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By Peter Owen SARAH Hammett is such a good player that when she has a triple-bogey eight – as she did in the first round of the Australian Junior Amateur Championship in April – it tends to send shock waves around the course. Sarah, however, takes it in her stride. “I try not to be […]
BUNKER-TO-BUNKER…. What do you think? Email comments to rob@insidegolf.com.au By Peter Owen AS I write this, the course where I play most of my golf on the Sunshine Coast has been closed for three straight days and our course superintendent tells me we’ve had 1300mm of rain in the first four months of the year. […]
Close by, accessible, an ideal option on the NSW south coast UNDER an hour from Sydney’s southern suburbs and just 15 minutes from the heart of Wollongong, is The Grange Golf Club. After a traffic light at Heathcote, when heading south the next stop doesn’t come until on the doorstep of The Grange, after […]
Golfing diversity which is hard to match Culturally rich, with beautiful historical landmarks and offering a relaxed yet mesmerising local lifestyle, Malaysia is one of Asia’s most diverse destinations. The south-east Asian nation also offers a range of golfing options and opportunity which is hard to match, with Malaysia home to 148 golf courses. Play […]
The golfing gems of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast has always had a reputation for quality – whether in food, golden beaches, golf, accommodation, markets, shopping, fishing and hiking Mount Coolum or the Glass House Mountains. For golfers, the number and variety of golf courses on the Sunshine Coast is heavenly. Here you will […]
This month we are going to explore the world of Bridgestone Tour Golf Balls! I would argue the golf ball is the most important piece of equipment in your bag…..it’s the only piece of equipment used on every shot. When it comes to selecting a ball for purely performance benefits if I am going to […]
The Brosnan Golf Swagman V7 Stand Bag epitomizes functionality and style on the course. With a 6-way divider top and integrated carry handle, it ensures organized club storage and easy transport. The insulated cooler sleeve keeps refreshments chilled, while the waterproof velour-lined dry pocket safeguards valuables. The inclusion of a rangefinder pocket and glove holder […]
By Phil Nunn IT is time to give overt recognition that senior golf adds substantial value to our community and to the health of the sport of golf. Senior competitive golf is also proving to be an attractive vehicle for the promotion of business brands who partner with event organisers. This is not surprising given […]
Jason Day has overcome a series of injury issues and enjoyed a return to form in 2023. A winner of the PGA Championship in 2015, Day looks to challenge for more major titles in 2024 at venues where he has previously enjoyed success. Garrett Johnston caught up with Day in the weeks leading into the […]
By Rob Willis When discussing Australia’s leading players over the past two or three decades, Greg Chalmers deserves to be at least mentioned in the conversation. Five professional victories at home, including two Australian Open titles, two victories at the Australian PGA, added to a win at the Barracuda Championship on the PGA Tour and […]
THE 106th US PGA Championship will be played at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky from May 16-19. It will be the fourth time the course has hosted the event, with Rory McIlroy winning on the most recent staging in 2014. Designed by Jack Nickalus, the Valhalla course opened in 1986. The Australian connection […]
1 over par was the winning score on four occasions – 1960, 1968, 1972 and 1976. 2 is the number of times Greg Norman (1986-93) and Bruce Crampton (1973-75) finished runner-up. Bob Tway and Paul Azinger edged out the Shark and Jack Nicklaus was the man to deny Crampton. 3 times the tournament wasn’t played […]
Resultant from a number of factors has led to the painful decision to sell one of the best courses in the state. In the early 1950’s Jewish golfers were denied access to many of Melbourne’s established clubs, so a group of Jewish businessmen came together and established the Cranbourne Country Club. Subsequently the Cranbourne […]
HE’S a Hollywood heavyweight with more than 30 million followers on Instagram. So, Mark Wahlberg is not a bad ally in the fight to save Moore Park Golf Club, the closest 18-hole course to the Sydney CBD. While making a movie in Sydney, Wahlberg has been playing more than the odd round of golf around […]
FROM the “where are they now” dossier comes news of former Brookwater Golf and Country Club teaching professional John Collins. Collins, who in 2022 received the PGA of Australia National Coach of the Year – Game Development Award at the Greg Norman Medal night, has set up an indoor teaching and practice facility, JC Golf […]
Golf facility management group, GreenSpace Management, has become a signatory to the R&A Women in Golf Charter, becoming the first off-course provider to do so – publicly stating their commitment to improving the sport for all women and girls. With over 80 years’ worth of experience in the global golf industry, GreenSpace provides golf […]
With spectacular Autumn conditions now in full swing, golf enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming open tournaments gracing the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The 2024 ‘Sunshine Coast Classic’ series is set to tee off with the Autumn Classic on May 27, followed by the Winter Classic on August 12. Organised by Golf Sunshine Coast, these events are […]
Air Adventure, one of Australia’s leading golf tour operators, has been awarded Gold at the esteemed Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. In receiving the accolade for Best Tour and Transport Operator, Air Adventure has been recognised for its commitment to excellence and highlights the flourishing golf tourism market in Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the victory underscoring […]
Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours has announced the release of its inaugural Great Lakes Toronto to Chicago Golf Cruise, scheduled for August 17 to 30 August, 2025. It’s a 13-night tour commencing with a three-night stay at the 5-star Four Seasons Toronto Hotel and includes two games of golf at leading courses including Glen Abbey Golf […]
Teeing off on the 13th hole at Noosa Springs. By Peter Owen THE most difficult thing about visiting Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort is deciding just what to do, and in which order to do it. Of course, if you’re a golfer it’s easy. Just head to the first tee of the magnificent 18-hole, […]
WHAT a big year thus far with brands and manufacturers producing some unbelievable products but this review has blown me away. This month’s review we take a deep dive into the PING s159 wedges, with PING as the golfing engineer company leaving no stone unturned in the design of this wedge. In this review PING […]
‘Elevating Your Game with Elegance’ Whether you’re a beginner, practicing at the range, or a seasoned vet attacking each course, the Brosnan Golf Lady Dynasty Package stands as the epitome of excellence. Offering a comprehensive set of meticulously crafted clubs, that aim is to enhance performance and enjoyment on the course. Tailored specifically for the […]
Hello Golfers! How lucky are we as golfers to have such wonderful products coming out for review. This month I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to review and test drive the MGI Zip X5 Motorised buggy. MGI are renowned for producing some of the best electronic buggies on the market so improving […]
THE LIV Golf Tour rolls into town for a second time in April, with another all-star cast set to arrive on Australian shores for LIV Adelaide 2. Arguably the event which put LIV firmly in the sporting limelight in 2023, with enthusiastic crowds flocking to Adelaide and The Grange course, the field has been […]
AHEAD of the second LIV Golf Adelaide event, Marc Leishman representing the Ripper GC team, relives the epic week from 12 months ago and shares some of his favorite stories from a memorable career. Marc sat down with Garrett Johnston to remember some fun moments and in looking ahead to the 2024 event. How are […]
One of the most feared players on the LIV Golf League is Carlos Ortiz and Larry and Gary chat with the Mexican star on everything from how to compete on that Tour, to how having 4 daughters at home helps him to deal with stress. When it comes to bias Larry is on top of […]
By Rob Willis A video presentation at the Drummond Golf 50th anniversary awards event in February began with a quote from famous businessman, investor, and philanthropist Warren Buffett. “Somone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago,” Buffett offered. The words were obviously carefully chosen by those tasked […]
THREE years ago, Golf NSW employed nine Regional Managers to look after regions in NSW, with the aim to provide face to face service to the clubs and to increase participation. Gary Begg was employed to look after the NSW western and far western region, an area covering over 560,000 square kilometres. Born in Leeton, […]
It was a big day at Flinders for Byron Woods. General Manager, Jon Gahan, tells us there has been “a bit of a buzz” around the Flinders clubhouse recently as a result of some fairly unusual events on the charming, picturesque little Mornington Peninsula course. First and foremost, Gahan said, there have been three holes-in-one […]
YOU don’t turn 125 too often. Very few do. So, there’s plenty of cause for celebration at one of Sydney’s iconic golf clubs, Killara, this month. A refurb of the golf course a couple of years ago has worked wonders. Now the north shore club is looking at improving their clubhouse as well with a […]
THE cheers and laughter give it away. And everyone connected with Crescent Head Country Club knows they have their club on the right path. The addition of an 18-hole mini golf course alongside Australia’s only PGA-rated six-hole golf course has already been considered an unqualified success. Sustainability, diversification and inclusiveness were the primary reasons for […]
FORMER international golf professional Mike Clayton says Portsea Golf Club rates among his top 10 courses in Australia to play. Now a golf course designer, golf writer and occasional caddie to emerging young players, Clayton credits his friend, the late Bruce Grant, with much of the work done in bringing Portsea out of its slumber. […]
Members of the Hepburn Springs Golf Club, located in the Daylesford Region (Central Victoria) have recently approved the acquisition of their golf course and assets by Golf Services Management (GSM). GSM have committed to clearing all of the Club’s liabilities, provide discounted fees to existing members for a minimum of 5 years, and make significant […]
By Rob Willis Where is it all headed? I wake up to Cristbal Del Solar, a relatively unknown US Korn Ferry Tour player shooting 57. They say the course was short. But 57!! And he parred the last three holes and had a 10-footer on the 18th for a 56. At that same event there […]
STEVEN Alker joined the PGA Tour Champions two and half years ago following a modest PGA Tour career. And he’s been on a roll ever since. The 52-year-old Kiwi now has eight PGA Tour Champions titles (as of press time), performed strongly in the inaugural World Champions Cup in December against major stars like Bernhard […]
By Peter Owen WHEN the pain was at its worst Wayne Perske feared he would never walk again. Playing golf, said his doctor, was simply out of the question. That was two years ago, after his fourth spinal fusion operation to correct a curvature of the spine that had plagued him since birth. But Perske, […]
Peter Senior, 65, shoots 63 at Sanctuary Cove Palms. Is he getting better with age? By Peter Owen THEY say golfers begin to lose their ability once they reach the age of 50. Try telling that to Peter Senior, one of the few golfers to have won professional events on the men’s tour in five […]
MEETING and hatching a plan to one day beat a No. 1 in the world was probably the last thing on Cathy Stolz’s mind when she made a comeback to golf. After more than 20 years on the sidelines and raising a family, Stolz has found her way back to the game she has always […]
After a career as a rugby league referee, one which saw him officiate at the highest levels, Tim Mander turned his attention to serving the community, where he is currently the Member for Everton in the Queensland State parliament. Inside golf’s Peter Owen profiles a man who since introduced to the game as a 12-year-old, […]
Normally a reasonably placid bunch, exactly what is it that irritates our panel of Inside Golf writers? Bunker-to-Bunker By Michael Davis Nothing annoys ME on the international golf stage – on course, that is. But I am heartily sick of all the brouhaha surrounding the pretence that all is well off the course between the […]
