The latest Australian golf news
Tiger joins all star cast for Aus Open Tiger Woods is the latest big name heading to Sydney in November for the Australian Open to begin one of the greatest years ever for Australian golf. PGA CEO: Tiger the tip of the iceberg Tiger Woods will complement what is already set to be a huge […]
Tiger Woods has been confirmed to play this year’s Australian Open in Sydney, joining Geoff Ogilvy, Greg Norman, Fred Couples, Jason Day, Bubba Watson and Dustin Johnson to contest the time-honoured Stonehaven Cup.
2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke has committed to play the PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola at the Hyatt Regency Coolum from November 24-27 2011. Clarke’s career high win at The Open stamped his dominance as one of the World’s best links players where he shot an impressive 5-under-par in extremely difficult conditions. The Irishman will […]
Playoff joy for O’Hair in Canada Sean O’Hair won the Canadian Open in a playoff from Kris Blanks after the pair tied at four under following Sunday’s final round. Do you take a divot? Good players hit down on the ball when playing a shot off the ground, not up. PGA Pro David Williams details […]
The rumour has now been confirmed. Tiger Woods has dumped his caddie of 13 years, New Zealander Steve Williams. Woods announced the split via his website, stating: “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it’s time for a change. Stevie is an outstanding caddie and a […]
Aussies scramble to China In an exciting first the Holden Scramble is set to head to China after the PGA of Australia and China Golf Association agreed to join forces to create an International Golf Tournament. Chiquita time for Knox Emerging Scotsman Russell Knox has stormed home in the final round to claim the Nationwide […]
A Melbourne businessman and property developer has bought the Heritage Golf and Country Club Golf Course outside Melbourne for an undisclosed sum. Mr Sunny Sun, through his company Golden Heritage Golf Pty Ltd, will take over the 175.95 hectare Heritage Estate following settlement this afternoon. Mr Sun is the managing director of Australian Chinese News, […]
Manage the course like a pro PGA Professional Richard Jumrukovski gives some quick tips on course management Stricker strikes again Steve Stricker sunk two birdies on the final two holes to win his third consecutive John Deere Classic in thrilling style. Scottish joy for Donald Englishman Luke Donald won the Scottish Open by four shots […]
Chief Executive of The R&A, Peter Dawson has wished Tiger Woods all the best for his rehabilitation, after the three-time Open Champion announced that he will not be able to contest this year’s Open Championship. Woods is still suffering from knee and achilles problems, which have not recovered in time for him to take his […]
Australia’s Top 10 – June 30/6/11 Luke Elvy has compiled who he thinks are Australia’s best 10 golfers for the first half of 2011. Lets us know what you think of his selections and who you would have listed. Tom Ramsey 1936-2011 The greatest story Tom Ramsey never wrote is the one about his own […]
Professional golfer and coach-of-champions Ian Triggs is teaming up with Brookwater Golf Club to bring the world-famous Ian Triggs Golf to Queensland’s number one golf course this July. Brookwater Golf Club is now fully-equipped with Industry-leading coaching facilities, with Ian Triggs and his team providing clinics and lessons to golfers of all ages and experience. […]
Aim to lower your scores PGA Professional Drew Dubberlin explains how improving your aim can help lower your scores. Cullen claims Broome title in playoff. Nick Cullen has birdied the first playoff hole to beat Gary Simpson to claim the Broome Furnishings and Kimberley Truss Pro-Am title. Jacobson breaks drought Fredrik Jacobson broke his PGA […]
Event owner and promoter, IMG, today announced that the 2011 JBWere Masters would return to The Victoria Golf Club from 15-18 December. The Hon Louise Asher, Minister for Tourism and Major events commented: “The JBWere Masters is an important event on Melbourne’s sporting calendar and it presents the ideal vehicle to showcase our world class […]
Queenslanders Greg Norman and Jason Day will join World No. 13 Bubba Watson at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast when the PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola tees off from November 24-27, 2011. In what is shaping up as the biggest ever season for the PGA Tour of Australasia, the world-class trio are […]
Luke Elvy: The new Norman Stop looking! The 10-year search for someone to fill the shoes of Greg Norman is over, says Luke Elvy. Aussies dominate on world stage While a Major wasn’t to be this week for Jason Day, two Australians in Mathew Goggin and Matthew Zions, have claimed two titles in 24 hours […]
Australia’s Bryden Macpherson has won the 116th Amateur Championship, at Hillside Golf Club in England’s north west. The 20-year-old from Melbourne defeated Scotland’s Michael Stewart 3&2 in the 36-hole final, to make sure of a place in The Open Championship at Royal St George’s next month, and an invitation to the 2012 Masters Tournament at […]
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 […]
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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 […]
