By Jason Graham WHEN most people in Australia think of Canberra their thoughts turn to Parliament House, politicians and public servants. But Canberra is much more than that! Living in Canberra and raising a family in this beautiful city is a blessing and my wife Johanna and I would never relocate. We just love Canberra. […]
MORE than 120 golfing Nomads will converge on Kooralbyn Valley in Queensland this month for Nomads Australia’s National championships. Golfers from South Africa, New Zealand and Zimbabwe will join members of the five Nomads Golf Clubs across Australia for what is expected to be an epic event, starting on October 28. “Nomads from around the world will come to Kooralbyn Valley to […]
Discover The Higher Origins of Traditional Beauty China was once known as the Land of the Divine. Legend has it that each dynasty came from a unique heavenly paradise. Over the course of five millennia, deities descended to Earth and took on human form—playing roles from emperors to heroes and from sages to generals. Their […]
THE 2021 Outback Queensland Masters only recently completed its 1900km journey across Outback Queensland, but players are already planning to take part in the 2022 tournament. Next year’s event will again take players across outback Queensland … all the way to Birdsville on the edge of the Simpson Desert where a $1 million hole-in-one prize […]
Australian Northern Territory golfer David Pennell struck it rich when he landed a hole-in-one at Quilpie Golf Club during the Outback Queensland Masters tournament. Pennell, who plays out of the Murrumbidgee Golf Club, picked up $10,000 for his effort playing Quilpie’s remote sand greens layout. “After 51 years of playing golf, I finally hit a […]
Way back in 1996, two of golf’s longest hitters of the golf ball faced a media scrum to promote an Australian Skins tournament at Sanctuary Cove. England’s Laura Davis looked relaxed while “Long” John Daly smiled nervously ahead of the tournament that also included five-time (British) Open champion Tom Watson and Aussie favourite Peter Senior. […]
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 […]
The Liverpool Catholic Club has signed a new three-year, $300,000 sponsorship deal with Golf NSW, keeping the NSW Senior Open Golf Championship at Thurgoona Country Club Resort in Albury into 2022. With a purse of $120,000 this year, an increase of $20,000 on last year’s prize fund, the NSW Senior Open Golf Championship is the […]
Once again, the Mornington Peninsula will be on show to men and women golfers from across the country and overseas as the highly-anticipated Tenth Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf classic tees off from Monday 28 October to Thursday 31 October. To quote Peter Thomson, golfing legend and internationally-renowned golf course architect: “For sheer variety, golf on […]
TaylorMade, in partnership with 3 Links Golf, launches its 2019 Order of Merit providing golfers the chance to win their way to the series final in Las Vegas. 3 Links Golf, one of Australia’s leading golf event management companies, has launched its 2019 Order of Merit – one of the largest amateur golf challenges ever […]
If someone said the words “Melbourne” and “January”, what would be your first thought? Tennis is probably the first thing that springs to mind, but in 2019 there is a new reason to turn your attention (and bring your clubs) to Melbourne. How about three days of superb golf at Commonwealth, Kingston Heath and Sandhurst […]
For the past 27 years, the Challenge organisation and the Yarra Yarra Golf Club have united forces to host one of the best corporate golf days in Australia. The Challenge Allenby Golf Day & Gala Dinner is one of the most engaging and beneficial golf events on the Australian golf calendar. Participants are presented the […]
IT’S 27 years since Rachel Hetherington won her first of two South Pacific Ladies Open Classic, but that hasn’t stopped being involved in the popular 54-hole tournament to be played at Surfers Paradise Golf Club from October 8-10. As tournament patron, Hetherington is urging women golfers to enter the tournament, which is played in four […]
The Queensland Men’s and Women’s Champion of Champions is set to be a stand-alone event once again after six years played in conjunction with the Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play. Golf Queensland is pleased to announce that the Queensland Men’s and Women’s Champion of Champions will be played over 36 holes at Pelican Waters, Sunshine […]
Once again, the Mornington Peninsula will be on show to men and women golfers from across the country and overseas as the highly-anticipated Ninth Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic tees off from Monday 29 October to Thursday 1 November 2018. To quote Peter Thomson, golfing legend and internationally renowned golf course architect: “For sheer variety, […]
Four time Major winner and 2019 Presidents Cup International Team Captain Ernie Els will headline the 2018 Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways to be played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course from 2-5 August. Affectionately known as The Big Easy due to his fluid golf swing, Els will be swinging easy on the […]
The 2018 Isuzu Queensland Open will once again return to The Brisbane Golf Club this year with the dates set for 1-4 November. The Championship is an integral part of the Australian summer of golf on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and will mark the 21st occasion of the tournament at the Yeerongpilly […]
The NSW Open Golf Championship has found a new home and will once again be an integral part of the 2017 Australian summer of golf. The Graham Marsh designed Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club, situated in the Penrith City region of Greater Western Sydney, will host the NSW Open for the next three years. […]
Paradise Palms has announced as part of the Mercedes Benz Cairns Classic for 2017 that 1991 US PGA Champion Wayne Grady will take part in the two-day Legends Tour Section of the tournament. Paradise Palms General Manager, Declan McCollam has also confirmed the return of the inaugural Daikyo Cup winner and 25-time winner on the […]
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 Sunshine Coast may have lost the Australian PGA Championship, but it still jealously holds onto the Calvin Klein Queensland A, B and C Grade Golf Championships, which will be played at Noosa Springs from November 25 to 27. The event is open to all amateur golfers who have a registered Golf Australia handicap that […]
Have you ever wanted to play golf whilst at the same time supporting children and families living with cancer? On 21st November, Challenge will celebrate the 25th Robert Allenby Golf Day & Gala Dinner. Known as one of Australia’s most successful charity events, this action-packed day and glamorous evening allow Challenge to raise vital funds to […]
Robert Osborne, from Ashmore (QLD), has been crowned the One Millionth Holden Scramble Participant at Mt Warren Park Golf Club on the Gold Coast. An iconic part of the Australian golfing landscape the Holden Scramble is Australia’s largest pro-amateur club team’s event and celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2016. As the One Millionth player, […]
THE Safoz Schools Golf Challenge, an inter-schools old boys’ golf event, will be played at Parkwood International Golf Club on the Gold Coast on August 20. More than 20 schools from Australia, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom and South Africa will compete for the Frames Trophy, which has a long and rich tradition […]
For more than 20 years the Ladbrokes World Masters has put smiles on thousands of golfers’ faces. It’s more than just a golf tournament, it’s a week-long party for over 35’s who all share a passion for golf and fun. In fact, more than 13,000 golfers from all over the world have played. Check out […]
The magnificent Mornington Peninsula will once again be on show to golfers from around Australia and overseas as the highly-anticipated Seventh Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic tees off from 2-7 October. The golf extravaganza is regularly recognised as one of the most enjoyable and best-value events on the annual amateur golfing calendar, and will see […]
The UNIQLO Masters tees off later this week. Ahead of the competition, Inside Golf spoke to tournament director Marcus Gale about the return to Hungtingdale and what to look out for over the weekend. (Video Courtesy of Oliver Jones) YOUTUBE VIDEO (If video fails to load, click here) Tweet
Junior golfers will need to hurry if they want to play in the Ian Baker-Finch Junior Classic at Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, November 1. Entries close on Friday, October 23. The tournament, which is open to male and female golfers under the age 18 on November 1, has some terrific […]
The 2014-2015 Auto Club Golf Championship series came to an exciting conclusion in May, with players and guests all feeling like winners courtesy of favourable Gold Coast weather, expert event management via tournament organisers and the world-class facilities and hospitality of RACV Royal Pines Resort. The event started out strong with a Welcome Function where […]
The Shane Doherty Memorial Tri-State Masters, one of Sunraysia’s most popular annual golf events, featured some extra excitement this year, with a pair of golfers driving home in style courtesy of well-timed aces. During round two of the three-round event, Mark Alvey from Mildura Golf Resort won a Harley Davidson XG500 Street bike valued at […]
The partly re-developed Sun City Country Club layout hosts its annual professional golf tournament this week when the Pro-Am Circuit swings by the Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead revamped course at Yanchep. Almost 40 professionals will tee up for the $12,500 Yanchep Golf Estate Sun City Pro-Am on Wednesday 13 May 2015. They’ll be joined by […]
The magnificent Mornington Peninsula will once again be on show to golfers from around Australia and overseas as the highly-anticipated Sixth Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic tees off from 4-9 October. The week-long extravaganza is regularly recognised as one of the most enjoyable and best-value events on the annual amateur golfing calendar, and will see […]
The 2015 Holden Scramble season is set for another jam-packed scheduled of events right across the country. Entering its 24th year, the Holden Scramble continues to cement itself as Australia’s largest and most successful pro-amateur team’s event; making it one of the most recognised brands in Australian sport and Holden’s longest-running sponsorship outside of motorsport. […]
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 […]
Next week at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney, Golf Australia will launch a first in Aussie golf. Australian Open Radio will bring golf fans more than 20 hours of live, exclusive coverage as the world’s best players battle it out for our national championship. Not only will AO Radio be available free through a […]
It has been the talk of Sydney since they announced their Emirates Australian Open rematch. But ever since world No.2 Adam Scott raised the prospect of a direct shootout with world No.1 Rory McIlroy in China recently, the golfing world has been waiting to learn whether or not last year’s combatants would be paired in […]
The world’s best players will return to the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in February when the 2015 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open is held on the club’s famous Composite Course. In a world-class field featuring several of the top-10, Australian legend Karrie Webb – who won a record fifth national crown this year – will […]
Victorian Anthony Brown has won the 2014 Mazda NSW Open after a two-hole playoff at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club. Starting the day three shots off the lead, Brown went quietly about his business to shoot 3-under 69 and tie New Zealand’s Josh Geary at 14-under 274 at the end of regulation play. After 15 holes […]
Marc Leishman and Brendan Jones will play the Australian PGA Championship at RACV Royal Pines Resort from 11-14 December 2014. In his only appearance of the Aussie summer of golf, Leishman is looking forward to getting back to the Gold Coast for the Australian PGA Championship. “I always love playing at home in Australia and […]
New Zealander Simon Owen has won the Coca-Cola Australian PGA Seniors Championship in dramatic circumstances. Finishing regulation play tied with Australian Michael Harwood on 2-under the card, Owen made birdie on the first playoff hole to ensure the title was his. Terry Price, Tim Elliot and Alan Cooper all finished one shot outside the playoff. […]
