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Lunn Awarded International Woman, sponsored by Perry Ellis

POSTED ON November 30, 2024 @ 11:49 am

Congratulations to Karen Lunn for being awarded the International Woman, sponsored by Perry Ellis! From Tour player to CEO of the WPGA – golf around the world owes huge gratitude and respect to Karen.  As CEO of the WPGA Tour of Australasia, Karen has significantly …

Don Rea Jr. elected as 44th president of the PGA of America

POSTED ON November 20, 2024 @ 12:04 pm

Don Rea Jr. was elected to be the 44th president of the PGA of America on November 7 during the association’s 108th annual meeting, which took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rea is slated to serve a two-year term in the post, succeeding John Lindert, …

R&A Seeks Greenkeeper Feedback

POSTED ON November 20, 2024 @ 10:03 am

St Andrews, Scotland: Greenkeepers and golf club managers now have an opportunity to influence The R&A’s Golf Course 2030 programme through a survey designed to identify drivers and needs for future sustainable turf management. Golf Course 2030 aims to help golf courses to mitigate the impact of climate …

Millennials continue to drive up golf participation in the US

POSTED ON November 4, 2024 @ 10:15 am

The National Golf Foundation’s latest research on golf participation trends in the US reveal that interest in the game is continuing to grow at record levels, with 2024 on track to be the fifth consecutive year where more than 500 million rounds of golf will …

International Golf Foundation Partners With Deloitte

POSTED ON October 29, 2024 @ 5:15 pm

The International Golf Federation (IGF) has announced a five-year strategic collaboration with auditing and tax services firm Deloitte to enhance the organisation’s financial governance, aligning with the IGF’s long-term strategic priorities. The collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the IGF’s efforts to increase transparency, improve financial …

Innovative SHANX Golf gets a mention in R/A Guide

POSTED ON October 26, 2024 @ 11:25 am

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has published a new guide outlining the best ways to use restricted land areas for golf course development. Produced with the support and assistance of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, the Golf for Smaller Spaces guide examines how smaller space …

Lunn finalist in International Women in Golf Awards

POSTED ON October 22, 2024 @ 5:26 pm

WPGA CEO Karen Lunn has been named as a finalist in the Women in Golf Awards, based in Britain. Lunn, a former touring professional and Women’s British Open winner, has been CEO of the WPGA Tour Australasia for the past 11 years and in 2022 …

Jason Day shoe line launched in North America

POSTED ON October 5, 2024 @ 11:49 am

Portland, OR – PGA champion and former World No. 1 golfer, Jason Day, and PAYNTR Golf, North America’s fastest-growing golf footwear brand, today announce the official launch of their highly anticipated collaboration: the PAYNTR Golf Eighty-Seven Speed Classic (SC), set to hit retail on October 4, 2024, with …