clearly never been struck by a golf ball. FORE!!! Imagine you had a busy week at work so you got distracted, or your hands were a bit shaky or your vision blurred after a few too many cold ones...
READ MOREGolfWA identified some time ago that there was a disconnect between millennial golfers (20 to 39 years of age) and the typically baby boomer boards and committees that govern clubs. GolfWA created a Young Members Committee to focus particularly on this millennial age group – to highlight what stops millennials...
READ MOREAN emotional Pete Ormsby was honoured for his incredible service to sport at the South Australian Golf Industry Awards dinner on Saturday night. He was recognised for devoting his career to the development of golf across the state as a player, teacher and contributor. After beginning as a professional at...
READ MOREGolf is a game for everyone. That’s New Zealand Golf’s (NZG) message in their new initiative, attempting to make golf an all-inclusive sport. NZG is drafting up a plan to include minority groups into the golfing community, including LGBTI members, women and those with disabilities. Community groups such as Rainbow Tick...
READ MOREHUNDREDS of people packed Kingston Council’s public gallery, foyer and meeting rooms as councillors voted unanimously last night against a rezoning of Kingswood Golf Course land for residential building. Kingston Mayor Cr Steve Staikos said the council wanted the community to know it was listening to them. Cr Staikos said...
READ MOREGolf Australia (GA) is calling for expressions of interest from women within the golfing community or those considering golf who would like to share their experiences in golf. GA is a participant in the Male Champions of Change (Sport) program (MCCS). Our MCCS participation forms part of our commitment to our Vision...
READ MOREThe major refurbishment of the Country Club site at Kingswood Drive in the Yarra Valley is intended to be progressively rolled out over the next 3 years, with demos done last week. The multi-functional sporting hub has recently commenced its major revamp, which will bring to light a new food,...
READ MOREGolf Month, Australia’s annual campaign encouraging Aussies to get involved in golf and golf-related activities during October officially tees off today. Throughout October, golf clubs and facilities around the country are opening their doors and playing host to hundreds of exciting and interactive activities, from ‘Bring a Friend’ and open...
READ MOREThe Nudgee Golf Club north of Brisbane received their much anticipated approval from the Brisbane City Council this week to proceed with the redevelopment of the course after the government forced reduction in course land. The club lodged the application to redesign the golf course in October last year after...
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