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Crocker joins PGA of Australia Board

POSTED ON March 22, 2025 @ 12:03 pm

The PGA of Australia has announced changes to its Board of Directors with prominent South Australian PGA Member Chris Crocker appointed to the board. Crocker’s appointment follows the resignation of Member Director Josh Madden who has recently been appointed to the role of GolfWA – Manager Clubs …

Hamersley Public Golf Course redevelopment aces state awards

POSTED ON March 19, 2025 @ 1:21 pm

The City of Stirling’s redevelopment of Stirling Leisure – Hamersley Public Golf Course has scooped the pool at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) WA Excellence Awards. Stirling Leisure – Hamersley Public Golf Course reopened in December 2024 after a $20 million redevelopment which …

Holt appointed as new Chair of Australian Golf Foundation

POSTED ON March 14, 2025 @ 11:57 am

The Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Holt, a seasoned director in the investment management and banking sectors, as its new Chair. Holt was selected after an extensive process conducted by the AGF Nominations Committee. He takes over …

EOI: 2025 Golf Industry “Field Trips” with Mike Orloff (Asia/Australia/NZ/US)

POSTED ON March 10, 2025 @ 3:52 pm

Golf Industry Central and Golf Industry Asia are seeking EOI from the international golf industry for anyone who may want to attend any of the planned Industry conferences scheduled throughout the next 12 months. These “Field trips” are bolted onto some of the currently planned …

JOB: Head Golf Professional – The Hills Golf Club (NZ)

POSTED ON March 10, 2025 @ 8:13 am

The Hills Golf Club is an exclusive golf club in Queenstown, New Zealand. In late 2023 a partnership between the Hill family and Ric Kayne and Jim Rohrstaff, the owners and developers of Tara Iti and Te Arai was announced, the intention being to reposition …

Displaced WPGA and LET Players find Sanctuary in a New State

POSTED ON March 5, 2025 @ 5:18 pm

As the seriousness of the threat of Cyclone Alfred hit home for the players at the cancelled Australian WPGA Championship, a logical question for professional golfers served to remind again how the golf industry and community come together in support. Following an early morning player …

New Leadership at Killara and Oatlands

POSTED ON March 5, 2025 @ 5:10 pm

Mike Orloff from Golf Recruitment Central was recently appointed to assist Oatlands Golf Club with a thorough selection process for its new GM. Oatlands Golf Club has appointed Robert (Rob) Blain as the new General Manager. Long-term General Manager Sam Howe recently departed the role …

Golf Business Advisory Services to host 2nd Industry Governance & Leadership Forum

POSTED ON March 5, 2025 @ 3:19 pm

Leading industry consulting firm Golf Business Advisory Services (GBAS) has announced its 2nd series of Industry Governance and Leadership Forums, to be held in both Melbourne and Sydney in late April. Noting the favourable winds the industry continues to enjoy, the extent to which clubs …

BMW extends partnership with Australian Golf

POSTED ON March 5, 2025 @ 10:54 am

Australian Golf has announced the extension of its partnership with BMW Australia for a further term, solidifying the premium automotive leader’s commitment to the growth and promotion of golf in the country. This extension builds upon the partnership signed in 2022 when BMW became the …