By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Swing your way to Vegas via the TaylorMade Order of Merit
TaylorMade, in partnership with 3 Links Golf, launches its 2019 Order of Merit providing golfers the chance to win their way to the series final in Las Vegas. 3 Links Golf, one of Australia’s leading golf event management companies, has launched its 2019 Order of Merit – one of the largest amateur golf challenges ever […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Nisbet cruises to Queensland PGA victory
Daniel Nisbet has won the 2019 Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship presented by Toowoomba Regional Council in a dominant performance in his home state. Starting the day with a two shot lead, Nisbet won the title by six shots from Deyen Lawson and Harrison Endycott with rounds of 66, 63, 63 and 64 for a tournament […]
David Law produced an incredible finish to overtake Wade Ormsby and win his first European Tour title at the ISPS Handa Vic Open. The Scotsman had called a penalty on himself to surrender a bogey on the ninth after accidentally making his ball move, which left him five shots back at the turn. He was […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Presidents Cup standings update: Adam Scott vaults to No. 11 with runner-up result at Torrey Pinespresidents cup 2019
Making his first-ever start in the Farmers Insurance Open, Australia’s Adam Scott finished solo second at Torrey Pines and made the biggest move in the International Team Presidents Cup standings from No. 67 to No. 11. A berth in the 2019 Presidents Cup would make Scott the first player to make nine appearances on the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Perrett Webb appointed for Indooroopilly project
Indooroopilly Golf Club has announced the appointment of Perrett Webb Pty Ltd as course architects for the club’s new redesign project. “The Club’s Members are very excited about the new association with Perrett Webb – the enthusiasm and the course design vision that the Perrett Webb team are bringing to the Club, gives us enormous […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on We tried it: New Motocaddy M5 Connect DHC electric buggy
SMART devices are everywhere these days; from on-board navigation in our cars, to smart TVs to even programmable toasters, we are seeing the benefits of technology in even the most menial tasks in our lives. Luckily, such is the case with the new Motocaddy M5 Connect DHC Electric Buggy, a full-featured, powerful, “Smart” buggy that […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Inside Golf February 2019 – Read Online
The February 2019 Issue of Inside Golf is online. This month, we look at one of the Champions Tour’s most consistent winners: Bernhard Langer ALSO THIS MONTH: WIN! One of FIVE Callaway Epic Flash Drivers GOLD AND SAPPHIRE GEMS: Our favourite courses on the Gold Coast and NSW South Coast WE TRIED IT: Our testers review the […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Does YOUR club have one of the best 18 holes in Australia?
The debate has raged since the dawn of our great game down under: which holes are the best in Australia? From official Course Rankings penned by professional journalists and course raters, to the quiet 19th Hole discussions by club members and visitors at courses across the country, the joys and merits of individual holes have […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Inside Golf, GMA announce media partnership
Inside Golf Magazine and Golf Management Australia (GMA) have announced a two-year Partnership Agreement which will see the two organisations benefit from improved content sharing, networking and increased brand exposure. The agreement, which designates Inside Golf as both the Media Partner and a Networking Partner for GMA, will see the magazine expand its already strong […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Callaway becomes Official Partner to the European Tour
The European Tour has announced Callaway as an Official Partner for the next five years. Within this wide-reaching agreement across the family of Callaway owned brands, Callaway becomes the official driver, golf ball, shoe and golf bag brand of the Europe Tour; Odyssey and OGIO become the official putter and luggage brands respectively; and Callaway […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Royal Queensland GC loses Sexual Discrimination case
A landmark ruling has been handed down against Royal Queensland Golf Club which will doubtless stir debate across the Australian golf club landscape. In December, Judge Jarret handed down in his findings in the case of Barnett v Royal Queensland Golf Club [2018] FCCA 3697, in which Barbara Barnett, a Full Member at RQGC, claims […]
The PGA TOUR and American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) have announced Australia’s Stuart Appleby and the United States’ Justin Leonard as captains of the International and U.S. Teams, respectively, for the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup. The event will be contested for the second time Dec. 8-9, 2019 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Shin to defend 2019 ActewAGL Canberra Classic
With just 50 days to go until the start of the 2019 ActewAGL Canberra Classic, ALPG is delighted to announce that Jiyai Shin has elected to defend the title she won so impressively at Royal Canberra Golf Club in 2018. The win set Shin up for another incredibly successful season on the lucrative LPGA Tour […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Inside Golf – January 2019 Issue – Read Online
The January 2019 Issue of Inside Golf is online. This month, we look at Australia’s best-performing golfer from 2018: Minjee Lee ALSO THIS MONTH: WIN! A Massive Hawaii Golf trip PLUS a full set of Wilson Golf Gear SYDNEY SENSATIONS: Our favourite courses around the Harbour City GREAT GOLF ADVENTURES: World-Class golf on King Island WE TRIED […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Time-shifting and golf
We’ve heard it over and over: “People are Time Poor.” Over the last few years, amid declining memberships and participation, the golf industry has adopted that phrase as a scapegoat of sorts; citing “Time Poverty” as one of the main reasons why people are playing less golf. While I admit that I have used […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Fixing the Australi-yawn Open
I’ll warn you all straight away that I’m especially grumpy this month. Not just because I put some extreme stress on my body in an attempt to play 72 holes of golf in a single day, but primarily because I was witness to a “train wreck” of a tragedy for Australian Golf: This year’s […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on We Tried It: Wilson Staff D7 Irons
It has been quite a while since we’ve reviewed a Wilson product, and there is no better time than the present to correct that anomaly, as the company’s new Wilson Staff D7 irons are proving to be one of the more exciting releases in quite a while. Wilson has been at the forefront of performance […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Tee it up for Hawaii International Golf Week
The Hawaii International Golf Week, now in its 7th year, has become an annual must-do for many golfers and their non-playing partners. Held August 18th – 24th 2019, the event features world-class golf courses, luxury beachfront accommodation and plenty of entertainment. The event takes place on the idyllic big Island of Hawaii, a short 30-minute […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Win a Hawaii Golf Holiday valued at over $5000
Inside Golf and Pacific Golf are giving away a massive Hawaii Golf Holiday to one lucky reader. The Prize is a “Ground Package” to attend Hawaii International Golf Week , August 18th to 24th and includes. 6 night’s accommodation at Westin Hapuna Beach Hotel, arrive 18th August depart 24th August Daily buffet breakfast 4 rounds golf […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on PGA TOUR Series-China announces Qualifying Tournament sites, datespga tour china
Foison Golf Club’s Dye Course in Guangzhou will host three 2019 PGA TOUR Series-China Qualifying Tournaments, and then the Series will make history when it holds for the first time its final Global Qualifying event outside of Greater China. The Series’ third Global Qualifying Tournament is set for Laguna Phuket Golf Club in Phuket, Thailand. […]
A little more than one year ago, Tiger Woods, sat in the media center at the Presidents Cup just outside New York City and told the media that his future in the game was uncertain, unsure if he would ever play golf at its highest level again. Fast forward 14 months and we find Woods, […]
World Number 6 Minjee Lee has become the first woman to win Australian golf’s most prestigious individual honour; the Greg Norman Medal. Australia’s best performing, male or female, golfer on the international stage in 2018, Lee is the third recipient of the medal following Jason Day in 2015 and 2016 and Marc Leishman in 2017. […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Inside Golf, December 2018 Issue – Read Online
The December 2018 Issue of Inside Golf is online. This month, we look at the top Christmas / Holiday Golf Gifts for the golf gear lover in your life. ALSO THIS MONTH: WIN! A spot in the three-day Melbourne Challenge Pro-Am (Valued at: $1,699) SOCIAL NETWORK: Australia’s top social clubs, courses and service providers GREAT GOLF ADVENTURES: […]
By Karen Lunn on Comments Off on 2019 ALPG Tour Schedule set to impress
Our 2019 ALPG Tour and 2019 ALPG ClubCar Series will kick off on 4th January 2019 with an exciting new pro-am on our schedule, The Blitzgolf Curlewis, where 20 ALPG professionals will join 40 of their counterparts from the PGA in what should be a fun-filled, action-packed day. Blitzgolf is a relatively new format of […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on Redcliffe solves pace of play issue
WHO said it’s impossible to eliminate five-hour competition rounds of golf? Redcliffe Golf Club, located within the Moreton Bay region 28 kilometres north-northeast of Brisbane’s CBD, has virtually solved its pace of play issue and it did it within a month of installing the GolfTag system – a pace-of-play monitoring device. Since installing the Golf […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on Junior success for Medway GC
MELBOURNE’S Medway Golf Club is experiencing a spike in its junior ranks and it’s more by design than accident. In the past year, the club has become a magnet for junior golfers keen on developing their golfing skills and it’s largely due to its close relationship with nearby Maribyrnong Sports Academy (MSA). With 47 junior […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club
HOME of the NSW Open…now that does have a certain ring to it. You only have to glance at the honour roll for that tournament and you’ll see why it’s become an important quiver in the bow of Sydney’s Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club. This iconic event heads there again this month for the […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on WIN: Be a part of the inaugural Melbourne Challenge
If someone said the words “Melbourne” and “January”, what would be your first thought? Tennis is probably the first thing that springs to mind, but in 2019 there is a new reason to turn your attention (and bring your clubs) to Melbourne. How about three days of superb golf at Commonwealth, Kingston Heath and Sandhurst […]
At a member event at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, International Team Captain Ernie Els debuted a new International Team logo for the 2019 Presidents Cup. Nearly one year before the event returns to The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 9-15, 2019, Els launched the new logo with a goal to give the team […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on The National, Huntingdale discuss merger
Two of Australia’s most iconic courses, Melbourne’s Huntingdale Golf Club and The National Golf Club have begun talks surrounding a potential merger. The National, which already boasts three amazing courses on the Mornington Peninsula, as well as a fourth course, Long Island, near Frankston, issued a statement with top sandbelt club Huntingdale last month, announcing […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on PGA TOUR-Affiliated Tours Australian Player Results, November 20, 2018
The PGA TOUR and its affiliated Tours boasts a large roster of Australians as members. Here is the recap from this past week’s action and the Australians’ performances. PGA Tour The RSM Classic Sea Island Resort (Seaside/Plantation Course), Sea Island, Georgia Purse: $6,400,000 ($1,152,000 to winner) Next Tournament: Sentry Tournament of Champions (Maui, Hawaii, […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Troon to manage King Island’s Cape Wickham Golf Links
Troon International has been chosen to manage King Island’s spectacular Cape Wickham Golf Links. The par-72 championship course, designed by Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver, has been recognised as one of the top courses in the world. As the course weaves through a variety of landscapes, with eight holes straddling the gorgeous coastline, this course […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on Rough road ahead for Balgowlah
BALGOWLAH Golf Club, located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, is fighting for its golfing life. The club’s president Bill Colwell told Inside Golf the state government’s current plan for the Beaches Link Tunnel would inevitably end almost a century of golfing at Balgowlah. “The state government proposes to use Balgowlah golf course as a […]
It was a day of firsts at The Lakes on Sunday, following the final putts of the 2018 Emirates Australian Open. For Mexico’s Abraham Ancer, a runaway victory on the testing Lakes course resulted in his becoming the first Mexican and Latin American to lift the Stonehaven Cup. In another first, Sweden’s Johan Kammerstad became the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 14
In Episode 14 of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie golfing great, Peter Senior. Is he really the King of Spain? Find out in Backspin. Richard Fellner gets his golfing swagger going, testing Under Armour’s new Spieth 2 Golf Shoes, and Larry’s tip is all about getting your footwork right for a great […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Ogilvy to play Australian PGA Championship
Major champion Geoff Ogilvy is returning to Australia to tee it up in the Australian PGA Championship for the first time since 2012. Ogilvy is a welcome addition to the field which will compete at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 29 November – 2 December. Ogilvy joins Marc Leishman, Andrew ‘Beef’ […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Zunic survives a thrilling finish to win the Isuzu Queensland Open
Jordan Zunic has taken out his third ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia title, clinging on to his round three lead by the slimmest of margins to win the Isuzu Queensland Open. Standing on the first tee this morning with a five-shot lead, Zunic got off to a flying start with birdies on his opening […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Some real data and facts about Par competitions
By Murray Cropley — Principal of HexaDec Services. www.hexadec.com.au, or email admin@hexadec.com.au A number of readers have recently expressed their irritation at playing in Par competitions. Most readers will know that Par was previously known as “Bogey”, and was considered to be a match by the player against the course. Indeed, the ‘Colonel Bogey […]
By Richard Fellner on Comments Off on Inside Golf November 2018 Issue – Read online
The November 2018 issue of Inside Golf is now online. This month, we look at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf teams, as the world’s best golfers take on one of the world’s best courses. ALSO THIS MONTH: SCHOOL’S IN: Australia’s top golf schools and academies. GREAT GOLF ADVENTURES: Play golf along the Great Ocean […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Mission Hills worth the trip
YOU’VE got a bucket list, right? Let’s face it, most of us do. Well, give some serious thought to adding to it. You just have to include a golf expedition to the famous Mission Hills in China somewhere on that list … and mark my words, you’re doing yourself, and your golf experiences, a dis-service […]