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The Dirty Dozen Project: Tackling mental health stigma one Everest at a time

POSTED ON February 11, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Mental health struggles are often invisible, especially in high-pressure industries like sports turf management. Long hours, physical labor, and relentless expectations take a toll. Yet many suffer in silence, fearing stigma and judgment. Few know this better than Nigel Taylor, a golf course superintendent and sports …

X-Golf hosts ‘X-League’, Aus/NZ’s largest tech-powered competitive league

POSTED ON February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Australia and New Zealand’s golf scene is hitting aces, with the largest tech-powered competitive league in the Southern Hemisphere kicking off last month, X-League.  Likened to Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL), X-League brings team gameplay to everyday golfers with simulator technology …

The Spotlight on Golf Exhibition on at Geelong Sports Museum

POSTED ON February 7, 2025 @ 5:49 pm

The long-term home of the Vic Open, the Bellarine Peninsula, is now the home to a new museum exhibition that celebrates the game of golf and the careers of some of the region’s golfing greats. The Spotlight on Golf exhibition, which will be on display …

Joondalup Resort proposes hotel and apartment blocks

POSTED ON February 3, 2025 @ 10:16 am

A hotel and two high-rise apartment blocks of 13 and 11 stories have been proposed near Joondalup Resort and Golf Course in Western Australia The City of Joondalup has received a development plan for 45 Country Club Boulevard from Element Advisory WA on behalf of …

Greg Norman to join organisers for Brisbane 2032 Olympics

POSTED ON January 30, 2025 @ 5:17 pm

News Corp. reported Thursday that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had picked Norman to replace a retiring politician on the 24-person organizing board for the 2032 Olympics. The Games will be held in Norman’s home state of Queensland, Australia. “As a proud Queenslander, it is …

Seven Network retains LIV Golf global golf rights in multi-year extension

POSTED ON January 16, 2025 @ 11:19 am

LIV Golf will again be airing on the Seven Network, with the station retaining the broadcast rights for every round of the 2025 league. Seven’s coverage of the tournament begins with LIV Golf Riyadh from 6 – 8 February and then LIV Golf Adelaide from …

New Zealand recognizes golfer Lydia Ko with damehood

POSTED ON January 2, 2025 @ 1:05 pm

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — – Hall of Famer Lydia Ko has been made a Dame in the New Year’s honors list in New Zealand for her services to golf. A damehood is the female equivalent of a knighthood and she’s become Dame Lydia Ko after receiving one …

Whaleback Golf Course installing new safety netting

POSTED ON December 30, 2024 @ 5:45 pm

Whaleback Golf Course in Perth’s southern suburbs is set for a $1.85 million upgrade in early 2025. Whaleback Golf Course’s driving range will have huge new safety netting installed to enhance patron safety and operational efficiency. At last week’s final Ordinary Council Meeting of the …

Northstar Technologies acquires SENPOS

POSTED ON December 23, 2024 @ 1:42 pm

Northstar Technologies has acquired SENPOS, one of the leading names in POS solutions for clubs and the hospitality industry in Australia & New Zealand. This partnership means better tools, smoother operations, and even more value for our Depo 25 Bonus 25 amazing customers. The SENPOS …

Regency Park Community Golf Course gender-neutral tees a hit

POSTED ON December 10, 2024 @ 3:32 pm

Golf is a sport bound by customs and tradition, however, it is currently undergoing a profound transformation that seeks to redefine and grow the sport. At the forefront of this revolution is Regency Park Community Golf Course, owned by the City of PAE and operated …