Golf Features

Travel: Take your clubs to the Presidents Cup

Travel: Take your clubs to the Presidents Cup

The 13th edition of the biennial matches between the Internationals and the United States returns to Royal Melbourne in December. If you’re planning to be there, make sure to take your gear and sample 14 of the best layouts in the sandbelt. 12 Sep 2019
Morri: Trial by social media

Morri: Trial by social media

Matt Kuchar. 11 Sep 2019
Morri: Cash isn’t always king

Morri: Cash isn’t always king

The problem with the FedExCup isn’t that Rory McIlroy won $15 million. It’s that he won another $15 million. 4 Sep 2019
Opinion: Where is our next Greg Norman?

Opinion: Where is our next Greg Norman?

The Australian footprint in the top 100 of the men’s world ranking isn’t as large as it once was, laments Australasian Tour Tournament Director Andrew Langford-Jones. Here, he examines why our numbers have been in decline over the past dozen years. 23 Aug 2019
Review: Port Fairy Golf Links

Review: Port Fairy Golf Links

A genuine links golf experience doesn’t require a 24-hour flight to Great Britain or Ireland as there’s an absolute beauty in our own backyard. 22 Aug 2019
Tested: Callaway ERC Soft Golf Balls

Tested: Callaway ERC Soft Golf Balls

Struggling with your alignment? This high-performing golf ball has the answer. 21 Aug 2019
The Lost Art of Putting: Part III

The Lost Art of Putting: Part III

Ask two questions … Challenge yourself to provide the answers before every putt you hit. 20 Aug 2019
Travel: Next Stop, Vietnam

Travel: Next Stop, Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries in South-East Asia. Its people are warm and welcoming, its history is fascinating, its food is epic and the landscapes are simply stunning. It is also one of the fastest-growing golf markets in the world. 19 Aug 2019
Tested: Rail Line Putters

Tested: Rail Line Putters

Although Rail Line putters are different looking and created in a unique way, they are certainly effective … 16 Aug 2019
Daddo: Born to tinker

Daddo: Born to tinker

Some writers say writer’s block doesn’t exist. They say you just have to work harder, by plonking yourself at your desk where you must write and write and write until the good words come. I say bollocks to that. But for fear of offending anyone, it may also be true. 15 Aug 2019
Morri: Dear Gabi … I was wrong

Morri: Dear Gabi … I was wrong

The enduring memory of Gabi Ruffels’ historic US Women’s Amateur win will, for many, be the gutsy 7-iron approach and seemingly nerveless birdie putt at the 36th hole to seal victory. 14 Aug 2019
Ogilvy: Koepka is leading golf’s evolution

Ogilvy: Koepka is leading golf’s evolution

In golf, especially at the professional level, the best techniques have always hit the longest shots. Always. 14 Aug 2019
Morri: 2019 was full of major excitement

Morri: 2019 was full of major excitement

To all those who think golf is boring, consider this a big fat raspberry in your general direction. 8 Aug 2019
Morri: More to majors than money

Morri: More to majors than money

Is it or isn’t it? Since 2013 the LPGA says ‘yes’ but for many in the golf world the answer remains ‘no’ when it comes to the Evian Championship and its major status. 31 Jul 2019
Morri: Where to from here?

Morri: Where to from here?

It would be difficult to imagine a major season bookended by two more memorable results. Tiger at Augusta and Lowry at Portrush will forever be remembered as special moments in the game, even among the historic Grand Slam events. 25 Jul 2019
Travel: Down by the beach

Travel: Down by the beach

Sydney’s northern beaches are a tourist hot spot for those seeking great food, ocean views and world-class beaches. Visiting golfers are not neglected either. 18 Jul 2019
Course Design: Two-Shot Stars

Course Design: Two-Shot Stars

Two-shot holes – whether they are medium to long par-4s or short par-5s – make up the majority of holes we all play. Golf Australia Architecture Editor Mike Clayton explains what separates the great from the good and reveals a host of Australia’s best. 17 Jul 2019
Morri: Wunderkinds Beware

Morri: Wunderkinds Beware

Golf, perhaps more than any other sport, likes to anoint its stars of the future early but it’s a dangerous practise which backfires more often than not. In truth, the list of ‘Can’t Miss Kids’ who have missed is a long one. 17 Jul 2019
Slow Pokes: The solutions to slow play

Slow Pokes: The solutions to slow play

Pace of play is the one blight on the game that trickles down from the professional Tours to grass roots club golf. At the elite level, slow play is frustrating for all from players to fans. Here, the man at the coalface of administering pro golf in Australia offers some solutions. 16 Jul 2019
Speed Demons: The best drivers on the market

Speed Demons: The best drivers on the market

Every golfer is always seeking a few extra yards off the tee. Here, we pick seven of the best 2019 distance drivers. 15 Jul 2019
The Lost Art of Putting: Part II

The Lost Art of Putting: Part II

Are you truly ready to putt when you stand over the ball? The moments before making a putting stroke are as important as the stroke itself. 12 Jul 2019