Golf Australia

Golf Australia Official page of Golf Australia, the peak body for Australian golf. www.GOLF.com.au

Golf Australia is the governing body for the sport of golf in Australia, formed in 2006 after the Australian Golf Union (AGU) and Women's Golf Australia (WGA) agreed to merge. The decision, which was formally ratified at a meeting in Melbourne in August 2005, was made after the Australian Sports Commission threatened to withdraw its financial support unless the two bodies amalgamated. The Australi

an Sports Commission contributed approximately A$1.5 million annually to the Australian Institute of Sport for golf funding. Colin Phillips, the AGU's executive director since 1978, retired from his position in 2005, claiming that the way the decision to merge had been forced upon the sport by the federal government, had been a factor in his decision. Following the merger, IMG, the sports marketing company which organizes the Australian Open golf event, signed a three-year deal which increased its ties to Golf Australia. Former tennis pro and new Open chairman Paul McNamee also renegotiated a deal signed by the old AGU, whereby the tournament would be hosted at the Moonah Links course in Rye, Victoria three times in every five years. That decision had been heavily criticized by golf professionals who found issue with the course layout, low attendances and poor corporate interest, but the new organization was able to reduce its obligation to three tournaments before 2020. Golf Australia runs the Australian Open, the premier male and female golf tournaments in Australia, as well as the Australian Amateur and other national amateur events. It also runs key programs promoting golf in Australia, the two major being the MyGolf for juniors and Get Into Golf for adults. The Golf Australia National Squad is the key component of the countries High Performance program which supports talented young golfers. Squad members have included Geoff Ogilvy, Karrie Webb, Adam Scott, Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Cameron Smith. Golf Australia owns and runs the Australian Handicapping system which operates throughout clubs nationally.

Ryan Fox makes the cut after a punishing two rounds at Shinnecock 🦊 | U.S. Open Championship
20/06/2026

Ryan Fox makes the cut after a punishing two rounds at Shinnecock 🦊
| U.S. Open Championship

Fairbairn Golf Club is a valued community asset that has served Canberra golfers for decades ⛳The club is facing an unce...
19/06/2026

Fairbairn Golf Club is a valued community asset that has served Canberra golfers for decades ⛳

The club is facing an uncertain future following plans to divest the site, add your voice by signing the petition here ⬇
https://bit.ly/4vYXJHU

X-Golf Morley and X-Golf Newcastle have signed the R&A Women in Golf Charter! 👏⛳They join more than 30 X-Golf franchise ...
19/06/2026

X-Golf Morley and X-Golf Newcastle have signed the R&A Women in Golf Charter! 👏⛳

They join more than 30 X-Golf franchise venues across Australia dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and accessible environment for women and girls.

Australia’s golfers have officially begun their journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 🇦🇺🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️Australia...
18/06/2026

Australia’s golfers have officially begun their journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games 🇦🇺🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️
Australian Olympic Team | Australian Sports Commission

Australia’s golfers have officially begun their journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with the qualification window now open for players chasing selection on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

Canungra Area Golf Club is an important part of its local community⛳The club is seeking support following plans to dives...
12/06/2026

Canungra Area Golf Club is an important part of its local community⛳

The club is seeking support following plans to divest the land on which it operates.

If you'd like to back the club and help protect its future, sign the petition below ⬇
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN9996

Golf Daze is Australia's first mobile golf simulator housed inside a purpose-built caravan, giving more Australians acce...
11/06/2026

Golf Daze is Australia's first mobile golf simulator housed inside a purpose-built caravan, giving more Australians access to more golf 🏌️‍♀️🏌️
Read more about it here ⬇

A collective of successful NSW entrepreneurs and a family synonymous with Australian golf have joined forces to launch Golf Daze, an innovative new business bringing a premium golf experience to Aussies wherever they are.

Steven Alderson, Christopher Perry and Tamsin Paige headlined the six champions crowned at the 2026 South Australian Inc...
11/06/2026

Steven Alderson, Christopher Perry and Tamsin Paige headlined the six champions crowned at the 2026 South Australian Inclusive Championship at Sandy Creek Golf Club. 🏆👏

Steven Alderson, Christopher Perry and Tamsin Paige headlined a group of six champions crowned at the 2026 South Australian Inclusive Championship at Sandy Creek Golf Club in the Barossa Valley.

A Brisbane golf facility has been voted Queensland's Best Pub.More: bit.ly/4ur65qAGolf Central BNE | Landers Pocket
10/06/2026

A Brisbane golf facility has been voted Queensland's Best Pub.

More: bit.ly/4ur65qA

Golf Central BNE | Landers Pocket

Golf Australia has today confirmed a partnership with the DP World Tour and the PGA TOUR to continue to elevate the men’...
09/06/2026

Golf Australia has today confirmed a partnership with the DP World Tour and the PGA TOUR to continue to elevate the men’s Capital.com Australian Open 🤝

Covering 2027, 2028 and 2029, the new agreement will enable the national championship to again be co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, continuing the tournament’s momentum following a significant period of growth. It also marks the first time the PGA TOUR has formally partnered with Golf Australia, with the agreement set to ensure the Capital.com Australian Open will receive a significant boost in prize money from 2027, a distinct window in the global golf calendar and optimise the opportunity to attract the world’s best players.

More here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ofnPDD

Ballarat Golf Club is driving a cultural shift in golf, with two women in senior leadership roles and a commitment to th...
09/06/2026

Ballarat Golf Club is driving a cultural shift in golf, with two women in senior leadership roles and a commitment to the The R&A Women in Golf Charter. 💜⛳

Ballarat Golf Club reflects the significant cultural shift underway in golf, with two women in senior leadership roles at Australia’s oldest continually played course, which has also committed to the R&A Women in Golf Charter.

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Australian Golf Centre, Sandringham Golf Links, Cheltenham Road
Southbank, VIC
3192

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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