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Global Consensus For Golf In Race To Tackle Physical Inactivity

POSTED ON October 18, 2018 @ 8:15 am

A global consensus amongst leaders in public health, public policy and sport backs golf in the race to tackle physical inactivity and the prevention of a range of non-communicable disease (NCD) including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer of the breast and colon. Evidence linking …

MST in TaylorMade partnership

POSTED ON October 15, 2018 @ 10:07 am

In a move that will certainly make waves in the industry, TaylorMade announced the appointment of MST Golf as its exclusive distribution partner in Malaysia and Singapore. Elaborating the move, brought about by the spilt of adidas and TaylorMade on the global stage, TaylorMade’s vice-president …

Graham Marsh and Jan Stephenson Finalists for 2019 World Golf Hall of Fame

POSTED ON October 8, 2018 @ 8:00 am

  The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum has released the names of 15 finalists who will be considered for class enshrinement in 2019. The list of finalists includes men and women representing four different countries, and consists of candidates from the following four …

Greg Norman Company Leads Seed Round Investment in Spalk

POSTED ON October 7, 2018 @ 3:00 pm

Greg Norman Company has announced a material investment in Spalk as the leader in a US$1.5 million series seed round alongside Stadia Ventures, Ice Angels, Sparkbox Ventures and others. A virtual sportscasting studio, Spalk’s proprietary Live Sync technology synchronises live sports streams with multiple alternate …

Golf’s hidden health benefits brought to light by expert panel

POSTED ON September 26, 2018 @ 3:47 pm

Golf may not be the viewed as the most physical of pursuits, but there are still many health benefits to reap from 18 holes. There’s long-standing evidence that playing golf regularly is associated with longevity and can assist in reducing the risk for heart disease/stroke. …

R&A publish new Player’s Edition of modernized Rules of Golf

POSTED ON September 13, 2018 @ 8:01 am

Golf’s new Rules have been published by The R&A and the USGA ahead of coming into effect on 1 January 2019. For the first time, a new Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf is being introduced to provide a shorter, more user-friendly version of …

The R&A reveals brand identity & vision to modernise golf

POSTED ON September 12, 2018 @ 7:55 pm

The R&A is looking to the future as it sets out its vision as a global leader in golf, working collaboratively to ensure the long-term success of the sport. A new chapter begins in the long history of the St Andrews-based governing body today with …

NSW Golf Industry Club of the Year finalists announced

POSTED ON September 12, 2018 @ 11:09 am

Campbelltown, Manly, Long Reef, and Stonecutters Ridge Golf Clubs have been named as finalists in the Metropolitan Club of the Year category of the NSW Golf Industry Awards. Campbelltown Golf Club, in Sydney’s south-west, has achieved membership growth of 3% and an increase of almost 15% in …

Seth Waugh elected new PGA of America CEO

POSTED ON August 29, 2018 @ 11:56 am

PGA of America – Seth Waugh CEO Announcement from PGA of America on Vimeo. Formerly the CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, Seth Waugh has recently been appointed the role of  Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of America. The PGA of America is one of …

International Recognition for Sentosa’s Green Initiatives

POSTED ON August 24, 2018 @ 4:25 pm

Sentosa Golf Club has been nominated for Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility in the 2018 edition of the World Golf Awards, as its efforts to become environmentally friendly and sustainable continue to be recognised. Alongside the nomination in one of the headline categories, the club is …