New Zealand — Three hospitality venues at the Te Arai Links luxury golf club and resort have swept the top honours at the 2026 Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Auckland Awards. The Bunker Bar and Ocean Restaurant, both designed by Studio John Irving, …
Nuturf has announced the appointment of Nathan Bradbury as the company’s new National Sales Manager. Bradbury, who has been with the company prior to this promotion, will now lead the sales division as Nuturf enters its next phase of operations. .pwgnc6a85c4035dba6 { margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px; } …
A study of Australian golf club governance has revealed significant structural vulnerabilities across the multi-billion-dollar industry, highlighting an ongoing struggle by boards to separate long-term strategy from day-to-day operations. The 2026 National Club Governance Report – Making Par in Golf Club Governance surveyed 1,139 leaders …
The R&A has launched a BioBlitz Toolkit designed to help golf clubs around the world identify, record and celebrate the wildlife found on their courses. Photo Source: The R&A ST ANDREWS, Scotland — The R&A has expanded its commitment to golf course biodiversity by launching …
MELBOURNE, Australia – The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA) has announced a leadership transition, with Justin Trott voted in as the organization’s new President. Trott succeeds Paul Mogford, who is stepping down from the role after completing a rewarding four-year tenure. During his presidency, Mogford …
Canterbury Golf has been chosen as the first district in New Zealand to pilot Golf New Zealand’s new volunteer coaching support initiative, the National Programme Activator (NPA). Clubs across the region are being invited to participate in the initial rollout before the programme expands across …
The City of Cockburn (WA) has voted to suspend all further work on the proposed $10 million Coogee Golf Complex, putting an end to two decades of planning due to concerns over spiralling costs and financial viability. In a narrow 5-4 vote, councillors rejected an …
ASTMA Excellence in Golf Course Management Award – Luke Helm acceptance speech The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) announced the winners of the 2026 National Turf Industry Awards during a gala dinner held at the Crown Complex Palladium Ballroom in Melbourne. Sponsored by Syngenta, …
Golf’s continued momentum is being felt strongly across Melbourne’s outer south-east, where Ranfurlie Range has emerged as one of the region’s most active and accessible golf destinations. Based in Cranbourne, the venue has become a popular hub for committed golfers, casual players, families and social groups, reflecting the game’s increasingly …
MELBOURNE – The Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA) has officially entered a new chapter following the election of industry stalwart Justin Trott as its 10th President. The announcement was made during the Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week in Melbourne, culminating …
