Category: Golf
Golf for the Disabled Announce First Event at PGA Tour – Golf News
Golf is a sport that has sometimes been criticised for its lack of inclusion of certain communities, with many campaigns actioned to provide a higher level of access to golfing events for a wider demographic of players. But, the landscape is changing. In an exciting step for disability golf, it has been announced that…
Simeon Pompey and Rosie Allen named 2023 recipients of the Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards
Pompey wins Community Leader Award; Allen wins Future Leader Award following submission of nominations from the Canadian golf community Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation are pleased to announce that Simeon Pompey of Montréal, Que. and Rosie Allen of Corner Brook, Nfld. have been named the 2023 recipients of the Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards….
Golf for the Disabled to hold landmark event with PGA Tour
The G4D Tour (Golf for the Disabled) has announced it will hold an event in conjunction with the PGA Tour in 2024. The event is set to take place on Monday and Tuesday in the week of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch on April 29 and 30. The top eight men…
This New Jersey golf course, bar is on sale for under $2.5M
A golf course just a few miles from the famous Atlantic City strip was recently put on the market for just under $2.5 million. Pomona Golf Course and Country Club, a 9-hole executive golf course in the Pine Barrens in the small city of Egg Harbor City, has been listed for $2,499,000. This includes a…
Late blooming Percy to chase success on PGA Tour Champions | Inside Golf. Australia’s Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers
By Peter Owen CAMERON Percy, who was once putting so poorly he played an entire tournament without looking at the hole, has earned himself a spot on one of the world’s highest profile golf tours. Percy, who did not play golf until he picked up a set of his grandmother’s old clubs at the age…
Spieth’s scoring gaffe puts rule in crosshairs
Jordan Spieth and the signing of a scorecard proves not to be an automatic proposition. Keyur Khamar, PGA Tour In the hot-take world of social media, it was only seconds after Jordan Spieth’s disqualification from the Genesis Invitational for signing for a lower score than he shot became public that the ALL CAPS and exclamation…
Golf course maintenance crew lose control of cart and drive it off bridge
The life of a golf course maintenance crew can be a hectic one, but going too fast in a golf cart is never a good idea, as these guys found out. Sometimes you have to put the hammer down, but you have to question the merits of doing so while crossing a bridge over water….
Underrated Golf Tour set to swing into Walton Heath – Golf News
The UNDERRATED Junior Golf Tour is set to land in the UK this summer, with the first event scheduled to take place at Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey from May 29-31. Launched in 2022 by US basketball star Stephen Curry, the Underrated Golf Tour has the aim of offering more opportunities for junior golfers…
Golf Canada announces increase to Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program for 2024
Number of grants available have increased as part of commitment to provide affordable access for junior golfers Golf Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Junior Financial Assistance Program will expand the number of grants available for the 2024 season. The expansion of the program will reduce the financial burden of participating in championships…
Do golf influencers have a place on the PGA Tour?
Sponsor’s exemptions are a thorny subject. In the strictest possible terms, it should not in any way be controversial. It is simple. The tournament sponsor pays lots of money to sponsor the event and as part of the contract, they get to invite some players to play who are not already qualified. There are some…