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Patrick Reed claimed his maiden Major Championship title after holding off the charges of Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to win the Masters Tournament, becoming the third consecutive European Tour Member to slip on the Green Jacket. The final day was billed as a potential classic, especially as Reed teed off alongside Grand Slam-chasing Rory […]
Four time Major winner and 2019 Presidents Cup International Team Captain Ernie Els will headline the 2018 Fiji International presented by Fiji Airways to be played at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course from 2-5 August. Affectionately known as The Big Easy due to his fluid golf swing, Els will be swinging easy on the […]
PGA TOUR-Affiliated Tours. Australian Player Results for the week of March 26, 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. Houston Open March 29 – April 1 GC of Houston, Humble, Texas Purse: $7,000,000 […]
Looking over some of the stories in this month’s issue, one thing has become painfully obvious: the tide has changed in golf. And the big wave is upon us. The USGA and the R&A have announced their new “modernised rules” (to help the game appeal to a larger fan/participant base), while also releasing their findings […]
In this episode Larry & Steve talk with Dean Herden, one of the most respected caddies in Women’s golf, and find out why you should never wear caddie overalls in a Japanese toilet. The boys look at Orange in the NSW Central West, home to great food, great wine and some great golf courses. We […]
The Star Gold Coast has played host to 460 guests last night, to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, golf clubs and companies over the past 12 months at the QLD Golf Industry Awards night. The evening eclipsed the previous record of 453 attendees from two years ago with the night recognising the achievements of […]
Filipino Yuka Saso and Queenslander Tyler Duncan endured hot conditions and strong fields to claim the 2018 Sportscover Victorian Junior Masters at Churchill-Waverley Golf Club. Saso entered the week one of the favourites and the 16-year-old showed why on Thursday, stealing the show with a new course record in the final round to win by […]
Anyone following former US PGA Tour player and Canadian Open winner, Nathan Green, at recent major Australian tournaments might well have wondered: What’s with the caddies? “There’s aren’t too many pros with a 12-year-old on the bag,” says Darren Green, Nathan’s brother and the head pro at the Toronto Golf Club on Lake Macquarie, 120 […]
The 2018 Isuzu Queensland Open will once again return to The Brisbane Golf Club this year with the dates set for 1-4 November. The Championship is an integral part of the Australian summer of golf on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and will mark the 21st occasion of the tournament at the Yeerongpilly […]
The PGA TOUR and ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia have announced that they have signed a cooperation and golf-development agreement, with the two golf organisations collaborating to strengthen professional tournament golf in both the Australasian region as well as globally. The agreement went into effect on December 4, 2017. The two organisations have long […]
Brett Coletta, Steven Jeffress and Brett Rankin have been declared joint winners of the Qantas Golf Club Gold Coast Challenge. Victorian Brett Coletta made 10 birdies in his second round of 10 – under par 64 to go alongside his opening 3-under-par 69. The impressive 21-year-old began his round on the 4th hole at Links […]
It was 2003, and Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, arguably the best players in the world, were sparring back and forth as the South African sun began to dim. It could be the iconic moment in the storied history of the Presidents Cup, the two titans of golf refusing to acquiesce as they traded […]
Sydney’s Michael Pearce shot a 4-under 68 at Luxehills International Country Club to win the Monday qualifier and join James Marchesani and nine other Australians in the field for the RMB 1.5 million Chengdu Championship, the opening event of this year’s PGA TOUR Series-China. After making the turn at 1-over in the 18-hole qualifier, Pearce […]
The R&A and the USGA have unveiled the new Rules of Golf, to be implemented on 1 January 2019. The R&A and the USGA finalised golf’s new Rules this month after an extensive review that included a request for feedback from the global golf community on the proposed changes. Golfers can now access the official […]
COBRA PUMA GOLF has announced that PGA Tour athlete and key brand ambassador, Rickie Fowler, has agreed to a contract extension with the company. Fowler, who’s 2017 season included a win at the Honda Classic, 10 top-10 finishes and a record-breaking win at the 2017 Hero World Challenge, will continue to play COBRA Golf equipment […]
NON-GOLFER Wendy Carey never thought she would carry the title “general manager” when she started a part-time job at Beerwah Golf Club on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. “I had never been involved in golf when I started working here and I certainly had no idea it would lead to the manager’s job,” she said. After […]
A quick 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, Kooringal Golf Club is a picturesque and challenging members club, and a perfect candidate for this month’s Club of the Month. While it may be relatively unknown by many golfers, Kooringal Golf Club has a long and cherished history. Originally established as the “Williamstown Golf Club” in […]
Thailand’s famed holiday playground of Pattaya will host a week of golf, fun and entertainment for singles from 16 to 22 September 2018. Open to all singles, you don’t have to be off single figures, you just have to be single. Australian-based Go Golfing started hosting golfing get-togethers for singles more than 10 years […]
JOHN Dunphy’s 12-day golf tour of Thailand is perfect for the passionate golfer. Enjoy rounds of golf on five of Thailand’s most beautiful and spectacular golf courses and experience the tropical climate, mouth-watering food and friendly people in The Land of Smiles. Thoroughly researched by your host, a lifelong golfer and experienced traveller, the destination […]
With its amazing variety in nature, wildlife and culture, South Africa certainly stands up to its slogan “a world in one country.” It also has some of the world’s most exciting golf courses. There is a wealth of phenomenal courses throughout the African continent’s southern tip to challenge the skills and senses. Of course, […]
Situated on a limestone cliff-top overlooking the world-famous surf breaks of Bukit Peninsula, Bali’s Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club has quickly established itself as one of the world’s unique golfing venues. Opened in October 2016, the club is the centrepiece of an expansive development that will eventually include several luxury five-star hotels, including a […]
TOWNSVILLE BMW regional qualifiers excelled at the 2017 BMW Golf Cup final held at Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown, New Zealand last month. Willows Golf Club member Warren Schmitt won the A grade division on a countback from Phil Heissenbuttel (Townsville Golf Club) after both returned 39 points. Warren’s victory was more rewarding due to the […]
Whether you enjoy the world class resort courses and magnificent beachfront hotels in Hawaii or traveling to Vietnam, Cambodia or Thailand and challenging yourself playing some of the best championship courses in Asia, Pacific Golf Management has a tour for you. Or maybe closer to home would suit, playing in the South Pacific’s biggest four-round […]
11 year-old Joel Tyson from Narellan Vale represented Lakeside Golf Club Camden at the NSW Open Junior Pro Am at Twin Creeks Golf Club recently. Joel currently plays in the Junior Golf Program run by Absolute Golf, and is coached by Jeff Mansfield and David Reckless. He was nominated to play with teams consisting of […]
After two years of planning and eight months in construction, The Range @ Curlewis quietly opened its doors in January. The tagline is ‘Experience Epic’ and everything about The Range @ Curlewis is just that. The ambience and experience encapsulates innovation, excitement and fun. Military-grade technology, indoor/outdoor driving bays, fabulous mini golf, top hospitality, conference […]
SHE is only a 10-year-old and already Ionna Muir’s golf is rated 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 for her age. That’s because when Ionna hits the golf ball, other golfers take more than a passing interest. Not much taller than a golf bag, the youngster plays out of the Maroochy River Golf […]
Rich River Golf Club is situated within the beautiful Murray River region of Echuca-Moama. Less than 3 hours from Melbourne, this popular historic town was voted number 35 amongst the top 100 towns to visit in Australia. Rich River Golf Club features two very impressive 18-hole championship courses, the East and the West. They’ve been developed […]
ARE you keen to hone your skills, but can’t always allocate enough time? Well, don’t despair because Golf Central BNE near Brisbane Airport is the ideal venue to get your golfing fix and take your game to the next level. At Golf Central BNE, you can target any area of your game in a time […]
The Ranfurlie Golf Club opened its brand-new, state-of-the-art Driving Range to much fanfare last month. Inside Golf was at the launch, which included a live broadcast by SEN Radio, a DJ churning out tunes to a large crowd, prize giveaways, food, and plenty of excitement by local golfers of all ages and abilities. The range, […]
Last month, Golf Australia announced that they plan to focus heavily on what many consider to be golf’s greatest imbalance – female participation. GA’s “Vision 2025: The future of women and girls in golf” plan (see story on page 6) is aimed to get more women playing this great game, by improving the culture at […]
The R&A and the USGA have completed the annual review of driving distance in golf, producing a research report that documents and evaluates important findings from the 2017 season. Introduced in 2015, the annual report examines driving distance data from seven of the major worldwide professional golf tours, based on nearly 300,000 drives per year. […]
A stunning final round 62 has seen Queenslander Daniel Nisbet become the 99th winner of the ISPS HANDA New Zealand Open. Nisbet ran down West Australian Terry Pilkadaris’ five shot overnight lead with an eagle and four straight birdies on the back-9 to finish on 27-under 258 with rounds of 63, 66, 67, 62. Nisbet’s […]
If you’re looking for a unique adventure that combines fantastic golf with the calm and relaxing character of houseboating, then Golf & Gourmet’s Murray River Magic might be just the ticket for you. Golf & Gourmet Founder and Principal, Fred Sparksman, a 48-year tourism industry veteran, launched Murray River Magic five years ago and has […]
Ben Campbell is a relieved champion as he claims his first professional victory at the Horizon Golf NZ PGA Championship. Returning to the Manawatu Golf Club, following a runner-up finish in 2017, Campbell made his presence known from the get go, holding a share of the lead after the first and third rounds. Campbell fired […]
French golfer Celine Boutier added a second Ladies European Tour title to her name with a resounding win in the inaugural Australian Ladies Classic Bonville in Coffs Harbour. Despite a rain delay which suspended play for more than three hours, the 24-year-old saw off all challengers to win the Ladies European Tour-sanctioned event in fading […]
The way golfers around the world will calculate their handicaps is set to be transformed by a new system developed by The R&A and the USGA, with key features designed to provide all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability. The new World Handicap System, to be implemented in 2020, follows an extensive review […]
It’s easy to say Bubba Watson’s weekend on the golf course went just a little bit better than his weekend on the hardwood. Less than 24 hours after scoring just two points in the NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game—and going viral with his dubious blocked shot at the hands of Tracy McGrady—Watson flipped the script Sunday, […]
Brilliant Korean Jin Young Ko dominated the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, but it was also a victory of sorts for Australia’s Hannah Green. Ko won by three shots when she rolled in a short par putt at the final hole, with Kooyonga’s 18th green surrounded by thousands of spectators. But the 21-year-old Green secured […]
West Australian Daniel Fox has recorded his second ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia victory, taking out the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship presented by Wippells Volkswagen. Fox finished his tournament at City Golf Club with a round of 5-under 65 to move to 18-under the card, he faced a nervous wait as Canberra’s Matt Millar, […]
Golf Australia’s plan to redress the game’s greatest imbalance – female participation – was launched in Adelaide today. “Vision 2025: The future of women and girls in golf” was made public during preparations for this week’s ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide. GA chief executive Stephen Pitt, flanked by GA […]
