By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Imagine Cruising – all-encompassing travel experiences
SINCE its founding in 2011, Imagine Cruising has steadily carved out a reputation as a premier global travel provider specialising in cruise holidays that transcend the ordinary. More than just voyages, their offerings weave together spectacular cruises with immersive tours, enchanting rail journeys, exclusive events, and thoughtfully selected hotel stays – crafting journeys that transform […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on CLUB OF THE MONTH: Warragul Country Club
By Andrew Marmont REGIONAL golf never felt so good. Welcome to Warragul Country Club, where people from all over Melbourne and Gippsland come for the golf but stay for the friendliness and exceptional facilities. Located 90 minutes southeast of the Melbourne metro, the club attracts many due to its exclusivity and range of services that […]
By Sam Arthur on Comments Off on InterContinental Khao Yai Resort: A railway romance for golf travellers
Birds eye view at Intercontinental Khao Yai. THREE hours from Bangkok and perfectly positioned for golfers with a dozen quality courses within easy reach, the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, is part fairytale, part feat of engineering, in delivering a one-of-a-kind escape. Following the drive to Khao Yai the resort announces itself quietly, featuring manicured lakes, […]
By Stacey Fortescue on Comments Off on The Bali Amateur Open – Play. Laugh. Compete. Repeat.
DREAMING of the ultimate golf getaway? Picture yourself teeing off on lush fairways overlooking turquoise waters, palm trees swaying, and the warm Balinese sun lighting up your round. Welcome to the Bali Amateur Open – a tournament teeing off from 31st May – 6th June 2026 – where golf meets paradise. Hosted at the luxurious […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on South Africa 2026 – The ultimate CGE golf experience
Fantastic Fancourt. IMAGINE teeing off on world-class fairways one day, then tracking lions at sunrise the next. From 24 October to 5 November 2026, CGE Golf invites you to a journey through South Africa that marries the best of golf excellence and wilderness adventure. This exclusive itinerary blends six rounds of sensational golf with four […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Anglesea – Stay, play and explore Victoria’s Surf Coast
SET amongst native forest and fairways alive with grazing kangaroos, is luxury villa accommodation on-course in Anglesea, offering a luxurious retreat for golfers and coastal explorers alike. Perfectly positioned just 200 metres from the first tee of the renowned 18-hole course, based on an original 1951 design by the legendary Vern Morcom, these five elegant residences combine modern […]
WE created Golf Legends because golf doesn’t have to be uptight. It’s not just about fairways and handicaps — it’s about mates, laughs, and a bit of swagger. Our polos are for players who bring personality to the course — bold prints, retro vibes, and Aussie attitude stitched into every thread. Forget boring polos. Golf […]
By Michael Cooney on Comments Off on WE TRIED IT! Motocaddy M7 Remote Buggy & EliteFLEX Hybrid Golf Bag
THIS review we have tested and tried a combination from Motocaddy – yes, that’s right, a buggy and bag combination – the M7 Remote Buggy and the EliteFLEX Hybrid Stand Bag. In taking a deep dive into the buggy first, personally, I am always interested in when great manufactures who produce world class products, keep […]
By Michael Cooney on Comments Off on WE TRIED IT! Callaway Opus SP Wedges – Beauty meets bite
FOR golfers who live and die by their scoring clubs, a wedge is a precision tool. Callaway’s new Opus SP wedges promise more spin, more control and more versatility than any Opus before them. After putting them through their paces, here’s what stood out. Looks and Shape The Opus SP immediately impresses at address. The […]
By Rob Willis on Comments Off on Embrace the change
I’M not sure we have much choice, other than to embrace the change. Golf Australia is retiring the GOLF Link handicapping system in favour of a new digital platform, one which is planned to modernise, simplify and hopefully make handicapping easier for us all. By the time most of you pick up this October edition […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on BMW Australian PGA Championship – Royal Queensland Golf Club – November 27-30
Can a ‘Fox’ steal the Australian PGA title? HE will have to beat a field including the cream of Australia’s golfing talent however Ryan Fox will be on a mission to become the first New Zealander to win the BWM Australian PGA Championship in more than 25-years. A two-time winner in the US in 2025 […]
By Rob Willis on Comments Off on BMW and Golf: A shared drive
WITH a global legacy, BMW’s commitment to golf is far from a marketing gimmick – it’s a long-standing, strategic partnership that has been in motion for decades. The BMW International Open in Germany has featured on the European Tour schedule since 1989, the BMW PGA Championship, played at Wentworth in the UK for over 40 […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Comeback on track as Guan returns to tournament golf
HE may have missed the cut, but nobody left the Northern Territory quite as happy as 21-year-old professional Jeff Guan. The young Sydneysider completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in golf when he played his first serious tournament, the NT Open, after losing the sight of his left eye in a freak accident on […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Martin a three-time tour winner
Victorian Andrew Martin claimed a third PGA Tour of Australasia title in winning the Tailor-made Building Services NT PGA Championship. A last round 71 on a day where players battled 34-degree heart and blustery winds which baked the Palmerston Golf and Country Club course, was enough for Martin to register a 13-under par tournament total […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on A pioneer of Australia’s travelling golfers
STEWART Ginn is in a reflective mood sitting on the banks of the River Kwai in Thailand. He is not long back from a train trip to visit the war memorial honouring Australians who lost their lives on the infamous Thai-Burma Railway. Twelve allied soldiers lost their lives, 250,000 were forced into labour camps and […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on MOUTAI SINGAPORE OPEN – THE SINGAPORE ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB (MILLENNIUM & PIERCE) – NOVEMBER 6-9
The Singapore Open – back where it belongs THE Singapore Open, a tournament with a long and storied history is back where it belongs as a major event on the Asian Tour schedule. Last played in 2022, The Moutai Singapore Open returns in 2025 as one of 10 International Series events to be played on […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Dan Cook and Greenway Turf Solutions raising the standard
EVERY golfer knows the feeling of stepping onto a perfectly prepared tee box, watching their ball roll true on smooth greens, or taking a divot from lush, consistent fairways. These moments don’t happen by chance. They’re the result of expertise, dedication, and countless hours of work by golf course maintenance teams. That’s why Greenway Turf […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Lamerton finds a home at Flinders
AS a young boy growing up in Kent in the UK, Steve Lamerton used to sneak onto the Royal St George’s course near his home and play a few holes. “I fell in love with links golf almost straight away, just love the game,” says the urbane expatriate Englishman who recently landed in the general […]
By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Cheltenham blindsided by their nearest neighbours
The future of the Cheltenham Golf Club is under threat. PROFESSIONAL golfer, Matt Griffin was one of many Cheltenham Golf Club members who spoke passionately at a recent Bayside City Council meeting urging councillors to renew the long term lease the club has on land which borders Victoria Golf Club. Cheltenham is believed to have […]
By Rob Willis on Comments Off on For Husqvarna’s VP of Golf – it’s all about Robotics
DURING a week where Husqvarna celebrated a 30-year anniversary as an industry leader, commemorating what was believed to be the world’s first robotic lawn mower, a special guest was in town in an indication of the significance of the Australian market. David Plaster, Vice President – Golf & Sports Husqvarna Group arrived from the US […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on A special 20-year reunion with Cambo
Michael Campbell plants a kiss on the US Open trophy. (Photo courtesy Bernie McGuire – Getty) By Bernie McGuire IT doesn’t seem like 20 years ago. Yet it was a Monday morning in June when golf fans all over Australia and just about every person in the Land Of The Long White Cloud ground to […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on CLUB OF THE MONTH: Sandhurst Club – A golfer’s paradise
By Andrew Marmont BOASTING two top 100 golf courses, a PGA high-performance facility and an eye-catching clubhouse, visiting Sandhurst Club feels like going to a candy store for a weekend golfer. There is so much to like, see and do. But you won’t see CEO Dean Jamieson resting on his laurels. “The vision is to […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Living the Golf Lifestyle
For most Australian golfers, especially those over 50 or 60, the “ultimate” dream is to live on or near the fairways within an established golf course community. While this type of Lifestyle Living is not new, it is certainly gaining popularity in Australia, especially in recent times. This month, we spotlight some of Australia’s latest […]
By Michael Cooney on Comments Off on WE TRIED IT: Ping i240 Irons
Forgiveness meets feel In my relatively short (but passionate) time in the game, I’ve tried my fair share of clubs. But let me say this, the new PING i240 irons have absolutely raised the bar. If they’re not my product of the year, they’re standing on the podium. I had the chance to put the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 64
When unpacking the Ryder Cup, who better to chart with than Michael Mosher from Teed Up Golf. Mosh was right there on the spot when the Europeans were being heroic and the New York-ians were being heinous. Nick Flanaghan has done it all, from winning the US Amateur to gaining a battlefield promotion to the […]
By Stacey Fortescue on Comments Off on The top 100 – Help us decide
I SAID don’t do it! When Inside Golf publisher Sam pitched the idea of compiling a list of Australia’s 100 best public golf experiences, I reasoned how can we possibly come up with a fair, reasonable and accurate ranking? My thoughts drifted to my lack of enthusiasm surrounding lists released in other publications, where a […]
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By Michael Davis on Comments Off on Scott’s special relationship with Royal Melbourne
IT’S not putting too fine a point on it to suggest Royal Melbourne and Adam Scott have long had a ‘bromance’ going. It began almost as soon as Scott appeared on the professional golf arena in the 1990’s, with RM immediately loving the way the young Queenslander carried himself on and off the golf course. […]
By Michael Court on Comments Off on Qualifiers book places for a ‘Vintage’ NSW Open
Sydney amateur Daley Loumanis, who beat the pros at South Wests Rocks, alongside Jayden Cripps after the pair secured places in the field for the upcoming NSW Open. SEVERE weather conditions played a major role, but some talented young as well as a few more ‘senior’ golfers prevailed at Golf NSW events played around the […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Tee Off Across the Nation: Australia’s 100 Best Public Golf Experiences
BE a part of history, have your say and help us decide. Inside Golf is compiling a list of Australia’s 100 best public golf experiences and we are launching a nationwide call to action. Now in our 20th year, this is Inside Golf Magazine’s first course rankings list and we want you, passionate golfers and […]
By Peter Owen on Comments Off on Aussie amateur champ shows the world what he can do
Billy Dowling and his caddie plot their way around the course during the Open Amateur Championship at Royal St Georges. WHEN Billy Dowling inevitably turns professional, perhaps within the next few months, he will do so on the back of an amateur career as impressive as any we’ve seen in recent years. Dowling has been […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on A fantastic membership offer at McLeod CGC
FOR those who love their golf and enjoy fitting in a game after work, then the McLeod Country Golf Club has a fantastic clubhouse membership offer. For only $10 a year the Clubhouse Membership offers twilight afternoon golf for 12-months of the year, for only $18 for 9-holes, representing a saving of $17 for every […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Husqvarna – leading the way with robotic mower innovation
IINDUSTRY leader Husqvarna was due to celebrate 30 years of robotic mower innovation at a special event to be held in Sydney’s iconic Centennial Park during September. The occasion was planned to commemorate what was believed to be the world’s first robotic lawn mower, known as the Husqvarna Solar Mower. A leader in robotic mowing […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on CLUB OF THE MONTH: Eagle Ridge – Golf for the new generation
By ANDREW MARMONT SITUATED in the heart of ‘Cups’ territory on the Mornington Peninsula, Eagle Ridge doesn’t immediately stand out as a bucket-list golfing destination like its more famous neighbours. But Jason Glanz, the club’s General Manager, can still offer a unique proposition to golfers. “I think we are probably seen as the value place […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on The Mornington Peninsula – Australia’s golfing playground
Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is one of Australia’s most popular golfing destinations. Featuring some of the country’s highest-rated courses along with jaw-dropping scenery, golfers are spoiled for choice. The Dunes Golf Links Links golf is ‘real golf’ at The Dunes Golf Links which continues to set the standard as one of Australia’s premier golfing destinations. Nestled […]
By David Newbery on Comments Off on Toowoomba: Home on the Range
LOOKING for a readily accessible few days of golf on good regional golf courses? Put the map away and head for Toowoomba on Queensland’s Darling Downs where Toowoomba, City and Cabarlah golf clubs await your arrival so they can provide you with a pleasure-seeking golf experience. Of course, spring is the perfect time to combine […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Gold Coast Golf Carts
AS only a few players dominated the global golf cart market models remained stagnate for many decades with little innovation or improvements in their design. This is no longer the case with over 20 manufacturers competing, a new level of performance, safety, features, and quality is expected by customers. Gold Coast Golf Carts are proud […]
By Inside Golf on Comments Off on Motocaddy M1 DHC
THE M1 DHC is the world’s easiest-to-use compact electric golf buggy, thanks to its simple folding system with space-saving inverting tyres, impressive LCD widescreen display, nine speed settings and Adjustable Distance Control (up to 45 yards). Powered by Motocaddy’s lightweight CLICK ‘N’ CONNECT® cable-free battery technology, it automatically powers off the buggy when folded, with a […]
By Rob Willis on Comments Off on Scheffler – I say brilliant
LET me explain. Our coverline supporting the celebratory photo of Scottie Scheffler, moments after winning the Open Championship, then the headline to go with the tournament wrap, were in no way meant to demean his achievements or his exceptional golf. Scheffler was all class in the way he navigated his way around Royal Portrush for […]
By Rob Willis on Comments Off on Standalone Women’s Australian Open confirmed for Adelaide from 2026
AFTER being linked to and played alongside the men’s Australian Open since 2021, the Australian Women’s Open returns to Adelaide, with the women’s national championship to feature on both the WPGA Tour of Australasia and Ladies European Tour (LET) schedules as a standalone event in early 2026. The 2026 event will be the first staging […]