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$10,000 on offer for Visionary of the Year 2023

POSTED ON March 1, 2023 @ 6:26 pm

The search has begun for Australian golf’s 2023 Visionary of the Year – a concept that celebrates and rewards golf clubs doing terrific work to achieve gender equality and equity in golf. Since its inception in 2021, year-on-year the award has uncovered some of the …

Glenelg Golf Club named as finalist in the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards

POSTED ON February 26, 2023 @ 11:59 am

Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious sustainability awards recognise leadership in biodiversity, climate change, and First Nations people, reinforcing the diversity of sustainability with over 15 categories. This year, Glenelg Golf Club is a finalist for the Biodiversity Award.The Biodiversity award recognises outstanding initiatives by an …

Golf’s peak bodies launch inaugural Women and Girls Month

POSTED ON February 21, 2023 @ 9:41 pm

Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia are today launching the inaugural Women and Girls Month. This March, Australian golf’s peak bodies will celebrate women and girls, championing their participation in and contribution to golf for the entire month. The action-packed …

Study finds golf better for fitness than Nordic Walking

POSTED ON February 11, 2023 @ 10:47 am

Golf is often described as ‘a good walk spoiled’ but playing 18 holes on foot may have the edge on a hike through the countryside, according to the latest scientific research. A study has found that the sport is better for you than Nordic walking, …

Find your golfing perfect match with revamped Find a PGA Pro

POSTED ON February 9, 2023 @ 7:41 pm

The process of finding the golfing advice you need is easier than ever before, as the PGA of Australia updates its nation-wide Find a PGA Pro service. Now, whether they specialise in a certain service or are industry all-rounders, PGA Professionals can easily be identified …

“Go Play, Get Hooked” targets new market for Australian golf

POSTED ON February 6, 2023 @ 4:10 pm

The PGA of Australia and Golf Australia are celebrating the launch of a promotional campaign unlike anything seen in the Australian golf industry before, leaning on the fun and addictive nature of the game. The “Go Play, Get Hooked” campaign is the first of many …

Golf is continuing to push for inclusion as a Paralympic sport from 2032

POSTED ON February 1, 2023 @ 6:03 pm

Golf Australia and the All Abilities community are doubling down in their bid to have golf included in the Paralympics for 2032 in Queensland. On Tuesday the International Paralympic Committee announced that 22 sports would be on the schedule for the 2028 Paralympic Games, and …

Is the staff skills shortage getting you down? Go virtual!

POSTED ON February 1, 2023 @ 2:38 pm

Are you a Club Manager drowning in work commitments and needing assistance but don’t have the budget for a full-time or even half-time employee? Are you struggling to find people with the right skill set for your day-to-day marketing and/or need someone to help recruit …

PODCAST: Yardage Book Yarns – Mike Orloff

POSTED ON January 10, 2023 @ 10:18 am

In this month’s episode of the popular Australian golf pod Yardage Book Yarns, Australian PGA Member Glen Whittle invites Mike Orloff of Golf Industry Central to talk about his career and passion for the sport. In his podcast, Glenn talks candidly about Golf and life …