GOLF Link back in operation
Please be patient as site traffic is expected to be substantially above normal in the few days following the 19-21 September implementation period. Online quoting launched
Golf clubs can ask their insurance broker to obtain a quote through the Australian Golf Insurance website – www.australiangolfinsurance.com with an immediate response in most cases. Australian Golf Insurance is the specialist golf programme that was launched last year by Golf Australia and Lloyd’s insurer Sportscover and offers bespoke cover for golf club property, liability, professional indemnity, management liability and voluntary workers risks. At the time of launching the programme Golf Australia CEO, Stephen Pitt, said that it would help give clubs some peace of mind. “The Australian Golf Insurance programme provides Golf Australia and the States the ability to minimise risk for all Australian golf clubs and golfers, something we as an industry have been striving towards for some time,” Pitt said. “This is a unique offering which provides all golf clubs in Australia the ability to obtain broad suitable cover as well as the ability to choose which broker they wish to deal with. No longer do clubs need to go to a single insurance broker to receive benefits that our buying power can generate.” However, until now quotes under the programme were obtained by the club’s insurance broker contacting sportscover’s underwriters. Now they can receive a quote electronically after registering on the site. Sportscover CEO, Chris Nash, said “The programme has been hugely successful since its launch last year. However, we wanted to make it even easier for clubs to obtain this specialist programme and so we have introduced the on-line quoting system”. The on-line quoting system is available now and clubs and their brokers can obtain more details at www.australiangolfinsurance.com or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Queensland clubs allocated funding
The Golf Industry Recovery Fund was initiated by Golf Australia immediately following the Queensland floods in January and raised nearly $500,000. Golf Queensland Chair Tom Crothers said 18 golf clubs and one PGA member had submitted applications for assistance. “Golf Queensland and Golf Australia are pleased to be able to provide the funding back to the industry after such a tough six months,” Mr Crothers said. “The funding will allow many Queensland clubs to get the additional help they need following the devastating floods and cyclone.” Golf Australia Chairman John Hopkins said the assistance provided by the industry was very generous. “We're grateful for the support from Australian golfers, clubs and the international bodies for the affected clubs and communities,” Mr Hopkins said. "That generosity has ensured we can assist Queensland golf clubs in their recovery and we fully support it." Mr Crothers said Golf Queensland had facilitated the process and called for applications from Queensland clubs and PGA members outlining the project costs associated with the recovery. A panel assessed the applications and also conducted several on-course visits before allocating the funding. “We have distributed most of the money raised but some of it is pending the outcome of clubs applying for Queensland Government funding,” Mr Crothers said. “Some clubs have had money allocated to their projects pending the success of their QRAA applications and the payment of capitation fees. “If clubs receive their full QRAA grant funds and no longer need the Golf Industry Funding, we will be in a position to re-open the process for a second round.” Mr Crothers said Golf Queensland had also provided emergency financial support of over $46,000 to nine golf clubs and the Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association. “Golf Queensland realised, in many cases, clubs had to close their doors for weeks, even months because of the wet season,” Mr Crothers said. “It was important to get the doors of Clubs open for business and we offered financial support immediately to assist those clubs to get back up and running as soon as possible.” Mr Crothers said Golf Queensland had also provided support for several clubs through Golf Queensland’s Grants Writing Assistance Program Aussies Extend Lead Australia has extended its lead after the second round of the Nomura Cup in Fiji. The Australian team of Jake Higginbottom, Daniel Bringolf, Marika Batibasaga and Cameron Smith returned an aggregate score of 4 under par, for a 36-hole total of 13 under par 419. Defending champions Korea stormed up the leaderboard recording a 3 under total for the second round to sit in second place on 431. India sits in third place on 434, with New Zealand fourth 435. The Vijay Singh designed Natadola Bay layout tested the players with its extreme rough off the fairways, however with conditions kind to the players, scoring under par was possible. The Australians played consistently in an attempt to reassert its dominance in the Asia-Pacific region after finishing in sixth position when the event was last played in 2009. Australia Team Manager, Matt Cutler said, “We are very pleased with today’s scores. The team all showed great patience around this demanding course.” Cameron Smith remains the individual leader with another sub-par round of 71, for a 6 under total of 138. Fellow countryman Jake Higginbottom is second, one shot behind. Overnight leader Li Haotong of China returned an 80 to slip down the leaderboard. Round three will be played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course, with the final round to be played at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club. Source: Golf Queensland Sandy Gallop Team Win John Anderson (Sandy Gallop) and Albert Horsfall (Sandy Gallop) have taken out the final event at the 2011 Men’s Country Championship at McLeod today with a strong score of 51pts. They clinched the title by 5 points over Hattonvale members Gavin Finlayson and Rod Hangan. Third place went to Biggenden members Adam Rayner and Barry Griffith with 46 points on a count-back. Harold Lovelock (Redland Bay) and Paul Doherty (Carbrook) secured Fourth on 45 points and Steven Stewart (Moranbah) and Clayton Curran (Moranbah) rounded out the placings with 44 points. On Thursday the field split into two divisions to contest the Foursomes Championship. Division 1 (Hcap less than 16) which was held at Oxley Golf Club was won by Patrick Callahan & Richard Backhouse. Both Borneo Barracks players combined well to fire a 79 (+7) for the first eighteen and finish with a 38 (+3) for the third nine holes for the 27-hole championship. Toowoomba members Jason Webb and Darren Nielson finished runners up a further two shots back on 119 for the 27 holes. Bruce Spendlove and Andrew Munson from the City Golf Club won the Nett Division after returning a nett 69 for the first 18 holes and a nett 39 for the last nine of the 27-hole event. Nett Runners up were Jamie Baker (Dalby) and Casey Ferguson (Dalby) after they finished on 111 1/2 nett for the 27 holes. Division 2 (over 16 Hcap) battled it out at Gailes Golf Club with the winners, Alan Armitage (Biggenden) and Tony Elliott (Biggenden) finishing six shots clear of their nearest rivals Harold Lovelock (Redland Bay) and Paul Doherty (Carbrook) with their 27-hole score of 130 (+20). Gavin Finlayson and Rod Hangan were victorious in the Nett event with their 27-hole total of 111 ¼. While Steven Crombie (Moranbah) and Wayne Keene (Moranbah) clinched second on a count-back with 112 ¾. More people playing golf.Golf is a stimulating challenge combined with a healthy walk in pleasant surroundings that can be played by people of all abilities and ages.
It is a great way to meet new friends and is a platform for social interaction between people from all walks of life. You can just turn up to a course and meet and play with anybody. It is supported by a well structured network of clubs and other facilities enabling easy access for people in most locations - golfing holidays are very popular tourism ventures. Golf has a large network of coaches providing tuition and a wide range of equipment designed for all standards of player. It's a fun game that can also help teach people fundamental values in life such as honesty, integrity, self-respect, confidence, sportsmanship and consideration for others. It is easier than ever to get into golf, even if you've never played before. Golf is a great game that will enhance your life. It will bring you new friends, health, challenges and happiness. Each year many people, both young and old discover golf and forge a relationship with this great game. Source: Golf Queensland Long road to play Golf.
Last year the focus was on the metropolitan clubs, south west country clubs, and public courses while this year the focus is on getting every country club rated. Paraburdoo Golf Club (pictured) is one of those courses. Located 1,500 kilometres North East of Perth, Paraburdoo is in the Shire of Ashburton and is named after the nearby 'Pirraburdoo' lease, an aboriginal name for the white "Little Corella" which lives in the area. The Shire of Ashburton, at nearly half the size of the state of Victoria (105,647 square km), boasts some of the world's largest open cut mines, largest pastoral leases and cattle stations and a thriving fishing industry all set against a beautiful and ancient arid tropical landscape. The team of Golf WA volunteers, led by Di Monk, has completed 124 of some 250 courses in Western Australia to date. The completion date for the course rating project is anticipated to be September 2011. Click Here to see more photos from the Pilbara ratings. With assistance from Golf WA and Paraburdoo Community Online Special deals for The Cut
Golfers snapped up the two-player deal, Click Here to view, featuring two rounds, an electric cart, double buckets of range balls and three golf balls per player. The Groupon Australia team were delighted to work with The Cut and Golf Australia, saying that the success of the offer was above par. “We’re ecstatic with the outcome of the deal, and really hope to work with Golf Australia again”, said a spokeswoman for the company. In NSW, Groupon Australia continued its success with Bonnie Doon Golf Club in Sydney. Golfers snapped up the two-player deal, Click Here to view, featuring two rounds, an electric cart, two drinks after the round and two caps. After kicking off in Sydney with a slew of high-selling foodie bargains in February 2011, Groupon Australia successfully launched in Melbourne and Brisbane. Following a recent introduction to Perth on June 2, the website is rapidly reaching lovers of the great outdoors. Perth set for revamped Series
The Championships, which in recent years have involved teams from each State contesting foursomes and singles match play, will for the first time see a Final contested between the two teams who finish with the most contest wins after five rounds of singles match play only. The introduction of the Final will ensure an exciting conclusion to the event, and will further develop our elite golfers in requiring them to play in a pressure situation. Manager of Golf Australia’s amateur championships, Therese Ritter said, “It is a new era for the event, and whilst retaining the traditional match play format, we look forward to the Final injecting some real excitement into the competition. “We also need to be mindful of the well-being of our elite players. They now compete in so many events around Australia and the world, the removal of the foursome matches in the new format reduces the event duration, which is a major consideration in today’s environment,” Ritter said. The Championship will continue to have the top six women and top eight men from each State competing for the oldest Australian amateur golf team trophies. The women will play for the Gladys Hay Memorial Trophy on an extended Western Australian layout at Yokine, while the men will tee off at last year’s Handa Australian Senior Open venue, Royal Perth. With Western Australia not having hosted the event since 2005, Perth is sure to witness some impressive golf. |
GOLF Link is now back in operation following the implementation of the suite of Four Changes to the Australian Handicap System which are now in effect.
Access to the widest insurance cover at the most competitive premiums is now even easier for golf clubs with the launch of a new online quoting system.
Golf Queensland and Golf Australia today announced the allocation of over $472,000 to Queensland golf clubs and PGA members.
Golf Western Australia has ventured in to the heart of the Pilbara region in 2011 as part of its program to provide a course rating for every golf course in Western Australia.
Daily deal giant Groupon Australia took its east coast success west side with The Cut Golf Club in Perth.
Royal Perth Golf Club and The Western Australian Golf Club are primed to host the new-look Australian Men’s and Women’s Interstate Teams Matches, to be played from 13-16 September.