2009 Industry Forum
The second Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC) Industry Forum was held 27-28 July 2009- at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Resort, Queensland.
A crowd of 130 senior golf industry representatives came together to discuss the current challenges facing all sectors of the Australian Golf Industry. The Forum was designed to assist delegates to remain informed of current issues in golf, network with others and discuss matters affecting the future of golf. The program was designed around a series of both general and golf specific presentations designed to motivate and generate dialogue. Adequate time was included for delegates to question presenters and interact with each other to discuss topics. The Forum was opened by The Hon Richard Marles, MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry. Richard spoke passionately about his love of the game and highlighted its importance to the Australian government and the economy. Other presentations on day one were from PGA of Australia CEO and AGIC Chairman, Max Garske and Golf Australia CEO, Stephen Pitt. Panel sessions on Juniors and Women concluded the day.
Day two of the Forum saw a variety of presentations under the themes: Golf and the Environment; The Business of Golf; and Golf Tourism, Tournaments and the Media.
The Forum concluded with an open panel session which identified a need for the industry to examine its current structure. A resolution from the floor, supported by the majority of delegates, agreed to the following - “That the AGIC, primarily through the governing bodies Golf Australia, the PGA and ALPG, go forward to seek government support for an independent structural review of our industry”.
The Forum program; speaker, facilitators and panel member profiles; and presentations are provided as PDF attachments below:
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