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19 Holes With... Damien Fleming

19 Holes With... Damien Fleming

To say Damien Fleming has the golf bug would be to infer that the zombies in Shaun of the Dead had a touch of the flu ... as Golf Australia magazine discovered over an enjoyable hit at Yarra Yarra GC. 23 Jan 2025
Croker triumphs as Harris feels Japanese sting at Australian Amateur

Croker triumphs as Harris feels Japanese sting at Australian Amateur

Quinn Croker has secured the biggest win of his career at the adidas Australian Amateur but 15-year-old Amelia Harris suffered the cruellest of cuts in the final round at Yarra Yarra. 19 Jan 2024
Aussie hopefuls can smell glory at Australian Amateur

Aussie hopefuls can smell glory at Australian Amateur

Teen sensation Amelia Harris could be a day away from becoming national amateur champion – the youngest since Lydia Ko more than decade ago – and Queenslander Quinn Croker has a strong hold on the men's championship at the adidas Australian Amateur. 18 Jan 2024
Morri: Sandbelt is golf for golf’s sake

Morri: Sandbelt is golf for golf’s sake

It’s not the most prestigious, most cherished or most lucrative. But among the most important? In terms of tournaments, the Sandbelt Invitational is in the conversation. 11 Dec 2023
Gallery: Sandbelt Invitational Day Three

Gallery: Sandbelt Invitational Day Three

There are just 18 holes to go at the 2022 Sandbelt Invitational. But before we get to Peninsula Kingswood, take a look at the best images from day three at Yarra Yarra. 21 Dec 2022
Momoka vs Goliath at the Sandbelt

Momoka vs Goliath at the Sandbelt

For much of the third day at the Sandbelt Invitational at Yarra Yarra Golf Club it looked as though Cam Davis would once again carry a multiple shot lead into the fourth and final day at Peninsula Kingswood on Thursday. 21 Dec 2022
Opinion: Sandbelt Invitational spectacular, just don’t say the ‘P’ word

Opinion: Sandbelt Invitational spectacular, just don’t say the ‘P’ word

There is no such thing as perfect in golf. It simply doesn’t exist. 24 Dec 2021
Sandbelt Invitational – Yarra Yarra

Sandbelt Invitational – Yarra Yarra

The inaugural Sandbelt Invitational moved to the Tom Doak-redesigned Yarra Yarra Golf Club for the third round. Here are the best shots from day three on the course ranked No.17 in the country by Golf Australia magazine. 22 Dec 2021
Birdies and bucket hats, the recipe for Brady’s Sandbelt success

Birdies and bucket hats, the recipe for Brady’s Sandbelt success

Brady Watt was smiling from ear-to-ear as he strolled the fairways of the recently redesigned Yarra Yarra on Wednesday at the Sandbelt Invitational, where he holds a five-shot lead with one round to play. 22 Dec 2021
13-year-old Amelia Harris shines at Sandbelt Invitational

13-year-old Amelia Harris shines at Sandbelt Invitational

“Have you seen this 13-year-old girl play?” asked Sandbelt Invitational Tournament Director Mike Clayton. “She doesn’t miss a shot.” 22 Dec 2021
Past champion Fowler ‘devastated’ by Aussie Open’s plight

Past champion Fowler ‘devastated’ by Aussie Open’s plight

1983 Australian Open champion Peter Fowler says he was ‘devastated’ when the national championship was cancelled for the second consecutive year. 22 Dec 2021
Opinion: Signs of something special on the Sandbelt

Opinion: Signs of something special on the Sandbelt

There are golf tournaments, and then there are golf tournaments. 20 Dec 2021
The Preview: Sandbelt Invitational

The Preview: Sandbelt Invitational

Monday signals the start of a brand new event in Australian golf. The Sandbelt Invitational, brainchild of Golf Australia magazine columnists Geoff Ogilvy and Mike Clayton, a hugely anticipated concept the world over. 16 Dec 2021
Ogilvy behind new Sandbelt Invitational

Ogilvy behind new Sandbelt Invitational

When Golf Australia magazine columnist Geoff Ogilvy speaks, most listen. And the 2006 U.S. Open champion had the ear of the golfing world again on Tuesday when he announced a new tournament, The Sandbelt Invitational. 20 Oct 2021
Guan continues red hot form

Guan continues red hot form

For any follower of junior golf in this country, and indeed for Jeffrey Guan himself, it must seem that every time the New South Welshman tees it up he collects a trophy. 20 Apr 2021
The Preview: Adidas Junior 6s Tour – Yarra Yarra

The Preview: Adidas Junior 6s Tour – Yarra Yarra

The Adidas Junior 6s Tour heads to Victoria for the first time ever, and marks the first tournament held at the renovated Yarra Yarra Golf Club. Here is all you need to know about Monday’s event, including exciting players to keep an eye on. 14 Apr 2021
Adidas Junior 6s Tour 2021 schedule announced

Adidas Junior 6s Tour 2021 schedule announced

The burgeoning Adidas Junior 6s, the brainchild of Korn Ferry Tour winner and commentator Ewan Porter, has unveiled its schedule for this year. And the country’s best junior golfers will tread the fairways of some of our greatest courses. 4 Feb 2021
Course Design: Two-Shot Stars

Course Design: Two-Shot Stars

Two-shot holes – whether they are medium to long par-4s or short par-5s – make up the majority of holes we all play. Golf Australia Architecture Editor Mike Clayton explains what separates the great from the good and reveals a host of Australia’s best. 17 Jul 2019
Course design: The joy of 3s

Course design: The joy of 3s

One-shot holes are golf’s great leveller, where professionals and high handicappers can find success. What are some of the greatest par-3s in the nation? Golf Australia Architecture Editor Mike Clayton casts his eye across the best and what makes them better than others. 18 Jun 2019
CITY LIGHTS: Melbourne

CITY LIGHTS: Melbourne

The Victorian capital is one of the world’s great golfing destinations. Do you need any more proof other than knowing all 12 courses showcased here have cemented a place in the ranking of the nation’s Top-100 Courses and can be found within a 45-minute drive of Melbourne’s GPO? 27 Jul 2018