
Golf round numbers remained steady in April in new data released by the Australian Golf Industry Council.
April delivered the highest number of competition rounds played in any month over the entire financial year to date while rounds growth over the April 2012 period was just less than 1%.
At a state level Victoria generated the strongest rise in round numbers on April 2012 figures with a 3.2% increase to 325,007 competition rounds.
For the ten months to date in the current financial year, total rounds across Australia are up 5.8% on 2011/12 figures.
The Northern Territory recorded the biggest individual state increase in the year to date - up 11.7% in rounds played on 2011/12.
Gender trends remained consistent with previous months.
Golf Australia CEO and AGIC Chairman Stephen Pitt said the data showed competition rounds continued to trend positively.
“April proved to be a positive month with the largest number of competition rounds recorded for a month in the year to date,” Pitt said.
“This regular macro data allows golf facility managers to measure their performance against the state and national market trends which helps to put their own facility results into perspective."
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) was established in late 2006 to provide a forum to help unite the industry on agreed industry wide initiatives.
Membership includes: Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association, Australian Ladies Professional Golf, Australian Sporting Goods Association, Golf Australia, Golf Management Australia, PGA of Australia and the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects.
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“There is absolutely no doubt that Adam’s win will have a significant impact on the Australian golf industry. His achievement and the people it inspires cuts through on all levels of golf,” Pitt said.
“Anecdotally we’ve already had reports of increased foot traffic through golf clubs around the country in the days following his win. It’s the ideal time to harness that enthusiasm for golf and welcome people, new and old, through the doors of golf facilities across the country."
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) was established in late 2006 to provide a forum to help unite the industry on agreed industry wide initiatives.
Membership includes: Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association, Australian Ladies Professional Golf, Australian Sporting Goods Association, Golf Australia, Golf Management Australia, PGA of Australia and the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects.

KEEN GOLFERS BOOST INDUSTY GROWTH
For immediate release: 16 January 2013
Australian club golfers increased the number of rounds they played in 2012 according to new data released by the Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC).
For the 2012 calendar year, approximately 12.38 million rounds were played, marking a 2.4% increase on 2011 figures.
In 2012, rounds played by males accounted for more than 81 per cent of all rounds played.
Despite a slow start to 2012 due to unseasonal rainfall, strong Autumn and Winter seasons saw month-on-month growth continue until the end of the year with a 6 per cent increase in the fourth quarter of the year.
Metropolitan and regional courses benefitted equally with both sectors recording 2.4 per cent growth increases on 2011 figures. Metropolitan markets accounted for approximately 45% of total rounds played.
AGIC Chairman and Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt said the new figures were a good reflection on Australian golf in 2012.
“Australian golfers are playing more rounds of golf and spending more time at their favourite courses which is a big positive for everyone in the industry,” Pitt said.
“The flow-on effects of these figures are very important to clubs, pro shops, retailers, coaches and a range of other industry stakeholders. Everyone, including the individual golfer, benefits from this level of business and activity in the golf industry.”
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) was established in late 2006 to provide a forum to help unite the industry on agreed industry wide initiatives.
Membership includes: Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association, Australian Ladies Professional Golf, Australian Sporting Goods Association, Golf Australia, Golf Management Australia, PGA of Australia and the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects.
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The fund will be coordinated by Golf Australia and has been set up in conjunction with and through the support of a range of industry bodies including Golf Queensland, the PGA of Australia, Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG), Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association, Golf Management Australia, Australian Sporting Goods Association and the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects.
Golf organisations and clubs are asked to assist where possible in any way they can whether that be making a direct donation, asking for a donation from players at your club, donating competition fees during a day or week or running special fundraising days.
There is no doubt every little bit will count towards the enormous recovery work that lies ahead. In 2009 the Australian golf industry raised $675,000 for the victims of the Victorian Bushfires.
At this point in time, at least 12 golf clubs have been affected by the surging floodwaters which now extend into northern New South Wales. Golf Queensland is currently conducting an audit of the damage sustained by clubs and hopes to have some detailed data within a few days. Based on initial advice we do believe there will be a number of clubs that face an immense financial burden in the coming months.
Donations to the Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund will be distributed in two important areas based on instructions:
The Premier's Flood Relief Appeal to assist affected families and communities
Golf Club Fund Relief Appeal to assist clubs to rebuild and repair the damage caused by the floods.
To ensure that contributions made to the Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund effort are identified and acknowledged, it is requested that donations be direct deposited via the account details below or forwarded to Golf Australia (lev 3, 95 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205). A form is also attached for your convenience.
Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund: BSB 083 155 Account No. 188884628
Golf Link is offering to provide (at no cost) to Golf clubs an ability to conduct their Qld Flood relief charity day online through the Golf Link website.
This allows all of the proceeds go to the fund.
Clubs just need to forward the details of the charity day to Golf Link to Jon Perkins - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it who will place it on the GL site for people to book and pay online.
The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC), has just released The Australian Golf Industry Economic Report: 2010. The report, which is now available through the AGCSA website or by clicking on the link below, shows that the Australian golf industry continues to make a significant contribution to the Australian economy – some $2.9 billion – and creates full-time employment for over 23,000 people. The report, when compared with other Australian sports, indicates that the Australian golf industry is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, competitive participant sport within Australia based both on participation levels and also its economic contribution.
The independent report has been undertaken by Ernst & Young on behalf of the AGIC and highlights the broad range and diversity of the golf industry and its importance as a key sector of the Australian economy. Not only does it cover the people, equipment and events traditionally associated with the sport of golf, but it also highlights other important economic aspects of the golf industry including golf course investment, the value of golf related to charity, construction and maintenance, golf related real estate and the value of hospitality and tourism associated with golf.
The report can be found on the AGIC website or click here to download a copy.









The Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) has taken yet another step forward in its endeavor to further both the political and commercial objectives of the Australian Golf Industry by becoming a fully incorporated body it announced today.









