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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, PGA of Australia and Golf Australia are delivering an industry conference to help shape the future of Australian golf. Scheduled for October 16-17, the 2024 Golf Summit will bring together all segments of the industry to hear from global golf leaders, while providing the […]
FROM the “where are they now” dossier comes news of former Brookwater Golf and Country Club teaching professional John Collins. Collins, who in 2022 received the PGA of Australia National Coach of the Year – Game Development Award at the Greg Norman Medal night, has set up an indoor teaching and practice facility, JC Golf […]
Golf facility management group, GreenSpace Management, has become a signatory to the R&A Women in Golf Charter, becoming the first off-course provider to do so – publicly stating their commitment to improving the sport for all women and girls. With over 80 years’ worth of experience in the global golf industry, GreenSpace provides golf […]
By Rob Willis A video presentation at the Drummond Golf 50th anniversary awards event in February began with a quote from famous businessman, investor, and philanthropist Warren Buffett. “Somone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago,” Buffett offered. The words were obviously carefully chosen by those tasked […]
THREE years ago, Golf NSW employed nine Regional Managers to look after regions in NSW, with the aim to provide face to face service to the clubs and to increase participation. Gary Begg was employed to look after the NSW western and far western region, an area covering over 560,000 square kilometres. Born in Leeton, […]
ACE: Johnathon Zirkler shows off the ball he used to score a hole-in-one at Macksville Country Club. FOR Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club’s general manager Johnathon Zirkler it was a case of anything you can do I can do better. Playing in only his third competition in a year at Macksville Country Club in the […]
