The June 2026 issue of Golf Australia magazine, on sale now across the country, is packed with major champions, bucket-list destinations and compelling Australian stories, combining to deliver one of the strongest editions of the year.
Leading the issue is the remarkable rise of Australian star Grace Kim. In Just Getting Started, we trace Kim’s journey from a reluctant junior growing up in Sydney’s west to becoming a major champion and one of Australia’s brightest stars. Humble, energetic and fiercely determined, Kim’s ascent to the top level of women’s golf has been one of the game’s best stories of late, and this feature explores the people and moments that helped shape her path.
There is more Australian success throughout the magazine, including Turning Point, which examines how Travis Smyth has fought through setbacks, uncertainty and the mental challenges of professional golf to rediscover his best form.
We also look at the trusted partnership between rising amateur Billy Dowling and long-time coach Nancy Harvey, showing how loyalty and belief remain crucial ingredients in player development.
The issue also takes readers to some of golf’s most spectacular settings. Our Course Review visits Ocean Dunes Golf Links, where Graeme Grant’s dramatic links layout clings to King Island’s rugged coastline.
Our battle of the Islands feature heads across the Tasman to explore the best golf experiences New Zealand’s North and South Islands have to offer, while Links of the British Isles celebrates the timeless beauty and challenge of links golf across Scotland, Ireland and beyond.
Major championship season is another central focus. We preview the upcoming U.S Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, revisiting the history, controversy and brutal demands of one of golf’s toughest tests.
Meanwhile, our Play-by-Play feature relives the drama of the 2026 Masters, where Rory McIlroy claimed another Green Jacket in unforgettable fashion, complemented by a stunning Augusta photo essay capturing the colour, atmosphere and emotion of the year’s first major.
Elsewhere, the magazine covers Nelly Korda’s dominant Chevron Championship victory, the return of the BMW Australian PGA Championship to Sydney’s The Lakes Golf Club, the revival of Tasmania’s grassroots Open Series, and an extraordinary charity walk across New Zealand by English golfer Dougie Haynes.
From Augusta to King Island, Shinnecock to New Zealand, the June 2026 issue celebrates golf at every level - elite competition, unforgettable travel, personal resilience and the enduring spirit of the game.



