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One of Corowa Golf Club’s favourite sons, Marcus Fraser was instrumental in helping earn the club a reprieve after it was threatened with closure. – Photo: Corowa Free Press AN 11th hour bid led by Australian Olympian and professional golfer, Marcus Fraser, appears to have saved the 118-year-old Corowa Golf Club from the gallows. Hometown […]
THE Vines Resort has announced the construction of a new 14-hole short course, designed to welcome more people to the game and offer a modern, time-friendly way to play. Construction commenced in Febuary, with the project expected to take approximately nine months to complete and will open to the public in early summer 2026. The […]
GreenSpace Management, the innovative force behind the world-renowned SHANX Mini Golf and the only R&A-endorsed mini golf course company globally, has opened the SHANX @ Outtabounds. A bespoke 14-hole, dual pin mini golf course that’s all about fun, family, and unforgettable moments, SHANX has partnered with OuttaBounds, in delivering a premier high-tech golf entertainment venue […]
Ricky Ponting tees off at a preview event to showcase the exciting new Country Club Tasmania course, the centrepiece of the resort’s $20 million golf precinct development. COUNTRY Club Tasmania marked an exciting milestone in the development of its new Championship Golf Course, with Ambassador Ricky Ponting testing out the first nine completed holes with […]
AS a teenager, Jeff Gordon, started playing golf at Elsternwick’s public nine-hole course until he joined Cranbourne at 16-years of age. He remembers fondly cadging a lift to the course most weekends in the Rolls Royce of president, Cyril Davis. “I had lessons and became quite a good player,” Jeff says. He got his handicap […]
WHILE members of the now defunct Kingswood have been enjoying the fruits of their club merging with Peninsula for 13 years only now, the developer has finally received the go-ahead to build more than 900 homes on the land where their venerable course once stood And only after an alleged clerical slip-up by a local […]
THE official letter to Royal Melbourne members from club captain, Ben Hasker, telling them their Hall of Fame course superintendent Richard Forsyth is moving on after 16 years at the top of the tree, is puzzling. Perhaps he has nothing more to prove after reaching the pinnacle of his craft. But his resignation is surprising, […]
By Raquel Stevens Raquel Stevens with besties, Laureen Deale, Mignon Stewart and their BMW iX2. WHEN my boss offered a “work” assignment involving my girl gang, the brand-new BMW iX2 and golf on the Great Ocean Road, I didn’t just say yes—I did a literal victory lap. From the moment I pulled up to the curb […]
Bill Horn (right, blue sweater) raises the flag to kick off Portsea Golf Club’s centenary celebrations. IT says a lot about the eclectic nature of the 1300 strong membership at Portsea Club that it chose a 99-year-old member, Bill Horn, to begin its centenary celebrations. The club could have selected any one of its big-wig […]
ROBOTIC mowing technology maintaining Australian courses is now being showcased at elite international tournaments. Husqvarna, a global leader in robotic lawnmowing and part of Husqvarna Group, has signed a multi-year agreement to become the new Title Partner of the British Masters – one of the world’s most historic golf tournaments. The 2026 Husqvarna British Masters […]
THE Australian golf industry thrives on strong partnerships, long-term thinking and people who genuinely care about the game. The recent acquisition of Augusta Golf Cars by Berckmans Pty Ltd is one of those moments that reflects all three. First and foremost, this transaction is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank the previous owners of Augusta […]
Nick O’Hern, alongside BMW Ambassador Elvis Smylie at the 2025 BMW Golf Cup National Final at Royal Pines. GOLF fans will have seen and heard Nick O’Hern during the telecasts of the Crown Australian Open and the BMW Australian PGA Championship. Many tune into the number one rated golfing podcast Talk Birdie To Me where […]
Inside Golf reader Ross Davidson sent Inside Golf a copy of a letter he addressed to the Moore Park South Project Team in opposition to the proposed changes to the Moore Park course in Sydney. See David’s letter below in support of the alternative proposal submitted by the Save Moore Park Collective. Email your thoughts […]
MEMBERS of Rossdale Golf Club had their hopes of a new home dashed at the last minute when they were gazumped by the Fox family in their bid to buy the Capital Golf Club. The developer who has undertaken to build new houses on the site of the current Rossdale golf club was the under […]
AFTER 10 years of lobbying by the developer to convince authorities to rezone Keysborough golf course for 800 new houses, members have decided to stay put. “The development is not going to go ahead. We came to the end of our 10-year option agreement with the developer,” said long time club general manager, Darren Eckhardt. […]
State’s best acknowledged at Victorian Golf Industry Awards THERE was a spread of regional and metropolitan recognition while two of the biggest names in Victorian golf were inducted into the Hall of Fame as the industry gathered at Southern Golf Club for the state’s Golf Industry Awards. Robert Allenby, a dominant force in Australian golf […]
EVERY golfer knows the feeling of stepping onto a perfectly prepared tee box, watching their ball roll true on smooth greens, or taking a divot from lush, consistent fairways. These moments don’t happen by chance. They’re the result of expertise, dedication, and countless hours of work by golf course maintenance teams. That’s why Greenway Turf […]
The future of the Cheltenham Golf Club is under threat. PROFESSIONAL golfer, Matt Griffin was one of many Cheltenham Golf Club members who spoke passionately at a recent Bayside City Council meeting urging councillors to renew the long term lease the club has on land which borders Victoria Golf Club. Cheltenham is believed to have […]
SHANX Mini Golf, which features a variety of challenging golf course style contours that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, has opened at Little Para Golf Course. A joint project between the City of Salisbury and GreenSpace Management, the innovative SHANX Mini Golf course promises the ‘funest’, and most hole-in-‘oneable’ mini golf course yet in […]
Keysborough Golf Club in Melbourne’s south-east finds itself increasingly frustrated by what is believed to be Victorian government red tape following a decision by the club to ensure its survival by relocating to nearby Bangholme. Club management want to secure its future and deliver first-class female and junior-friendly facilities by moving to the proposed new […]
THE City Golf Club Toowoomba is embarking on a new chapter with a series of major renovations to its clubhouse facilities, reinforcing its commitment to providing top-tier experiences for members and visitors. The club’s last major renovation was completed in August 2000, and over time City has continued to enhance its facilities. In early 2023, […]
Kathie Shearer, the much loved and gregarious former media manager and wife of the late and great, Bob, seems to have been around golf forever. While she’s reduced her media work recently, she’ll still be helping out once more with publicity at the Geoff Ogilvy Sandbelt Invitational at Woodlands next month. Away from golf, Kathie […]
AT first glance, golf may seem less dangerous than sports like football or cricket, but both players and spectators are becoming increasingly aware of the risks on the golf course. This raises questions about liability for injuries caused by errant shots: who is responsible—the golfer, the facility, or neither? And can players and clubs insure […]
GOLF and its rule base has a serious culture clash in attracting the next generation of players, according to PSYenz, a specialist neuroscience division of Sport Psychology Ltd (SPL – the UK’s oldest sport psychology consultancy). In 2010 and 2021 it ran ‘The Mackenzie Survey’ looking at the relevance of the 13 golf design principles […]
WITH a new clubhouse set to welcome golfers, it’s all systems go for St Andrews Beach Golf Course. The Tom Doak designed St Andrews Beach layout, regarded by some as the best track on the Mornington Peninsula, is complemented by the new addition. It’s been a long waiting game for St Andrews to build the […]
A fresh and exciting attraction has just arrived at Marsden Golf Driving Range south of Brisbane, withthe grand opening of its new 9-hole putt-putt course. Aimed at offering fun for all ages, this family-friendly addition is set to enhance the recreational options available at the stand-alone golfing venue. The newly unveiled putt-putt course features a […]
WITH his students achieving outstanding results all over the world, Brisbane-based teaching professional Richard Woodhouse is rapidly elbowing his way to the very highest level of Australian golf coaches. His students include China’s top junior Eric Li, France’s No 1 ranked junior girl Kirra St Laurent, Greg Norman Junior Masters winner Harrison Gomez, and successful […]
Thousands of golfers walking the fairways of Australia’s golf courses are enjoying the benefits provided by a motorised buggy. No pushing or dragging golf bags up and down the hills on a pull cart or carrying the bag putting additional stress on your body, motorised golf buggies help navigate the golf course, doing all the […]
After 20 years in business in Australia, Augusta Golf Cars (E-Z-GO) has accelerated its share of the golf vehicles market by more than 1000 per cent, writes David Newbery The Hamilton Island Edition launch of E-Z-GO vehicles was enjoyable for staff and customers. IT all started on a golf course … just as so many […]
WHEN Matt James went home after umpiring the 2002 AFL Grand Final, the second in an historic trio of premiership wins for Leigh Matthews’ marvellous Brisbane Lions team, his father turned his back and refused to talk to him. James was part of a family whose blood ran black and white – passionate Collingwood supporters […]
THE World Golf Competition, scheduled for its inaugural staging in 2025, is set to transcend any and all traditional golfing events. The Competition provides a platform for competitors from diverse backgrounds and abilities to come together, form connections and expand networks through their shared love of the game, while offering a unique and unforgettable experience […]
Links at Kennedy Bay. IN a WA-first, Links Kennedy Bay (LKB), managed by Clublinks Management, has bucked the trend by introducing electric scooters, adding to an already unique golfing experience. In offering an alternative to traditional golf carts, the 20 new and environmentally friendly scooters provide golfers with a different and enjoyable way to navigate […]
A DISTRIBUTION partnership between Champion Sports and PXG, a company dedicated to developing the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, is set to ensure golfers in Australia and New Zealand have access to some of the world’s finest golf clubs. In finally making its way to Australia the new partnership will enable PXG to […]
HELD at Brisbane City Hall during the week of the Fortinet PGA Championship, the annual PGA Awards celebrated excellence not only amongst the tournament professionals. While Minjee Lee walked away with the Greg Norman Medal for a record third time, the event also acknowledged the extensive contribution of PGA Professionals who have achieved great success […]
NOMADS golf clubs across Australia raised more than $175,000 for charities and junior golf in 2023. Clubs in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast held five successful charity days throughout the year. Nomads Australia national president Kel Hirini thanked and congratulated the 350-plus Nomads’ members for their time, generosity and efforts. “Nomads prides itself […]
By Peter Owen A FORMER golf pro, turned administrator, who spent 20 years in the golf industry in Asia and owned the winner of the 2015 Stradbroke Handicap, has taken up new role as general manager of Noosa Golf Club on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Anthony Sinclair, whose CV reads like a Hollywood movie script, succeeds […]
An industry leader in golf equipment design, performance and innovation, Callaway Golf has joined the growing list of organisations to partner with all three of Australian golf’s national bodies – Golf Australia, the PGA of Australia and WPGA Tour of Australasia. Whilst Callaway has long been a partner of all three, this new three-year agreement […]
A groundbreaking partnership between Flinders Golf Club and the Australian Women’s Golf Network (AWGN) will see the two parties join together in a committed effort to empower women in golf by providing unprecedented opportunities and resources. It represents a partnership that marks a significant step towards a more inclusive and dynamic golfing community in the […]
The PGA of Australia and Golf Australia have announced October 16-17 as the dates for an Australian Golf Summit, an event aimed at bringing the industry together to help shape the future of Australian Golf. With more than 3.2 million people playing some form of golf, the sport in Australia is booming and the future […]
Swing City, a new generation, state-of-the-art golf and entertainment venue in Norwest, Sydney, developed by Mulpha Australia in partnership with golf operator Avid Sports, was officially opened by the Mayor of the Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi, and CEO of Golf Australia James Sutherland. Swing City comprises a 40-bay range with individual hospitality seating, supported […]
