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Review: The Australian Golf Club

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
Market mover: Why Michael Block's been worth the freight

Market mover: Why Michael Block's been worth the freight

Michael Block - let’s get this out of the way from the get-go – is no mug. A journeyman? Perhaps. A battler? On occasion, for sure. But a competitive, professional golfer? You bloody bet. Golf Australia did - and came up trumps. 1 Dec 2023
"Some people don't wish me the best": Michael Block on fame, pressure and sausage rolls

"Some people don't wish me the best": Michael Block on fame, pressure and sausage rolls

He got off the plane and went straight to The Lakes. Then he went to the Opera House and had a beer. Then he had another one. He wants to catch a ferry and “see some roos”. He wants to try a sausage roll. He’s staying “downtown”. Everything is cool. 27 Nov 2023
Michael Block commits to Australian Open

Michael Block commits to Australian Open

After becoming one of the biggest stories in golf in 2023, Michael Block has today been confirmed as part of the field for the ISPS HANDA Australian Open in Sydney, beginning November 30. 27 Oct 2023
Min Woo, Davis start strong at Colonial

Min Woo, Davis start strong at Colonial

In-form Australians Min Woo Lee and Cam Davis have carried the momentum from career-best PGA Championship showings to be well positioned after the first round of Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas. 26 May 2023
Club pro Block comes crashing back to earth at Colonial

Club pro Block comes crashing back to earth at Colonial

Michael Block had a near ace and managed to save par from a bridge but ultimately endured a miserable start to the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth in his first start since taking the PGA Championship by storm. 26 May 2023
Jordan, Min Woo and fans helping Block avoid reality a little longer

Jordan, Min Woo and fans helping Block avoid reality a little longer

American club pro Michael Block is hoping to avoid a return to reality for as long as possible after his PGA Championship heroics. 25 May 2023
Touch of home and major mindset driving Min Woo

Touch of home and major mindset driving Min Woo

Min Woo Lee is now a Special Temporary Member of the PGA Tour and the West Australian is planning to use what he has learned on the biggest stage in his bid to secure a full card for next year. 24 May 2023
Opinion: Fitting end to a memorable, and bizarre, week

Opinion: Fitting end to a memorable, and bizarre, week

Brooks Koepka cemented his place as a major championship legend, Michael Block became golf’s new hero, Australia’s new wave took the torch and Phil Mickelson was … well Phil Mickelson. 22 May 2023
WATCH: Club pro Block makes PGA ace and earns 2024 return

WATCH: Club pro Block makes PGA ace and earns 2024 return

Club professional Michael Block's fairy-tale PGA Championship reached new heights as he made a hole-in-one late in his final round that produced the loudest roar of the week at Oak Hill on Sunday. 22 May 2023
‘Fun’ PGA week set to get even better for Block

‘Fun’ PGA week set to get even better for Block

Sunday at the PGA Championship is shaping as a tantalising prospect with Brooks Koepka at the top of the leaderboard, two players chasing maiden majors, the ongoing LIV Golf/PGA Tour narrative and major winners Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler within reach. 21 May 2023