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Hubbard's late surge gives him Myrtle Beach lead

Young shoots 63 at Quail Hollow to set up big final day

Herbert shoots 68 and continues to lead LIV Golf

Aussie Green in contention at LPGA event in New Jersey

Herbert edges closer to LIV Golf win, US Open spot
World No.2 Thitikul opens up lead at Americas Open

Rai takes Myrtle Beach lead, Aussie Vilips on the move

Sungjae Im leads Truist, but here comes McIlroy

All Black Jordie Barrett full of praise for Taranaki Open field on Kiwi Charles Tour

Lucas Herbert surprises himself in surging to LIV lead

More News

Hannah Green ready to pounce at Americas Open

Hannah Green ready to pounce at Americas Open

Hannah Green is never far away from the winner's circle these days and the red-hot Australian is perched quite comfortably near the top of the leaderboard again, this time at the Americas Open.

Aussie duo in contention at Myrtle Beach Classic

Aussie duo in contention at Myrtle Beach Classic

Australians Ryan Ruffels and Karl Vilips are in the mix after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Myrtle Beach Classic.

McCarty holds slender lead at Quail Hollow, Rory back

McCarty holds slender lead at Quail Hollow, Rory back

Matt McCarty shot an eight-under 63 with nine birdies at Quail Hollow to take a one-shot lead over Sungjae Im, but it was a day to forget for the Australians.

Australian Golf industry doubles down on momentum with Big Swings 2030 strategy launch

Australian Golf industry doubles down on momentum with Big Swings 2030 strategy launch

Australia’s golf industry has united behind a bold new national strategy, BIG SWINGS 2026–2030: The Next Evolution of Golf in Australia, setting a clear direction to grow, modernise and connect the game for the future.

Motocaddy partners with How Good is Golf

Motocaddy partners with How Good is Golf

Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric golf buggy brand, is delighted to announce its partnership with How Good Is Golf, a popular golf lifestyle TV show starring former PGA Tour Professional Paul Gow playing some of the best golf courses Australia has to offer.

News

Victoria clean sweep Interstate Teams

Victoria has completed a clean sweep of all three titles after defeating defending champions New South Wales in a gripping grand final showdown at the 2026 Australian Interstate Teams Matches at Glenelg Golf Club.

Australian Open future taking shape with North Adelaide secured as long-term host

Golf Australia has today taken another important step in securing the long-term future of the Australian Opens, partnering with the South Australian Government to secure the redeveloped North Adelaide Golf Course as a long-term host of the national championships.

They're telling us that: LIV to continue, says premier

They're telling us that: LIV to continue, says premier

South Australia's premier has been told LIV Golf will continue in Adelaide as the city strikes a deal to host the men's Australian Open.

Vic and NSW set for Interstate Teams final

Vic and NSW set for Interstate Teams final

Victoria and New South Wales have secured their spots in Thursday’s grand final after a gripping day two of the 2026 Australian Interstate Teams Matches at Glenelg Golf Club.

McIlroy 'more motivated' than ever after Masters double

McIlroy 'more motivated' than ever after Masters double

Masters champion Rory McIlroy insists he is more motivated than he has ever been after recording his brilliant back-to-back wins at Augusta.

Features

Hill: No room for average, the PGA Tour’s new reality

The PGA Tour is slowly killing off the journeyman, but is it a benefit or a hindrance?

Not a one-off, Ryan Ruffels’ return to the top flight

Ryan Ruffels doesn’t have to play on the PGA Tour anymore, such is the financial impact of his new life as a golf creator.

Review: Mollymook Golf Club - Hilltop Course

Review: Mollymook Golf Club - Hilltop Course

Between celebrated classics and flashy resorts, the 1970s quietly shaped Australian golf. Mollymook’s Hilltop Course, born of that era, now rises anew, honouring its heritage while embracing bold, modern enhancements.

Callum Hill: Zurich Classic and the Tour Card cheat code

Callum Hill: Zurich Classic and the Tour Card cheat code

Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick’s Zurich Classic win highlighted a quirky pathway to PGA Tour status, raising questions of fairness, yet reinforcing a simple truth: win the event, earn the rewards.

Unprecedented global demand for The Old Course Reversed in 2026

Unprecedented global demand for The Old Course Reversed in 2026

Record number of golfers play St Andrews’s world-famous Old Course backwards in golf’s most sought-after event

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Review: Mollymook Golf Club - Hilltop Course

Between celebrated classics and flashy resorts, the 1970s quietly shaped Australian golf. Mollymook’s Hilltop Course, born of that era, now rises anew, honouring its heritage while embracing bold, modern enhancements.

Review: Growling Frog Golf Course

At no stage in the storied history of golf in this country has the game been more popular.

Huggan: Before too long, Augusta’s rules gravitate from mildly amusing to irritating

Huggan: Before too long, Augusta’s rules gravitate from mildly amusing to irritating

"For the millions of golf fans around the world who have never been fortunate enough to attend a Masters Tournament, this column has the potential to sound a bit weird," writes John Huggan of Augusta National's eccentricities, "but here goes".

Review: Hidden Valley Resort

Review: Hidden Valley Resort

Robert Holmes à Court was one of the biggest names in Australian business during the booming 1980s. His flagship company, The Bell Group, spread its tentacles far and wide into transport, oil, mining, wool, real estate and media.

2026 Golf Getaway Guide

2026 Golf Getaway Guide

If you’ve been thinking about lining up a weekend – or even a full week – away playing golf with friends, or maybe a snug escape with your other half where you can still sneak in a round, these pages are for you.

Galleries

Gallery: Augusta course stuns yet again at 2026 Masters

Augusta National at its most breathtaking ... These images capture the timeless beauty of the course during the 2026 Masters, where every corner once again felt steeped in history.

Opening shots: Masters 2026 Day 1 in pictures

Opening shots: Masters 2026 Day 1 in pictures

Augusta National roared into life, with golf’s biggest names lighting up Day One, as seen in this stunning collection of moments captured across the opening round by Getty Images.

Photo gallery: Magic moments from Masters Par 3 Contest

Photo gallery: Magic moments from Masters Par 3 Contest

From family moments to magic shots, Getty Images captured the charm of the Masters Par 3 Contest, where Aaron Rai triumphed amid Augusta’s most relaxed, colourful and memorable tradition.

Augusta uncovered: 2026 practice gallery

Augusta uncovered: 2026 practice gallery

Step inside Augusta National during the 2026 Masters practice. From focused swings to candid moments, these images capture players preparing, posing and warming up across the course’s iconic holes.

EQUIPMENT

Motocaddy partners with How Good is Golf

Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric golf buggy brand, is delighted to announce its partnership with How Good Is Golf, a popular golf lifestyle TV show starring former PGA Tour Professional Paul Gow playing some of the best golf courses Australia has to offer.

GTS family grows as Titleist unveils new GTS300 Mini Driver on Tour

The tour launch of Titleist’s GTS metalwoods family continues this week with the debut of the NEW GTS300 mini driver on the PGA TOUR.

Inside the data: How Rory peaked at exactly the right time

Inside the data: How Rory peaked at exactly the right time

There was a time when preparation for Augusta was measured in hours on the range, balls struck until dusk, and a feel for the greens that only repetition could bring.

Tested: Callaway Chrome Tour Lineup

Tested: Callaway Chrome Tour Lineup

Callaway’s Chrome lineup has long set the benchmark for tour-level performance, and for 2026, the brand is doubling down on speed, consistency and feel. With three distinct offerings – Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X and Chrome Soft – this latest release isn’t about reinventing the wheel, but refining it in ways that matter.

PING Scottsdale TEC Putters Introduce Tour-Inspired Alignment Technology

PING Scottsdale TEC Putters Introduce Tour-Inspired Alignment Technology

PING Scottsdale TEC (Tour Elevated Concepts) putters are designed and influenced by work with Tour players and research conducted by the innovation team in the PING Putting Lab.