The Australian Golf Centre in Sandringham, new headquarters for both Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia, was officially opened today by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable Daniel Andrews, in what amounts to a landmark moment in the history of the sport in this country.

Mr Andrews was joined by key figures in the Australian golf industry at the opening, including seven-time major championship winner Karrie Webb, OAM, with the unveiling a plaque commemorating the opening and also announcing the latest recipients of the Victorian Government’s Golf Scholarship Program which encourages people to pursue careers in the golf industry.

The $18.8 million Australian Golf Centre at Sandy Golf Links includes a state-of-the-art high- performance facility, cafe and administration facilities for both the key bodies, as well as Sandringham Golf Links golf course and driving range which is operated by Royal Melbourne.

The moving of both sets of staff into the centre is viewed as a ground breaking moment for a sport that is seeking to align and cooperate like never before.

The Victorian Government has been the major supporter of the project, which included a redevelopment of the Sandy Links golf course as well as the new Australian Golf Centre, contributing $15.3 million of the total cost.  Read more