By Inside Golf on Comments Off on A golfing odyssey across Asia’s finest courses
TEE off on Asia’s most prestigious championship courses and embark on a golfing adventure unlike any other, blending world-class golf with unrivalled luxury. A golfing odyssey spanning five breathtaking countries, this extraordinary journey includes gourmet meals, refreshing drinks, nightly entertainment, and daily prize presentations—all set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes and iconic destinations. Discover […]
By Peter Owen on Comments Off on Two good mates helping create better Aussie golf courses
WHEN good mates Paul Spencer and Chris Chapman decided to set up their own turf product distribution and consultancy business a decade ago, one of their biggest concerns was that the stress might put an end to their 20-year friendship. “People told us you can’t go into business with your mate,” Spencer said. “I think […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on SHANX Mini Golf opens at Little Para Golf Course
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 […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on New 9-Hole Putt-Putt course opens at Marsden Golf Driving Range
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 […]
By Andrew Crockett on Comments Off on CELEBRITY SWINGER: A ‘Champion’ on and off the course
Richard Champion enjoyed a stellar AFL career with the Brisbane Lions (previously Bears), several times awarded best clubman and praised for his professionalism both on and off the field. These days ‘Champs’ is a well-known media personality, on radio, television, emceeing events and performing live with bands, including The Filthy Animals. ‘Champs’ is just as […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Back to Nature Courses: Golf East Malaysia (Borneo)
IN the July issue we introduced readers to golf in the central region of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor, an area combining urban sprawl, old-world charm and tropical rainforests. This month we shift the focus to East Malaysia, which lies in the island of Borneo. East Malaysia is where nature and adventure come […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Ross’s ‘Real Heroes’ of course design and construction
In a special feature, Inside Golf introduces esteemed golf course architect Ross Perrett, who joins as an occasional columnist. His first piece is The Real Heroes. Ross Perrett worked with Khun Pitak Indravithayadnond, on the Ayodya Links GC in Bangkok, Thailand. By Ross Perrett THE development of a golf course relies on the input of […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Scooters are par for the Links Kennedy Bay course
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 […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on CLUB OF THE MONTH: Regency Park Community Golf Course
By Michael Davis Let’s not gild the lily here. When we review little public nine-hole gems like Adelaide’s Regency Park Community Golf Course, we are not pretending they are akin to Royal Melbourne, St Andrews or Augusta. But the proliferation and rebirth of these largely council-run facilities across the country is opening up the game […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Leave our golf courses alone!
By Rob Willis So NSW Premier Chris Minns has seemingly bowed to pressure from Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore and the interest groups she supports in reviewing the use of the land occupied by the Moore Park Golf Club in Sydney. A flourishing facility, catering to all levels of golfers, those from close by, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Hats and thongs in clubhouses, no collars on the course, yes or no? Are traditional golf club dress rules and regulations outdated?
BUNKER-TO-BUNKER… Inside Golf writers have their say! By Michael Davis The late Jack Newton always spoke his mind on most matters including his disdain for golf writers. His keynote address at one of the annual writers’ dinners was legendary for its brevity and frankness. We were all the richer for Jack’s brutally honest opinions and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Golf chiefs join fight to save Oakleigh course
By Michael Davis Golf Australia (GA) and the PGA of Australia have thrown their weight behind the fight to retain Oakleigh golf course in south-eastern Melbourne. GA senior staff including General Manager Clubs and Facilities Damien de Bohun have met representatives of Monash City Council and made it clear that the national body would not […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Golf Services Management Pty Ltd (GSM) enter exciting new Management Agreement with Cardinia Shire Council to revitalise iconic suburban golf course
PRESS RELEASE Golf Services Management Pty. Ltd. (GSM) are pleased to announce we have entered into a new management agreement with Cardinia Shire Council to reopen and manage the Pakenham Golf Course at Deep Creek Reserve. Recognising GSM’s commendable track record of reopening venues facing financial challenges, Cardinia Shire Council expressed confidence in GSM’s capability […]
By Andrew Crockett on Comments Off on CELEBRITY SWINGER: Cricketing great Greg Ritchie is formidable on the golf course
RENOWNED among avid golf enthusiasts, Greg Ritchie’s name resonates beyond his illustrious cricket career, which saw him shine in 30 Tests for Australia. His connection with the sport of golf, however, is equally captivating. A childhood ignited by hitting golf balls alongside his father cultivated a deep-rooted passion for the game. This ardour found its […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on PUBLIC COURSE OF THE MONTH: Little Para Golf Course
By Michael Davis GreenSpace is fast becoming a force of nature in the golf industry. The company’s passion and enthusiasm is infectious. GreenSpace are pushing hard for industry change, they are driving genuine community outcomes within the public access facility that they are now responsible for. Their newest edition to the stable is one that […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Little Para golf course under new management
LITTLE Para Golf Course has been a much-loved community asset for the City of Salisbury and beyond for decades, and now, Little Para is ready to embark on its next journey. In line with the City of Salisbury’s commitment to providing a welcoming and liveable city, exciting things are coming soon at Little Para with […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on 75TH ANNIVERSARY: How Spring Valley became one of the best Sandbelt courses
By Peter Owen WHEN Dandenong councillor Bill Dunlop popped into a barber shop in Springvale, in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, more than 75 years ago all he was looking for was a neat trim and perhaps a quick shave. But when he left 30 minutes later he’d achieved a whole lot more – he’d disposed of […]
By Andrew Crockett on Comments Off on CELEBRITY SWINGER: Pat serves it up on course
IT comes as no surprise that Pat Cash, like many top-tier athletes, is also a good golfer. He won’t testify to being in the same echelon as Ivan Lendl, who he famously beat in the Wimbledon final in 1987, or lanky Englishman Tim Henman, but Pat knows and loves his golf. We were having a […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on GM Neil on course after court duty
FORMER basketball boss Neil Goffet has moved from the court to the course in his new role as general manager at Hawks Nest Golf Club. A former journalist at the Newcastle Herald, Goffet spent the past nine years as general manager at Newcastle Basketball where the association recorded incredible success during his reign. He replaces […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on What should and shouldn’t be allowed on a golf course?
BUNKER-TO-BUNKER… Inside Golf writers have their say! By Peter Owen THERE’S a good reason people still consider some golf clubs to be the domain of elitist snobs, happy to enforce their morals upon the rest of us. It’s often the truth. Fortunately, though, the number is decreasing, and most contemporary clubs are content to accept […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Surfing champ is making waves on the golf course
By Peter Owen WHEN Josh Constable followed the World Surf League tour around the world he took with him three bags – one for his clothes, one for his board, and one for his golf clubs. When he wasn’t competing against the world’s best surfers, he would head to the nearest golf course, honing a […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Course managers rapidly adapt to evolving industry
MAINTAINING a golf course is the most critical element of any golf club. But like so many other industries, finding skilled staff has become an immense challenge and turf managers around the world are struggling to find the people they need to help maintain golf courses and stadiums to a premium level. This human resource […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Bucket List Guide to 150 Courses
WHAT’S the best and most picturesque golf course you’ve played and what’s next on your bucket list? Can’t make up your mind? Well, here’s a little help from a book titled 150 golf courses you need to visit before you die. It’s a selection of the 150 most marvellous golf courses in the world – […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Sanctuary Cove Golf Course – The Palms tees up further golf course enhancements
Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club’s The Palms golf course will embark on an enhancement plan which will see further upgrades since its redesign was completed just over a decade ago. Paul Mogford and Neil Crafter of Crafter + Mogford Architects, who have Melbourne’s renowned Metropolitan Golf Course and Barwon Heads Golf Course to their […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Courses under threat from anti-golf lobby
By Michael Davis WE have no desire to be overly combative here. But in our view the same cannot be said for those who want to shut down the Northcote public golf course and turn it into parkland. Clearly not happy with the compromise reached recently, with the course being reduced from 12 to nine […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on If President Donald Trump, a keen golfer and owner of many courses, invited you to play in a four-ball with him, would you accept his invitation?
BUNKER-TO-BUNKER….Inside Golf writers have their say! By Peter Owen MY first inclination was to simply write ‘No’ and be responsible for perhaps the briefest column in the history of golf writing. I’m no fan of Donald Trump. I don’t like his politics or his ethics. I just don’t like him. And he probably wouldn’t like […]
By Karen Lunn on Comments Off on Huge shout out to incredible course superintendents
THE horrendous summer weather experienced on the east coast of Australia in early 2022 has of course been devastating for so many people. There are so many families who have lost their houses and possessions. The scenes we witnessed from Lismore and Woodburn at the height of the two separate floods were just heartbreaking for […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Brisbane appoints new course super
THE Brisbane Golf Club has appointed Victorian David Mason as its new course superintendent. Mason, who will start in his new role on March 1, has had more than 27 years’ experience in the golf course maintenance industry, including 17 years as a course superintendent. The 45-year-old is currently course super at Metropolitan Golf Club […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on The Heath adds short and sharp course
By Michael Davis KINGSTON Heath is joining the groundswell of club thinking around the world bringing superb par-three experiences to time-poor golfers. Latrobe and Lonsdale Links are two Victorian clubs already ahead of the game having completed par-three layouts on their sites. The shorter courses are proving a boon for the clubs who already have […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Ollie, 8, is a River Course ace
MOST golfers who take up the game of golf will eventually start dreaming about getting a hole-in-one. For many golfers it’s the ultimate prize. Well, the dream became reality for one young Collangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club (CTHGC) junior member when he aced the seventh hole on the River Course. Eight-year-old Ollie Moore stunned golfers […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on GOLF COURSE OF THE MONTH – Palmer Coolum Resort
WORD of mouth is a powerful advertising tool and it is making Palmer Coolum Resort a fan favourite all over again. This year golfers have been flocking to the Sunshine Coast to play one of Australia’s iconic layouts designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior. Yes, the resort did find the rough a number of years […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Couple on course for their best lives
KEEN golfers David Goss and Nancy Young are among the first deposit-holders to find their dream retirement apartment at The Ninth Middle Ridge beside Toowoomba Golf Club’s historic course. The couple play the course two or three times a week and Nancy is a life member after serving as the first female president of club. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on On Course Golf and Bike Exchange creators freewheel into new golf partnership
ON COURSE GOLF provides business support to more than 200 PGA golf professionals and clubs around the country. Recently, they launched Australia’s first online golf marketplace, enabling golfers to connect with and buy from their favourite pro shop online. Inside Golf caught up with CEO Geoff Miles to find out more about the new venture. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIAN GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
Mornington GC Moving forward The next stage of construction works at Mornington Golf Club, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, has commenced. The project involves a complete rebuild of the Club’s par-4 6th hole. Those familiar with the course will know that the current tee shot on the 6th is too difficult, especially for shorter hitters. […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Display apartment opens at golf course retirement community
An exciting milestone in the creation of Living Choice Parkwood, a 200-apartment retirement community to be built at Parkwood Golf Course, was celebrated on 22nd May when the village’s first display apartment was unveiled to the public. Living Choice Parkwood, described as ‘Golf resort living for the un-retiring’, is Living Choice’s 11th retirement village and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIAN GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
Garfield GC plans for the future Garfield GC is situated on the outskirts of South Eastern Melbourne in a beautiful rural setting and was established in 1929. The 18-hole layout is a Par-69 of 5,265m for men and Par-71, 4970m for women. Like many other rural-based golf clubs around Australia Garfield has built itself up […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Gathering the RIGHT data for your course or club
CRUISING up the Pacific Highway in New South Wales on a Sunday afternoon recently only made me certain that On-Pin should almost be mandatory at some golf clubs in this country. With the sun shining and perfect spring weather forecast, you would think golf courses would be packed with youngsters, beginners, veterans – you name […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on International #ThankASuper, #ThankAGreenkeeper Day to honour golf course management professionals
As a healthy outdoor activity that can adhere to social distancing requirements, golf has seen a worldwide resurgence in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. On 23 September 2020, the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) in conjunction with other global superintendent and turf management organisations, is recognising those who help keep the game going […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Australia’s golf courses playing a role in our sustainable future
Australian golfers have always known the courses they play on offer more than just a round of golf. They know that playing the game can not only benefit the wellbeing and social connectivity of its participants, but also the significant role that Australian golf courses play in the protection of our environment. Golf: Benefits to […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Australia’s golf courses playing a role in our sustainable future
Australian golfers have always known the courses they play on offer more than just a round of golf. They know that playing the game can not only benefit the wellbeing and social connectivity of its participants, but also the significant role that Australian golf courses play in the protection of our environment. Golf: Benefits to […]