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Emma Thom: making time for golf with Motocaddy
Emma Thom is helping Motocaddy strengthen its Australian presence, championing technology that makes walking 18 holes easier, more enjoyable and accessible while protecting the precious time spent on the course.
26 Aug 2026
Golf travel feature: Sunshine Coast vs Gold Coast
From beachfront layouts to championship resort courses, Queensland’s two famous coasts offer no shortage of stunning golfing adventures. The only question is: are you Team Sunshine Coast or Team Gold Coast?
15 Aug 2026
Aussie Percy fights back to share Senior Open lead
Australian Cameron Percy will take a share of the lead into the final round of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles after producing a gutsy recovery in difficult conditions to keep his hopes of a career-defining victory alive.
26 Jul 2026
Bigger stage for women's game in Golf Australia magazine
Golf Australia magazine is proud to shine an even brighter spotlight on the women's game, with the introduction of a dedicated Women's section, a new feature which made its debut in our July 2026 issue and returns in the newly released August edition.
22 Jul 2026
Travel, triumph and Tiger: Golf Australia August 2026 issue out now
The August issue of Golf Australia is packed with unforgettable stories, inspiring people, remarkable golf courses and plenty of reasons to start planning your next golfing adventure.
22 Jul 2026
2026 Open Championship prize money revealed
From the Champion Golfer of The Year, to the players who don't even survive the cut, every pro has something to gain at Royal Birkdale. Here's how the payouts work.
15 Jul 2026
Golf Australia magazine: your ultimate 2026 Open companion
If you're as excited about The Open as we are, you're in for a real treat this week.
14 Jul 2026
July 2026 issue of Golf Australia magazine out now
The July 2026 issue of Golf Australia magazine is now on sale at newsagents and airports across the country, bringing together another big month of major championship build-up, Australian golf stories and travel inspiration.
23 Jun 2026
Aussie Porter within striking distance at Meijer LPGA Classic
Australian Cassie Porter will head into Sunday’s final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic with her first LPGA Tour title firmly within reach after positioning herself just two shots off the lead through 54 holes.
21 Jun 2026
Golf Australia magazine's huge U.S Open week coverage
One of golf's biggest weeks is back, and Golf Australia magazine will be bringing readers complete coverage of the 2026 U.S Open Championship from Shinnecock Hills.
15 Jun 2026
Aussie Hend holds share of lead heading into final round
Scott Hend will take a share of the lead into the final round of the PGA TOUR Champions' Principal Charity Classic in Iowa after maintaining his place at the top of the leaderboard through 36 holes.
14 Jun 2026
Feature Story: Short courses, big fun
From windswept dunes to parkland gems, these nine-hole courses across Australia offer fun, challenge and accessibility for golfers of all levels. Perfect for quick rounds, beginners, families, or seasoned players seeking a relaxed yet rewarding game.
12 Jun 2026
Aussie Bennett shines as teen star Huang makes LET history
Australian Kelsey Bennett has continued her breakout Ladies European Tour season with another superb performance at the Lalla Meryem Cup, pushing teenage sensation Anna Huang all the way before finishing runner-up in Morocco.
25 May 2026
Golf Australia magazine's full-throttle coverage of 2026 USPGA Championship
We’ll be following all the action from Aronimink Golf Club, as the game’s biggest names take on one of its most demanding stages.
11 May 2026
Reconciliation Golf Day set to return to Mount Warren Park
A community-driven initiative aimed at strengthening ties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians will return to the fairways next month, with Jinndi Mibunn set to host its Reconciliation Golf Day at Mount Warren Park Golf Course, Queensland on Friday, May 29, 2026.
28 Apr 2026
Travis Smyth’s whirlwind call-up for LIV Mexico
A last-minute call-up has thrust Australia’s in-form Travis Smyth into LIV Golf’s Mexico City event, capping a whirlwind week which began watching the Masters and ended on a plane.
16 Apr 2026
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.
19 Mar 2026
Feature Story: The battle of the Peninsulas
The battle lines are drawn across the bay. Here, we present Mornington versus Bellarine: a friendly clash of coastal titans, where fairways replace front lines and birdies beat bayonets. Let’s march into the fight and see which peninsula truly claims golfing supremacy.
13 Feb 2026
RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Courses for 2026
Golf Australia magazine presents our Top-100 Courses list for 2026, a feature-length guide to the best golf courses in the land. The list, compiled with input from an expert panel of golfers, travellers and architecture buffs, is a celebration of the country’s finest layouts, from coastal masterpieces to inland gems.
13 Jan 2026
From $50 Facebook ad to 43,000-member golf movement
Future Golf has quietly been transforming the landscape of Australian golf, creating opportunities for people who might never have picked up a club, and revitalising how clubs engage with players across the country.
23 Oct 2025
Masters pathway: from Royal Melbourne to Magnolia Lane
Every so often, something happens which gives the whole game of golf in this country a lift. Recent news that the winner of this year’s Australian Open will earn a spot in the 2026 Masters at Augusta National is one of those moments.
1 Oct 2025
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