GOLF Journeys, an Australian golf travel company, has big plans in store for golfers as the country starts to re-open for travel. The travel company is managed by Mark Hawley, a golf tournament director with over 10 years’ experience, and Rueben Scheckter, a recognised digital and tech-centric entrepreneur. Hawley and Scheckter have put their heads […]
IT’S been a long time since Australian golfers and non-golfers alike have been allowed to travel at home or abroad, but all that’s about to change as travel restrictions ease. If you are looking for a golfing escape, domestically or internationally, you will undoubtedly find what you are looking for within Inside Golf’s special travel […]
Featuring stunning beaches, historic towns, awe-inspiring scenery and, of course, spectacular golf, Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and Bellarine Peninsula combine into one of Australia’s most enjoyable ‘must-visit’ destinations for travellers and golf lovers alike. Tweet
WHILE Toowoomba is well-known for its Carnival of Flowers, the city located on the Darling Downs has long been a golfing destination for professionals and amateurs alike. Located 120km from Brisbane (a scenic 90-minute drive) and 20 minutes from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, Toowoomba, 700 metres above sea level, offers two championship golf courses – Toowoomba […]
Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s most popular golfing destinations. Featuring some of the country’s highest-rated courses along with jaw-dropping scenery, golfers are spoiled for choice. Tweet
Whether you choose the Hunter Valley, Newcastle or Port Stephens, you will have hit on a region rich in golfing treasures. Each region can boast numerous top-quality golf courses and venues which we feature a selection of the finest in these areas. For golfers who are easily distracted, there are magnificent beaches and wineries and […]
In the past five years, one Australian golf destination has been most visited by the core golf tourist. Care to take a guess which destination? Well, you might be surprised to know that it is the Murray River. With 37 courses lining its historic banks, the majestic Murray offers not only a rich education on […]
Golfers are a funny lot. Jack Nicklaus reports that Australia and New Zealand are the only places in the world where he is urged to make golf courses more challenging, not easier! The 48 golfers recently hosted by Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours at the notoriously difficult Hamilton Island Golf Course (located on nearby Dent Island), […]
For a great golf holiday, it’s hard to find better value than Western Australia. In the West, they weave intriguing layouts, quality resorts, soothing spas, gourmet dining and blend urban cool with raw natural beauty. Here you’ll discover golf courses as good as anywhere in Australia and abroad. To be sure, golf is on the […]
Known for its golden beaches, pristine natural parks and alluring weather, the NSW Central Coastis also home to some tantalising golf courses. Tweet
The Sunshine Coast has always had a reputation for quality – whether in food, golden beaches, golf, accommodation, markets, shopping, fishing and hiking Mount Coolum or the Glass House Mountains. For golfers, the number and variety of golf courses on the Sunshine Coast is heavenly. Here you will find a richness of golf courses from […]
After 18 months of lockdown, most are finding fly/drive holidays a little bit less interesting now, and are hankering for travel that promises something a little more special. With that in mind, Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours has announced the resumption of its much-lauded golf tours, in conjunction with luxury cruise lines. Picture yourself here in […]
Our annual guide to the best Aussie courses and destinations for a great golf trip. Tweet
If getting back to nature, exploring the great outdoors and reconnecting with our amazing country and its people is what you’re looking for, then Outback Queensland is for you! The landscapes are like no other — from red deserts to luscious waterholes — and are all waiting to be explored. There is also some epic […]
It’s been a challenging few months for Australian golf, especially for those clubs and communities affected by this summer’s catastrophic bushfires. Though the fires are now out, the struggle continues, as clubs and their communities along both the NSW South Coast and Victoria’s Gippsland region are facing an uphill battle to rebuild their facilities and […]
A good starting point of any Northern Ireland golfing adventure is Portstewart Golf Club in County Antrim on the northeast coast. Situated on the stunning Causeway Coast, the Portstewart links has emerged from the shadow of nearby neighbour Royal Portrush, venue for this year’s Open Championship (July 18-21). Founded in 1894, it is home to […]
(Story by Megan Symington. Photos: Supplied) We’d ‘arrived’ before we even left; as I approached the Aircalin counter at Sydney Airport, and was greeted with a friendly, smiling face, I suddenly transformed into Holiday Mode. Gone were the last few hectic hours of Sydney traffic and sprinting through the airport. My journey had already begun! […]
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced it will be offering free golf bag luggage on its flights to Abu Dhabi with immediate effect. Thousands of golfers fly in to Abu Dhabi annually to enjoy the fairways and greens across the city’s pristine courses and this offering from Etihad aims to improve […]
The Hawaii International Golf Week, now in its 7th year, has become an annual must-do for many golfers and their non-playing partners. Held August 18th – 24th 2019, the event features world-class golf courses, luxury beachfront accommodation and plenty of entertainment. The event takes place on the idyllic big Island of Hawaii, a short 30-minute […]
YOU’VE got a bucket list, right? Let’s face it, most of us do. Well, give some serious thought to adding to it. You just have to include a golf expedition to the famous Mission Hills in China somewhere on that list … and mark my words, you’re doing yourself, and your golf experiences, a dis-service […]
I recently had the opportunity to spend a week in Danang, Vietnam with a group of friends. We stayed at Hoi An and on the last day I was sitting on the beach and this lady came up to me with a form, asking a few questions about our time in Danang. As I was […]
Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s most popular golfing destinations. Featuring some of the country’s highest-rated courses along with jaw-dropping scenery, golfers are spoiled for choice. Portsea Golf Club Portsea Golf Club consistently ranks in the top 50 golf courses Australia wide and with its new modern clubhouse, hotel and course upgrades, it […]
We explore some of our favourite country golfing gems in and around NSW and the ACT Gold Creek Country Club Outfitting a new golf shop, launching a new on-line booking system and even a new menu at their popular restaurant, Trevino’s, things have never looked brighter for Gold Creek Country Club. The […]
Imagine how much you’d look forward to golf if every round played out like this: A private transfer takes you to the golf course and on arrival there’s a chorus of immaculately groomed caddies lining the entrance to welcome you with calls of “Sawadee Kha” – a traditional welcome. Your caddie, sporting a caddy bib […]
Thailand’s famed holiday playground of Pattaya will host a week of golf, fun and entertainment for singles from 16 to 22 September 2018. Open to all singles, you don’t have to be off single figures, you just have to be single. Australian-based Go Golfing started hosting golfing get-togethers for singles more than 10 years […]
JOHN Dunphy’s 12-day golf tour of Thailand is perfect for the passionate golfer. Enjoy rounds of golf on five of Thailand’s most beautiful and spectacular golf courses and experience the tropical climate, mouth-watering food and friendly people in The Land of Smiles. Thoroughly researched by your host, a lifelong golfer and experienced traveller, the destination […]
With its amazing variety in nature, wildlife and culture, South Africa certainly stands up to its slogan “a world in one country.” It also has some of the world’s most exciting golf courses. There is a wealth of phenomenal courses throughout the African continent’s southern tip to challenge the skills and senses. Of course, […]
Situated on a limestone cliff-top overlooking the world-famous surf breaks of Bukit Peninsula, Bali’s Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club has quickly established itself as one of the world’s unique golfing venues. Opened in October 2016, the club is the centrepiece of an expansive development that will eventually include several luxury five-star hotels, including a […]
Whether you enjoy the world class resort courses and magnificent beachfront hotels in Hawaii or traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia or Thailand and challenging yourself playing some of the best championship courses in Asia, Pacific Golf Management has a tour for you. Or maybe closer to home would suit, playing in the South Pacific’s biggest four-round […]
If you’re looking for a unique adventure that combines fantastic golf with the calm and relaxing character of houseboating, then Golf & Gourmet’s Murray River Magic might be just the ticket for you. Golf & Gourmet Founder and Principal, Fred Sparksman, a 48-year tourism industry veteran, launched Murray River Magic five years ago and has […]
There are about 150 golf links in the world and Great Britain has the best of them, with the most exciting dunes and exhilarating golf designs matured through the years. A links is the oldest style of golf course, first developed in Scotland. The word “links” comes via the Scots language from the Old […]
Each year in January, over 300 golfers congregate in Hobart to spend a week of golf, fun and relaxation in picture-perfect weather during the Wrest Point Masters Golf Championship. Your holiday starts as you land on the tarmac at Hobart International Airport. You don’t think much of the airport, there is one terminal, one baggage […]
The once sleepy and secluded King Island has been making global headlines of late, most notably for the fact that it is now home to two of Australia’s (and perhaps the planet’s) most exciting and awe-inspiring golf courses. Last month saw the official opening of the island’s latest golfing gem, Ocean Dunes. Four years in […]
Travelling to golf tournaments by private jet has become very common practice for golf pros around the world with the likes of Jason Day, Jordan Speith and Rory McIlroy flying to and from events by private jet every week. Since the arrival of Barnbougle in Tasmania and, more recently, King Island, Australian golfers are now […]
Few events have stood the test of time like the World Masters Golf Championship on the Gold Coast each October. This event for club golfers aged 35 years and over has attracted big numbers from all over Australia, New Zealand and around the world for more than 20 years. This month, we go behind the […]
In most golfing circles these days, King Island is spoken about with much excitement. Home to two of Australia’s newest (and arguably most exciting) golf courses, the tiny island is on the verge of a major boom in golf tourism, as the courses, services, accommodation and food are all becoming renowned across the globe. […]
Ocean Dunes on King Island has unveiled six brand-new holes on the back nine to complement its front nine, which has been enjoyed by golfers from all over the world since October. The unveiling of the back nine holes will now give golfers the opportunity to play 18 holes on the spectacular coastal course. The […]
IF you play golf and travel, chances are you’ve heard the news – golf in Western Australia is hot. Yes, the golf courses in Perth and surrounds and out to Kalgoorlie are sizzling hot. In the West, they weave intriguing layouts, quality resorts, soothing spas, gourmet dining and blend urban cool with raw natural beauty. […]
A recent report by the Australian Golf Industry Council revealed that the Murray River region is the most frequently visited golf destination by the core golf tourist in Australia. And for good reason, with spectacular weather, picturesque surroundings and some truly memorable golf, the area has something for players of all levels. Inside Golf recently […]
Where else can you play three courses in Australia’s Top-20 in a fun, friendly and great value tournament? Only in the Sixth Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic! So, be sure to save the dates of 5-8 October 2015. Once again, the Mornington Peninsula will be on show to golfers across the country as they play […]
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