From historic fairways to bold course redesigns, our latest edition is packed with stories which capture the heart, soul, and spirit of the game, both at home and around the globe.
We tee off with a deep dive into the incredible journey of Riverside Oaks, one of Australia’s most storied golf destinations. From its glitzy 1980s debut to weathering natural disasters, the course has seen it all. Brendan James takes readers through its dramatic past and impressive rebirth in a feature filled with evocative storytelling and stunning photography.
As the golfing world looks ahead to the U.S PGA Championship, Matt Cleary asks the big question: is it time for the least-loved major to evolve? With golf becoming a truly global game, Matt challenges whether America’s stranglehold on tradition should give way to a more inclusive future.
Over in North Carolina, Quail Hollow demands more than just raw power. Garrett Johnston speaks with leading tour pros about what it really takes to tame the fabled “Green Mile” and succeed on one of golf’s toughest layouts.
In the lead-up to the first women’s major of the year, the Chevron Championship, Karen Harding sits down with Aussie legend Karrie Webb as she reflects on her two iconic victories - marking 25 years since her first win. It’s a celebration of excellence and enduring legacy.
Back on home soil, we take you on a journey along the mighty Murray River, where golf, nature, and laidback charm converge. Matt Cleary explores the courses, characters and 19th holes that make this golfing road trip one for the bucket list.
In Melbourne’s revered Sandbelt, Commonwealth Golf Club has undergone a masterful transformation at the hands of Brian Slawnik and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design. Rather than reinvent, they’ve reinvigorated - with a preservationist’s touch that honours the past while elevating the playing experience. Matt returns to tell the story of a respectful and refined redesign.
And with the cooler months rolling in, our Winter Fashion Guide has everything you need to stay warm and stylish on the fairways - no matter what the weather throws your way.
All this and so much more in the May issue of Golf Australia - on sale now.
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