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Ian Gilligan, a one-shot winner of the men’s championship at the 2025 Australian Master of the Amateurs. AMERICAN Ian Gilligan and Hyojin Yang of South Korea have held off the challenge of the Australian contingent to win the men’s and women’s Master of the Amateurs titles. Played at the Southern Golf Club on the Melbourne […]
JYE Halls and Rachel Lee are the new adidas Australian Amateur champions after the two NSW golfers scored dominant wins at Commonwealth Golf Club in Melbourne during January. Lee, from the Avondale Golf Club, claimed the women’s title by three shots over Queensland’s Sarah Hammett, while Jye Halls, originally from Mollymook on the NSW south […]
John Brewster, co-founder of the legendary Australian rock band The Angels, is a living icon of Australian music. Now 75, Brewster has enjoyed a prolific career spanning decades, working alongside industry legends such as AC/DC, Chuck Berry, and The Kinks. His band redefined Australian pub rock in the late 1970s and early 1980s, earning a […]
LOCATED just a short 10-minute drive from Noosa on the way to the iconic Eumundi Markets, Noosa Hills Par 3 and Mini Golf is the ultimate destination for a relaxed, welcoming golfing experience. Whether a seasoned golfer, a beginner, or simply seeking a family-friendly activity, Noosa Hills offers something for everyone. Known as the friendliest […]
Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club has partnered with the PGA of Australia and Mulpha to host the inaugural Australian WPGA Championship from March 6-9. This event will form part of the Ladies European Tour with the winner being awarded the first Karrie Webb Cup. The tournament forms a central element of the Gold Coast […]
WITH over 333 islands, featuring pristine white sandy beaches, aquamarine seas, year-round warm weather, fresh local cuisine, a laid-back lifestyle, welcoming locals, and Fiji is a ‘where happiness comes naturally’. Boasting accommodation choices to suit all budgets, Fiji is a favourite destination for families and holiday makers. While the Coral Coast, hotels and the resorts […]
Make lifelong friends and enjoy a unique golfing experience on the CGE Discover Japan Golf Tour. PACK your gear for the golf trip of a lifetime in Tokyo and Ibaraki. In 2025, CGE Golf, Australia’s multi award winning tour operator, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy world class golf while immersing yourself in the rich […]
THE NSW South Coast is “open for business” and ready to turn on the charm for visiting golfers. With a variety of courses, from challenging championship layouts, to family friendly courses for all to enjoy, in a spectacular area of NSW, and the south coast is the ideal destination for golfers and non-golfers alike! Tweet
IT GLORIES in the title of a world championship. And, though this year’s winner may not be universally recognised as the world’s best, as the winner would if it were, say, boxing or swimming, this year’s HSBC Women’s World Championship is certain to produce a champion of rare quality. The event, of which Inside Golf […]
IT’S easy to find and highlight the negatives. Cameron Smith wasn’t overly pleased with the set-up of the Australian Open courses, believing Victoria and Kingston Heath to be too soft and unlike how he thought traditional Melbourne sandbelt layouts were designed to play, especially in big championships. His mood likely also had a bit to […]
A popular addition to the field at the recent Australian PGA Championship, Jason Day performed strongly, finished in the top 10 and was well received by the crowds. Following his first tournament appearance on home soil after an absence of seven years, Day spoke to Inside Golf’s US correspondent Garrett Johnston upon his return to […]
Brendan Jones is headed for the PGA TOUR Champions in 2025 after successfully negotiating the qualifying school. Brendan Jones will become the 10th fully exempt Australian on the PGA TOUR Champions when he turns 50 in March after winning one of five tour cards at the recent qualifying school. After a sluggish front nine on […]
IT’S the last week of November, and Mark Gibson (aka Gibbo) is celebrating a significant milestone – 30 years as a full-time teaching professional at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. Mind you, the 66-year-old, who runs Exceptional Golf at Royal Pines, was well-credentialled long before arriving there after having spent time working as […]
AS bushfire season looms, golf clubs across Australia must be proactive in preparing for the unique challenges posed by these devastating events. With large open spaces, expansive vegetation, and key infrastructure, golf clubs are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of bushfires. By taking the right steps in advance, clubs can reduce risk to both their […]
GOLF Services Management (GSM) is proud to announce it was engaged by Arcadia Group to oversee the operations of Hidden Valley Resort in Wallan, Victoria, effective December 1, 2024. Hidden Valley Resort is a premier destination that blends exceptional recreational amenities with hospitality in a stunning setting. The resort features a championship golf course, accommodation, […]
Yarra Yarra’s GM, Mathew Loughnane, takes things in his stride just like he did growing up playing footy and cricket in Woodend and Ballarat in country Victoria. “I wasn’t really into golf at all. It was all footy and cricket even when I was doing a sports and marketing degree at university,” Mat says. “I […]
TEVEN Valley Golf Course nestled in the green rolling hills of the Ballina hinterland of northern NSW might be a small nine-hole facility but that doesn’t stop it dreaming big ideas … and scoring the occasional win. Take the month of August, for example. Golf NSW called upon Teven Valley GC to host the $50,000 […]
EARLIER this year GreenSpace Management became the first “off course” provider globally to become a signatory to the R&A Women in Golf Charter, and as part of this commitment, GreenSpace has been flying along with numerous amazing Women focused initiatives at their golf and mini golf courses nationally. The latest initiative, the ‘Women’s Golf Morning […]
AHEAD of celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Burleigh Golf Club is continuing with its beautification and course upgrade program. Last year the popular Gold Coast club engaged renowned golf course architect Graham Marsh to redesign the par-three 17th hole and the third green. Last month the new-look lakeside 17th hole opened for play with […]
A typical Saturday morning at Kingaroy Golf Club with a large number of juniors attending clinics. CHRIS Sarquis has always been a man in a hurry. At the age of 18, when most of his peers were playing amateur tournaments or seeking a job as a trainee in a golf shop, he turned professional and […]
IT is one of the oldest golf clubs in New South Wales. So, Bowral Golf Club in the Southern Highlands seemed the perfect venue for a hickory golf club challenge, hosted by the Australian Golf Historical Society. This club was established in 1901 and happily accommodated players with clubs that were more than 100 years […]
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey blending world-class golf with the rich culture of Portugal and Morocco on an exclusive tour that takes you to the heart of two extraordinary destinations, where unforgettable fairways meet vibrant traditions. In Portugal, play at Monte Rei and Laranjal Golf Course, two of Europe’s most iconic courses set amidst the […]
Japan offers a special and unique golfing experience. Golf enthusiasts, get ready to pack your bags for an extraordinary adventure in 2025! CGE Golf, Australia’s multi award winning tour operator, is about to take your passion for the sport to new and exotic destinations with a series of upcoming Escorted Golf Tours. The upcoming trip […]
Viti Levu is a region of Fiji blessed with pristine beaches, sparkling reefs, cultural adventures, a laidback lifestyle and wide range of things to do, not to mention world class golf and resorts to suit all budgets, making it little wonder why Fiji’s Coral Coast is a firm favourite for families and holiday makers. Hugging […]
Hello golfers! What a review we have this month! With their new Apex iron range hitting the market our friends at Callaway have reached out and I can’t wait to share my thoughts. They are always working to improve their product from model to model, pushing the boundaries of technology and performance, And the Apex […]
ELVIS Smylie made such an impression when he burst into big-time Australian golf three years ago that it seemed inevitable the Queenslander would win early and often – not just in this country, but throughout the world. Smylie, the 19-year-old with the good looks and the silky smooth left-hand swing, was still an amateur when […]
HE’S LIVED in Australia since he was 11 and speaks with such a broad Aussie accent that you’d wager he’d never left these shores, but Jack Buchanan was born in Scotland and remains proud of his Scottish heritage. It was the reason he returned to his homeland this year to compete in four mid-summer tournaments […]
Now playing on the PGA Tour Champions, Richard Green enjoyed a breakout year in the US, his second placing in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, his fifth runner’s up finish of 2024 seeing the Victorian wind up third on the season-long points list behind just Steve Alker and Ernie Els. Green collected US$3,137,821 in prizemoney […]
AS talk swirls about the demands and the toll on the personal lives of golf club general managers, Warrnambool believes it has found the right man to take the helm. Marc Tims comes off a much-heralded career in health and wellbeing including holding senior positions with retailers David Jones and the Country Road Group. “In […]
Flicking the channels recently I landed on KAYO and The Race To Dubai event, the season-ending tournament on the European Tour. And right in the finish before placing in the top five was 44-year-old Australian Adam Scott. After arguably one of the most consistent seasons of his celebrated career, Scott was still doing his thing […]
Micah Hewson, Ashley Denovan, Mongrels Men Founder Tim Hewson and Russell Denovan at the recent Mongrels Golf day at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast. Mongrels Golf Tim Hewson is the founder of Mongrels Men, an Australian charity that harnesses the power of golf to support mental health initiatives. Established in 2008, the organization began […]
Paul Skinner is having a positive impact on those who never thought they would have the opportunity to play and enjoy the game of golf. Golf has been Paul Skinner’s life from the time he was 12 and caddied for members at Royal Melbourne. At the time, golf was his escape from the tumultuous time […]
People have long thought of running a multi-course, professional tournament on the Melbourne Sandbelt. The courses are close together and Melbourne, along with New York, London and Philadelphia, is one of the four finest golf course cities in the world. Importantly the clubs have never hidden their courses behind closed gates. On the contrary, they have always embraced competitive […]
LEADING equipment manufacturer Callaway Golf, has signed on as the Official Equipment Partner and Supporting Sponsor of the New Zealand Open. Set to take place at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown between February 27 and March 2, 2025, the New Zealand Open will be contested for the 104th time, with this exciting partnership underscoring Callaway’s commitment […]
IT seemed appropriate that the smallest club received the biggest cheer when 18 prestigious honours were handed out at last month’s NSW Golf Industry Awards. Many of those present had not even heard of The Rock Golf Club, a picturesque 18 hole sand green course nestled at the foot of Rock Hill, about 25km south […]
Steven Bann led the Australian Masters in 1988 with three holes to play but reckons it was the most “fortuitous choke” in golf. “If I had won, I would have got a couple of starts in Europe and would not have been offered the state coaching job,” Bann, told a packed house at Southern Golf […]
IF anything ever goes wrong with the golf course at Mt Tamborine, high on the hills overlooking Queensland’s Gold Coast, Graeme Andrews has nobody to blame but himself. Andrews, a laid-back former Kiwi, is the superintendent of a delightful nine-hole gem of a course. Not just the superintendent; he’s also the entire grounds staff. In […]
BUNKER-TO-BUNKER…. By Michael Court AN esteemed member of my golf club once told me ‘if you couldn’t putt, you’d be out the front selling hotdogs’. Maybe Tony McAlister senior was right because I don’t strike the ball particularly well and my golfing highlight of the year did involve a putt to give my club, Roseville, […]
Magenta Shores, a links-style 18-hole layout on a pristine, narrow sand-belt peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and the famous Tuggerah Lakes. SELDOM does a course present even better than it photographs. So, be prepared to be blown away when you visit Magenta Shores on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Already rated alongside Bonville […]
THE “Chasing the Sun Golf Tournament” has established itself as one of Australia’s premier golfing experiences. From the first delightful sip of champagne at sunrise on Saturday morning in Ceduna to the celebratory toast at sunset in Kalgoorlie a week later. This memorable journey will take you on a drive to Australia’s famous oyster beds […]
