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The Thing About Golf: #122 Henrik Stenson

The Thing About Golf: #122 Henrik Stenson

He was part of one of the most epic duels in Open history, when he and Phil Mickelson went head to head for the Claret Jug last time golf's most prestigious tournament was held at Troon in 2016 ... and he is also John Huggan's latest interview guest. 16 Jul 2024
Our Experts' Tips for the U.S Open

Our Experts' Tips for the U.S Open

Replete with Sandbelt references, the Aussie chances and the ritual writing-off of Tiger, Rory and Robert Rock, our panel of experts tip their certainties, their roughies and their day-dream believers ahead of the 124th U.S Open at Pinehurst No.2. 12 Jun 2024
The Thing About Golf #119: Mark James

The Thing About Golf #119: Mark James

A stalwart of the European Tour during the boom years of the 1980s and 90s, Mark James had a ringside seat to some of the most exciting times the men’s professional game has known. 5 Jun 2024
Huggan: No fun watching Woods’ painful slide

Huggan: No fun watching Woods’ painful slide

Dead last. Propping up the field. Not even close ... take your pick, or come up with your own description of what we saw from Tiger Woods at this year’s Masters, a tournament the 15-time major champion won five times over the course of his almost peerless career. 15 Apr 2024
Huggan: José María Olazábal – all that is best about the Masters

Huggan: José María Olazábal – all that is best about the Masters

Understandably, he won’t feature in too many headlines at this 88th playing of the Masters Tournament. 14 Apr 2024
Huggan: LIV update… or downdate

Huggan: LIV update… or downdate

The proud “father” that is Greg Norman came to watch his 13-strong LIV clan in action at the Masters Tournament. 13 Apr 2024
Huggan: The old boys speak

Huggan: The old boys speak

Plugging a brief gap between traditions here at the Masters, three legends of the game took their places in the interview room on Thursday morning. Having just hit their traditional tee-shots to officially open the 88th playing of golf’s so-called “rite of spring”, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson were primed to answer all the usual questions from the assembled journalists. Hey, it’s tradition... 12 Apr 2024
The Thing About Golf Podcast #117 - Brandel Chamblee

The Thing About Golf Podcast #117 - Brandel Chamblee

There might not be a more polarising voice in modern golf media than Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee and he certainly doesn't disappoint in this wide-ranging chat with John Huggan. 11 Apr 2024
Huggan: State of the Augusta National nation

Huggan: State of the Augusta National nation

It really should begin with a member of the Monty Python team announcing “and now for something completely different”. But it doesn’t, of course. Instead, “Chairman Fred Ridley” does the opening honours at his own annual eve-of-Masters press conference. 11 Apr 2024
The Thing About Golf Podcast #116 – Ian Baker-Finch

The Thing About Golf Podcast #116 – Ian Baker-Finch

Australian sporting legend Ian Baker-Finch has lived a life in golf few others will ever get to experience. Not just known for his 1991 Open triumph, post-playing he became a popular commentator and a leading analyst for the world’s biggest sports broadcasters. 10 Apr 2024
Huggan: Old boys a joyous reminder of how things used to be

Huggan: Old boys a joyous reminder of how things used to be

Amidst some of the questionable things that go on here at Augusta National during Masters week (the two-hour wait to get into the merchandise facility is but one example), the presence of so many past champions is a pleasant distraction. The old boys are joyous reminders of how things used to be, all in happy contrast to the toxic atmosphere surrounding professional golf right now. 10 Apr 2024
The Thing About Golf Podcast #115 – Ben Crenshaw

The Thing About Golf Podcast #115 – Ben Crenshaw

Two time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw is as much a part of Augusta folklore as any past champion and has forged his path as one of the game’s leading course designers. 9 Apr 2024
Huggan: Same old story for Augusta's Aussies

Huggan: Same old story for Augusta's Aussies

“There is no present or future – only the past, happening over and over again – now.” – Eugene O’Neill 9 Apr 2024
Inside Golf Australia March 2024

Inside Golf Australia March 2024

Do you want to start flushing it? We can lend a hand in the March edition of Golf Australia magazine. 14 Feb 2024
The Thing About Golf Podcast #111 – Ronan Rafferty

The Thing About Golf Podcast #111 – Ronan Rafferty

From child prodigy to multiple European Tour winner, Ronan Rafferty has seen just about everything in golf. 14 Feb 2024
The Thing About Golf Podcast #110 – Vinny Giles

The Thing About Golf Podcast #110 – Vinny Giles

Not every great amateur turns professional but that doesn’t mean they can’t make a living out of the game. 31 Jan 2024
Inside Golf Australia February 2024

Inside Golf Australia February 2024

Looking for a better swing? You might find it in the February edition of Golf Australia magazine. 17 Jan 2024
Inside Golf Australia January 2024

Inside Golf Australia January 2024

Head into the new year by planning your next adventure with the comprehensive ranking of Australia's Top-100 Courses. 14 Dec 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #107 – Matt Fitzpatrick

The Thing About Golf Podcast #107 – Matt Fitzpatrick

In many ways Matt Fitzpatrick is an unlikely major champion. His game isn’t as flashy as some but he works hard — and smart — to get everything out of his talent. 22 Nov 2023
Exclusive interview: Asian Tour chief, Cho Minn Thant

Exclusive interview: Asian Tour chief, Cho Minn Thant

Raised and educated in Australia – where his family moved when he was aged four – Cho Minn Thant has worked with the Asian Tour since 2007. Appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2016, he became CEO three years later. 1 Nov 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #105 – Gary Koch

The Thing About Golf Podcast #105 – Gary Koch

We like to complain about them but those who commentate golf on television create the soundtrack of the game’s history. 25 Oct 2023

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