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Belonging in the big moments: Corey Lamb
There is a quiet confidence about Corey Lamb.
28 Nov 2024
Making the Australian Open great again: Part II
In part two of John Huggan's feature piece "Making the Australian Open great again" we delve into the divide between Golf Australia and Golf NSW, the commercial viability of the event, and why the nation's premier tournament hasn't been played at the best course in 33 years.
27 Nov 2024
Tested: WHOOP 4.0
Golf Australia's Callum Hill tests the WHOOP 4.0, a sleek fitness tracker that boosts recovery, sleep, and training insights.
27 Nov 2024
Review: Sandy Golf Links
Melbourne’s incredible Sandbelt is a golfing region like no other anywhere in the world.
26 Nov 2024
Making the Australian Open great again
In part one of John Huggan's feature on the Australian Open, we analyse a tournament that had long been considered among the most prestigious non-major events in world golf, celebrated over the decades by legends the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. However, as the tournament grapples with declining interest from elite players, voices from within the elite golf community are calling for a resurgence, emphasising the need to restore the tournament to its former glory and significance on both the national and international stages.
26 Nov 2024
Cleary: Sky's the limit for Elvis but the tale of Jed Morgan is cautionary
Elvis Smylie has won the 2024 PGA Championship in super-impressive fashion, holding off his "elders" Cam Smith and Marc Leishman over the closing holes at Royal Queensland. But a tale of another 22-year-old "Next Big Thing" is cautionary.
25 Nov 2024
If the game is for the fans, let them follow the players
Matt Cleary joined the multitudes following the marquee group of Smith, Day and Lee at Royal Queensland for the PGA Championship, and wasn't able to, well, see very much. And he has a plan to return the game to the fans.
23 Nov 2024
Elvis may not be The King. But Next Big Thing? Look out
Our man Matt Cleary set out to find a man in a yellow bucket hat. He came back with tales of the PGA Championship leader, Elvis Smylie.
21 Nov 2024
What would Australian golf do if the Saudis turned up with a big bag of money?
In part three of our feature with Gavin Kirkman, the PGA of Australia chief expands on our local tour, his hopes that LIV and PGA Inc. will find common ground, and what he'd say if Saudi PIF executives turned up with a big bag of money.
21 Nov 2024
LIV, the PGA, the PIF, and all that: Gav Kirkman on where Australia sits in golf's ecosystem
In part two of our feature piece with PGA of Australia chief Gavin Kirkman, we discuss Australia's position in the great PGA Tour versus LIV Golf imbroglio, how to attract international players to our 'major' tournaments ("have you heard of the Whitsundays?"), and why Australia has aligned with the 'European' tour when there's a Saudi-funded Asian one on our doorstep.
20 Nov 2024
Beneath The Bucket Hat: Daniel Gale
Daniel Gale is a winner, a competitor. He possesses all the traits needed to succeed at the top level. The Fox Hills product won three times during last season’s Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.
20 Nov 2024
Travel Feature: Golf’s Sunny Side
Just an hour’s drive north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast presents an ideal blend of accessibility and charm, making it perfect for a golfing getaway whatever the time of year.
20 Nov 2024
Review: The Australian Golf Club
The course today looks nothing like its original 1905 layout, but has been widely accepted as a fine tournament venue and remains ranked among Australia’s best courses. It is arguably the best-conditioned course in the country.
19 Nov 2024
It's complicated: the challenges and opportunities for Australia's PGA
Gavin Kirkman, CEO of the PGA of Australia, has to provide the best pathway opportunities for Australia’s players and at the same time try to satisfy local fans and sponsors by luring the biggest names in golf come to support our major tournaments. In part one of Matt Cleary's feature (in our December issue, on shelves now) we discuss his organisation's challenges and opportunities...
19 Nov 2024
PGA Personal Lesson - Andrew Cooper, Victoria GC
You’ve hit the back of the green and are now faced with a long, big-breaking, downhill putt which is well within three-putt territory. The keys from here are process, touch and feel, according to Head Teaching Professional at Victoria GC, Andrew Cooper
19 Nov 2024
Playing with...Titleist GT driver and fairway metals
Titleist has consistently raised the bar with their cutting-edge technology and first-class attention to detail. The introduction of the new 2024 GT drivers and fairway metals is no different, building on their reputation of engineering excellence in all facets.
19 Nov 2024
Cleary: Murray Downs was cool but Seven wasn't Heaven
The NSW Open at Murray Downs was a celebration of some of the best things about Australia and golf in this country, as a pair of superstars did battle with the best of the locals. But the television broadcast left Matt Cleary shouting at a cloud.
18 Nov 2024
2024 Christmas Gift Guide Flip-book
Santa is stocking his sleigh, and the festive season is on the horizon.
13 Nov 2024
Cleary: Moore Park fires salvo in War on Golf
The Save Moore Park Movement has fired its first salvo in the War On Golf, and come up with a plan to assuage the NSW government's desire for "green space" while still maintaining Moore Park as an 18-holer. Our man Matt Cleary nods along but reckons the movement needs bolder, grander, shorter-form vision...
11 Nov 2024
Cleary: Giving it a Nudgee. The players who brought "It" at Queensland PGA
Nudgee GC was a worthy championship venue and produced a worthy champion. Yet it was the eyes of those gunning for the title that proved the compelling entertainment in the Queensland PGA, according to Matt Cleary.
4 Nov 2024
Travel Feature: Barossa to Berri
The Barossa Valley, renowned for its stunning landscapes and world-class wineries, offers an array of classic tourism options.
23 Oct 2024
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