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Katathong Golf Resort & Spa, located in Thailand’s Phang-Nga Valley, is a stunning and challenging golf destination that combines natural beauty with top-tier amenities. Opened in 2015, the resort is a transformation of a former tin mine, located just a 60-minute drive north of Phuket International Airport, making it an easily accessible getaway for both […]
THE Bali Amateur Open, a seven-day golfing extravaganza promising fun, bonding and plenty of memories, is taking bookings now for the second staging of the event next June. For golfers and non-golfers alike, the event teeing off from June 1-7 is gearing up to be a real showstopper – with golf at Bali’s two best […]
A recent Inside Golf reader competition, coupled with articles I’ve either written or edited in thepast 12 months relating to golf in Asia, brings fond memories flooding back from my time playing and traveling throughout the region in the mid to late 1990’s. Every week was a unique experience, with different countries and their distinct […]
Bukit Jawi Golf Resort. SITUATED on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang and Perak are ready to welcome visitors to their unique part of the world. Sitting along the Strait of Malacca, Penang is made up of two parts, Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town and international airport is located, and Seberang […]
PGA Australia has announced its post-Christmas Tour schedule, with four Webex Players Series events, where the men and women compete together, amongst the eight events planned. The brother-sister combination of Minjee and Min Woo Lee host the opening tournament of 2025 at the Royal Freemantle Golf Club, while the 2024-2025 tour schedule concludes with two […]
RORY McIlroy is heading Down Under. But don’t get too excited because the four-time major champion is going to bypass Australia and head for New Zealand in the next few weeks. It will be the first time in his professional career that McIlroy has headed to the Shaky Isles. And sadly for golf fans the […]
Keysborough Golf Club in Melbourne’s south-east finds itself increasingly frustrated by what is believed to be Victorian government red tape following a decision by the club to ensure its survival by relocating to nearby Bangholme. Club management want to secure its future and deliver first-class female and junior-friendly facilities by moving to the proposed new […]
THE City Golf Club Toowoomba is embarking on a new chapter with a series of major renovations to its clubhouse facilities, reinforcing its commitment to providing top-tier experiences for members and visitors. The club’s last major renovation was completed in August 2000, and over time City has continued to enhance its facilities. In early 2023, […]
PAUL Riley flew back to Sydney, travelled about an hour or so north for the final round of interviews and it was then he had a good idea this could be the place for him and his young family. Magenta Shores near The Entrance, listed in 2024 in the top 14 courses by the Golf […]
AT first glance, golf may seem less dangerous than sports like football or cricket, but both players and spectators are becoming increasingly aware of the risks on the golf course. This raises questions about liability for injuries caused by errant shots: who is responsible—the golfer, the facility, or neither? And can players and clubs insure […]
WITH a new clubhouse set to welcome golfers, it’s all systems go for St Andrews Beach Golf Course. The Tom Doak designed St Andrews Beach layout, regarded by some as the best track on the Mornington Peninsula, is complemented by the new addition. It’s been a long waiting game for St Andrews to build the […]
WITH his students achieving outstanding results all over the world, Brisbane-based teaching professional Richard Woodhouse is rapidly elbowing his way to the very highest level of Australian golf coaches. His students include China’s top junior Eric Li, France’s No 1 ranked junior girl Kirra St Laurent, Greg Norman Junior Masters winner Harrison Gomez, and successful […]
Bruce Devlin on his way to winning the Australian Open as an amateur in 1960. – Photo courtesy of ‘Bump & Run’ BRUCE Devlin is one of the pioneering Australian expat golfers who successfully transitioned to the United States, forging a brilliant career as a tournament professional, golf course designer, television commentator, and philanthropist. Keen […]
NO self-respecting country town would be complete without a golf course. And while Wellington, in the region known as the Central West of NSW has some famous landmarks such as Wellington Caves, Lake Burrendong and the nearby Mount Arthur Reserve, it’s the golf club where the locals often love to gather. Famous for its established […]
Garmin Australasia has announced the release of the Approach® Z30 laser range finder, the latest addition to the Garmin golf ecosystem to help golfers see the course in a new way. This innovative device offers excellent performance and introduces the Range Relay feature, which sends ranged distances to a compatible Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin […]
Cameron Smith, defending Australian Open champ Joachin Niemann, 2023 Australian PGA winner Min Woo Lee, Lucas Herbert, Cam Davis and Marc Leishman, taking on Australia’s exciting crop of young guns and emerging stars, the likes of Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Ashleigh Buhai and a field of world class female professionals competing for the Women’s Open […]
Cam Smith is a confirmed starter in three Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia events this summer. Smith commits to three Aussie tournaments Cameron Smith has officially confirmed his participation in three events during the upcoming Australian summer of golf, with the Queenslander set to play the NSW Open, Queensland PGA and BMW Australian PGA Championships. […]
YOUNG Chase Oberle couldn’t hide his disappointment after posting rounds of 73, 73 and 72 in the strokeplay stage of the Queensland Amateur Championship at Bribie Island in early September. It hadn’t occurred to him that shooting two over par for 54 holes on a tight, tough golf course, against some of the best amateurs […]
Thousands of golfers walking the fairways of Australia’s golf courses are enjoying the benefits provided by a motorised buggy. No pushing or dragging golf bags up and down the hills on a pull cart or carrying the bag putting additional stress on your body, motorised golf buggies help navigate the golf course, doing all the […]
After 20 years in business in Australia, Augusta Golf Cars (E-Z-GO) has accelerated its share of the golf vehicles market by more than 1000 per cent, writes David Newbery The Hamilton Island Edition launch of E-Z-GO vehicles was enjoyable for staff and customers. IT all started on a golf course … just as so many […]
Renowned golf course architect, Ross Perrett, continues to bring us insights into the superb work undertaken with his two late former partners, Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge. This month he looks at their revamp of the Clearwater Bay course in Hong Kong. The Clearwater Bay Golf Club, Hong Kong, is one of the more dramatic […]
Scottie Scheffler had one of the all-time standout seasons on the PGA TOUR in 2024. The World No 1 had seven wins on the PGA TOUR, highlighted by victories at the US Masters, The Players Championship and the Fed Ex Cup, while collecting a record prize money total of US$62 million. Capping off his remarkable […]
Bouncing back as a premier golfing destination in the Yarra Valley IT is absolutely fantastic when new life is breathed back into a great golf course. Yering Meadows Golf Club was hailed by all the pundits when it was built as the re-located Croydon Golf Club in June 2008. There was much fanfare surrounding the […]
A ‘legendary’ golfing home in Sydney’s north-west The Richmond Golf Club, believed to be Australia’s oldest golf course still occupying its original site. SOME legends of Australian golf have found a happy home in Sydney’s north-west . . . the Richmond Golf Club. As the club, one of the oldest in New South Wales, begins […]
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 […]
The Els Club Teluk Datai. COMPRISING a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is a natural paradise, boasting clear emerald waters, forested hills and white-sandy beaches, providing visitors with a host of water sports and other recreational activities. The opportunity exists to relax at international standard resorts, […]
By Rob Willis THE pages of Inside Golf are more often than not, dedicated to positive golfing stories, whether the content focuses on courses, clubs, travel and equipment, the local elite amateur and professional scene or the major tours and world’s best players. Occasionally the big issues will warrant comment and coverage. Then our letter […]
GOLD, to go with silver and bronze for star Kiwi New Zealand star Lydia Ko now has a complete set of Olympic medals after claiming the gold with a victory at the women’s golf event at the Paris Olympic Games. In her third Olympic Games, Ko won the silver medal in Rio de Janeiro, then […]
Underdog Internationals looking to upstage the Americans LED by world number six Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, buoyed by the likely inclusion of a couple of local stars, along with the addition of up to four Australians, and the International Team will be looking to take down the hot favourite Americans at the 15th staging of the […]
Andre Stolz has been a regular winner on the PGA Legends Tour since turning 50. By Peter Owen FOR someone who’s been the biggest money-earner on Australia’s Legends Tour for the past three years, and who is comfortably leading this season’s Order of Merit, Andre Stolz is curiously unfazed about his chances of being a […]
KEPERRA Country Golf Club’s second-year PGA associate professional – a young man who knows his way to the podium – recently took on the added responsibility of teaching members and guests the finer art of golf. Jordan Rooke is normally on the range honing his craft ahead of associate professional events but he didn’t hesitate […]
THE records continue to tumble for remarkable Victorian amateur Nadene Gole. The 55-year-old has been playing the best golf of her life for the past couple of years and last month capped it all off when she grabbed another slice of history. Gole became the first Australian to win the R & A Senior Women’s […]
Unflappable, naturally gifted, an Australian sporting treasure The word folklore springs to mind when Australian cricketing royalty Doug Walters AM MBE is spoken about. There are so many stories about his formidable natural talent with bat and ball, but also tales of his personality away from the cricket field. The public simply love ‘Dougie’ and […]
WITH Links Hope Island having celebrated its 31st anniversary back in March, the ghosts of Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge still whisper around the championship layout, though the links has been tweaked a number of times. And if you turn back the clock three decades another familiar voice is remembered for his praise of the […]
Melaka and Johor Come and experience the magic of Malaysia’s southern region, the land of fascinating history, family fun attractions and world-class golf courses in the states of Melaka and Johor. Johor is the southern gateway of Malaysia that neighbours Singapore and prides itself on a myriad of family fun attractions, beaches and islands. […]
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. Tweet
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[WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT] CONGRATULATIONS to the winner, Gregory S from Hawthorn, Victoria! TOURISM Malaysia is giving away one lucky Inside Golf reader a chance to win a trip for two to the vibrant destination of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This incredible trip for two includes: To win, write in 25 words or less why you’d love to […]
By Rob Willis The recent announcements of a major sponsor for the Australian PGA Championship, the two courses set to host the Australian Open, the increased purse for the NSW Open and the summer tournament schedule, had my thoughts drifting back to days gone by. Back to a time before the US PGA Tour extended […]
A victory for Xander Schauffele at Royal Troon made it a clean sweep of the major championships for American golfers in 2024, somewhat remarkably the first time US professionals have managed to claim all four titles since 1982. Following on from Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau taking out the US Open, and […]
By Peter Owen HE’S been in the golf industry since he was 12, played in Arnold Palmer’s Australian Open in 1966 and is closing in on 60 years as a member of the PGA of Australia, so it’s no surprise that Denis Brosnan should confess his love of the game. “It’s all I’ve ever done, […]
