Golf Australia Magazine

Cleary: Can't split Open and Masters, U.S Open next best, PGA last by length of Flemington Straight

Hooray for Holywood boy as "Rorymania" hits the Open

Birthday boy Adam Scott still dreaming at 97 not out

Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

Cam Smith busting a gut to end difficult year at Open
Ryan Peake: "I just want to be free and do the best I can"

Past Open heartbreak now a bonus: Leishman

Why you need the August issue of Golf Australia magazine

Fresh and fit Min Woo to unleash weapon in Open tilt

The Aussies at The Open

More News

Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball

Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball

A good player does not hit at the ball or even think of hitting it. They swing the club from the top of their back-swing to the top of their follow-through a plane where the ball happens to be. The ball is effectively in the way of their clubhead. Striking the ball on the way through is a by-product of their golf swing.

Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time?

Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time?

Greetings from sunny Scotland. Which is my way of justifying – or at least explaining what follows – a shameless descent into what might be termed “parochialism”.

Column: Rory will grab the headlines but Portrush will steal the show

Column: Rory will grab the headlines but Portrush will steal the show

Rory McIlroy arrives at Royal Portrush as the reigning Masters champion and Northern Ireland’s favourite son.

Playing With...TaylorMade Qi35 Driver

Playing With...TaylorMade Qi35 Driver

TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver arrived with bold claims of improved consistency and forgiveness. Backed by cutting-edge tech and early praise, it promised performance gains across the board. Here’s how it measured up.

Through the lens: superstars warm up for The Open

Through the lens: superstars warm up for The Open

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Portrush as the world’s best golfers prepare for the 153rd Open Championship. From practice swings to fan moments and flashes of personality, here’s how the week is taking shape in Northern Ireland.

News

Full 2025 Open Championship First Round tee times (AEST)

Presenting the full list of tee times and groupings for the opening round - all converted to Australian Eastern Standard Time.

This is not a fulfilling life: golf champ Scheffler

No one wins more than Scottie Scheffler these days, but the joy of victory doesn't last long and doesn't fulfil the world No.1 at a deeper level.

Smith out on course first as Aussie nine targets Open challenge

Smith out on course first as Aussie nine targets Open challenge

Nine Australians will play Royal Portrush's links for the Open Championship and the forecast suggests Cam Smith's early start is better than Min Woo Lee's late one.

McIlroy ready to ride wave of Rory Mania at Portrush

McIlroy ready to ride wave of Rory Mania at Portrush

A host of Aussies will be chasing the coveted Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week, but all the hype will centre around local favourite Rory McIlroy.

Junior Golf’s Brightest Stars Set to Shine on the South Coast

Junior Golf’s Brightest Stars Set to Shine on the South Coast

Some of Australia’s most exciting young golfing talent have arrived on the NSW South Coast this week, with Club Catalina and Moruya Golf Club set to host the 2025 NSW Junior Championship for the first time in nearly two decades.

Features

Cleary: Can't split Open and Masters, U.S Open next best, PGA last by length of Flemington Straight

Matt Cleary shouts at a cloud, a President, the PGA Championship, the Scottish Open, Aberdeen, Turnberry, lager beer, the Atlantic Ocean and the Filet-of-Fish.

The Aussies at The Open

Nine Aussies take on Royal Portrush at this week's 153rd Open Championship. Paul Prendergast reports on the Australians' chances in Northern Ireland.

Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball

Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball

A good player does not hit at the ball or even think of hitting it. They swing the club from the top of their back-swing to the top of their follow-through a plane where the ball happens to be. The ball is effectively in the way of their clubhead. Striking the ball on the way through is a by-product of their golf swing.

Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time?

Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time?

Greetings from sunny Scotland. Which is my way of justifying – or at least explaining what follows – a shameless descent into what might be termed “parochialism”.

Column: Rory will grab the headlines but Portrush will steal the show

Column: Rory will grab the headlines but Portrush will steal the show

Rory McIlroy arrives at Royal Portrush as the reigning Masters champion and Northern Ireland’s favourite son.

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Course Review: Cape Kidnappers

The legend of how Cape Kidnappers came to be Cape Kidnappers is a tale of crossed wires.

World Exclusive: Trump’s Indonesian Tee-off

Whether it’s politics, business or opinions, Donald Trump is always full-on, pushing boundaries and, it seems, usually getting what he wants. So, it is with the 17 golf courses in the Trump Golf portfolio, with its latest – and first in the Southern Hemisphere – now open in Indonesia. Like Trump himself and his modus operandi, it offers a no-compromise golf experience.

Review: Bonville Golf Resort

Review: Bonville Golf Resort

For more than three decades, the dramatic, densely treed and visually breathtaking landscape that is home to the Bonville Golf Resort has drawn observational comparisons with the iconic Augusta National Golf Club, where the 89th Masters Tournament will be played this week.

International Travel: Clark targets Australian golfers

International Travel: Clark targets Australian golfers

Clark, host city of a special economic zone near Manila, is promoting its appeal as an international golf tourism destination to Asia/Pacific markets, with Australia a priority target.

Spotlight: Commonwealth Golf Club

Spotlight: Commonwealth Golf Club

Brian Slawnik and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design have long been unabashed fans of the Sandbelt, and of Commonwealth Golf Club in particular. When asked to redesign the course, the first thing Slawnik told members was that it’s already great and that RGD would approach the work as preservationists. What Slawnik, RGD and Commonwealth greens staff did since has reimagined and reinvigorated one of Australia’s great courses.

Galleries

Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

The buzz is building ahead of the 2025 Open Championship. Take a look behind the ropes as golf’s biggest stars and their fans soak up the atmosphere.

Through the lens: superstars warm up for The Open

Through the lens: superstars warm up for The Open

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Portrush as the world’s best golfers prepare for the 153rd Open Championship. From practice swings to fan moments and flashes of personality, here’s how the week is taking shape in Northern Ireland.

Minjee Lee's superb Women's PGA victory in photos

Minjee Lee's superb Women's PGA victory in photos

Relive the defining moments, emotional reactions and trophy celebration from PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch East in this exclusive gallery of Getty Images shots from Minjee Lee's epic win.

Stunning images: Storm adds drama to final round of 2025 U.S Open

Stunning images: Storm adds drama to final round of 2025 U.S Open

A dramatic thunderstorm rolled into Oakmont during the 2025 U.S Open's final round, suspending play and stunning fans and players alike.

EQUIPMENT

Playing With...TaylorMade Qi35 Driver

TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver arrived with bold claims of improved consistency and forgiveness. Backed by cutting-edge tech and early praise, it promised performance gains across the board. Here’s how it measured up.

New Release: Titleist launches new T-Series iron lineup

Next generation T100, T150 and T350 irons, along with all-new T250 model, set new standard for performance and consistency throughout the set.

Now on Tour: New Titleist T-Series Irons

Now on Tour: New Titleist T-Series Irons

Every season for over a decade, more players competing on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour have chosen to play Titleist irons than any other brand.

Winner’s Bag: Scottie Scheffler – PGA Championship

Winner’s Bag: Scottie Scheffler – PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler claimed his third major title with his PGA Championship triumph at Quail Hollow this morning. Here is what the World No.1 had in his bag on his way to victory.

New Release: FootJoy Unveils New HyperFlex

New Release: FootJoy Unveils New HyperFlex

FootJoy, the #1 shoe in golf, has dominated the PGA Tour for 80 consecutive years thanks to a singular dedication to the game and an unwavering commitment to performance innovation, style, comfort, and quality.