Our senior writer Russell Gould examines why Australia’s men and women have struggled to match the major-winning heights of 2025 in Major Failings, with one stunning round at Royal Birkdale providing a standout moment in an otherwise challenging year.

Russell also looks at the uncertain future of LIV Golf in Banger To Whimper, tracing the disruption, division and spending behind a venture which promised to reshape the game.

The Presidents Cup provides another major talking point in Unfinished Business, as the Internationals came within five points of ending 28 years of frustration before a remarkable American comeback denied Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Ryan Fox.

Meanwhile, Callum Hill explores the ingredients behind Europe's remarkable success across the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup and Walker Cup in European Domination, examining how chemistry, trust and team spirit have become Team Europe's greatest weapons.

The drama continues in Dutch Thriller, a gripping account of the Solheim Cup battle in the Netherlands, where a late European surge secured the trophy.

There is plenty for course enthusiasts, too. Joel Innes visits Bunbury Golf Club, just two hours from Perth, where quality golf, spectacular bushland, kangaroos and regional hospitality combine to create a memorable experience. Russell Gould goes inside the making of Peninsula Kingswood's ambitious Australian Open composite course, exploring the number of design options, 150 hectares of land and an unexpected creek which helped shape the project.

For those dreaming of their next golf escape, James Smith takes readers from the Whitsundays to Tropical North Queensland in Tropical Trails, uncovering tropical landscapes, island adventures and unforgettable golf. Callum Hill heads to Port Stephens, where championship fairways, surf-swept shores, wildlife encounters, beaches and memorable dining make for an appealing coastal getaway.

And for golfers looking to sharpen their games, our instructional feature this month delivers a six-point plan designed to help you hole those crucial putts more consistently.

All this and more is in the November 2026 issue of Golf Australia magazine, on sale now.