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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.
8 Apr 2025
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.
26 Mar 2025
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.
1 Mar 2025
Review: The Western Australian Golf Club
You could be forgiven for thinking time has stopped at The Western Australian Golf Club. Set amidst tranquil bushland and surrounded by stunning views, it offers a rare escape from the bustle of modern life, while providing a world-class golfing experience.
19 Feb 2025
Review: Glenelg Golf Club
For the best part of a century, Glenelg Golf Club has existed in the shadows of its critically acclaimed golfing neighbours Royal Adelaide, Kooyonga and, to a lesser extent, Grange.
12 Feb 2025
Review: Mt Compass Golf Course
Golf was born on flat, sandy land deemed unsuitable for any kind of agriculture. History, however, shows us that relatively flat sites can still produce great golf courses because of what lies beneath.
5 Feb 2025
RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Public Access Courses for 2025
Presenting a guide to the best golf courses in Australia which are open to the public, allowing you to book a tee time without needing a membership.
23 Jan 2025
International Travel: New kid on the block – Chhun On
What do you do when you’re the youngest and smallest kid on the block, but want to compete with – and maybe even beat – the big guys?
21 Jan 2025
Review: Sandy Golf Links
Melbourne’s incredible Sandbelt is a golfing region like no other anywhere in the world.
26 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
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
Review: Links Lady Bay
One of golf’s most appealing attributes is the unpredictable nature of the game.
16 Oct 2024
Top-100 Spotlight: The Lakes Golf Club
When you roll through the gates at premier golf clubs, anticipating what you are about to experience is a thrill that never wanes.
9 Sep 2024
Golf Road Trip: Blue Mountains and Beyond
The Three Sisters rock formations are famous the world over, but the Blue Mountains are so much more than that. For example, there’s a lot of super-fun and challenging golf to be found along the Great Western Highway for a perfect weekend getaway starting from Springwood on the edge of the range to Bathurst and Orange further out west.
4 Sep 2024
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
Travel: Highlands Swing
Every now and then a newspaper will trot out an article quoting academics and professionals advocating for the four-day working week.
19 Aug 2024
Top-100 Spotlight: The Brisbane Golf Club
Founded in the late 19th century, Brisbane’s oldest golf club boasts an honour board adorned with the names of all-time greats who have won club and significant amateur events, including the likes of Norman Von Nida and Frank Phillips.
14 Aug 2024
Top-100 Spotlight: The Heritage Golf & Country Club: Henley Course
The first time I played the Henley Course at The Heritage Golf & Country Club, I got lost heading to the 1st tee.
31 Jul 2024
Travel: Fabulous Fancourt
There are few dates on the calendar as highly anticipated as a golf trip covering multiple courses, intertwined with once in a lifetime experiences and accompanied with great food and wine.
9 Jul 2024
Review: Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club
It seems to be the same old story every summer these days. Bushfires in the south of the country, rain and floods to the north.
5 Jul 2024
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