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Opinion: When honesty isn’t the best policy

Opinion: When honesty isn’t the best policy

Honesty is always appreciated by the media, and fans, when interviewing players. 12 May 2020
COVID-19 update: Daniel Andrews lifts Victorian golf ban

COVID-19 update: Daniel Andrews lifts Victorian golf ban

People across Victoria will be dusting off their golf clubs and searching for their waterproofs on Wednesday morning, following Premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to lift his controversial no-golf policy earlier today. 11 May 2020
Coming Soon: FREE 181-page game improvement issue

Coming Soon: FREE 181-page game improvement issue

During these unprecedented times one constant has remained. The desire of golfers to improve their game, whether able to play or not. 11 May 2020
Morri: Reimagined schedule good on paper

Morri: Reimagined schedule good on paper

The announcement by the PGA of Australia this week that they will endeavour to ‘recapture golf’s golden years in this country’ with a ‘reimagined tournament schedule’ is a noble one. 11 May 2020
Should Victorians be allowed to play golf?

Should Victorians be allowed to play golf?

The worldwide coronavirus pandemic and its resulting restrictions have quickly led to one of the most heated golf debates in the history of the game in this country: Should Victorians be allowed to play golf? 20 Apr 2020
Golf Australia release statement updating COVID-19 position

Golf Australia release statement updating COVID-19 position

The country’s governing body for golf, Golf Australia, has released the below statement, updating its COVID-19 position after advising all Australian golf clubs and facilities to close in late March. 17 Apr 2020
10 of golf's best: Podcasts

10 of golf's best: Podcasts

Running out of things to do during self-isolation? Looking for other ways to get your golf fix? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are 10 of the best golf podcasts to immerse yourself in … 6 Apr 2020
A statement from Golf Australia regarding course re-openings

A statement from Golf Australia regarding course re-openings

After four days of confusion surrounding the COVID-19 regulations surrounding the opening of golf courses, Golf Australia, has released a statement outlining its position. 2 Apr 2020
$5 billion warning on course turf management

$5 billion warning on course turf management

Australia's peak turf management body has warned of multi-billion dollar damage to the nation's sporting assets should staff be locked out of work because of Covid-19. 31 Mar 2020
All Australian golf clubs advised to close

All Australian golf clubs advised to close

Golf Australia has advised all Australian golf clubs and facilities to close until further notice. 30 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Update: Can I still play golf?

COVID-19 Update: Can I still play golf?

Federal and State Government restrictions to enforce social-distancing has seen the closure of golf clubhouses across the country but nearly all courses remain open for play. For now. 25 Mar 2020
Golf Australia cancels, postpones key events

Golf Australia cancels, postpones key events

In light of national and ongoing Covid-19 concerns, GA chairman Andrew Newbold reluctantly confirms the scheduled Australian Junior Championships in April, both for girls and boys, has been cancelled. 16 Mar 2020
We want you!

We want you!

Professional golf is off the calendar for the next four weeks at least. And we want to hear from you, the golfers of Australia. 16 Mar 2020
Australian Interstate Series takes on new look

Australian Interstate Series takes on new look

The Australian Interstate Teams Series is changing formats, which will see men and women compete alongside each other. 6 Mar 2020
Stephen Pitt Announces Resignation as CEO of Golf Australia

Stephen Pitt Announces Resignation as CEO of Golf Australia

Golf Australia today announced that Stephen Pitt has resigned as Chief Executive Officer after 11 years in the role and will step down from the organisation later this year. 18 Feb 2020
Golf goes to aid of bushfire victims

Golf goes to aid of bushfire victims

Australian golf is pitching in to help the victims of the country’s bushfire crisis. 14 Jan 2020
Queensland Open moves to Pelican Waters in 2020

Queensland Open moves to Pelican Waters in 2020

The Isuzu Queensland Open is heading north. 23 Dec 2019
Time is nigh … For short-form golf

Time is nigh … For short-form golf

The common complaint from the part-time golfer is they wish they could play more. Matt Cleary is among those time-poor swingers and he ponders the opportunities clubs have to tap into shorter forms of the game. 6 Dec 2019
Hazardous smog hits Australian Open

Hazardous smog hits Australian Open

Golf Australia plans to bolster on-site medical staff if Sydney's fire-driven smog continues to disrupt this week's Australian Open. 3 Dec 2019
Gabi Ruffels: A Star Is Born

Gabi Ruffels: A Star Is Born

It took Gabi Ruffels less than five years to transition from the heights of the junior tennis world into the history books of another sport entirely. Introducing one of Australia’s brightest young stars ... 19 Nov 2019
Profile: Maverick Takes Flight

Profile: Maverick Takes Flight

Maverick Antcliff isn’t yet a household name. But if the Queenslander continues his good form in Asia, it won’t be long before he is. 16 Oct 2019