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Three players added to Golf Australia Rookie Squad

Three players added to Golf Australia Rookie Squad

Three fresh, young potential stars of Australian golf have been rewarded with selection in Golf Australia’s Rookie Squad for 2022. 1 Mar 2022
The Preview: The Players Series Victoria

The Preview: The Players Series Victoria

After a week off the PGA Tour of Australasia is back in action alongside the WPGA with the first of The Players Series for 2022. The best local talent headed for Rosebud, where major winner and Golf Australia Magazine columnist Geoff Ogilvy plays host. 1 Feb 2022
Sim fancies new venue for title defence

Sim fancies new venue for title defence

Defending champion Michael Sim believes the new golf course at Nudgee Golf Club will be the great leveller as the Queensland PGA Championship field searches for ways to stunt the impact of Australian PGA champion Jed Morgan. 19 Jan 2022
Opinion: The best walk in tournament golf

Opinion: The best walk in tournament golf

Sure, Sunday has the excitement of deciding the winner and the three other tournament days proper have their charm. 11 Jan 2022
Elvis’ not so secret Aussie PGA weapon

Elvis’ not so secret Aussie PGA weapon

Queenslander Elvis Smylie was one of the breakout stars of the truncated Australian summer of golf in 2020/21. A slightly disappointing but important trip to Europe and back injury later, he is ready to mount a challenge for the Australian PGA Championship. 10 Jan 2022
Sandbelt Invitational – Yarra Yarra

Sandbelt Invitational – Yarra Yarra

The inaugural Sandbelt Invitational moved to the Tom Doak-redesigned Yarra Yarra Golf Club for the third round. Here are the best shots from day three on the course ranked No.17 in the country by Golf Australia magazine. 22 Dec 2021
Sandbelt Invitational – Royal Melbourne

Sandbelt Invitational – Royal Melbourne

The second round of the inaugural Sandbelt Invitational at Royal Melbourne was a tough affair, even for major champions and Tour stars. Here are the best shots from Australia's premier course. 21 Dec 2021
Millar the man on the Murray

Millar the man on the Murray

“I’m a bit of a bulldog about those bogeys.” 26 Nov 2021
Different paths lead to the Murray Open

Different paths lead to the Murray Open

There’s a livestream of the Murray Open this week and, given the extraordinary circumstances of the past year, it would be no surprise to have Forrest Gump in commentary. 25 Nov 2021
The Preview: Dutch Open

The Preview: Dutch Open

First played in 1912, the Dutch Open returns after a one year hiatus with its original moniker back in place and a first time host venue. 14 Sep 2021
The Thing About Golf Podcast #48 – Ian Triggs

The Thing About Golf Podcast #48 – Ian Triggs

He’s coached some of the best players in the world to some of the game’s biggest titles but to sit and talk to Ian Triggs you'd never know it. 18 Aug 2021
The Preview: Cazoo Open supported by Gareth Bale

The Preview: Cazoo Open supported by Gareth Bale

The formerly named Wales Open resumes its stop-start history on the European Tour this week, with new title sponsor Cazoo taking naming rights. Supported by Welsh footballer Gareth Bale, the event will once again be held at Ryder Cup venue Celtic Manor. 20 Jul 2021
The Preview: BMW International Open

The Preview: BMW International Open

A charter flight from San Diego and BMW courtesy cars waiting on the tarmac has helped the BMW International Open in Germany assemble a quality field, including US Open runner-up Louis Oosthuizen. Here is everything to know about this week’s European Tour event. 22 Jun 2021
Golf Challenge extends NSW Open partnership

Golf Challenge extends NSW Open partnership

New South Wales' premier golf championship, the NSW Open, has received a significant boost with Golf Challenge extending its tenure as the tournament's naming rights partner for the next two years. 11 Jun 2021
Future Tour the new pathway for golf’s stars of tomorrow

Future Tour the new pathway for golf’s stars of tomorrow

Elite amateurs will have direct access to membership of the PGA Tour of Australasia under a new pathway system developed by the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia. 9 Jun 2021
Morri: A little more conversation on Elvis

Morri: A little more conversation on Elvis

There’s no such thing as a ‘can’t-miss kid’. The golf history books are littered with those who were ordained the next Tiger or Jack or Greg Norman but who, for all sorts of reasons mostly unrelated to ability, never made it. 29 Mar 2021
Mighty Macpherson’s mental resolve helps secure NSW Open

Mighty Macpherson’s mental resolve helps secure NSW Open

No matter how many tournaments they play, in whatever country and weather conditions, managing your game and emotions is critical to your success in professional golf, as it is in life. 28 Mar 2021
QLD Open perfect pathway for Tour youngsters

QLD Open perfect pathway for Tour youngsters

All the themes to find the Isuzu Queensland Open winner this week have been enacted since a tournament of rich history was rebooted in 2013. 10 Mar 2021
The Preview: Isuzu Queensland Open

The Preview: Isuzu Queensland Open

The Queensland Open returns to Pelican Waters Golf Club for the second time in its long history this week, with a number of past champions in the field. Here is all you need to know about the event, including players to watch, course info and TV times. 9 Mar 2021
World-record round secures Martin victory at TPS Sydney

World-record round secures Martin victory at TPS Sydney

Victorian Andrew Martin has broken through for the biggest win of his professional career but it took a world record four eagles and his lowest score in 15 years on Tour to do it. 8 Mar 2021
Kyriacou takes control at TPS Sydney

Kyriacou takes control at TPS Sydney

Rising Sydney star Stephanie Kyriacou has revelled in her first experience mixing it with the men at The Players Series Sydney, shooting an opening round of eight-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead at Bonnie Doon Golf Club. 5 Mar 2021