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Governing bodies to unify digital experience "for the first time in the sport’s history"

Governing bodies to unify digital experience "for the first time in the sport’s history"

A joint initiative by the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia will amalgamate several websites to form GOLF.com.au, a “centralised, modern and mobile-friendly platform delivering a unified digital experience for the first time in the sport’s history,” according to a press release by the governing bodies. 23 Jul 2025

Aussies' power push for Para golf in Brisbane 2032

Aussies' power push for Para golf in Brisbane 2032

With the sport set to star at the LA Olympics, Golf Australia will make a big push to also ensure the sport's inclusion at Brisbane's Paralympics. 12 Apr 2025

Adam Scott acknowledges potential resentment over LIV reunion

Adam Scott acknowledges potential resentment over LIV reunion

Adam Scott says he'll understand if there's still bad feelings from PGA Tour players about the prospect of reunifying with those who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf. 19 Feb 2025

Ripper GC to sponsor Golf Australia junior golf program

Ripper GC to sponsor Golf Australia junior golf program

Ripper GC is the new principal partner of MyGolf, marking the beginning of an exciting three-year collaboration aimed at inspiring and developing the next generation of Australian golfers. 13 Feb 2025

Dual-gender Australian Open golf experiment over

Dual-gender Australian Open golf experiment over

The experiment with dual-gender Australian Opens has come to an end, following an annual review by Golf Australia. 8 Feb 2025

Smith fears for Australian Open future

Smith fears for Australian Open future

Cameron Smith fears for the future of the Australian Open, saying it risks entirely losing any status among golf tournaments without format changes. 9 Jan 2025

Cleary: February beckons for standalone Australian Opens

Cleary: February beckons for standalone Australian Opens

Running the men's and women's Australian Opens concurrently has benefits for sponsors, television and fans. But, overall, interpreting the greater hive-mind of sports-loving Australians, it feels like the time has come to pull the pin on a bold experiment. And, with a blank slate and nothing set in stone contractually, our governing bodies should climax Australia's "Summer of Golf" in February with four world-class tournaments. 9 Dec 2024

Golf officials ponder divisive dual-gender Open format

Golf officials ponder divisive dual-gender Open format

Golf officials admit all considerations are on the table amid growing criticism of the dual-gender Australian Open format. 1 Dec 2024

Making the Australian Open great again: Part II

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

Making the Australian Open great again

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

The Thing About Golf #131: Tim Barter

The Thing About Golf #131: Tim Barter

There are many in the golf commentary business who add little to a broadcast, but Sky Sports’ Tim Barter is certainly not among them. 20 Nov 2024

Inside Golf Australia: December 2024

Inside Golf Australia: December 2024

The festive season is upon us, and so is the much-anticipated December issue of Golf Australia magazine. 13 Nov 2024

Cleary: Moore Park fires salvo in War on Golf

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

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: #129 JAVIER BALLESTEROS

John Huggan sits down with Seve Ballesteros’ son, Javier, to talk life, golf, the Ryder Cup, the state of the world game and plenty more. 23 Oct 2024

Inside Golf Australia: November 2024

Inside Golf Australia: November 2024

Aussie superstar Cam Smith adorns the cover of our brand new issue, fresh off committing to this year’s Australian Open and PGA Championship tournaments, having already signed up for the fast-approaching 2024 NSW Open and Queensland PGA. 11 Oct 2024

Review: Gerringong Golf Club

Review: Gerringong Golf Club

With panoramic ocean views from every corner of the layout, this always-improving course on NSW’s South Coast is quirky, challenging and – most importantly – a lot of fun to play. 4 Sep 2024

Golf WA and Golf Australia join forces

Golf WA and Golf Australia join forces

GolfWA, the governing body for the sport in Western Australia, is joining forces with Golf Australia (GA) in a move to that will continue to grow the game of golf in the west. 28 Aug 2024

Feature story: Welcome home to St Andrews

Feature story: Welcome home to St Andrews

The Women’s Open returns to the Old Course for 2024. We are talking the home of golf. Where the game began. Simple as. The best stage in the world for the best players in the world. It is how it’s meant to be. 21 Aug 2024

Green four off lead as weather stops U.S Senior Open

Green four off lead as weather stops U.S Senior Open

Australia's Richard Green was four shots behind the leader when play was postponed during the final round of the U.S Senior Open because of severe weather. 1 Jul 2024

Aussie clubs backing Women In Golf Charter reaches 100

Aussie clubs backing Women In Golf Charter reaches 100

The number of Australian golf clubs to become signatories of The R&A Women in Golf Charter, fostering change and promoting equal opportunities for women, girls, and families, has officially hit the 100 mark. 19 Jun 2024

Inside Golf Australia July 2024

Inside Golf Australia July 2024

Our latest issue has hit the news stands and with The Open just around the corner, it's time to take a look at how Jason Day plans on taming this year's host course, Royal Troon. 13 Jun 2024

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