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MSL’s MPower Golf technology to grow the game globally

POSTED ON December 18, 2016 @ 5:00 pm

By Mathilda Andersson Australia’s primary golfing software supplier MSL Solutions (MSL) with their MPower Golf platform has expanded its international footprint by closing two major European enterprises ahead of next year’s ASX listing, and now operates in over 2,000 golf facilities in 12 countries. The …

New Zealand Golf Tourism Record High

POSTED ON December 16, 2016 @ 4:07 pm

Golf Tourism New Zealand’s third golf tourism progress report reveals soaring numbers of golf visitors with one of the highest growth rates worldwide. According to the report, golf visitor numbers are up by a record 23% alongside an 18% increase in spend by these visitors …

Brian Thorburn steps down as PGA CEO after six years

POSTED ON December 7, 2016 @ 2:27 pm

After completing his second three-year contract with the PGA of Australia, the organization announced today that CEO Brian Thorburn will be leaving in February next year at the end of the term. Gavin Kirkman, a long term and highly regarded PGA executive who has been …

Jason Day Awarded Second Greg Norman Medal

POSTED ON November 30, 2016 @ 8:20 am

Jason Day has once again been hailed as Australia’s best performing Tour Professional on the international stage, claiming the Greg Norman medal for the second consecutive year. The Queenslander has continued to dominate the world stage of golf this year, with wins at the Arnold …

Golf Australia reclaims handicap functions

POSTED ON November 28, 2016 @ 3:08 pm

Golf Australia announced today that the commercial rights to Golf Link will return to the organization early next year. The sport’s governing body, in conjunction with MPower MSL, released a statement today announcing an agreement allowing all Australian club members to view their handicap information …

Paul Hinton finishes GM role on a high after successful Australian Open

POSTED ON November 24, 2016 @ 2:50 pm

After 11 years of dedicated service to the Club and its members, Paul Hinton has decided to resign as General Manager and pursue new opportunities. Paul’s final day at the Club will be Tuesday 10th January 2017. Since his appointment in 2005, Paul has implemented many …

The PGA IGI launches new Advanced Club Management Program

POSTED ON November 21, 2016 @ 4:40 am

Golf club managers who are looking to take the next step in their career can now access a new club management qualification thanks to the PGA International Golf Institute (PGA IGI). The PGA IGI Advanced Club Management Program incorporates the BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership …

MSL Solutions raises $16m ahead of IPO

POSTED ON November 16, 2016 @ 11:57 am

Australian sports software start-up MSL Solutions has closed a $16 million capital raise and acquired two major European firms, as it prepares to go public on the ASX in the first half of 2017. The Brisbane-based firm had previously planned to raise $5 million in a …

Golf Services Management Pty Ltd Appointed new Operator of Peregian GC

POSTED ON November 9, 2016 @ 5:28 pm

Peregian Springs Golf Holdings Limited (Holdings) is pleased to announce that Golf Services Management Pty Ltd (GSM) has been granted a lease to operate the Peregian golf course and clubhouse for 5 years with a further 5 year option. GSM is a highly experienced golf …

Golf Tourism NZ Progress Report November 2016

POSTED ON November 8, 2016 @ 12:31 pm

Golf Tourism New Zealand has release a progress report on the past year of achievements for the golf tourism industry, including the organisation’s many initiatives and activities. The scheme, brought forward in 2014, seeks to better understand the volume of golfers visiting NZ in order …