By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Scooters are par for the Links Kennedy Bay course
Links at Kennedy Bay. IN a WA-first, Links Kennedy Bay (LKB), managed by Clublinks Management, has bucked the trend by introducing electric scooters, adding to an already unique golfing experience. In offering an alternative to traditional golf carts, the 20 new and environmentally friendly scooters provide golfers with a different and enjoyable way to navigate […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on It’s official – PXG is coming to Australia
A DISTRIBUTION partnership between Champion Sports and PXG, a company dedicated to developing the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, is set to ensure golfers in Australia and New Zealand have access to some of the world’s finest golf clubs. In finally making its way to Australia the new partnership will enable PXG to […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on 2023 PGA Awards – celebrating professional excellence
HELD at Brisbane City Hall during the week of the Fortinet PGA Championship, the annual PGA Awards celebrated excellence not only amongst the tournament professionals. While Minjee Lee walked away with the Greg Norman Medal for a record third time, the event also acknowledged the extensive contribution of PGA Professionals who have achieved great success […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Nomads find a way to give back
NOMADS golf clubs across Australia raised more than $175,000 for charities and junior golf in 2023. Clubs in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast held five successful charity days throughout the year. Nomads Australia national president Kel Hirini thanked and congratulated the 350-plus Nomads’ members for their time, generosity and efforts. “Nomads prides itself […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Noosa’s new man at the top has unique background in golf
By Peter Owen A FORMER golf pro, turned administrator, who spent 20 years in the golf industry in Asia and owned the winner of the 2015 Stradbroke Handicap, has taken up new role as general manager of Noosa Golf Club on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Anthony Sinclair, whose CV reads like a Hollywood movie script, succeeds […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Callaway Golf increases its commitment to Australian Golf
An industry leader in golf equipment design, performance and innovation, Callaway Golf has joined the growing list of organisations to partner with all three of Australian golf’s national bodies – Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and WPGA Tour of Australasia. Whilst Callaway has long been a partner of all three, this new three-year agreement […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on AWGN and Flinders GC announce exciting new partnership
A groundbreaking partnership between Flinders Golf Club and the Australian Women’s Golf Network (AWGN) will see the two parties join together in a committed effort to empower women in golf by providing unprecedented opportunities and resources. It represents a partnership that marks a significant step towards a more inclusive and dynamic golfing community in the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Save the date – The Australian Golf Summit
The PGA of Australia and Golf Australia have announced October 16-17 as the dates for an Australian Golf Summit, an event aimed at bringing the industry together to help shape the future of Australian Golf. With more than 3.2 million people playing some form of golf, the sport in Australia is booming and the future […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Swing City Golf opens in Norwest, Sydney
Swing City, a new generation, state-of-the-art golf and entertainment venue in Norwest, Sydney, developed by Mulpha Australia in partnership with golf operator Avid Sports, was officially opened by the Mayor of the Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi, and CEO of Golf Australia James Sutherland. Swing City comprises a 40-bay range with individual hospitality seating, supported […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Oxygn™ Water launches on the Gold Coast
WITH the temperature rising and summer upon us, O2 4 Life announces the arrival of Oxygn™ Water to the Australian market. After years of research and development using Nano Technology, the Gold Coast based company has worked tirelessly to create a hydration drink unlike any other, which has culminated in the release of Oxygn™ Original, […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Golf in NSW celebrated at 2023 industry awards night
FOR once it was the right call . . . golf WAS the real winner. Although two of New South Wales best golf prospects for some years, Cameron Davis and Grace Kim were probably entitled to disagree. They were named as the NSW male and female players of the year in a stellar night for […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Kitty, the first women of sports writing honoured at Vic Awards night
By Michael Davis Kitty McEwan, believed to be the first woman to write about sport in Australia, was inducted into the Victorian Golf Hall of Fame as the industry came together at Huntingdale Golf Club for its annual celebration of the game at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards Dinner. A talented sportswoman with a particular […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Pakenham receives a facelift
By Michael Davis The once popular Deep Creek Golf Course 60 kilometres south-east of Melbourne is to be rebranded and given a facelift under the guidance of the Golf Services Management Pty Ltd (GSM). It will also revert to its old name – the Pakenham Golf Course. GSM has entered into a new management agreement […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Launceston layout to undergo an upgrade
By Michael Davis Tasmania’s elevation to one of the best island golf destinations in the world continues apace with Country Club Tasmania to spend $14 million upgrading its Launceston layout. The venue is already a popular destination for golf and resort enthusiasts but when complete, the latest renovation to its championship golf course will enhance […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on FootJoy’s 100 year commitment to innovation and excellence
OF the hundreds of thousands of companies and brands that have been created in the last 100 years, only a small percentage still exist today in any industry or service. These brands have endured 20 recessions, one depression, two world wars and now, one global pandemic…among many other cultural, political and financial obstacles. Even fewer […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Inside Golf Editor honoured at Qld Industry Awards night
Retiring Inside Golf Editor David Newbery has been honoured with the Services to Golf Award at the 2023 Queensland Golf Industry Awards Night. Held at the Golf Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with 460 guests in attendance representing the PGA, the Queensland arm of Golf Australia, the Golf Managers Association, Golf Course Superintendents and the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Chappell and Lindop address SA turf seminar
By Michael Davis Turf Management South Australia (TMSA) recently held its inaugural Turf Seminar at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, with former Australian cricketing great Greg Chappell headlining a diverse list of presenters. Keynote speaker and avid golfer Chappell (AO MBE) 87, played 87 Tests for Australia, including 48 as captain, retiring in 1984 as the highest run-getter […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on Honour boards headed for the tip
WALK into any golf club clubhouse and one of the first things you’ll notice is the honour boards that adorn the walls. But in an ever-changing world of technology, some clubs are disposing of time-honoured boards, West Perth Golf Club being one of them. The club’s president Alan Jones said jettisoning the boards was “the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Golf chiefs join fight to save Oakleigh course
By Michael Davis Golf Australia (GA) and the PGA of Australia have thrown their weight behind the fight to retain Oakleigh golf course in south-eastern Melbourne. GA senior staff including General Manager Clubs and Facilities Damien de Bohun have met representatives of Monash City Council and made it clear that the national body would not […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Golf on a world-wide surge
EVER wondered why there’s no tee spots available at your golf club on a Saturday morning these days? And who knows where all these players are coming from? Well, it seems golf is booming – and it’s a worldwide trend. Figures just released from the Royal and Ancient in St Andrews in Scotland are quite […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Workshops prove you’re never too old to learn
By Peter Owen PETER Lewis has been a member, club captain, board member, volunteer and secretary of the Proserpine Golf Club, on the Whitsunday Coast in north Queensland, for more than 40 years. Yet he reckons he learned more in a recent five-hour Golf Australia workshop than he had in all that time on the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Women’s Golf Expo on again
By Rob Willis YEAR one of the Women’s Golf Expo was a resounding success and it’s on again this October. The only day of its kind in Australia just for women golfers will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney on October 14. At the high tee-style lunch there’ll be champagne, golf fashion parades […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Jon Rahm re-signs with Callaway Golf
SPAIN’S Jon Rahm has signed a new long-term partnership extension with Callaway Golf, one of the industry’s leaders in golf equipment design, performance and innovation. Rahm joined Callaway in 2021 and earned his first major championship win at the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines, which moved him to No 1 in the World Golf […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Albert Park upgrade offers next-level range experience
By Tony Webeck IDEALLY, the new-look Albert Park Driving Range in the heart of Melbourne would have been ready to welcome the flood of new golfers enticed to the game during the Covid-infused explosion. As it stands, when Albert Park’s 52 new TrackMan-enabled bays opened for business last week, it became a place that caters […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Little Para golf course under new management
LITTLE Para Golf Course has been a much-loved community asset for the City of Salisbury and beyond for decades, and now, Little Para is ready to embark on its next journey. In line with the City of Salisbury’s commitment to providing a welcoming and liveable city, exciting things are coming soon at Little Para with […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: R&J Batteries
THE battery distribution industry is a complex one in Australia with the market dominated by a few key players. For a small family-owned business to compete with the battery giants whilst facing increased competition from online retailers is no easy feat. The story of R&J Batteries is not one of an overnight success but one […]
By Larry Canning on Comments Off on GM Christopher Longbottom has made every post a winner
After chatting with Christopher Longbottom for half an hour, I felt like the only thing missing from his resume was breeding Llamas in the middle of Bolivia. Let’s begin with his journey as a young professional just out of his apprenticeship with respected Australian PGA master coach Peter Knight who, at the time, was […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on A time when a greenkeeper had to be jack of all trades
IF you turn back the clock to the early-1940s, you’ll discover the role of a greenkeeper was significantly different to the role a superintendent enjoys today. Well, at least it was at Wagga Wagga Country Club (WWGC) in New South Wales. A dive into the club’s 75th anniversary book (2005) reveals the job back then […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on GM Mark a driving force at Warringah Golf Club
WARRINGAH Golf Club was in the news for all the wrong reasons in 2022. Still, that didn’t faze Mark Stanopoulos and he felt the time was right to put his hand up for the job as general manager of a club that needed some leadership. Calls to chop the course from 18 holes to nine […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: Centaur Asia Pacific – helping to build sustainable, beautiful, high-performing bunkers, greens and arenas
CENTAUR Asia Pacific is proud to announce they will be taken on as the official distributor of CapillaryFlow’s innovative solutions for golf courses, landscape solutions, and other industries throughout Australia and New Zealand. Centaur Asia Pacific is well known in the golf industry for delivering high quality, innovative solutions. In 2003 Australian entrepreneur and director […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Deals on wheels at Augusta Golf Cars
THE tried, tested and trusted E-Z-GO RXV Freedom ELiTE range from Augusta Golf Cars is currently on special. Augusta Golf Cars have jumped on the bandwagon and are offering “End of Financial Year” deals on this range of vehicles. Augusta Golf Cars have two- and four-seater options available in their RXV Freedom ELiTE range and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on How to keep your golf cart battery in top condition
WHILE perfecting the swing is the focus of most golfers, it is equally important to pay attention to the supporting equipment and accessories that ensures an enjoyable experience on the golf course. One of these is the golf cart’s battery which helps golfers move around the vast course with ease in pursuit of the next […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on PowerBug appoints Aussie distributor
POWERBUG, a UK-based leading manufacturer of high-quality golf buggies and accessories, has appointed Australian Golf Equipment as its exclusive distributor in Australia. The agreement, which comes into effect immediately, will see Australian Golf Equipment selling PowerBug’s range of innovative and reliable golf buggies and accessories across the country. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on It never feels like work: GM Brett
By Michael Davis EIGHT years into the GM’s job at thriving Melbourne western suburbs club Medway, Brett Scothern, says things could not be going better. The former PGA professional turned club general manager says he’s never bored for long because there is always something different to do. “There’s no doubt your accountable 24/7. It’s the […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Parry’s fingerprints there for all to see
CRAIG Parry has no time for golf these days. Only kidding! I meant ‘Paz’ has no time to actually play the game. In reality this former US Tour winner has never been busier ON the golf course. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Parry decided to focus on the golf design side of the game several […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on High risk exposure warning to GMs
INSIDE GOLF received this article from a person who makes a living from giving advice in the area of risk management to golf clubs. So, we agree he has a vested interest. Even so, it could serve as a warning to some clubs who do not have their houses in order – Michael Davis. What […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Women making the cut in turf industry
THE growing role of females in turf industries was celebrated recently with the successful launch of John Deere’s Women in Turf program at the TPS Murray River golf tournament at Cobram Barooga Golf Club. As part of the program, six talented female greenskeepers from across the country volunteered at the event, and worked alongside club […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Varying roles have helped GM Brett Parker understand members’ needs
BRETT Parker admits he still gets a feeling of euphoria every time he walks through the front door of Northbridge Golf Club. Parker has spent the past six months at Northbridge since ‘crossing the Harbour Bridge’ from Bexley Golf Club to take up the post as general manager. “I never get sick of walking into […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Mount Osmond GC finally gets its man
By Michael Davis AT Mount Osmond Golf Club, perched over Adelaide looking out over the Gulf of St Vincent, they believe in going to any lengths to get their man. Early last year, the club lost its general manager, Mark Tan, who was successful in securing the GM’s position at Royal Adelaide. This led to […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Jack Nicklaus signature reinstated
By Michael Davis THEY’RE blowing their trumpet loud and clear at the Heritage Golf and Country Club east of Melbourne. That’s because the famous Jack Nicklaus signature has been reinstated on its St John Course. The club says ground crews have worked diligently to produce two courses that members can be proud of and after […]