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IT’S a finish to any round that could make Parkes Golf Club the envy of every golf club in the mid-west. That’s the view of renowned course architect James Wilcher, called in to redesign the Parkes course with a multi-million-dollar upgrade. Wilcher’s company Golf by Design was delighted to work on what he described as […]
How a cricket legend became a golfing tragic By Peter Owen A MEMBER of Allan Border’s wonderful 1989 Ashes team that pummelled England 4-0 and launched a golden era for Australian cricket, Trevor Hohns’ fondest memory of that tour was not a cricket ground, but a golf course. Those were the days of long, leisurely […]
By Michael Cooney OH, the thrill of hitting that perfect shot – the effortless swing, the ball soaring through the air, and the sweet sound of impact. As professional golfers, we’re constantly seeking that elusive combination of distance, control, and finesse. Well, my fellow golf enthusiasts, prepare to be blown away by the Bridgestone e12 […]
TRUE’s all-new TRUE Tour models have been specifically designed to accommodate the needs of the brand’s growing stable of tour players around the world. Premium materials, industry-leading waterproofing and comfort through innovation have always been hallmarks of TRUE’s design philosophy and these new models are no different. Both feature TRUE’s new signature top grain Napa […]
Golf Skate Caddy (GSC), the Australian-owned and operated brand, is behind one of the most interesting products on the market. The GSC Tourer is GSC’s latest personal golf transporter, which enables golfers to move effortlessly alongside their fellow players, providing a unique perspective of the course and eliminating the need to wait for others as […]
By Michael Cooney G’DAY golfers! Today, I am beyond excited to introduce you to the latest marvel in the world of motorised buggies – the MGI Ai Navigator GPS+. As a seasoned golf pro, I can confidently say that this four-wheeled wonder is a game-changer on the greens … and it has the brains and […]
EXPERIENCE this unique sporting bonanza as you enjoy the excitement of the Phoenix Waste Management Open, the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas and playing golf on some of Arizona’s best golf courses. Teed Up Golf Tours 2023 Super Bowl and Phoenix Open tour sold out in two days so they are offering it again […]
The historical Swilcan Bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and 18th fairways on the Old Course at St Andrews – the Home of Golf. CALLING all solo golfers! Escape the hassle of sharing rooms and single supplements on your next holiday. Join us for the ultimate golfing adventure to St Andrews, Scotland from […]
By Helen Larkin THIRTY years ago, I worked for a large insurance company which had two corporate days a year – women were invited to Oaks Day and the men to play golf at a prestigious Melbourne sandbelt course. As a new employee, I told my manager I wasn’t interested in horseracing but was a […]
By Peter Owen IT was back in 1893 – when club founder James McIntosh was leading a push for North Queensland to become a separate state – that golfers first took to the fairways at Townsville Golf Club. Back then it was known as the North Queensland Golf Club and its first home was at […]
WHEN you’re 19 years old there aren’t too many things more appealing in life than golf, travelling and playing more golf. Well, maybe there’s one or two other things. Yet Dean Richards could barely contain his excitement after being accepted into a US college to continue a quickly-growing golf education. The Northern Beaches [Sydney] sportsman […]
By Peter Owen BEERWAH Golf Club, nestled at the foot of the Glasshouse Mountains, north of Brisbane, has always been renowned for the quality of its greens, many claiming they are the best on the Sunshine Coast. And officials of the popular hinterland club are determined to make them even better. Work has been taking […]
IT’S not hard to work out Queensland’s winter months are perfect for golf and is the reason why more than 100 golfers from all over the country turned up to play in the 72-hole Sunshine Winter Golf Classic at four of the region’s premier golf courses – Maroochy River, Peregian, Noosa Springs and Twin Waters. […]
By Rob Willis ANTHONY Gilligan was the classic golfing quiet achiever – until he wasn’t. With the Japanese Tour receiving little publicity in Australia, Gilligan plied his trade away from the media spotlight while earning a nice living and forging a successful career. However, Gilligan’s profile and status would change abruptly following a career-defining […]
By Michael Davis SURELY there cannot be a better comeback story in golf and life than that of 30-year-old Ryan Peake, the WA professional who recently strung together three consecutive victories on his home state’s pro-am circuit. His life has certainly been a roller-coaster. He has gone from being one of the state’s best amateurs […]
By Peter Owen WHEN Lachlan Wood was 16, he was involved in a traffic accident so horrendous that it left him with 12 broken bones and a left leg shattered in 44 places. He spent most of the next two years in and out of hospital, then another year in a wheelchair as doctors fought […]
TWO new tournaments will make the upcoming Australian summer of golf the biggest in more than two decades with top-level professional golf to reach six states and into New Zealand. The continued expansion of the Webex Players Series will see South Australia host an ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia event for the first time […]
HE only took up golf to escape going home to a divided household. Yet Mark Hensby found he not only loved the game, but he was good at it too. The former Tamworth golfer eventually took one of the more unusual paths into professional golf. And the now US-based Hensby came the full circle when […]
TO become No. 1 in the world – at anything – well, it’s fair to say you’ve beaten the odds. Yet Nadene Gole has done a lot more than that. And to be named the world’s top ‘senior’ amateur is a feather in her cap she admits she never thought she’d achieve. Certainly not when […]
By Michael Davis THE superb piece on Jan Dunlop by IG’s Queensland correspondent, Peter Owen, sparked some animated chatter among the women members at Rosebud Country Club. Especially those who remembered the late, Betty Hebb, and her wonderful golf history which is kept on permanent display at the club with a range of trophies and […]
ESCAPE to coastal tranquility at The Sands Torquay, where you can indulge in a memorable golf retreat that perfectly combines Surfcoast scenery, friendly hospitality, and world-class golfing experiences. Nestled along the stunning Surf Coast in Victoria, Australia, The Sands Torquay offers an inviting escape for golf enthusiasts of all levels. From beginners to seasoned pros, […]
By Ann McAllister If you’re in a window seat, you get your first hint of wonder and anticipation as the flight swoops down over Dent Island and Hamilton Island Golf Club in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The scenery is spectacular and Dent Island is a fantastic setting for a golf course. Fairways […]
FIVE-TIME Olympian Natalie Cook (OAM) was almost lost to volleyball as a teenager, but commonsense prevailed and the rest is history. Sports fans will remember how she and playing partner Kerri Pottharst won bronze and gold beach volleyball medals in Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000). But things could have been much different had her volleyball […]
THE battery distribution industry is a complex one in Australia with the market dominated by a few key players. For a small family-owned business to compete with the battery giants whilst facing increased competition from online retailers is no easy feat. The story of R&J Batteries is not one of an overnight success but one […]
After chatting with Christopher Longbottom for half an hour, I felt like the only thing missing from his resume was breeding Llamas in the middle of Bolivia. Let’s begin with his journey as a young professional just out of his apprenticeship with respected Australian PGA master coach Peter Knight who, at the time, was […]
IF you turn back the clock to the early-1940s, you’ll discover the role of a greenkeeper was significantly different to the role a superintendent enjoys today. Well, at least it was at Wagga Wagga Country Club (WWGC) in New South Wales. A dive into the club’s 75th anniversary book (2005) reveals the job back then […]
THE golf lessons I give are largely conducted under the cover of the driving range where we have a flat lie every time and many attempts to hit more shots to correct our mistakes. However, the more I listen to players the more it becomes clear that striking the ball alone is not their only […]
I AM really happy to be teaching putting again. It is something I have always enjoyed doing immensely, but I have not had the facilities to do so over the past few years. During my first few weeks at Cronulla Golf, I have been using the new putting studio inside Club One (open to the […]
By Michael Cooney GREETINGS golfers. Another month means another review and this month we have the brilliant Tri Lite Golf Buggy and the Pro FX Leather golf glove exclusively found in Golf Clearance Outlet stores around the country. Golfers, I can assure you these two products need to be considered for your next buggy or […]
TecTecTec KLYR Mini Rangefinder In the fast-paced world of golf, precision and convenience are paramount. TecTecTec understands this, and they have once again raised the bar with their latest innovation, the KLYR Mini Rangefinder. Compact and versatile, this pocket-sized marvel is 30% smaller than the average rangefinder, making it the perfect companion for every golfer. […]
By Michael Cooney WOW! What a review we have this month! We have tried and reviewed these golf shoes like never before. Let’s take you through it. Whenever Titleist or FootJoy produce a new product it’s always a winner and this is the case again for the new FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon. As a golf coach, […]
ARE you a golf enthusiast looking for the ultimate luxury experience? Look no further than Teed Up Golf’s 2024 Luxury Canadian Golf Tour. This exclusive tour offers 12 nights of luxury accommodation, nine rounds of golf with carts, and a range of additional inclusions to make your trip unforgettable. Whether you’re a golfer or a […]
IF you’ve ever dreamt of playing at St Andrews, teeing off towards the Royal and Ancient clubhouse and striding up the most famous double fairway in golf then it’s time to make the pilgrimage and book this golf tour to where golf started. Follow in the footsteps of the game’s great champions, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger […]
By Peter Owen GOLFERS at my club who choose to play in the mornings set their alarms for 5.15am each Wednesday and Saturday, creep through the dark to their phone or laptop, then wait, steely-eyed, for the clock to reach 5.30am. That’s when the time sheet opens for bookings for the following week’s Wednesday and […]
By Peter Owen WHEN Chloe Veeran’s tee shot on the par-3 17th hole at Bunbury Golf Club dropped into the cup in early June her first thought was one of frustration. She knew the prize for an ace at the South West Open’s ‘party’ hole was a $60,000 vehicle, courtesy of event sponsor South West […]
By Peter Owen BRAD Robb, the energetic general manager of Tin Can Bay Country Club, 220km north of Brisbane, reckons his lack of interest in playing golf has been an enormous benefit to his club. “It means I have a broader outlook about what’s important for our club,” he said. “I can see what needs […]
THE renovations seem to have been going on forever, but Pelican Waters was scheduled to reopen for regular play on Saturday, July 1– although, it seems, without a cohort of members. The driving range and the main clubhouse building will, however, remain out of action until later in the year. Renovations began in 2020 and […]
LAST summer at St Andrews, Cameron Smith delivered a performance for the ages in the 150th Open. His final round of eight-under 64 helped him overtake heavy favourite Rory McIlroy for his first major championship and the right to take home the Claret Jug. Smith’s win put him in some strong company of not only […]
THE Open Championship returns to Royal Liverpool Golf Club in England for just the 13th time and is the venue where the late, great Peter Thomson won his third of five Opens in 1956. The 151st Open Championship gets underway this month (July 20-23) and the Aussies in the field will be vying to become […]
By Peter Owen THE biggest challenge facing Travis Smyth, the up-and-coming Aussie professional about to compete in his first major championship, is finding somewhere to play. The 28-year-old, in the best form of his life and healthier than he’s been all year, plays on the Asian Tour, which is basically in recess until August. So, […]
