By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Karrie accepts membership to R & A Golf Club of St Andrews
Karrie Webb AO, in the conversation as one Australia’s greatest ever golfers, male or female, has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Webb received the invitation in recognition of her successful playing career and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Hannah announced as Australian Golf Foundation Ambassador
A major champion, three-time winner in 2024 and the world’s sixth ranked female golfer, Hannah Green has been announced as an Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) Ambassador, the appointment showcasing Green’s commitment to give back to golf in Australia. Established by Golf Australia in 2018, the AGF is dedicated to making golf accessible to all children, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Risk & Insurance: Golf Clubs’ Role in Preparing for Bushfire Season
AS bushfire season looms, golf clubs across Australia must be proactive in preparing for the unique challenges posed by these devastating events. With large open spaces, expansive vegetation, and key infrastructure, golf clubs are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of bushfires. By taking the right steps in advance, clubs can reduce risk to both their […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Nivo Sport announces exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand
The Nivo Sport range features high-quality, stylish and functional apparel for female golfers. Nivo Sport has announced Platinum Golf Supplies as their Exclusive Distributor in Australia and New Zealand from the Spring 2025 Season. “We are extremely excited to be announced as the exclusive distributor for Nivo sport in Australia and New Zealand. Nivo Sport […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Golf Services Management (GSM) to manage Hidden Valley Resort
GOLF Services Management (GSM) is proud to announce it was engaged by Arcadia Group to oversee the operations of Hidden Valley Resort in Wallan, Victoria, effective December 1, 2024. Hidden Valley Resort is a premier destination that blends exceptional recreational amenities with hospitality in a stunning setting. The resort features a championship golf course, accommodation, […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Loughnane driving success as Yarra Yarra GM
Yarra Yarra’s GM, Mathew Loughnane, takes things in his stride just like he did growing up playing footy and cricket in Woodend and Ballarat in country Victoria. “I wasn’t really into golf at all. It was all footy and cricket even when I was doing a sports and marketing degree at university,” Mat says. “I […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on GENERAL MANAGER PROFILE: Marc Tims – Warrnambool Golf Club
AS talk swirls about the demands and the toll on the personal lives of golf club general managers, Warrnambool believes it has found the right man to take the helm. Marc Tims comes off a much-heralded career in health and wellbeing including holding senior positions with retailers David Jones and the Country Road Group. “In […]
By Peter Owen on Comments Off on Two good mates helping create better Aussie golf courses
WHEN good mates Paul Spencer and Chris Chapman decided to set up their own turf product distribution and consultancy business a decade ago, one of their biggest concerns was that the stress might put an end to their 20-year friendship. “People told us you can’t go into business with your mate,” Spencer said. “I think […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on ‘Mongrels’ supporting mental health
Micah Hewson, Ashley Denovan, Mongrels Men Founder Tim Hewson and Russell Denovan at the recent Mongrels Golf day at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast. Mongrels Golf Tim Hewson is the founder of Mongrels Men, an Australian charity that harnesses the power of golf to support mental health initiatives. Established in 2008, the organization began […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on ‘Rock’ solid in support of junior development
IT seemed appropriate that the smallest club received the biggest cheer when 18 prestigious honours were handed out at last month’s NSW Golf Industry Awards. Many of those present had not even heard of The Rock Golf Club, a picturesque 18 hole sand green course nestled at the foot of Rock Hill, about 25km south […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on VIC AWARDS – Bann recognised for “something I’ve always loved doing”
Steven Bann led the Australian Masters in 1988 with three holes to play but reckons it was the most “fortuitous choke” in golf. “If I had won, I would have got a couple of starts in Europe and would not have been offered the state coaching job,” Bann, told a packed house at Southern Golf […]
By Peter Owen on Comments Off on One-man band beats a merry tune on top of Mt Tamborine
IF anything ever goes wrong with the golf course at Mt Tamborine, high on the hills overlooking Queensland’s Gold Coast, Graeme Andrews has nobody to blame but himself. Andrews, a laid-back former Kiwi, is the superintendent of a delightful nine-hole gem of a course. Not just the superintendent; he’s also the entire grounds staff. In […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on SHANX Mini Golf opens at Little Para Golf Course
SHANX Mini Golf, which features a variety of challenging golf course style contours that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, has opened at Little Para Golf Course. A joint project between the City of Salisbury and GreenSpace Management, the innovative SHANX Mini Golf course promises the ‘funest’, and most hole-in-‘oneable’ mini golf course yet in […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Stackpole steps in as interim Royal Melbourne General Manager
IF you were running a book on an interim replacement GM at Royal Melbourne, industry ‘gun for hire’ Peter Stackpole would have been a short-priced favourite. The club has moved swiftly to snap up Stackpole’s services following the recent departure of GM Damon Lonnie for personal reasons. Long term, it is hoped someone of Lonnie’s […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Red tape stalls Keysborough relocation
Keysborough Golf Club in Melbourne’s south-east finds itself increasingly frustrated by what is believed to be Victorian government red tape following a decision by the club to ensure its survival by relocating to nearby Bangholme. Club management want to secure its future and deliver first-class female and junior-friendly facilities by moving to the proposed new […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on City Golf Club tees off with clubhouse upgrades
THE City Golf Club Toowoomba is embarking on a new chapter with a series of major renovations to its clubhouse facilities, reinforcing its commitment to providing top-tier experiences for members and visitors. The club’s last major renovation was completed in August 2000, and over time City has continued to enhance its facilities. In early 2023, […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Kathie’s new project
Kathie Shearer, the much loved and gregarious former media manager and wife of the late and great, Bob, seems to have been around golf forever. While she’s reduced her media work recently, she’ll still be helping out once more with publicity at the Geoff Ogilvy Sandbelt Invitational at Woodlands next month. Away from golf, Kathie […]
By Rob Willis on Comments Off on Riley finds a home at Magenta
PAUL Riley flew back to Sydney, travelled about an hour or so north for the final round of interviews and it was then he had a good idea this could be the place for him and his young family. Magenta Shores near The Entrance, listed in 2024 in the top 14 courses by the Golf […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Risk & Insurance: Golf Ball Liability
AT first glance, golf may seem less dangerous than sports like football or cricket, but both players and spectators are becoming increasingly aware of the risks on the golf course. This raises questions about liability for injuries caused by errant shots: who is responsible—the golfer, the facility, or neither? And can players and clubs insure […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Generation Z not ‘divoted’ to golf
GOLF and its rule base has a serious culture clash in attracting the next generation of players, according to PSYenz, a specialist neuroscience division of Sport Psychology Ltd (SPL – the UK’s oldest sport psychology consultancy). In 2010 and 2021 it ran ‘The Mackenzie Survey’ looking at the relevance of the 13 golf design principles […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on New clubhouse unveiled at St Andrews Beach
WITH a new clubhouse set to welcome golfers, it’s all systems go for St Andrews Beach Golf Course. The Tom Doak designed St Andrews Beach layout, regarded by some as the best track on the Mornington Peninsula, is complemented by the new addition. It’s been a long waiting game for St Andrews to build the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on New 9-Hole Putt-Putt course opens at Marsden Golf Driving Range
A fresh and exciting attraction has just arrived at Marsden Golf Driving Range south of Brisbane, withthe grand opening of its new 9-hole putt-putt course. Aimed at offering fun for all ages, this family-friendly addition is set to enhance the recreational options available at the stand-alone golfing venue. The newly unveiled putt-putt course features a […]
By Peter Owen on Comments Off on Woodhouse crowned Qld coach of the year
WITH his students achieving outstanding results all over the world, Brisbane-based teaching professional Richard Woodhouse is rapidly elbowing his way to the very highest level of Australian golf coaches. His students include China’s top junior Eric Li, France’s No 1 ranked junior girl Kirra St Laurent, Greg Norman Junior Masters winner Harrison Gomez, and successful […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Motorised buggies – Look after your batteries!
Thousands of golfers walking the fairways of Australia’s golf courses are enjoying the benefits provided by a motorised buggy. No pushing or dragging golf bags up and down the hills on a pull cart or carrying the bag putting additional stress on your body, motorised golf buggies help navigate the golf course, doing all the […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on E-Z-GO fleet riding along nicely
After 20 years in business in Australia, Augusta Golf Cars (E-Z-GO) has accelerated its share of the golf vehicles market by more than 1000 per cent, writes David Newbery The Hamilton Island Edition launch of E-Z-GO vehicles was enjoyable for staff and customers. IT all started on a golf course … just as so many […]
By Peter Owen on Comments Off on AFL umpiring legend finds his way to Yamaha Queensland
WHEN Matt James went home after umpiring the 2002 AFL Grand Final, the second in an historic trio of premiership wins for Leigh Matthews’ marvellous Brisbane Lions team, his father turned his back and refused to talk to him. James was part of a family whose blood ran black and white – passionate Collingwood supporters […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on GreenSpace driving exciting change at Yering Meadows
Exciting times are ahead for Yering Meadows Golf Club, in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley, with the club undertaking rapid change under the watchful eye of Mike Clayton’s design company Clayton Devries Pont and Kruse Golf. There’s no shortage of expertise on the ground with the design team also joined by turf expert, John Sloan, back in […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Join the Lions charity golf day at Kingston Heath
THE Lions Club of Moorabbin will hold a charity golf day at Kingston Heath Golf Club on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. There will be two shotgun starts – 7:30am and 12:30pm. The 7:30am and the 12:30pm tee times are separate events and will be played as individual stableford. The entry fee is $305 per player. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Tristram no longer a ‘Secret’ in WA
Secret Harbour’s award-winning Superintendent Tom Tristram. Secret Harbour Golf Club superintendent Tom Tristram has been recognised at the 2024 National Turf Industry Awards. At an event held in Brisbane, the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association recognised his outstanding achievements by presenting Tristram with the prestigious Excellence in Golf Course Management Award at the annual gala […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Adams’ a Wynnum institution, with no plans of moving
By Peter Owen THERE’S something about Wynnum Golf Club that attracts extraordinary loyalty – not just from the golfers who play the parkland-style course, but from the people who work there. Legendary club pro Paul King ran Wynnum’s golf shop for more than 40 years before handing over to his son Matt, whose own tenure […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on SOLD – Cranbourne GC to close early 2026
Cranbourne Golf Club in Melbourne’s south-east has been sold to a former AFL footballer for a reported $190 million price tag. Golf sources believe the price is some $40 million above the initial figure at which expressions of interest were canvased. The 70.4ha parcel of residential zoned land has been purchased by former AFL player […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Ross’s ‘Real Heroes’ of course design and construction
In a special feature, Inside Golf introduces esteemed golf course architect Ross Perrett, who joins as an occasional columnist. His first piece is The Real Heroes. Ross Perrett worked with Khun Pitak Indravithayadnond, on the Ayodya Links GC in Bangkok, Thailand. By Ross Perrett THE development of a golf course relies on the input of […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on The golfing boom continues – popularity on the rise
GOLF has never been more popular in this country. And now our juniors are getting the ‘bug’ as well. With the biggest population, it’s hardly surprising that NSW is leading the way with more than 4.6million rounds of golf played in the Premier State in 2023. That was an amazing 28.2 per cent increase on […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Indoor golf centres easing the pressure on the Sunshine Coast
By Peter Owen WITH Sunshine Coast golf courses filled to overflowing, and golfers having to wait up to 10 years to join a local club, Maroochydore professional Marcus McPherson couldn’t have picked a better time to open his new indoor golf centre. Golf is booming on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, and the demand for tee times […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on OGIO partners up with Australian Golf
OGIO has become the official luggage partner of the three Australian national golfing bodies. PREMIUM golf gear brand OGIO has joined Australian Golf as its Official Luggage Partner in a new two-year agreement, in expanding its parent company Callaway Golf’s contribution to the game. With a product range that includes travel bags, backpacks, golf bags, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Nelson Bay GC wins Environmental Sustainability Award
Nelson Bay Golf Club in NSW has been recognised for its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Nelson Bay Golf Club has been awarded the Environmental Sustainability Award, at the 2024 Clubs NSW Clubs and Community Awards, recognising its outstanding commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices. The award celebrates clubs that have implemented […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on West Beach Park welcomes tiny new residents
By PATRICK TAYLOR West Beach Parks Golf in Adelaide have installed six bee hives on its Patawalonga Course in amongst recently revegetated native trees, bushes, and grasses. Part of existing sustainability plans, West Beach Parks CEO Kate Anderson and her team are in the process of returning native flora to the course, and the introduction […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on World Golf Competition – the world’s best luxury golf experience for amateurs
THE World Golf Competition, scheduled for its inaugural staging in 2025, is set to transcend any and all traditional golfing events. The Competition provides a platform for competitors from diverse backgrounds and abilities to come together, form connections and expand networks through their shared love of the game, while offering a unique and unforgettable experience […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Cranbourne to close
Resultant from a number of factors has led to the painful decision to sell one of the best courses in the state. In the early 1950’s Jewish golfers were denied access to many of Melbourne’s established clubs, so a group of Jewish businessmen came together and established the Cranbourne Country Club. Subsequently the Cranbourne […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Hollywood heavyweight an ally in fight to save Moore Park
HE’S a Hollywood heavyweight with more than 30 million followers on Instagram. So, Mark Wahlberg is not a bad ally in the fight to save Moore Park Golf Club, the closest 18-hole course to the Sydney CBD. While making a movie in Sydney, Wahlberg has been playing more than the odd round of golf around […]