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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".
7 Apr 2026
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.
25 Mar 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
Golf, NRL and Las Vegas Equals Good Times In The Badlands
Attending the NRL’s Las Vegas annual season-opening showcase is wild enough, but the real fun begins when fans swap jerseys for golf clubs. From Wolf Creek’s cartoon-esque chaos to Cascata’s desert elegance, Nevada’s golf delivers big hits, bold curves and unforgettable thrills.
4 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
The NZ PGA Championship and the beating heart of Kiwi golf
Elite professional golf is expanding in New Zealand. For the first time in years, three major Australasian Tour events are scheduled on consecutive weeks: the NZ PGA Championship at Paraparaumu Beach, the NZ Open at Millbrook Resort, and the inaugural ISPS HANDA Japan Australasia Championship at Royal Auckland and Grange.
11 Feb 2026
Review: Yering Meadows Golf Club
The first time I played at Yering Meadows was in the spring of 2008, just a few months after Croydon Golf Club took up residence, having sold its Melbourne home of 80-odd years to relocate 15km north to greener pastures in the Yarra Valley.
20 Jan 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
Review: Clearwater Golf Club
If you are a keen reader of Golf Australia magazine - print or digital - you’ll notice that the brilliance and understated beauty of the images that support these words might look familiar.
11 Dec 2025
Review: Omaha Beach Golf Club
They say the further north you travel in New Zealand, the better the people. That may be true, depending on who you ask. However, one thing that is absolutely certain across the Tasman is that travelling north unlocks a golfing mecca that rivals some of the best destinations on the planet.
10 Dec 2025
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.
30 Nov 2025
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.
29 Nov 2025
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.
27 Nov 2025
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
25 Nov 2025
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.
17 Nov 2025
Barnbougle Dreamin': They built it, they came, they're still coming
Tasmania, as you may have noticed, is the land of “build it and they will come”. And on the back of the ethos, almost while we weren’t looking, Tasmania could have, in the next few years, potentially, subjectively, in the way of these things, five of Australia’s top-10 golf courses. Tasmania has it going on.
13 Nov 2025
Yorke Peninsula Revelation: Copper Club at The Dunes Port Hughes
For eastern and western staters, the charming coastal townships of Wallaroo and Port Hughes, two hours north of Adelaide on the Yorke Peninsula, can be a revelation. Fine food, beaches, fishing, history - and a nine-hole golf course designed by a legend.
12 Nov 2025
Golf, Riesling and Ceviche Dreams
Food, wine and golf combine in South Australia’s Clare Valley, where ceviche with a twist, crisp Riesling and rolling fairways offer a feast for the senses. Join us on a delicious journey through pubs, vineyards and fairways.
12 Nov 2025
Romantic Revival of Natadola Bay
Fiji’s Natadola Bay remains one of the Pacific’s most breathtaking golf destinations. Rugged fairways, dramatic ocean vistas and a course blending natural beauty with masterful design make it a must-visit for golfers chasing both challenge and unforgettable scenery.
10 Nov 2025
Goolwa welcomes one of the world's best mini golf courses
South Lakes Golf Course welcomes SHANX Mini Golf with a $1.4 million investment to strengthen the Fleurieu Peninsula economy.
5 Nov 2025
International Spotlight: Omanu Golf Club
Planes, trains and drains. This rhyming tagline is passed on with a wry smile by people who have experienced Omanu Golf Club in New Zealand’s picturesque Bay of Plenty.
15 Oct 2025
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