Golf Australia Magazine

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Final Round Tee-times Australian Open

Under the radar into contention: Si Woo’s scintillating Australian Open Saturday

Cleary: McIlroy shoots 68 as the golf gods go crazy
Leaders pounce after rare blunder from Scheffler

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

Australian Open third round tee times

Norway's Reitan holds onto narrow lead at Sun City

Open buzzing as star Australian trio chases leaders

More News

Australian Open Round Three Tee-Times

Australian Open Round Three Tee-Times

The 2025 Australian Open heads into moving day with a packed leaderboard and star-studded pairings. Here are the confirmed third-round tee times.

Aussie stars light up the Open

Aussie stars light up the Open

Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Rory McIlroy has avoided disappointing 50,000 Australian Open golf fans with the global superstar recovering from a rare air swing to make the halfway cut.

Kiwis eyeing drought-busting Australian Open title

Kiwis eyeing drought-busting Australian Open title

The Australian Open is to Kiwi golf players what Eden Park is to the Wallabies, with Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier hopeful of making history at Royal Melbourne.

Business resumes for Scheffler in the Bahamas

Business resumes for Scheffler in the Bahamas

Scottie Scheffler returned to competition on Thursday for the first time in two months and immediately made his way up the leaderboard at the Hero World Challenge.

News

Hoffman: Royal Melbourne not enough to entice PGA Tour stars

With Rory McIlroy locked in for two years and lauding the Australian Open and our Sandbelt gems, will it entice his fellow PGA Tour stars to contest our national crown? To paraphrase and Australianise one PGA Tour veteran, yeah-nah.

Ten birdies have Norway's Reitan flying in Sun City

Kristoffer Reitan has made 10 birdies in a terrific nine-under-par 63 to take a three-shot lead after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City on the European tour.

McIlroy and Aussie stars shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and Aussie stars shift to afternoon action at the Open

Rory McIlroy will start the second round of the Australian Open on Friday seven shots adrift of the leading trio.

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Tournament drawcard Rory McIlroy has mixed five birdies and six bogeys on a rollercoaster start to his Australian Open campaign.

Features

Under the radar into contention: Si Woo’s scintillating Australian Open Saturday

Si Woo Kim, coming to contend the Australian Open, slid under the radar.

Cleary: McIlroy shoots 68 as the golf gods go crazy

Rory McIlroy has battled heat, wind, rain, clutching ti-tree and children squealing like banshees for his autograph. Yet nothing in his long career could have prepared him for what the golf gods threw at him in round three of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

I find there are few better feelings as a golfer than peeling the plastic off the face of a new set of irons. From your first full set to doing it for the 5th, 10th, or 100th time. It is an instant serotonin boost that never gets old.

Tested: WHOOP 5.0

Tested: WHOOP 5.0

Looking after your health is crucial, and the new and improved WHOOP 5.0 helps you optimise your training and recovery so you can take all the right steps towards living a healthier lifestyle.

Tough Open start doesn't deter Croker from relishing life in the big league

Tough Open start doesn't deter Croker from relishing life in the big league

Queensland’s Quinn Croker, 22, had a stellar amateur career and over the past 16 months has made the jump to the professional ranks, relishing every opportunity - including a tough start to his maiden Australian Open.

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Course Review: Murrumbidgee Country Club

Matt Cleary reviews a Canberra bush beauty, Murrumbidgee Country Club, nourished by a famous river and nestled among snow-capped Brindabellas.

Course Review: Curlewis GC

Traditional golf matters at Curlewis GC yet the staff live and breathe the club’s motto of “Hip! Green! Fun!” And if that doesn’t sound like most golf clubs, you’re reading it the right way, according to club member and golf writer, Mark Hayes.

Course Review: Riverside Oaks

Course Review: Riverside Oaks

Riverside Oaks has seen it all - boom, bust, and rebirth. From its star-studded 1980s debut to battling natural disasters, this iconic course remains a must-play, blending rich history with modern excellence, writes Brendan James of Snaphook Media.

Course Review: Ranfurlie Golf Club

Course Review: Ranfurlie Golf Club

Ranfurlie Golf Club sits on the same sandy loam as its more celebrated Sandbelt neighbours, and loses nothing in terms of agronomy, design or conditioning, writes Brett Geeves

GreenSpace bring world-class mini golf to Perth with landmark OuttaBounds partnership

GreenSpace bring world-class mini golf to Perth with landmark OuttaBounds partnership

GreenSpace Management has partnered with OuttaBounds, Perth’s first high-tech golf entertainment venue and driving range, to deliver its first mini golf site in Western Australia.

Galleries

Gallery: Rory tackles Royal Melbourne

He's here and he's out on course. Check out the best Getty Images pics of the Masters champion as he navigates our own Royal Melbourne Golf Club during the 2025 Crown Australian Open.

Gallery: Stunning Royal Queensland on show on an epic weekend

Gallery: Stunning Royal Queensland on show on an epic weekend

Relive the vistas of Royal Queensland Golf Club in this Getty Images gallery. From lush fairways to scenic greens, experience the elegance and charm of one of Australia’s most picturesque layouts during the 2025 Australian PGA Championship.

Gallery: Australian PGA Championship - Day 1

Gallery: Australian PGA Championship - Day 1

Royal Queensland set the stage for an unforgettable first day at the 2025 PGA Championship. From powerful drives to focused putts, our gallery captures the energy and talent of the players and intensity of the course.

Gallery: 2025 Open Championship's wildest fans

Gallery: 2025 Open Championship's wildest fans

From crazy outfits to homemade signs and patriotic flair, the spectators at Royal Portrush brought the energy all week. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable crowd moments from this year's event.

EQUIPMENT

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

I find there are few better feelings as a golfer than peeling the plastic off the face of a new set of irons. From your first full set to doing it for the 5th, 10th, or 100th time. It is an instant serotonin boost that never gets old.

Tested: WHOOP 5.0

Looking after your health is crucial, and the new and improved WHOOP 5.0 helps you optimise your training and recovery so you can take all the right steps towards living a healthier lifestyle.

Winner’s Bag: Jeeno Thitikul – CME Group Tour Championship

Winner’s Bag: Jeeno Thitikul – CME Group Tour Championship

Women’s world No.1 Atthaya “Jeeno” Thitikul has secured her third LPGA title of 2025 – and with it, the LPGA Player of the Year crown. Below are all the details on the clubs behind her success which highlights a commanding season at the very top of the women’s game.

2025 Christmas Gift Guide

2025 Christmas Gift Guide

The festive season is fast approaching, and finding the perfect gifts for the golfers in your life just got a whole lot easier.

Earned in the Bag: Titleist’s T-Series Irons and the Art of Fitting

Earned in the Bag: Titleist’s T-Series Irons and the Art of Fitting

I find there are few feelings like peeling the plastic off the face of a fresh set of irons. With that in mind, stepping up to trial the new Titleist T-Series immediately delivered a jolt of excitement.