The achievements of the South Australian Golf Industry have been celebrated with 200 golfing representatives from around the state at the South Australian Golf Industry Awards Night held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on the evening of Saturday 22 October.

In total 15 awards were presented as part of the SA Industry Awards Night, which covered industry specific awards from Golf SA, PGA of Australia, Golf Management Australia (SA) and the SA Golf Course Superintendents Association as well as awards for volunteer contributions to the game from both Metropolitan and Country areas.

Amongst the highlights of the Awards evening was the presentation of the Award for Service to the South Australian Golf Industry. This award was presented to Dr Ian McInnes OAM from Loxton, for his outstanding and on-going contribution to golf in South Australia at all levels for over half a century. Dr McInnes received a standing ovation when accepting his award.

 

The 8th Annual General Meeting of Golf SA was held on Saturday 22th October 2016 at the Adelaide Convention Centre prior to the Awards Night.

As a result of the elections, Bill Klaebe (Clare Golf Club) and Tony Bourne (The Grange Golf Club) were re-elected to the Board. Sarah Chia (Royal Adelaide Golf Club) who was a casual appointment in Oct 2015 was elected to the Board.

In accordance with Rule 6.1 (b) the Board elected Tony Timmins on Sunday 23 October who will act as Chair of the Board.

The Annual General Meeting also reappointed the firm of BDO SA of Level 7, BDO Centre, 420 King William Street, Adelaide as Golf SA Auditors.

For 2015/2016 Annual Report - Click here