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Watch: The biggest collapses at the majors

Watch: The biggest collapses at the majors

Pressure often diminishes our judgement, decision making and performance – which is probably why we have witnessed so many bizarre moments from major championship leaders over the years. Here are seven of the worst final-round major collapses in recent history.
1 Apr 2020
Favourite images of golf's stars and fans

Favourite images of golf's stars and fans

With the golf world grinding to a halt, golfers - some famous and some not - have been posting their favourite golf photo.
31 Mar 2020
$5 billion warning on course turf management

$5 billion warning on course turf management

Australia's peak turf management body has warned of multi-billion dollar damage to the nation's sporting assets should staff be locked out of work because of Covid-19.
31 Mar 2020
Irish Open postponed due to coronavirus

Irish Open postponed due to coronavirus

The Irish Open has become the latest European Tour tournament to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
31 Mar 2020
Reader help: Can you cure my reverse pivot?

Reader help: Can you cure my reverse pivot?

One of the most common swing faults afflicting a vast majority of club golfers is the reverse pivot.
31 Mar 2020

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Opinion: Course closures better for the game's image and players

Opinion: Course closures better for the game's image and players
All Australian golf clubs advised to close

All Australian golf clubs advised to close
COVID-19 Update: Can I still play golf?

COVID-19 Update: Can I still play golf?
Watch: The biggest collapses at the majors

Watch: The biggest collapses at the majors

News

Augusta National fights virus with handout

Augusta National fights virus with handout

Augusta National is donating US$2 million to help fight the coronavirus which has already forced the postponement of the Masters.
All Australian golf clubs advised to close

All Australian golf clubs advised to close

Golf Australia has advised all Australian golf clubs and facilities to close until further notice.
Drive, Chip and Putt update

Drive, Chip and Putt update

On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). After thoughtful deliberation, and with the guidance of public health experts, the Founding Partners have provided the following update:
Opinion: Course closures better for the game's image and players

Opinion: Course closures better for the game's image and players

It won’t be long now before every golf course in Australia will have the closed sign hanging on the front gate. For the health of the game and its players, this is a good thing.
Morri: When was the last time you thought about your game?

Morri: When was the last time you thought about your game?

Time for some respite from the coronavirus, methinks. We all know how it is impacting life and golf, so there’s no need to be going over it here.

Features

Reader help: Buried doesn’t mean dead

Reader help: Buried doesn’t mean dead

Golf balls have a nasty habit of finding the worst lies and chances are, you will be faced with a plugged ball in a bunker at least once every few rounds.
Opinion: Why putters?

Opinion: Why putters?

Golf possesses a variety of areas of attraction. From course architecture to instruction, equipment and everything in between. Within each area, there are golfers who border on obsession. Sometimes to the detriment of their game.
Reader help: Can you cure my reverse pivot?

Reader help: Can you cure my reverse pivot?

One of the most common swing faults afflicting a vast majority of club golfers is the reverse pivot.
My favourite golf moment: Maverick Antcliff

My favourite golf moment: Maverick Antcliff

Every golfer has a memory that stands out. Their first birdie, first tournament win, beating a parent for the first time, the list goes on. Over the coming weeks, Golf Australia magazine will be speaking with notable golfers to uncover their special golf moment that stands above all.
Reader help: How far should I stand from the ball?

Reader help: How far should I stand from the ball?

Is there an aspect of your golf game that could be improved during self-isolation?

Courses And Travel

Travel: The Road to Cornwall

Travel: The Road to Cornwall

Cornwall is renowned for its great food – everything from traditional Cornish pasties to incredible seafood – warm welcomes and incredible scenery from the wild moorlands and rugged cliffs to its sandy beaches. All of which makes this golfing journey as spectacular as the destination itself.
Review: The National Golf Club

Review: The National Golf Club

If there is such a thing as a ‘super club’, The National Golf Club can rightly claim to be one. In fact, there are few clubs around the world that can boast as many diverse and interesting holes as can be experienced at The National.
The Architects’ Series: Legacy of the Morcoms

The Architects’ Series: Legacy of the Morcoms

Mick Morcom and his son, Vern, were this country’s most pre-eminent greens keepers for more than half a century, but their influence on course design and construction remain today.
What now for Royal Melbourne?

What now for Royal Melbourne?

The Presidents Cup reacquainted the golfing world with the majesty of Royal Melbourne Golf Club. But what lies ahead for the famed Dr Alister MacKenzie layout?
Travel: 72 Hours in … Macarthur

Travel: 72 Hours in … Macarthur

Sydney’s south-western outskirts has been one of Australia’s booming residential development regions for nearly 20 years. And where there is a stable population base, quality golf is never far away.

Galleries

Gallery: Looking back at The Masters from 2000 to now

Gallery: Looking back at The Masters from 2000 to now

Normally, we would all now be licking our lips in anticipation of The Masters starting at Augusta National on Thursday.
Presidents Cup picture special

Presidents Cup picture special

The United States steamrolled the Internationals on the final day to win the Presidents Cup for the eighth consecutive time. But it was far from being one way traffic at Royal Melbourne and the team of Getty Images photographers covering the event captured every memorable moment.
Best images from the 104th Australian Open

Best images from the 104th Australian Open

Matt Jones is the new Australian Open champion after four days of intense competition at The Australian Golf Club. Here are the best shots from the team of Getty Images photographers covering the championship.
Australia’s 50 Favourite Courses, as voted by you

Australia’s 50 Favourite Courses, as voted by you

What makes a golf course find its way onto your list of favourites? Is it the pristine condition it is generally presented in, or are you besotted by quality design that forces you to think your way across the journey?

Videos

Exclusive interview with trick-shot queen Tania Tare

Exclusive interview with trick-shot queen Tania Tare

Tania Tare is one of the world's most recognisable trick-shot artists and has amassed over 300,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Here, the New Zealander discusses her process, her injuries, the state of the women's game and her aspirations to join the LPGA Tour.
VIDEO: Ogilvy, Fraser & Goddard set for Gippsland Super 6

VIDEO: Ogilvy, Fraser & Goddard set for Gippsland Super 6

The stakes have never been higher for Geoff Ogilvy, Marcus Fraser and Brendon Goddard than what they’ll face at this week’s inaugural Gippsland Super 6 tournament.
Watch: 14-club challenge – Choi vs van Rooyen

Watch: 14-club challenge – Choi vs van Rooyen

Ahead of the Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa, internet sensation Ho-Sung Choi took on Erik van Rooyen in the first edition of series 2 of the European Tour’s 14 Club Challenge.
VIDEO: Lucas Herbert's pre-round routine

VIDEO: Lucas Herbert's pre-round routine

As the early starters get underway in the final round of the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Pines take a behind the scenes look at the pre-round preparation Lucas Herbert undertakes each day before heading to the golf course.
Video: Walking the course with Marc Leishman and Denis McDade

Video: Walking the course with Marc Leishman and Denis McDade

As he attempts to chase down Cameron Smith at Royal Pines and win his first big title in Australia, get an insight from Marc Leishman's coach Denis McDade as to how he plays the game.