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This August Ultrarunner and Golfer Andy Bowen will embark on a record breaking attempt at playing the World’s Longest Golf Course, the Nullarbor Links, on foot. He plans to play the course in 16 days, covering a total distance of over 1400kms, running more than 2 marathons every day without a day off. The aim […]
Frazer breaks through in Memphis American Harrison Frazar recorded a long-awaited victory at the FedEx St Jude Classic in Memphis on Sunday. Rock wins in Turin Englishman Robert Rock collected his maiden European Tour win with a one-shot victory in the Italian Open on Sunday. Karlsson leads despite lapse Sweden’s Robert Karlsson holds a one-shot […]
American-based Aussie Mitch Krywulycz has achieved something most Australian amateur players haven’t, namely consecutive collegiate wins with Augusta State in the tough American NCAA Championship. Augusta State won its second consecutive National Championship when the Jaguars defeated Georgia, 3-2, in the Match Play Finals of the NCAA Championships at Karsten Creek Golf Club. With the […]
Ball the best in Bunbury Richard Ball has claimed the 2011 Nexus South West Open with a final round 68. Perfect 10 for Stricker American Steve Stricker won his 10th PGA Tour title with a one-stroke win in The Memorial Tournament in Ohio. Set the wrists for a good backswing PGA Pro Mark Tibbles explains […]
In the first of several major player announcements, defending champion Geoff Ogilvy, Presidents Cup captains Greg Norman and Fred Couples, World Number 11 Bubba Watson and World Number 13 Dustin Johnson have confirmed they will be playing in the $1.5 million 2011 Australian Open in Sydney from 10-13 November. In what is shaping up to […]
In response to the growing debate (and controversy) surrounding Australia’s new golf handicapping system, Golf Australia has announced a new formula which will be used to calculate golfers’ handicaps. In a letter to Australian golf clubs, new Golf Australia Chairman John Hopkins detailed the upcoming changes, stating in part that: “The Board believes that the proposed […]
Aiming correctly to imporve your score PGA Pro Drew Dubberlin explains why aim is important to lowering your score and gives his tips on how to aim effectively. Tampion collects second Challenge title Australian Andrew Tampion collected his second European Challenge Tour title over the weekend Late error costs Day An untimely slip on the […]
Gold Coast based golf journalist Bruce Young will return this month to the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland where, in 1995, he caddied in the US Senior Open. Bruce takes a look at the Blue Course at Congressional and looks ahead at what this year’s US Open Championship holds in store. Despite its significant […]
The Eastern Golf Club has announced that their current site of 47 hectares in Doncaster has been sold to Mirvac. Club Captain, Peter Dane said “After a long running sales process involving extensive and detailed negotiations, we are delighted to confirm that Mirvac is the successful purchaser”. Mirvac is a leading integrated real estate group, […]
Playing off sloping ground PGA Pro Mostyn Farmer explains how to play shots off sloping ground Hoey wins Madeira Islands Open Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey claimed his second European Tour title on Sunday with a two-stroke win in the Madeira Islands Open. Toms buries final-day woes American David Toms claimed the Crowne Plaza Invitational in […]
The Oceanique Skyline Golf Shootout will represent an exciting first in Australian golf, as 5 PGA professionals take a “nearest the pin” competition to the limit by teeing off from the rooftop of Perth’s Oceanique Luxury Apartments and trying to hit the putting green at The Cut Golf Course. The Shootout will be held under […]
Opinion: An Aussie inspired KJ Choi’s win While an Australian didn’t win The Players Championship, there’s a strong Aussie link to KJ Choi’s playoff victory over David Toms at TPC Sawgrass. Mid round swing fix PGA Pro Wayne Rostron gives his tips for a mid round swing fix. Clarke wins in Mallorca Darren Clarke survived […]
So close for Senior A missed 5-foot par putt at the second play-off hole has cost Australian great Peter Senior a win at the first major of the year on the Champions Tour. Drill to help your putting PGA Professional Daniel Blackwell describes a useful putting drill to help with pace control. Amateur Henley’s Nationwide […]
One of golf’s most beloved legends, Seve Ballesteros, has passed away at 54 following a long battle with a brain tumour. In a statement on his website, Seve’s family expressed their thanks for the outpouring of support by fans across the world: “Today, at 2.10 a.m. Spanish time, Seve Ballesteros passed away peacefully surrounded by […]
Goggin second in Georgia Ted Potter Jr has held of Australian Mathew Goggin to win his first Nationwide Tour event at the South Georgia Classic. Set the wrists for a good backswing PGA Pro Mark Tibbles explains why the correct setting or hinging of the wrists is important when trying to develop an effective backswing. […]
Round 3 of the Re/Max World Long Drive Championships Australia was held in windy and wet conditions at Palm Meadows Driving Range. With a 15mph headwind, and plenty of wet weather, contestants had their work cut out for them. By day’s end, Stephen Kennedy had taken top honours, with an impressive 304m blast. OPENS Finish […]
After many months of controversy, debate and “19th hole” banter, Australia’s new Golf Handicapping System is set to get a bit of a facelift, as Golf Australia has released findings from a statistical analysis of the current system, and detailed the steps that will be made in coming months in order to improve the system. […]
In our May 2011 issue, Inside Golf and GolfBuddy are giving away a GolfBuddy GPS World Platinum unit (a $499 value) to one lucky entrant. The GolfBuddy GPS World Platinum (www.gpsgolfbuddy.com.au) is a powerful, interactive, touchscreen GPS rangefinder designed to give golfers the ultimate game management tool. You can track, record and analyse playing statistics and […]
Donald does his dash Luke Donald has blown his chance to go No.1 in the world as American Brandt Snedeker came from the clouds to win The Heritage in South Carolina after a dramatic three-hole playoff on Sunday (US time). Colsaerts claims China crown Belgium’s Nicolas Colsaerts secured his maiden European Tour title on Sunday […]
Leading luxury lifestyle golf clothing brand Ready2Golf have recently launched their new websitewww.r2golf.com and facebook page www.facebook.com/ready2golf . To launch their sites they are running a promotion to win a round of golf at Moonah Links with their brand ambassador, Collingwood Premiership player Chris Dawes. To enter, all you need to do is ‘Like’ Ready2Golf, […]
Scott blows final round in Texas American Brendan Steele won the Texas Open by one shot in a tense final round at the TPC San Antonio. PGA Trainees have a new home in Queensland Coral Cove Golf Club will host the QLD PGA Trainee Championship for the next three years. Right arm awareness PGA Professional […]
Day revels in Masters debut Jason Day labeled his debut US Masters appearance the most exciting week of his career after falling just short of the coveted green jacket. Scott proud of effort Australian Adam Scott was proud of his efforts after finishing two shots behind eventual US Masters champion Charl Schwartzel on Monday. Congrats […]
How to play in windy conditions PGA Pro Charles Kares gives some tips to help you play better in windy conditions. Mickelson claims Houston title Phil Mickelson warmed up for his defence of the US Masters with a three-shot victory at the Houston Open on Monday. Presidents Cup tickets now on sale Interested in attending […]
Brad Moules and Sarah King have won the 2011 SA Men’s & Women’s Amateur Championships at Glenelg Golf Club. The men’s final proved to be a tense affair, with the match going all the way to the 36th hole with Brad Moules winning 1 up over Chris Austin. In the Women’s final, the experience of […]
Tickets for The Presidents Cup 2011 are officially on sale, and interest is expected to be extremely high for the much anticipated team competition set to play at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club from November 15-20, 2011. Fans are encouraged to explore the variety of ticket options to enjoy the best that the game of […]
Ladies, are you leadership material? The Australian Sports Commission and Australian Government Office for Women are looking to develop the next generation of female leaders in sport. Stolz claims Indonesian crown Australian Andre Stolz shot a final-round 68 to take out the Indonesian PGA Championship in Tangerang on Sunday. Hit it straight with your irons […]
Australian Andre Stolz, who came out of retirement just two years ago, recorded an emotional triumph in the US$1 million Indonesia PGA Championship. The 40-year-old fired a final round four-under-par 68 for a winning total of 14-under-par 274. Overnight leader Rory Hie from Indonesia carded a 72 to finish alone in second place one shot […]
March 19th will be forever remembered as an historic day at Melbourne’s Eastwood Golf Club. On that fateful Saturday, an amazing event occured– one that has never happened before: three people scored an Ace on the same hole, on the same day. Two of those people were even in the same group! It all happened […]
Strong field assembled for Indonesian PGA One of the strongest fields for a standalone OneAsia event outside of Australia has been assembled for the Indonesian PGA Championship Woodland wins in Florida American Gary Woodland claimed his first PGA Tour title with a one-shot victory at the Transitions Championship on Sunday. Website Survey Please take the […]
One of Melbourne’s favourite regional courses is set to take centre stage this year, as the 2011 Phillip Island Linfox Pro-Am Extravaganza tees off from March 18
Andrews sets scoring record at Leeton Queenslander Brad Andrews has won the annual Leeton Soldiers Golf Club Sunrice Pro-Am with rounds of 67-63 to finish at14 under par. Andrews was a three shot winner from Neil Sarkies (64-69). Bradley triumphs in Puerto Rico Michael Bradley clinched his second Puerto Rico Open title in three years […]
Bega Cheese celebrates 20 years of Champions The 20th anniversary $55,000 two day Bega Cheese Pro-Am was won by Christopher Campbell & Brendan Smith after a tense and entertaining battle that saw Smith birdie two of his last three holes to finish 11 under and tied with Campbell. Sabbatini hangs on for victory Rory Sabbatini […]
The first round of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Australia has been run and won, with multiple Australian longdrive records shattered in the process.
THE ANZ RACV Ladies Masters at Royal Pines Resort had it all – a new world number one in Yani Tseng, a couple of former number ones, colourful characters, golfers from almost every golf playing nation on the planet and plenty of eagles and birdies. It even had Europe’s number one – little-known South African […]
You may remember in November that we featured young “Rising Star” Matthew Samen-Curtis — a 14-year-old Pennant Team player at Caloundra Golf Club. Matthew had unexpectedly found himself atop the leaderboard following regulation play at the inaugural Glasshouse Mountains OPEN Amateur Championships. Following a six-way playoff against a very difficult field, Matthew was pipped at […]
AUSTRALIAN professional Rachel L Bailey has put the demons of a debilitating health problem behind her as she prepares for an assault on the Ladies European Tour (LET). For the past three years Bailey, who turned pro in 2003 and played the US Futures Tour, has worked hard on and off the golf course to […]
Goss turns up the heat to claim Cup Amateur sensation Oliver Goss has claimed the 2011 Handa Australia Cup with a two round total of 7 under par. Donald clinches Match Play England’s Luke Donald capped a brilliant week of golf with victory over Martin Kaymer in the WGC Match Play Championship in Arizona. Wagner […]
Social Golf Australia (SGA) has announced more additions to the Australian Social Golf Club Championships (ASGCC) to continue the tournament’s growth as one of the most exciting and enjoyable events for Australian amateur golfers. Played on the Gold Coast from August 21-24, the event attracts golfers from around the country who enjoy their golf and […]
Player blog: Adam Scott Adam has returned to the US and is enjoying being back on tour What do YOU want to see? What would you like to see on pga.org.au in 2011? Arron Baddeley winning audio Hear from Aaron Baddeley after his victory in the Northern Trust Open McLean to defend in Rosebud Rosebud […]
Australia’s top-ranked amateur and world number 15, Ryan McCarthy, is out of the game for the interim period following a surfing accident which resulted in the 21-year-old dislocating his left shoulder. McCarthy was swimming in the surf at Redhead Beach on the Saturday of the Lake Macquarie Amateur when, without warning, his left shoulder popped. […]
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