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By Michael Davis DEVILBEND Golf Club on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, has been through the weather mill recently. The club had just recovered from massive rainfall where two of its dams breached, only to be lashed shortly afterwards by freakish cyclonic winds of more than 120kph which lashed Victoria. “It was unreal,” general manager Tim O’Sullvan […]
By Michael Davis BERWICK-MONTUNA Golf Club and Driving Range general manager Sean Constable echoed the sentiments of many Victorian clubs lashed by wind in freak storms which hit the state. “I would hate to be in a cyclone, that’s for sure,” he said. “If that had been a Thursday afternoon, when everyone was out there, […]
GUY Wall won the rain-shortened Australian PGA Seniors Championship played at Richmond Golf Club. Wall defeated former European Tour star Peter Lonard in a playoff for the title courtesy of sinking a six-metre birdie putt on the fifth extra hole after both players fired four-under par rounds of 66. Due to heavy rain the event, […]
GOLFERS will be hard-pressed finding a golf club that charges less than $20 to play its 18-hole (par-72) golf course that has a Slope rating of 128. Well, if you venture to the mid-north coast of NSW you’ll discover Safety Beach Golf Club, 25kms north of Coffs Harbour, charges $19 for unlimited golf. “I don’t […]
WE’VE heard of the grey nomads filling our highways and byways, but there is another group of nomads – golfing nomads tripping around the place. The golfing nomads – which consist of clubs located in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney North, Sydney South and Perth – are all about giving and to date they have raised […]
IF you’ve longed for a Californian/Palm Springs holiday in the sunshine, you can live that dream every day at Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters. Palm Lake Group’s première over-50s community lifestyle resort, Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters is currently under construction right alongside the company’s Greg Norman-designed Pelican Waters Golf Course. In fact, the Palm […]
CHRISTMAS arrived early for the members of Oxley Golf Club in Brisbane with the opening of the TopStroke short course in early December. The mini-golf facility is terrific and is one of the largest built in Australia – just over 3200m2 which includes 18 mini-golf holes along with a further nine-hole practice putting green that […]
BUNKER-TO-BUNKER… Inside Golf writers have their say! By Michael Court WE don’t want to frighten them off … and let’s face it, knowing half the things you need to know in a round of golf would put the wind up a lot of prospective golfers at any club. But people really do need to learn […]
GROWING up in Rhodesia (modern Zimbabwe), my parents, my brother, sister and I would board a train for Cape Town, South Africa to holiday with my grandparents on my mother’s side during the December/January holiday period. Of German heritage, my grandfather had some strange habits including leaving the front and back doors of the house […]
By Michael Davis A COMPACT two-day event at the superbly-revamped Sandringham public course is returning to the WPGA Tour of Australasia next month. Known as The Athena – so called after the Greek goddess of war strategy and wisdom – the two-day event will feature 10 emerging Australian and New Zealand golfers like Stephanie Kyriacou, […]
WHEN it comes to Castlecove Golf Club, if the cap doesn’t fit … then try on another one. At least that’s the case for long-serving club manager AND head professional at Castlecove, Kate Macdouall. After serving as head professional at the popular nine-hole course, Macdouall was appointed club manager in 2018 as well. And to […]
By Michael Davis THE PGA of Australia has established a new Golf Learning Hub at Sandhurst, south of Melbourne. The completion of the Australian Golf Centre at Sandringham and the relocation of PGA administrative staff to the heart of the Melbourne Sandbelt has paved the way for an expansion of the PGA’s education centre at […]
LATE last year Beerwah Golf Club in the Sunshine Coast hinterland organised a special evening to thank its sponsors and volunteers for their contributions throughout the year. They also invited the club’s superintendent Stephen Milgate to attend the function. An unassuming character, Milgate didn’t know the club also wanted to pay tribute to him for […]
THE much-anticipated Lonely Planet Best Travel Destinations for 2022 has listed Dublin in its top-10 cities to visit. Best in Travel 2022 is Lonely Planet’s 17th annual collection of the world’s hottest destinations and must-have travel experiences for the year ahead. Listing the top 10 countries, regions and cities that should be on every globe-trotter’s […]
YOU have played parkland golf, links golf, beachside golf and possibly volcanic rock golf. Now let’s experience the beauty of desert golf. With more than 200 golf courses in the Scottsdale area, a portfolio of luxury resorts and year-round sunny skies, it’s no wonder Scottsdale is known as the world’s finest golf destination. We are […]
TRENDSETTER Travel Golf Tours (TTGT) has releases an exciting 17-night golf tour in conjunction with the Ryder Cup 2023 Challenge. Earlybird golfers score the best itineraries and when it comes to the Ryder Cup 2023, Trendsetter Travel Golf Tour’s is sure to sell quickly. By moving early, TTGT has secured excellent luxury 5-star accommodation in […]
Featuring a sleek black design with brushed metal buttons and a flexible silicone band, the Sureshot AXIS GPS Watch can be worn as an everyday timepiece and a wrist-worn GPS device. Designed to identify distances to hazards such as water and bunkers, the Sureshot AXIS GPS Watch will never forget your score. With a 10 […]
Stay on track with the MGI Zip Navigator motorised buggy. Designed with a single front wheel for effortless manoeuvrability and a lightweight footprint, the Zip Navigator incorporates a full directional remote control with the power of a 380Wh lithium battery that powers twin 230Wh electric motors, allowing you to walk freely and focus on your […]
By Michael Cooney VIVA Las Vegas, baby! If that’s not your thing though, I can assure you the sunny sights of San Diego will be. Post my lockdown online shopping frenzy, it’s not often I’ve gotten excited about opening a box, but it’s even rarer when I’m so excited I need to rip and tear […]
The new Callaway REVA is engineered for women who want to increase their distance, launch the ball higher, and have more fun out on the course. It promotes longer, straighter shots, and it’s easy to hit with an oversized construction that conforms to the rules of golf. If you want to play with more confidence, […]
THE Golfers’ Bunker Mate is proudly Australian designed and manufactured and is a great Christmas gift idea for the golfer who has everything. It’s a sleek, light and durable personal rake that makes the traditional golf course rake a thing of the past. It allows a player to carry his or her own collapsible, lightweight […]
Arguably the most sought-after product we make here at TravisMathew, what really sets our BECK shorts apart is the Prestige Lifestyle Performance fabrication. This enables them to perform wherever you are – the beach, the golf course, or happy hour. Available in several sophisticated colours, our unique fabric combination creates a subtle stretch and modern […]
The Next Evolution – Easy to Use, Convenient Golf GPS, Now with More BITE The Phantom 2 has evolved with numerous upgrades from its predecessor. Introducing GreenView distances with movable pin placements for more accurate distances, the Phantom 2 now offers “Dynamic Green Mapping,” to provide distance measurements based on a golfer’s line of play. […]
IF you’re looking to add a pop of colour to your golf bag look no further than the all-new Blue Tees Series 3 Max in PINK! The Series 3 Max pushes the boundaries of technology and innovation, allowing you to take your golf game to the next level – and in colour. Designed to take […]
Featuring a lightweight build with premium materials, the MGI Lite-Play cart bag is made for the golfer who wants to look stylish and stay organised out on the course. Our BAGLINK© technology is uniquely designed to lock the bag onto any Zip Series model and prevents your bag twisting or turning during your round. Complete your kit […]
Featuring a sleek black design with brushed metal buttons and a flexible silicone band, the Sureshot AXIS GPS Watch can be worn as an everyday timepiece and a wrist-worn GPS device. Designed to identify distances to hazards such as water and bunkers, the Sureshot AXIS GPS Watch will never forget your score. With a 10 […]
Featuring Slope, Pulse and Intelligent technology, the powerful Sureshot PINLOC 6000iPSM laser rangefinder is the most advanced member of the Sureshot PINLOC family. Featuring a magnetic casing, this laser rangefinder is designed to attach to a cart or buggy frame for quick, repeat access. With water and shock resistance, the PINLOC 6000iPSM can withstand all […]
Stay on track with the MGI Zip Navigator motorised buggy. Designed with a single front wheel for effortless manoeuvrability and a lightweight footprint, the Zip Navigator incorporates a full directional remote control with the power of a 380Wh lithium battery that powers twin 230Wh electric motors, allowing you to walk freely and focus on your […]
SPOIL the golfer in your family this Christmas with one of the stunning new Sun Mountain H2NO Golf Bags. Meticulous design and love for the game come together to deliver the best functionality possible. Every Sun Mountain bag is designed to fit your style, whether you prefer to walk the course or ride in a […]
IT is the duty of every golfer to have a good working knowledge of the Rules of Golf, but all too often club golfers test the boundaries and bend the rules in their favour. The game’s founding fathers put a lot of thought into the rules and some of the best legal eagles have refined […]
WHEN it comes to tipping winners and high place-getters on the PGA Tour, Wayne Hoger (aka One-Putt) is your go-to man. Last month, Wayne, who plays his golf at Cabarlah Golf Course just outside Toowoomba on the Darling Downs, finished atop Inside Golf’s Teepster tipping competition. And for his amazing tipping prowess he won a […]
WANNEROO Golf Club in Perth’s northern suburbs has broken new ground in WA as far as upgrading course reticulation is concerned. The club’s “Irrigation Upgrade Project” has been a major undertaking in 2021 at a cost of $1.3m by contractor New Ground. Horizontal boring for the main line and vibrating ploughing for the […]
By Tony Durkin THE odds of an amateur golfer scoring a hole-in-one are 12,500 to one, and the odds of an amateur golfer scoring a hole-in-one on the same hole, in the same event, on three successive years, is ‘off the Richter Scale’ at something like 15 billion to one. But Headland Golf Club’s A […]
CARBROOK Golf Club in Brisbane’s east delivers one of the best junior programs in the state. The coaching clinics are delivered by PGA professionals Grant Harriman and Kate Dunn. Both are experienced golf coaches and their enthusiasm is being embraced by the students they coach – juniors, ladies and students with special needs. For juniors […]
FORMER US Open winner Jim Furyk has some sage advice for golfers who have reached the age of 50 – play off the forward tees. The 51-year-old, who won the 2003 US Open and the 2021 US Senior Open, says golf is “fun again” now that he’s on the US Tour Champions and playing from […]
GOLD Coasters Neil Herdegen and Todd Sleep PGA from TS Golf Academy teamed up to win their third successive blind golf tournament at Kooralbyn Valley Golf Resort. The pair edged out more than a dozen players and their caddies over two days to claim the inaugural Kooralbyn Pineapple. Jamie Hain and Big Mark Tooks finished […]
GOLFER from Yeppoon Golf Club made full use of their home course advantage when member Louie Antcliff teamed up with Mt Morgan’s Lance Antcliff to win the 2021 Central Queensland Four-ball Stableford Championships. The pair returned 48 points to finish four points clear of Boyne Island’s Scott Wawrzniak and Steve Gehrman. The ladies event […]
THE Hills Golf Academy’s motto is Live, Play and Learn and many golfers joined the academy to enhance their careers. Located at Jimboomba near Brisbane, the Hills Golf Academy (HGA) for many years has produced champion golfers under the expert PGA-qualified coaching provided by their world-class staff. Having coached former world #1 Jason Day and […]
THE Australian PGA Championship is fast approaching the fairways of Royal Queensland Golf Club and now is your chance to be involved and get up close and personal with the professional athletes by volunteering your services throughout the week. There are a wide variety of volunteer roles available between Thursday and Sunday, January 13-16. Organisers […]
AVONDALE Golf Club will host the annual Avondale Amateur from January 18-21. The event will see 120 men and 48 women compete for the 2022 Avondale Medal for men and Avondale Bowl for women. Both will be played over 72 holes on the picturesque course located on the North Shore of Sydney. The Avondale Medal […]
