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 OUR VALUED PARTNERS

GOLF BUSINESS FORUM SIMPLY WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE VALUED SUPPORT OF OUR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS. WE’RE ONCE AGAIN THRILLED TO HAVE RECEIVED AN ENORMOUS RESPONSE FROM BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS IN SUPPORT OF GOLF BUSINESS FORUM 2020.

 
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PRINCIPAL PARTNER

 

Toro Australia

Toro Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Toro Company. Toro Australia is a leading nationwide supplier of innovative turf and landscape maintenance equipment and precision irrigation solutions that caters for golf, sports fields and grounds, professional landscape contractor, residential and hire and rental markets. 

Toro Australia continues to provide unparalleled service and new technical advances across all of its ever-expanding fleet and irrigation products. We value the trust customers place in our people and our products, and are proud to partner with many sites and events both in Australia and world-wide.

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FOUNDATION PARTNER

 

GOLF Australia

Golf Australia is the governing body for golf in Australia. Our goal is to raise the level of interest and participation in the game from grassroots golfers through to the elite levels, spectators, volunteers and associated industry bodies. Key responsibilities include conducting national tournaments and championships including the Australian Opens, managing the Rules of Golf and the national handicap system, and developing programs and opportunities to engage as many people as possible into the game. Working in a commercial and inclusive manner with government, business, and community, Golf Australia ensures the value of golf is understood and supported in all policy and business decisions.

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PRESENTING PARTNER

 

club car

Since 1958, Club Car has been building industry's finest golf and lightweight utility vehicles. With a portfolio of over 70 standard vehicles, there is a solution for any transport challenges you may have. From Electric/Petrol Golf Cars to robust and reliable AWD Diesel/Petrol Utilities Club Car's leading edge technologies ensure peak performance in any conditions.

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GOVERNMENT PARTNER

 

VISIT VICTORIA

Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the State of Victoria in Australia. We inspire people to visit Melbourne and Victoria through captivating stories and amazing events. Our purpose is to ignite and challenge any imagination.

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SUPPORTING PARTNER

 

PGA OF AUSTRALIA

The PGA of Australia is a not-for-profit Member-based organisation representing Tour Professionals, Vocational Professionals and Trainee Professionals who work in golf facilities throughout Australia and overseas. Our Members play an integral role in servicing more than 1.2 million Australians who hit the fairways each year.

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SUPPORTING PARTNER

 

YAMAHA MOTOR AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Motor Australia was incorporated in June 1983, becoming part of a large international corporation with subsidiaries all over the world.

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd. commenced distribution in New South Wales on July 1st, 1983, and on September 1st, of the same year, took on the Victorian distribution.

On April 1st, 1987 and July 1st, 1989 respectively, Yamaha commenced Western Australian and Queensland distribution. Yamaha purchased the new Spare Parts warehouse at Wetherill Park in April 1989 so that national distribution of spare parts could be centralised.

In April 1990, Yamaha Head Office was also relocated to Wetherill Park , adjacent to the National Spare Parts warehouse.

Yamaha has continued over the years to successfully introduce new products into the marketplace. It has always met market demand by offering better quality, higher performance products that fully utilise Yamaha's advanced technology. These products have become part of a wide range of recreational items and industrial products, such as motorcycles, scooters, quad-bikes, snowmobiles, outboards, water vehicles, boats, golf cars, go kart engines, power generators, water and sludge pumps, industrial engines and accessories.

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HOSPITALITY PARTNER

 

Asahi Lifestyle Beverage

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (Home of Schweppes Australia) markets and sells an extensive range of non-alcohol beverages including soft drinks, mixers, mineral water, water, juice, tea and sports drinks. Our brands include Schweppes, Solo, Cool Ridge, Charlies and Spring Valley. We make and distribute a range of products under licence including Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Gatorade and Mountain Dew, Lipton and also distribute VOSS premium water.

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages is the non-alcohol division of the Asahi Beverages Group.

Asahi Beverages Group is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand.
With a rich and varied history, Asahi Beverages markets quality alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, boasting a strong portfolio of established household brands and innovative, new-to-market products.

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DIGITAL PARTNER

 

SONIQ DIGITAL MEDIA

SONIQ, a trusted Australian electronics brand, has been providing consumers with quality products for over 20 years. Our success is attributed to a customer centered vision - Providing innovative, quality electronic products within reach of all Australian.

We develop and release products that complement the current day lifestyle needs of savvy Australia consumers – we refer to it as smarter technology.

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COFFEE PARTNER

 

Belgravia Leisure

Belgravia Leisure has been involved in the golf course management industry for over 40 years. Our journey began in 1975 as Austgolf Management, operating golf courses, function venues and driving ranges across Australia. In 2019, Belgravia Leisure is set to embark upon an exciting nature-themed, adventure golf product called 'Goanna Golf'.

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EVENT APP PARTNER

 

Golf Services Management

Golf Services Management (GSM) operates an extensive portfolio of venues under diverse management structures. Our team possess specialised golf specific skill sets spanning Strategy, Operations, HR, Finance, Grounds Maintenance and Marketing.

GSM provide the total golf solution and the attainment of key goals and objectives has established an enviable record of mutually beneficial long term relationships with stakeholders.

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EXHIBITION PARTNER

 

Golf Business Australia

Golf Business Australia is Australia's premium provider of golf industry Insurance & Finance. Passionate about enabling others to achieve success in their golf business.

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EXHIBITION PARTNER

 

Future Golf

Future Golf connects golf facilities, courses and clubs to Australia's largest community of younger golfers (92% of our members are aged 20-39yo).

Our unique golf pathway guides golfers from never picking up a club to becoming an addict by making golf flexible and accessible.

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EXHIBITION PARTNER

 

Pacific Coast Design

Pacific Coast Design (PCD) was established in 1986 and has:

  • Worked for Local Government Authorities on Public Golf Facilities across Australia

  • Created World Ranked Top 100 Golf Courses (#59) such as Black Mountain (Thailand)

  • Been involved in thousands of consultancies covering all aspects of golf related work / Safety and Redevelopment

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EXHIBITION PARTNER

 

JACK OLIVER GOLF CO.

At Jack Oliver Golf Co, we're passionate about golf brands that like to challenge the status quo. Those who aren't afraid to walk the path less travelled in the pursuit of performance, comfort, style and, most importantly, enjoyment on the golf course.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for like-minded brands, representing their products, concepts and personalities to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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EXHIBITION PARTNER

 

Mini Golf Creations

Mini Golf Creations is a turnkey business operation providing all services from start to finish to deliver the best miniature golf courses in the world.

We take care of everything:

  • Ideas and Concept Development

  • Design and Detailed Planning

  • Course Building and Construction

  • Grasses, Landscaping and Presentation

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EXHIBITION PARTNER

 

MiClub

MiClub provides the Australian golf industry with the best performing and supported software solutions. Since inception in 2000, MiClub has continually delivered raised the bar in Australia with innovation and diverse solutions to deliver member satisfaction, revenue generation and best practice in golf club and course operations. The 2020 Golf Business forum will mark our first presence as a partner to this event.

We look forward to announcing our latest exciting new solutions that will again bring excitement to the market.

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INDUSTRY SUPPORTER

 

ALPG

Formed in 1972, the ALPG is a member-based organisation that is the sanctioning body for women’s professional golf in Australia and New Zealand. ALPG is an enthusiastic and passionate organisation which has a long and proud history of expanding and improving career opportunities for women professional golfers.

The ALPG Tour is recognised by the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings as one of the seven major women’s professional tours in the world.

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INDUSTRY SUPPORTER

 

AUSTRALIA SPORTING GOODS ASSOCIATION

Representing brands, manufacturers, distributors and retailers, ASGA is the sector’s leading voice. Since forming in 1981, we remain focused on our mission to nurturing our dynamic industry and the membership base that we proudly represent & actively advocate for.

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INDUSTRY SUPPORTER

 

FootGolf Australia

FootGolf Australia is the governing body of the sport in the country and is the exclusive member of the Federation for International FootGolf in Australia.

As part of our activities, we help courses introducing FootGolf by designing the best course while not interfering with Golf. We also help courses build up their customer base of both social and competitive players.

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INDUSTRY SUPPORTER

 

GOLF MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA

Golf Management Australia (GMA) represents the golf club management industry and provides its members opportunities for networking as well as professional development and support.

Key activities include; GMA Biennial National Conference, State mini-conferences, business meetings and roadshows. GMA also runs the Business Management Institute (BMI) program, a set of five-day education modules run in conjunction with Golf Australia and the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA).

GMA is delighted to attend and support the Australian Sports Turf Management and Golf Business conference in 2020.