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A boost for junior golf

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What do Aryan Roopa Anand, Arjun Prasanna, Raunav Sharma and Anish Narendra Sastry have in common besides being talented 13-year-old golfers who finished in the top five of the boys ‘B’ category South Zone golf Feeder Tour leaderboard? All four are student or dependent members at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA). And it is not […]

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Junior Golf joins forces and sets new direction

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Golf Queensland and the Junior Golf Foundation of Queensland have today announced the consolidation of their junior operations to form one united body for junior golf in Queensland. The new operation, Junior Golf Queensland, will focus on developing a co-operative model to improve the resources available for junior golf development across the state. “We’ve worked […]

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PGA Junior Golf Camps

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The PGA Junior Golf Camps are half- and full-day camps designed exclusively for the development of the junior golfer. Offering 20+ nationwide locations, camps are open to boys and girls between the ages of 7-17, of all athletic abilities, golf experience, and competitive desire. Whether a child has professional aspirations, collegiate scholarship goals, or simply […]

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Big Plans For Junior Golf In Fiji

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The Fiji Airways sponsored Fiji Junior Golf Open is scheduled to be held in December, this year. This international event will be organised by the Nadi-based Oceania Golf School. Co-ordinator Johanna Luita said they were impressed with last year’s event. “This will be the inaugural international event and will now attract young aspiring golfers from […]

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Joyce Wilcox earns Master Kids Teacher status from U.S. Kids Golf

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Joyce Wilcox, academy director at Cobblestone Golf Course, has been named a Master Kids Teacher after earning her third consecutive Top 50 Kids Teachers Award from the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation. Since 2008, U.S. Kids Golf has named Master Kids Teachers to honor instructors for their ongoing efforts in growing the game of golf among […]

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PGA Pros “Vital To Clubs” Says Welsh Chief

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John Jermine, Chairman of the Golf Union of Wales (GUW), has backed the skill and expertise of PGA pros in helping clubs build and sustain strong memberships. The former chartered accountant, who is one of Wales’ most successful amateur golfers, also insisted that clubs need a triumvirate of pro, club secretary and junior organiser working […]

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Junior golf programme for Sarawak

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The Malaysia Golf Association (MGA) junior development programme will be extended to schools in Sarawak next year. This was announced by MGA president Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor during his meeting with Sarawak Golf Association (SGA) president Hoan Kee Hock at Kelab Golf Sarawak (KGS), Petra Jaya yesterday. “We are going to extend the […]

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Junior golf could be poised for major growth

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As more and more parents become increasingly concerned by the risk of sports-related injuries and the lack of computer-free social engagement for their kids, they are looking for alternative activities that promote children’s physical and mental well-being. That could be good news for golf, which can satisfy the safety concerns and desire for increased recreational […]

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Tiger Woods Foundation and Tavistock Group form partnership

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The Tiger Woods Foundation and the Tavistock Group formed a partnership designed to elevate Woods’ World Challenge tournament to new heights. Now it has a new title sponsor, Hero Motocorp. “This title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge is reflective of brand Hero’s rapidly expanding global footprint. Having been associated with the game in India for […]

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MP Greg Aplin announces junior golf grant for Howlong

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Member for Albury, Greg Aplin today announced over $87,000 had been awarded under the 2014 Sport and Recreation Participation and Facility Program to assist and upgrade sporting facilities and participation in sport across the electorate. “Grants have been awarded to not-for-profit sports clubs and local Councils across the State” Mr Aplin said. Howlong Country Golf Club is […]

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