American golf photographer Patrick Koenig has broken the world record for the most number of 18-hole course rounds of golf played in a year.
Koenig set out in January to play 500 golf courses in 365 days to raise money for The First Tee program – an American program to get more kids into the game of golf.
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Here are a number of insights from golfers’ perspectives after the recent decision to convert part of Moore Park Golf Course into a public park, offering a podcast and articles for a balanced view.
The NSW Government looks to have Sydney’s major news media outlets on board regarding the shock announcement that they plan to convert 9-holes into a park.
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Sydney’s Moore Park Golf Course Faces Controversial Transformation as the New South Wales government announces plans to repurpose part of the course into a public park.
The New South Wales government has announced its intention to repurpose a significant portion of the 45-hectare Moore Park golf course into a public park by 2026.
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The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) has today unveiled a report that reveals golf provides $3.3 billion in total annual benefits to the Australian community, economy and environment.
Media release
The 2023 Community Benefits of Golf in Australia report was commissioned by the AGIC, comprising the key national bodies of the golf industry in Australia, including the PGA of Australia, Golf Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
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A devastating fire has ripped through the clubhouse at Eastern Golf Club in the Yarra Valley.
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Despite the best efforts by firefights on Monday afternoon, a huge fire destroyed the clubhouse at Eastern Golf Club in the Yarra Valley.
Early unsubstantiated reports on Nine News and Australian Golf Digest suggest the fire may have been the result of an electrical fault in a golf cart or in the cart storage facility.
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Melbourne’s Oakleigh public golf course is in danger of closing for good and Australia’s governing bodies at fighting for its survival.
Media release via Australian Golf Media
Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia have thrown their weight behind the fight to retain Oakleigh golf course in south-eastern Melbourne.
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Stay cool and safe on the golf course this scorching Australian summer with essential tips to beat the heat, including a critical aspect often overlooked by golfers.
As the Australian summer approaches with the scorching heat of the El Niño weather pattern, golfers need to prepare for the challenges of playing under the blazing sun.
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The team at Random Golf Club have made a very cool short video showing off the sport and dispelling some of the myths that surround it.
Pitched as a way to “democratize golf, and show the diverse cast of people who are becoming the future of the sport”, “This Is Golf” features a bunch of different golfers from all walks of like.
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It looks like it’s Melbourne’s turn to play Stadium Golf with the unique event arriving in September.
This Spring in Melbourne, a new and exciting experience is on offer – Stadium Golf. From September 11th to September 26th, 2023, you and your mates can enjoy a fun day out unlike any other.
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Riding the wave of golf’s popularity post-COVID, Australia’s newest courses are reshaping golf.
Amidst a surge in golf’s popularity post-COVID, Australia is witnessing the rise of several new and breathtaking golf course projects. Spanning the scenic terrains of Tasmania to the vibrant cityscape of Sydney, as well as a special South Australian location on Kangaroo Island, these forthcoming golf courses will offer golfers of all levels distinctive and demanding experiences.
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