From the uncertain future of LIV Golf and the strategic challenges of Australia’s newest links, to the best places to travel, play and sharpen your game, this issue takes you inside the stories shaping golf as summer approaches.

In What Comes Next, our US-based correspondent Garrett Johnston heads to LIV Golf’s finale in Indianapolis, where the smiles on the faces of players masked growing uncertainty over the league’s future. As questions mount about what lies ahead, Garrett examines the issues confronting the players and the competition as LIV Golf enters its next chapter.

We also venture onto the fairways of 7 Mile Beach, Australia’s newest links, where giant dunes set the scene for a course that rewards curiosity rather than simple scorekeeping. Russell Gould’s course review explores the strategic challenges that emerge with every visit, offering a closer look at a layout that continues to reveal new layers.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a golf getaway with a difference, Russell’s Teeing Off South previews the Players Series South Australia’s journey to the Fleurieu Peninsula, where spectacular courses, world-class wine, coastal adventures and competitive golf combine for an unforgettable escape.

Few people understand the changing face of the golf profession better than Chris Rutherford, who has spent 39 years as a PGA member. In Still Demonstrating, Thomas Henderson traces a remarkable career that has taken Rutherford from tournament golf to coaching, club fitting and mentoring the next generation, with plenty of lessons along the way.

Callum Hill turns the spotlight on one of the toughest competitors in women’s golf in Swedish Warrior; a look at Anna Nordqvist’s extraordinary career. Three majors, five Solheim Cup victories and 18 years at the highest level only begin to tell the story of the toughness, sacrifice and talent that made her such a formidable opponent.

When it comes to travel, this issue offers plenty of reasons to start planning your next golfing adventure. Russell visits Kangaroo Island for The Cliffs, a decade-in-the-making project finally ready to open its gates and unveil a spectacular new golfing experience. He also heads to Victoria’s Yarra Valley, where championship courses, cellar doors, wineries, distilleries, wildlife and countless other attractions make it a destination worth lingering in.

James Smith takes readers through NSW’s Northern Rivers in Northern Exposure, exploring a region where rainforest-framed fairways, coastal gems and challenging country layouts come together amid spectacular scenery.

And for those dreaming of a golfing escape overseas, Paul Prendergast travels to Scotland for Mystery of Gullane, uncovering the history and character of Gullane No.1; a captivating links with no known architect and a landscape shaped by wind, history and the game itself.

There’s plenty on offer for golfers keen to improve, too. Find Your Draw provides a plan to transform golf’s most despised shot shape into its most desirable, while the Spring Summer Fashion Guide celebrates the arrival of the new season with a round-up of standout styles. From bold prints and technical fabrics to versatile looks designed for life on and off the course, it’s your guide to the latest in golf fashion.

Whether you’re interested in where the professional game is heading, searching for your next golf destination, looking for inspiration from the game’s great characters, or simply keen to improve your own performance, the October 2026 issue of Golf Australia magazine has plenty to get you excited about the months ahead.