Lonsdale Links has begun an exciting new chapter of the club’s 99-year history with a completely redeveloped 18-hole course and brand-new clubhouse now open to the public. Formerly known as Lonsdale Golf Club, the club has undergone a transformation, launching new branding and a new website in August. Located in Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine […]
Sarah Kemp has recorded her best LPGA Tour finish on American soil and Cameron Percy has logged his second top-10 of the PGA TOUR season in a weekend of strong performances by Aussies on tour around the world. Starting with Greg Chalmers’ hole-in-one in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Open – his second […]
The Apex 21 Hybrids are suited to help a wide range of players. They feature new Jailbreak A.I. Velocity Blades designed to increase vertical stiffness near the sole of the club, promoting more speed low on the face where players often mishit their hybrids. The blades allow the Face Cup to flex on the crown […]
Tour Tee continues to prove popular around the globe. Now available in three great options including, COMBO, PRO and MINI. The perfect golf accessory for any golfer which can add up to 12 yards to your game. Designed in Australia and made from recycled plastic, Tour Tee products are not only good for your game, […]
In 2019, Sun Mountain introduced the Eco-Lite Stand Bag, which is made with a material manufactured by Repreve, a company who uses recycled plastic bottles to produce performance fabrics. The Eco-Lite Stand bag was so successful, Sun Mountain decided to add a cart bag. The Eco-Lite Cart Bag is lightweight and feature-packed. Every Eco-Lite golf […]
Apex is widely recognised for establishing the forged distance category and the Apex 21 Irons deliver an exceptional level of performance and craftsmanship. They’re the first forged Apex irons with an A.I-designed Flash Face Cup, for high ball speeds and increased spin robustness across the face. Increased forgiveness comes from a massive Tungsten Energy Core, […]
With the original SIM, TaylorMade focused on reshaping the driver to deliver speed and aerodynamics at the most critical stage of the swing – those milliseconds right before impact. Embracing the evolution of design, now TaylorMade has reinvented the way drivers are constructed with an increased focus on enhanced forgiveness while maintaining speed and optimal […]
Mizuno has announced a significant expansion into the golf footwear market with the release of five new models for spring 2021. The new line is set to cut a reputation for high comfort and ultra-lightweight performance, with an increased design influence from Mizuno’s acclaimed running and court shoe expertise. See them all at: golf.mizunoeurope.com. MIZUNO […]
TaylorMade has once again pushed the boundaries of performance by redefining the path to distance with its new Tour Flight Dimple Pattern – designed to provide improved aerodynamics and carry distance at every level of the game. The revolutionary new dimple design has a unique dual-radius shape that decouples dimple volume from depth to optimise […]
Increasing performance through every single layer of the golf ball, the new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x models are designed for longer distance, even more greenside spin and control and softer feel – with the unmatched ball-to-ball consistency and quality that golfers expect from Titleist. New Pro V1 offers the greatest combination of speed, spin […]
The Phantom 2 has evolved with numerous upgrades from its predecessor. Introducing GreenView distances with movable pin placements for more accurate distances, the Phantom 2 now offers “Dynamic Green Mapping,” to provide distance measurements based on a golfer’s line of play. Preloaded with more than 38,000 courses – along with up to six hazard/layup distances […]
New from IceRays UV Sleeves is an amazing cooling towel. Just dip it in water, gently wring it out and the towel considerably reduces in temperature. Wear it around your neck when you play golf to reduce your core temperature or for anything else you do outdoors. Available in bulk packs or bundle them with a […]
The seventh-generation Z-STAR features a 0.6mm cover that is thicker than previous generations for enhanced spin and control around the greens. When paired with the revolutionary FastLayer Core that dramatically increases ball speed to deliver maximum distance, the new generation offers unparalleled feel. For 2021, the new Z-STAR XV features a reformulated inner core for […]
The all-new CT6 GPS gives golfers the opportunity to enjoy smarter power. This model boasts a fully-integrated GPS, accessible via a new 2.8” OCA TFT full-colour widescreen display, making it the smallest, most intelligent ultra-compact golf buggy in the world. This high-performance model comes pre-loaded with over 40,000 courses worldwide with no annual fees or subscriptions. Simple-2-FoldTM […]
The market-leading Freeway series renamed as the FX collection – to signify the tenth reimagining of the world’s most popular trolley family. For simplicity without compromising on unbeatable performance and reliability, the all-new FX3 is the entry-level model in the Freeway series. Admire the new 2.3” full colour widescreen display with digital power gauge and […]
OGIO Inc., a leading innovator of sports and travel bags, backpacks, and golf bags, have reintroduced a new and improved version of their iconic WOODĒ Tops, a management system that provides a better way to organise your golf clubs. Yes, the WOODĒ top is back, and so is the Ball Silo, Rapid Access Snap Pockets, […]
His best ball-striking display in four years has Queenslander Cameron Smith excited about the build-up to The Masters after recording a top-five finish at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Runner-up at Augusta National in November, Smith was making his first appearance since the Farmers Insurance Open three weeks ago and two weeks spent […]
The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide. These proposals result from a modernisation initiative that has identified a clear need to bring the Rules up to date to reflect today’s global amateur game and ensure that the Rules are easier […]
The R&A and the USGA have re-engaged with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project, which aims to help achieve a more sustainable long-term future for golf. The governing bodies are issuing specific Areas of Interest to help mitigate continuing distance increases and three proposed changes to the Equipment Rules to ensure their effectiveness […]
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Nearly ten years ago, a topic/discussion began popping up in my inbox: the practice of golf clubs either banning the use of personal golf cars/carts, or charging golfers to use their own carts on the course. You may recall these discussions in both this column and the Letters pages. You may also remember the irony […]
When Callaway/Odyssey introduced the Odyssey Ten shape a few years ago, it immediately became a popular choice on Tour and with golfers who wanted to putt with more confidence. This proven head design puts an emphasis on alignment and high MOI, and the team’s engineers improved on those two key performance features dramatically. The new […]
Queenslander Jason Day has unveiled a new career goal after continuing his love affair with the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Starting the final round within three shots of the lead, Day made a bright start, narrowly missing out on an eagle at the par-5 second and then adding […]
A stirring finish close to home has carried Arizona State University alum Matt Jones to the best finish of any Aussies on tour at the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale. Crowds were down as was the Australian presence with Jones and Jason Day the only Aussies to tee it up in the […]
Australia has long produced a steady pipeline of players who have found a home on the PGA TOUR. This week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one of the new breed, Min Woo Lee, makes his TOUR debut. Lee is the younger brother of LPGA star Minjee Lee. (That makes two very talented brother-sister combinations […]
COBRA® Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, unveiled today its highly anticipated, limited-edition COBRA RF Proto Irons, a design collaboration with long time COBRA ambassador and five-time PGA TOUR winner, Rickie Fowler. The RF Proto Irons are a replica of the head design that Fowler plays to provide golfers with an opportunity to experience what it feels like to play the same tour-calibre irons trusted weekly by one […]
Over the last few issues, I’ve noted how Covid-19 has been an unexpected boon for golf. Not only has it boosted our playing numbers, but it also “forced the hand” of the R&A (and the wider golf industry) to adopt many game-improvement changes/adjustments. Among these are the removal of bunker rakes (leading to improved playability, […]
Our Aussies in the field struggled at the penultimate PGA Tour stop for 2020, with only Marc Leishman and Cam Smith featuring in next week’s 24-man teams event in Florida. Newly-anointed Ladies European Tour Rookie of the Year Steph Kyriacou returned home to Australia and missed the season-ending event in Spain, but our leading women […]
While COVID-19 has brought a lot of pain, suffering, chaos and confusion to the world, it has also (believe it or not) brought a potential shining light to the golf industry. There is a massive…and I mean MASSIVE…opportunity in golf at the moment. One of those “once in a hundred years” type of situations. Unfortunately, […]
Australia’s Minjee Lee captured the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic with a clutch birdie putt from 20ft at the first extra hole to beat France’s Celine Boutier in a thrilling shoot-out under the Middle Eastern moonlight. Following in the footsteps of previous champions including Annika Sorenstam, Lexi Thompson and Shanshan Feng, Lee came into the week […]
SKY-High banana-slices out of bounds…fat/chunked chip shots…fried-egg bunker lies…tee shots landing in fairway divots…slow play…lip-outs…water balls…three-putts… …I enthusiastically cherished every single one of them last month. Following three months of government-imposed “prison time” here in Victoria, I was chomping at the bit to be able to (FINALLY) tee it up again on the golf course. […]
As a company passionate about finding innovative solutions to problems, it made sense for SParms to design and manufacture face masks when faced with closure due to the COVID 19 pandemic. With their passion for innovation for “protection” and their manufacturing capabilities, they could not sit back and simply wait for the pandemic to pass. […]
Golf NSW, in conjunction with Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG), has appointed eight Regional Managers to deliver participation programs and club support services throughout NSW and the Australian Capital Territory. Stuart Fraser, CEO of Golf NSW, said the appointments are a first for the two closely-aligned organisations, and a significant commitment to not only golf […]
By Patricia Maris, Golfness Strategist There are many benefits that players can derive from golf. Apart from the joy of the game, the beauty of the courses and spending time in the glory of nature, this ancient game provides players with many hidden health benefits. But are we doing it right? According to statistics, more […]
Inside Golf and Mizuno are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a fully-fitted, 7-piece set of JPX921 irons (#4-PW). Simply enter via the form below, and one winner will be chosen at random to be fit for a set of irons from the JPX921 Family of irons which is best-suited to that player. […]
The JPX921 Forged iron integrates the power of Chromoly into a full body Forged iron for the very first time. Initially applied in Mizuno’s Hot Metal irons – Chromoly has made the cross over to Mizuno’s forgings with staggering results. Testing shows the fastest ball speeds Mizuno has ever produced from a fully Forged iron. […]
PING has introduced the G425 Family, a complete set of custom fit, custom built clubs engineered for golfers of all skill levels. PING G425 Driver In the new PING G425 driver series, the primary model is named Max as it elevates the moment of inertia (MOI) to PING’s highest level in history and provide golfers […]
I’d like to wholeheartedly thank the multitude of readers who took the time to contact me last month, expressing support and concern about my emotional wellbeing, following my confession about mental health issues (“It’s ok to admit you’re not ok”). Rest assured that I’m fine, and I appreciate every email, letter and call I received. […]
Golf is experiencing a pandemic-inspired boom, a new report has confirmed. In its Australian Golf Rounds – Trends and Impacts of Covid-19 report, Golf Australia confirms that despite parts of Victorian golf being shuttered for extended periods of 2020, year-to-date rounds played nationally are down only 1 per cent by the end of August. If […]
Australian Brett Drewitt celebrated Father’s Day with his first victory in his 116th career start on Sunday at the Lincoln Land Championship presented by LRS. “I was talking to my parents last night and I was kind of thinking about how cool it would be to win on Father’s Day,” said Drewitt, a father to […]
