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Yanchep kangaroos ‘forced off Sun City Country Club golf course by tractors’

POSTED ON March 8, 2016 @ 6:58 pm

A war is brewing between animal activists and golfers over a massive population of kangaroos which have invaded a Yanchep golf course. For the last four decades, hundreds of kangaroos have ignored the calls of “fore” at the Sun City Country Club golf course. But according to Yanchep local …

Funding to help island become golfing destination

POSTED ON March 8, 2016 @ 6:50 pm

KING Island’s future as a golfing destination received a boost from the federal government on Monday with funding for infrastructure. Federal Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck flew to the island to announce a $300,000 grant to the Ocean Dunes Golf Course. Senator Colbeck said the money …

Ho Tram Open Awarded Asian Tour 2015 Event of the Year

POSTED ON March 5, 2016 @ 12:45 pm

Ho Tram Strip, Vietnam: Few events can lay claim to creating such an impact in their first year as the Ho Tram Open, and the success of Vietnam’s richest sporting event has been recognised by the Asian Tour. Members of the Asian Tour vote annually …

Danang Set to Unveil Latest Golf Course Offering

POSTED ON March 4, 2016 @ 5:35 pm

Danang, Vietnam: Danang’s reputation as a prime golfing getaway will be enhanced this month with the opening of the Ba Na Hills Golf Club. Managed by Asian Golf Industry Federation Executive Member IMG, the 18-hole course has been sculpted by former world number one Luke …

Dates announced for Isuzu Qld Open

POSTED ON March 4, 2016 @ 11:58 am

The Isuzu Queensland Open will be played from 20 – 23 October this year allowing for a greater alignment with the traditional golf tournament season. Golf Queensland chair Peter Castrisos said the dates will position the Championship early in the lead-up to the Australian summer …

Nopera Bay GC in New Zealand closing its doors

POSTED ON March 4, 2016 @ 11:53 am

One of the most unique golf courses in the country will host its final tournament this weekend, before it closes later in the year. The Nopera Bay Golf Club overlooks the waters of the Marlborough Sounds and features fairways dotted with sheep and small electric fences to keep them …

Fung wins Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of the Month for January

POSTED ON March 3, 2016 @ 1:11 pm

Sentosa, Singapore, March 3: Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung clinched the year’s first honour after being voted as the Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of Month for January. The talented 25-year-old, showed great composure by battling tooth and nail to deliver two half points for Team Asia at …

Bendigo Golf Club tees off on council plan

POSTED ON March 2, 2016 @ 7:38 pm

The Bendigo Golf Club is urging councillors to defy city officers when they meet on Wednesday night and allow the club to go ahead with a plan which it says will net Bendigo millions of dollars. The Epsom-based club merged with the Eaglehawk Golf Club in 2013 with …