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A win for public golf as Oakleigh course saved

A win for public golf as Oakleigh course saved

Melbourne’s Oakleigh Golf Course will continue as a nine-hole public course serving its range of community groups following a vote by City of Monash Council. 28 Feb 2024
Morri: Argue for Oakleigh without the aggression

Morri: Argue for Oakleigh without the aggression

The temptation to attack those who favour closing Oakleigh Golf Course in Melbourne is understandable, but it is difficult to imagine how anything could be more counterproductive than to give in to it. 9 Oct 2023
Morri: Meaningful moments at Mangrove Mountain

Morri: Meaningful moments at Mangrove Mountain

What stood out for you over the past week in golf? Bryson’s winning 58? Celine Boutier going back-to-back at the Women’s Scottish Open? Justin Thomas’ run to make the Playoffs? 7 Aug 2023
Opinion: Engage rather than rage

Opinion: Engage rather than rage

Like clockwork every couple of months, golf, and more specifically golf courses, come under fire from people who believe the land and resources could be better used. 2 Aug 2023
Opinion: A putting stroke worth celebrating

Opinion: A putting stroke worth celebrating

Not for the first time, and certainly not the last, the messy split and attempt to reunite the top of the men’s game has taken over the golf news cycle almost completely. 12 Jul 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #96 – Dr. Hannah Brown

The Thing About Golf Podcast #96 – Dr. Hannah Brown

Rare is the person who swings from indifference, or even dislike of the game, to becoming a committed and passionate golfer but that has been the journey for our guest Dr Hannah Brown. 5 Jul 2023
Morri: New rules reinforce the same public golf message

Morri: New rules reinforce the same public golf message

It didn’t attract much fanfare, but last week’s announcement that specific rules have been introduced for golfers with a disability may be the most important thing to happen in the game for years. 14 Nov 2022
Morri: The parallels of dog ownership and golf

Morri: The parallels of dog ownership and golf

There are only two types of people in this world: golfers and non-golfers. 26 Sep 2022
Morri: A reminder of the simplicity of golf

Morri: A reminder of the simplicity of golf

One of this column’s favourite people in golf is Sandy Jamieson and the man behind 1Club Golf was at it again this week on Twitter. 1 Aug 2022
Morri: Golf. A rich person’s sport?

Morri: Golf. A rich person’s sport?

“Golf. A rich person’s sport.” Five words and two full stops but what an insight this recent Twitter post gave us into the world of golf. 26 Apr 2022
The Thing About Golf Podcast #60 – Sandy Jamieson

The Thing About Golf Podcast #60 – Sandy Jamieson

In urban centres across the world there is pressure on public courses and the space they occupy. 2 Mar 2022
Morri: Good for the soul

Morri: Good for the soul

Later this week we will release episode 60 of Golf Australia Magazine’s The Thing About Golf podcast and there is much to chew on from our guest, Sandy Jamieson. 28 Feb 2022
Morri: Time for a tee change

Morri: Time for a tee change

The year might be new but the arguments in golf are old and one of the most archaic raised its ugly head before 2022 was even 48 hours old. 10 Jan 2022
Morri: Golf at Moore Park not just a numbers game

Morri: Golf at Moore Park not just a numbers game

It might be a game of numbers but golf – and especially public golf – is much more than a numbers game. 22 Mar 2021
Opinion: Family connections

Opinion: Family connections

Three separate and almost completely unconnected events, beyond the commonality of golf, this past week personally reminded of the importance of family when it comes to golf for many. 27 May 2020
Exclusive: Sandy Jamieson’s 1Club Plan

Exclusive: Sandy Jamieson’s 1Club Plan

Prominent golf coach Sandy Jamieson has decided to follow his passion of helping beginners learn golf. And his 1Club could revolutionise the way new players are brought into the game. 23 Mar 2020
Inside Golf Australia March 2020

Inside Golf Australia March 2020

Adam Scott has entered his 20th professional season and is fast approaching 40. But the former World No.1 has no intention of slowing down anytime soon … 20 Feb 2020