Vic Open

Ruffels rushes to early Vic Open lead

Ruffels rushes to early Vic Open lead

Back on home soil for the first time in four long years, Ryan Ruffels has gone on a remarkable record-setting spree on day one of the Vic Open at 13th Beach. 9 Feb 2023
Webb hoping for familiar feelings at 13th Beach

Webb hoping for familiar feelings at 13th Beach

Having proved she still has what it takes to win big-time golf tournaments, evergreen Karrie Webb shapes as a genuine contender at the Vic Open. 8 Feb 2023
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

It was a slower week for the so-called experts last week, but they will not be deterred. Especially when there is a bounty of golf on offer. Here they tip winners for the Vic Open, Phoenix Open, Singapore Classic and International Series Oman. 7 Feb 2023
Reflective and revitalised Ruffels chasing home win

Reflective and revitalised Ruffels chasing home win

With the benefits of experience and hindsight, and fit again after back surgery, former junior prodigy Ryan Ruffels is primed to embark on "phase two" of his golfing career. 7 Feb 2023
The Preview: Vic Open

The Preview: Vic Open

The tournament that ushered in a new era in professional golf with its concurrent men’s and women’s field, a concept now on show at the Australian Open, the Vic Open takes centre stage on the PGA and WPGA Tours of Australasia this week. 7 Feb 2023
Vic Open field gets LPGA Tour lift

Vic Open field gets LPGA Tour lift

The Vic Open women’s field has been given a late shot in the arm with the inclusion of LPGA Tour stars Grace Kim and Su Oh. 6 Feb 2023
Former World No.1 joins Vic Open field

Former World No.1 joins Vic Open field

Major championship winner Jiyai Shin is the latest player to commit to the Vic Open at 13th Beach Golf Links on the Bellarine Peninsula next week. 1 Feb 2023
LPGA stars headline expanded WPGA Tour season

LPGA stars headline expanded WPGA Tour season

Two of Australian golf’s newest stars and a seven-time major-winning Hall of Famer will feature in the 2023 WPGA Tour of Australasia season that commences on Monday. 13 Jan 2023
Karrie Webb set for Vic Open return

Karrie Webb set for Vic Open return

Australia’s greatest major champion, Karrie Webb, is a confirmed starter for the iconic Vic Open to be played on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula next month. 11 Jan 2023
Morri: The other side to the Aussie Open debate

Morri: The other side to the Aussie Open debate

What does the future hold for the nation’s two most important golf tournaments? 20 Dec 2022
Herbert frustrated by Aussie Open pace of play

Herbert frustrated by Aussie Open pace of play

A frustrated Lucas Herbert has suggested golf officials rethink the Australian Open's revolutionary format after enduring a painstaking third round of more than five hours. 3 Dec 2022
Webb responds to Hend’s Aussie Open criticism

Webb responds to Hend’s Aussie Open criticism

Karrie Webb believes this week's historic Australian Open in Melbourne can follow the successful lead of its tennis equivalent as both male and female players hit the course together. 28 Nov 2022
Aussie PGA co-leader Lyras leaning on lessons learned

Aussie PGA co-leader Lyras leaning on lessons learned

Jason Scrivener isn't daunted by the company he'll keep on day two of the Australian PGA Championship and John Lyras learnt plenty while contending for the Vic Open earlier this year. 24 Nov 2022
Late change to Australian Open fields

Late change to Australian Open fields

The historic first concurrently played men’s and women’s national opens that will take place next week on the Melbourne Sandbelt have undergone a late change to field sizes following lower than expected entries for the women’s event. 23 Nov 2022
Vic Open returning to 13th Beach

Vic Open returning to 13th Beach

The Vic Open is coming back to 13th Beach on the Bellarine Peninsula for 2023 and 2024. 30 Sep 2022
Opinion: Cam’s chance to genuinely ‘grow the game’

Opinion: Cam’s chance to genuinely ‘grow the game’

It’s the most tired phrase in world golf. And so many of those telling us that they are “growing the game” have no intention to do so, or know what it looks like. 1 Sep 2022
The Preview: ISPS HANDA World Invitational

The Preview: ISPS HANDA World Invitational

From little things big things grow. 10 Aug 2022
Morri: Australian Open decision combines our best assets

Morri: Australian Open decision combines our best assets

There will be those not in favour, but I say Golf Australia are to be applauded for last week’s announcement that the 2022 Australia Opens will adopt the Vic Open model of the past decade. 2 May 2022
The Preview: Trust Golf Asian Mixed Cup

The Preview: Trust Golf Asian Mixed Cup

Since Golf Victoria’s David Greenhill initially had the idea for the combined men’s and women’s Vic Opens a decade ago the concept – and variations of it – have slowly but surely taken off globally. 6 Apr 2022
Prior and Taylor take Vic trophies north of the border

Prior and Taylor take Vic trophies north of the border

New South Welshman Steve Prior battled an ice-cold putter but held firm to win the Victorian Inclusive Championship on Sunday at 13th Beach in a tight finish. 14 Feb 2022
Dimi does it again at the Vic Open

Dimi does it again at the Vic Open

Dimi Papadatos has joined the likes of golfing legends Peter Thomson and Kel Nagle as multiple winners of the Vic Open. 13 Feb 2022