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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.
30 Mar 2020
An important message for Golf Australia readers
Dear valued Golf Australia readers and subscribers,
25 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Update: Can I still play golf?
Federal and State Government restrictions to enforce social-distancing has seen the closure of golf clubhouses across the country but nearly all courses remain open for play. For now.
25 Mar 2020
18 viewing pleasures to ease you through golf's blackout
The global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has left no aspect of our everyday lives untouched. In the golfing world, the professional game is in shutdown mode.
16 Mar 2020
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?
16 Mar 2020
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.
27 Feb 2020
Review: The Eastern Golf Club
All good things take time and a tick over four years after the official opening of The Eastern Golf Club, the club is gaining acclaim for the Greg Norman design and its superb facilities.
26 Feb 2020
Review: Victoria Golf Club
A multi-million dollar renovation of one of Australia’s finest courses is set to propel it into the consciousness of discerning golfers worldwide.
21 Feb 2020
Review: Curlewis Golf Club
The winds of change have been blowing strongly across this beautiful Bellarine Peninsula layout and the results are impressive.
19 Feb 2020
Play, Stay & Watch … Adelaide’s Finest
The world’s best female golfers will descend on the ‘City of Churches’ this month to contest the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open at Royal Adelaide Golf Club. If you’re planning to be there, take your clubs and sample some terrific courses while you’re in town.
11 Feb 2020
RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Courses for 2020
After two years of judging, here is the most comprehensive ranking of the nation’s finest 100 layouts in the land.
10 Feb 2020
Winners Bag: Lucas Herbert – Dubai Desert Classic
Lucas Herbert made some changes to his equipment on the eve of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and it paid dividends straight away. Take a look inside his winning bag.
27 Jan 2020
The Preview: Gainbridge LPGA
Six of the world's top-10 female players will tee it up in the inaugural Gainbridge LPGA in Florida hoping to post an early season victory.
22 Jan 2020
The Preview: Omega Dubai Desert Classic
The European Tour's Desert Swing continues this week in Dubai where Bryson DeChambeau will defend the title he won in record style in 2019.
22 Jan 2020
The Preview: Farmers Insurance Open
A host of big name stars are returning to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
22 Jan 2020
Winner’s Bag: Lee Westwood –Abu Dhabi Championship
Lee Westwood was never headed in the final round en route to notching up his 25th European Tour victory. Take a look here inside Westwood's winning bag.
20 Jan 2020
Victorious Westwood sets sights on 11th Ryder Cup
Lee Westwood thought his chances of equalling Nick Faldo’s record of 11 European Ryder Cup appearances had all but gone.
20 Jan 2020
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Scotty Cameron Special Select putters
The new Scotty Cameron Special Select putter line for 2020 blends timeless designs with modern craftsmanship to deliver pure Tour-validated performance in eight new blade and mid-mallet setups.
18 Jan 2020
Small Wonders: Australia’s 60 Best Nine-Hole Courses
With nearly 30 percent of Australian golf courses being of the nine-hole variety, you don’t have to venture too far to find one that offers plenty of fun without burning a hole in your pocket.
20 Dec 2019
Americans fightback as Presidents Cup hinges in the balance
The stage is set for a grandstand finish to the Presidents Cup after an afternoon of high drama at Royal Melbourne.
14 Dec 2019
Internationals’ morning glory extends Presidents Cup lead
The Internationals' stunning Presidents Cup blitz continues with Ernie Els' underdogs extending their lead to four points at Royal Melbourne.
14 Dec 2019
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