Front and centre: Rory McIlroy’s return to Australia
The 2025 Masters champion is coming back Down Under for the first time in 11 years – and he’s bringing the Green Jacket with him. Callum Hill dives into what it means for Royal Melbourne, the Australian Open and the game in this country. Spoiler: it’s massive.

On the ground at Curlewis
Mark Hayes travels to the Bellarine Peninsula to revisit a club which was nearly lost – and finds a thriving, innovative golfing playground that’s constantly evolving. It’s more than a course review; it’s a celebration of revival.

A quiet revolution at Federal
In 1980s Canberra, something special was brewing at Federal Golf Club. Matt Cleary uncovers the remarkable junior program that produced a wave of pros, coaches and caddies who went on to shape Australian golf from the shadows.

Linn Grant is just getting started
She’s already made history, now she’s aiming for domination. Jimmy Emanuel catches up with the trailblazing Swede who’s changing the conversation in women’s golf, and doing it her way.

Great metro golf that won’t break the bank
As more Aussies pick up clubs but tighten their belts, Brendan James uncovers the best-value golf in our capital cities. If you’re after affordable quality, these courses deliver.

Daisy off the field and on the fairway
He thrilled us in footy boots, now Dale Thomas is swinging golf clubs, chasing scratch and building a new life around the game. Matt Cleary tees it up with the AFL favourite at Manly GC.

Play better, smarter, freer
We’ve packed this issue with practical game-improvement gold:

  • Nick O’Hern shows you how to score, not just swing

  • David Gleeson teaches you how to shape that majestic long-iron draw

  • A new way to groove your putting stroke? Try the peg drill

  • And what’s behind Scottie Scheffler’s unshakable mindset? Joy first, judgment last.

Gear lovers, rejoice
We’ve got hands-on looks at the new Titleist T-Series irons and TaylorMade Qi35 driver – including what the pros are saying and what you’ll notice on your first hit.

Plus:

  • John Huggan on golf’s shifting sands in Huggan’s Alley

  • Geoff Ogilvy gets candid in In My Opinion.

  • And a subscription prize you don’t want to miss: WIN a pair of ECCO GOLF BIOM HYBRID 5 shoes, valued at $399.

This month’s mag is a full bag of big stories, expert insights and plenty of inspiration – perfect reading for winter’s shorter days and longer clubhouse chats.