17 December 2020
Hats off to all the GMA members who have navigated the demands of the job in a year like no other.
Read More17 December 2020
It’s been really pleasing to see members getting together recently for a rush of GMA coordinated professional development activities, state AGMs, podcasts, a mini-conference and golf days after a year where GMA events have been so interrupted by the global pandemic.
Read More10 December 2020
In what we all know has been a very challenging year, our Queensland members recently came together for an end of year social, AGM and Golf Day.
Read More02 December 2020
On an extremely hot day in November, General Managers’, their Presidents and Captains along with corporate partners, descended on Ryde Parramatta Golf Club to contest the annual GMA NSW President’s, Captain’s and General Manager’s Day.
Read More24 November 2020
Landscape Solutions is launching Golf Course Solutions, a specialised business unit dedicated to delivering complete golf course management services.
Read More29 October 2020
After a long winter of COVID restrictions, NSW general managers, their colleagues and guests were able to gather for a GMA Professional Development session last week.
Read More28 October 2020
Education, golf and networking were the three pillars of the recent inaugural Schweppes GMAQ Mini-Conference held at the Caloundra Golf Club on the Sunshine Coast on 11-13 October.
Read More29 September 2020
“The most important part of the job is the relationship between the board and GM.” - Mac Niven, CEO, Lakewood Country Club
Read More22 September 2020
We announce with great pleasure that Niche Corporate Solutions is the newest National Business Partner of GMA.
Read More15 September 2020
It’s quite difficult picking the mood to open an email to GMA members when we have such diverse situations that members find themselves in. Whilst in most states things are very normal with some clubs running at full capacity hosting large golf days and catering to many, club managers in the greater Melbourne region and to an extent, in regional Victoria, have been dealing with restrictions that seem to be endless.
Read More10 September 2020
Keperra Country Golf Club Manager Gavin Lawrence and resident PGA pro Peter Zealley have taken out the 2020 GMAQ Club Car Manager/Pro day at Redcliffe Golf Club.
Read More04 September 2020
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) has released a first-of-its-kind three-hour-long slow TV production that promotes the mental health benefits of golf.
Read More01 September 2020
Last month a Zoom webinar was conducted to give GMAQ members a chance to hear updates from a national and local perspective.
Read More26 August 2020
Queensland GMA Members were able to attend their first organised event in 9 months on 18th August, held at Nudgee Golf Club in Brisbane.
Read More24 August 2020
Golf Australia has appointed James Sutherland its new chief executive. Sutherland, 55, will begin his role from 1 October after an exhaustive recruitment process had yielded several quality candidates for the position.
Read More15 August 2020
As the country and indeed the world grapples with the economic, social and physical impact of COVID-19, the industry of golf is one business which has boomed during the pandemic.
Read More11 August 2020
Together with Pact Group Holdings and Cleanaway Waste Management, Asahi Beverages has signed and officially launched a joint venture, paving the way for construction of a new recycling facility to begin in Australia.
Read More10 August 2020
It takes a brave golfer to venture into the professional game. And the decision to step off that merry-go-round is probably an even tougher one to make.
Read More24 July 2020
For the first time in 21 years, Australian golf club membership has risen in the past year. The 2019 Golf Australia Participation Report has revealed a 0.05 per cent increase, the first of its kind since 1998.
Read More22 July 2020
Australian golfers have always known the courses they play on offer more than just a round of golf. They know that playing the game can not only benefit the wellbeing and social connectivity of its participants, but also the significant role that Australian golf courses play in the protection of our environment.
Read More15 July 2020
In a virtual broadcast, the winners of QLD Golf Industry Award were announced last night with Links Hope Island, Atherton Golf Club and KDV Sport amongst those who were recognised.
Read More06 July 2020
The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association and Golf Australia, supported by The R&A, are launching the Sustainability Project to a range of Golf Courses in Australia, in conjunction with the GEO Foundation to review and tailor the OnCourse® sustainability and support platform for the Australian environment.
Read More01 July 2020
With over 30 years of outstanding contribution to both the Chirnside Park County Club and to the golf club management industry, it’s time we salute Barbara Kelly! Frances Cordaro and Paul Vardy explain why.
Read More26 June 2020
GMA Life member, and long term GM at NSW Golf Club, David Burton, has announced his departure from the club after 24 years of dedicated service.
Read More27 February 2020
Winning the Toro-St Andrews Links Assistant Superintendents internship was a very rewarding experience for Jacob Burridge from Victoria Golf Club in Cheltenham (Vic) and Adam Fry, from Kooyonga Golf Club in Lockleys (SA).
Read More26 February 2020
The recent bushfire crisis in Australia has been horrific, with lives and many houses lost, including along the south coast of NSW. Mollymook Golf Club's Barry West takes us through a general timeline of what occurred at their club during this traumatic period.
Read More25 February 2020
GMA passed an important milestone on 1st January 2020. It marked the first anniversary of the service agreements with each GMA state.
Read More25 February 2020
We are pleased to advise that the Autumn 2020 edition of the GMA Journal has just been released and is now available to view online.
Read More07 November 2019
It was a warm and windy day at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club for the 2019 GMA NSW Championships and the closing event of the year.
Read More24 October 2019
Golf Management Australia recently bestowed a Life Membership on Billie Friedlander, acknowledging her outstanding career and commitment to the game of golf and club management in Australia.
Read More22 October 2019
The General Manager of Dubbo Golf Club, Rod Archer, has won the GMA NSW Manager of the Year Award, while Tina Rutzou of Elanora Country Club has won the Team Member of the Year at the second annual Golf Industry Awards night.
Read More22 October 2019
Every two years the GMA NSW Board recognises an individual with the Fellow Award. This award is given to an individual who has been a member of GMA for at least 10 years and has shown exemplary commitment in the service and achievements of the organisation as well as their Club.
Read More25 September 2019
The Board of Golf Management Australia (GMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vardy to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read More19 September 2019
The Royal Sydney Golf Club is pleased to announce that it will soon move to implement its Championship Course redevelopment plans, following an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Club last night at which members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the project.
Read More16 July 2019
Golf Management Australia is delighted to announce the signing of a two-year partnership between Walkinshaw Sports and GMA.
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