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Inside Golf is Australia’s highest-circulating audited golf publication dedicated to sharing the wonderful world of golf with Australian golfers.

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Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 14

In Episode 14 of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Aussie golfing great, Peter Senior. Is he really the King of Spain? Find out in Backspin. ...

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Aussie legends return for summer of golf

Peter Senior (Photo: PGA of Australia)
The stalwarts of Australian golf are set to grace the fairways of The Lakes Golf Club and RACV Royal Pines R...

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Ogilvy to play Australian PGA Championship

Geoff Ogilvy
Major champion Geoff Ogilvy is returning to Australia to tee it up in the Australian PGA Championship for the first time since 2012.
O...

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PGA TOUR-Affiliated Tours, Australian Player Results, November 6, 2018

The PGA TOUR and its affiliated Tours boasts a large roster of Australian golfers as members. Here is the recap from this past week’s action and th...

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Australian Ladies Professional Golf, ALPG Player Results, Week of 4th November 2018

Here is the recap from this past week’s action and our ALPG member performances.

LPGA
 
TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC
SHIGA, JAPAN NOV 02-04
Prizemoney: US$1...

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Zunic survives a thrilling finish to win the Isuzu Queensland Open

Jordan Zunic (Photo: Golf Australia)
Jordan Zunic has taken out his third ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia title, clinging on to his round three ...

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Some real data and facts about Par competitions

 

 
By Murray Cropley —  Principal of HexaDec Services.
www.hexadec.com.au, or email admin@hexadec.com.au
A number of readers have recently expres...

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Isuzu extends Queensland Open sponsorship

Jordan Zunic (Photo: Golf Australia)
JUST prior to Jordan Zunic sinking the winning putt at the Isuzu Queensland Open at The Brisbane Golf Club, ne...

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Lahiri, Colsaerts commit to 2018 Emirates Australian Open

Anirban Lahiri (Photo by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour)
Indian superstar and dual Presidents Cup player Anirban Lahiri will contest the 2018 Emirates Aus...

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PGA TOUR-Affiliated Tours, Australian Player Results, 30 October, 2018     

 
The PGA TOUR and its affiliated Tours boasts a large roster of Australians as members. Here is the recap from this past week’s action and the Aus...

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Australian Ladies Professional Golf, Player Results, 30 October 2018

Here is the recap from this past week’s action and our ALPG member performances.
ALPG 

Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship presented by CTBC
...

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Inside Golf November 2018 Issue – Read online

The November 2018 issue of Inside Golf is now online.
This month, we look at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf teams, as the world’s best golfers t...

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Going the distance for Men’s Health

Our regular readers will know that I often use this column to take a stand against a variety of issues plaguing golf. From declining membership, t...

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November 2018 Demo Dates

The Novemer 2018 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf ge...

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PGA TOUR- Australian Professional Golfer Results, October 22, 2018

PGA TOUR
PGA Tour
THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES
Club at Nine Bridges, Jeju Island, South Korea
Purse: $9,500,000 ($1,710,000 to winner)
 
 

Player
R...

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Australian Ladies Professional Golf – ALPG Player Results – Week of Oct 21, 2018

Here is the recap from this past week’s action and our Australian Ladies Professional Golf member performances.
 

LPGA
Buick LPGA Shanghai
Prizemo...

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PGA Tour – Aussie results around the world – October 16 2018

Here is the recap from this past week’s PGA Tour action, and the Australian golfers’ performances on the world golf stage

PGA Tour
CIMB Classic
TP...

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Australian Ladies Professional Golf – ALPG Player Results – Week of 14th October 2018

Here is the recap from this past week’s Australian Ladies Professional Golf action and our ALPG member performances.
LPGA Tour

LPGA KEB HANA BANK ...

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Pepperell wins British Masters, Aussie Herbert T3

Eddie Pepperell (Photo: Getty Images)
Eddie Pepperell provided a moment of pure magic on the way to winning the Sky Sports British Masters wire-to-...

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Pike wins maiden title at Victorian PGA

Aaron Pike (Photo: PGA of Australia)
Australian golf professional Aaron Pike has won his first professional tournament, taking out a thrilling edit...

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PGA TOUR-Affiliated Tours, Australian Player Results, 13 November 2018

PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR and its affiliated Tours boasts a large roster of Australians as members. Here is the recap from this past week’s action and ...

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ALPG Player Results, 13th November 2018

Australian Ladies Professional Golf
Here is the recap from this past week’s action and our ALPG member performances.

 
BLUE BAY CLASSIC
SANYA, CH...

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2019 Australian Open dates announced

The 2019 Emirates Australian Open will be played in the week preceding the Presidents Cup.
The 104th national championship will be held from 5-8 D...

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2019 Junior Presidents Cup Team Standings announced

The PGA TOUR and American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) have unveiled the official team standings for the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup, which is se...

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Troon to manage King Island’s Cape Wickham Golf Links

Cape Wickham. (Photo Jacob Sjöman. jacob@sjomanart.com)
Troon International has been chosen to manage King Island’s spectacular Cape Wickham Golf L...

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Rough road ahead for Balgowlah

Local residents protesting the NSW government’s Beaches Link Tunnel.
BALGOWLAH Golf Club, located in the northern suburbs of Sydney, is fighting fo...

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Ancer, Papadatos and McLeod Qualify for 148th Open Championship

Abraham Ancer, Dimitrios Papadatos and Jake McLeod have secured their places in The 148th Open after qualifying at the Emirates Australian Open.
T...

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Ancer, Kammerstad victorious at The Lakes

Australian All Abilities champion Johan Kammerstad, wth Emirates Australian Open Champion Abraham Ancer
It was a day of firsts at The Lakes on Sund...

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PGA TOUR-Affiliated Tours Australian Player Results, November 20, 2018

The PGA TOUR and its affiliated Tours boasts a large roster of Australians as members. Here is the recap from this past week’s action and the Austr...

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Els debuts new International Team logo for 2019 Presidents Cup

At a member event at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, International Team Captain Ernie Els debuted a new International Team logo for the 2019 Presid...

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Jake joins his brother as champion

Jake Swaffield and Caitlyn Cox
YEPPOON’S Jake Swaffield has followed in his brother Ben’s footsteps by winning the Boyne Island Junior Open recentl...

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Novotel Vines Resort opens creche for golf and fitness

Learning golf or getting fit seems like a dream for those charged with looking after little kids. But now the Novotel Vines Resort offers a great ...

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The National, Huntingdale discuss merger

Huntingdale GC
Two of Australia’s most iconic courses, Melbourne’s Huntingdale Golf Club and The National Golf Club have begun talks surrounding a ...

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Australian Golf Gear Demo Dates – December 2018

The Novemer 2018 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf ge...

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WIN: Be a part of the inaugural Melbourne Challenge

Kingston Heath
If someone said the words “Melbourne” and “January”, what would be your first thought?
Tennis is probably the first thing that sprin...

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Inside Golf, December 2018 Issue – Read Online

The December 2018 Issue of Inside Golf is online.
This month, we look at the top Christmas / Holiday Golf Gifts for the golf gear lover in your li...

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Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 15

In Episode 15, Larry and Steve catch up with one of Australia’s hottest young golfers, Jake McLeod. We head to the magnificent Ocean Shores Country...

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2019 ALPG Tour Schedule set to impress

Minjee Lee (Photo: Paul Shire)
Our 2019 ALPG Tour and 2019 ALPG ClubCar Series will kick off on 4th January 2019 with an exciting new pro-am on our...

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Redcliffe solves pace of play issue

WHO said it’s impossible to eliminate five-hour competition rounds of golf?
Redcliffe Golf Club, located within the Moreton Bay region 28 kilometr...

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Scott, Briese triumph in Central Queensland Junior Open

Winners galore at the Central Queensland Junior Open.
CAPRICORN Resort’s Ben Scott and Charlotte Briese of Middlemount Golf Club have taken out the...

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Cameron Smith Junior Classic on again

OUT at a very excited Wantima Country Club in Brisbane, the Cameron Smith Junior Classic is on again.
Excited because one of its favourite sons, A...

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Junior success for Medway GC

MELBOURNE’S Medway Golf Club is experiencing a spike in its junior ranks and it’s more by design than accident.
In the past year, the club has bec...

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Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club

HOME of the NSW Open…now that does have a certain ring to it.
You only have to glance at the honour roll for that tournament and you’ll see why it...

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Wise beyond his years: Aaron excels in rookie season on PGA TOUR

Aaron Wise celebrates following his par putt on the 18th green during the final round to win the AT&T Byron Nelson (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Ge...

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Neil finds off-course retail success

PGA professional Neil Clutterbuck’s off-course retail businesses are far-removed from the hustle of his former life as a golf club head profession...

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Minjee Lee wins Greg Norman Medal

Minjee Lee (photo Golf Australia)
World Number 6 Minjee Lee has become the first woman to win Australian golf’s most prestigious individual honour;...

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Vic Open joins LPGA Tour

Minjee Lee (Photo: Golf Australia/Justin Falconer)
Golf Australia has announced that the 2019 Vic Open will be co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour.
The ...

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Tiger Woods tours Melbourne in Presidents Cup prep

A little more than one year ago, Tiger Woods, sat in the media center at the Presidents Cup just outside New York City and told the media that his...

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Walkinshaw Sports and Golf Australia Partnership Announced

Golf Australia and Walkinshaw Sports, exclusive distributor of Under Armour Golf to the green grass market, have announced a three-year partnershi...

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Inside Golf – January 2019 Issue – Read Online

The January 2019 Issue of Inside Golf is online.
This month, we look at Australia’s best-performing golfer from 2018: Minjee Lee
ALSO THIS MONTH:
...

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Time-shifting and golf

 

We’ve heard it over and over: “People are Time Poor.”
Over the last few years, amid declining memberships and participation, the golf industry h...

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Fixing the Australi-yawn Open

 

I’ll warn you all straight away that I’m especially grumpy this month. Not just because I put some extreme stress on my body in an attempt to pl...

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We Tried It: Big Bertha Irons and Hybrids

One of the most iconic names in golf equipment, the Big Bertha by Callaway has long been known to not only push the boundaries of golf club design...

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We Tried It: Wilson Staff D7 Irons

It has been quite a while since we’ve reviewed a Wilson product, and there is no better time than the present to correct that anomaly, as the comp...

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WIN! A $2500 Wilson Golf Prize Pack

Inside Golf and Wilson Golf are giving away an amazing prize pack to one lucky reader: A Full Set of Wilson Gear to ring in 2019!
The Prize pack i...

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Tee it up for Hawaii International Golf Week

The Hawaii International Golf Week, now in its 7th year, has become an annual must-do for many golfers and their non-playing partners. Held August...

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Win a Hawaii Golf Holiday valued at over $5000

Inside Golf and Pacific Golf are giving away a massive Hawaii Golf Holiday to one lucky reader.
The Prize is a “Ground Package” to attend Hawaii I...

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PGA TOUR Series-China announces Qualifying Tournament sites, dates

Foison Golf Club’s Dye Course in Guangzhou will host three 2019 PGA TOUR Series-China Qualifying Tournaments, and then the Series will make histor...

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Royal Queensland GC loses Sexual Discrimination case

A landmark ruling has been handed down against Royal Queensland Golf Club which will doubtless stir debate across the Australian golf club landsca...

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Dream 18 – The best golf holes in Australia – THE FIRST CUT

Over the past few months, Inside Golf has been receiving nominations for the best 18 holes in Australia. We’ve asked you, our loyal readers, to nom...

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Tips to fix slow play

Nearly every day, I read or hear reports concerning slow play in golf. Having played the game for nearly 50 years, I can attest that slow play is ...

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What’s wrong with golf…ers?

As someone who works in the Golf Industry, I spend quite a lot of time reading industry-related articles and information from a number of media so...

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Why striving for perfection may actually be hurting your scores

(by Belinda Diamond)
I have worked with many golfers who do not seem satisfied with anything less than a perfect shot or a perfect swing, whatever...

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November 2019 Issue, Read online

The November 2019 Issue of Inside Golf is online.
THIS MONTH:
Our Star-Studded Summer of golf: We preview one of our strongest fields in decades
W...

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Green, Korda and Lee to play ISPS HANDA Women’s Australian Open

Nelly Korda (Photo: Golf Australia)
Perth’s Hannah Green, defending champion Nelly Korda of the United States and Australia’s top-ranked female gol...

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2019 Presidents Cup unveils unique, interactive fan experiences

While 24 of the best players in the world prepare to deliver an inspiring and dramatic competition at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Presidents Cu...

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On Course Pro Golf Tip of the month: Alignment and Chipping

Every month, we answer your questions, and share quick, practical, usable tips to help you with your game
QUESTION
Hi Lee,
I need help with my alig...

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PGA TOUR Series-China postpones Qualifying Tournaments; announces delay to start of regular season

Due to the continuing concern over the coronavirus that originated in China but has since spread to other countries, PGA TOUR Series-China has ann...

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Min Woo Lee, Hee Young Park capture 2020 ISPS Handa Vic Open

Min Woo Lee and Hee Young Park (Photo: Golf Australia)
21-year-old Perth professional Min Woo Lee, and 32-year-old Korean Hee Young Park have taken...

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Inbee Park crowned Womens Australian Open champion

Photo: Golf Australia
Add to the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open trophy the name of Inbee Park, South Korea’s quiet, humble champion of the game...

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Sim cards 268 to win Qld PGA in playoff

 

GOLD COAST-BASED Michael Sim edged out close mate Scott Arnold in a dramatic playoff to lift the Queensland PGA Championship trophy at Toowoomba...

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Hi, Tech!

Last month, I made the trek to Orlando, Florida, for the massive PGA Merchandise Show. Over four full days, I walked the “miles” of aisles, and sa...

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Six dozen Srixon Q-Star Balls awarded in first leg of Inside Golf 2020 Golf Tipping Competition

It was a hard-fought race in February, with the Inside Golf 2020 Golf Tipping Competition leaderboard changing on a weekly (and daily) basis. It a...

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Kennedy captures second New Zealand Open crown

Brad Kennedy (photo: John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz)
Brad Kennedy has become a two-time New Zealand Open champion after winning the 101st editio...

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Engström wins Women’s NSW Open

Julia Engstrom of Sweden with her trophy. Credit: Tristan Jones
Julia Engström saved her best for last as she made a fantastic birdie two to win he...

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Inside Golf March 2020 Issue – Read Online

The March 2020 Issue of Inside Golf is online.
THIS MONTH:
GEAR GUIDE: Our favourites from the PGA Show
WIN: A Cleveland CBX2 Wedge in the IG Tipp...

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March 2020 Golf Gear Demo Days

The March 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf gear...

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European Tour Qualifying School to make history in Australia at Rosebud Country Club

The European Tour Qualifying School will make its first appearance outside of Europe when Rosebud Country Club hosts a First Stage event in 2020.
...

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Stephen Pitt Announces Resignation as CEO of Golf Australia

Golf Australia has announced that Stephen Pitt has resigned as Chief Executive Officer after 11 years in the role and will step down from the Orga...

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Hero Indian Open postponed amid COVID-19 threat

The Hero Indian Open, scheduled to take place from March 19-22 at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, New Delhi, has been postponed due to the ...

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On Course Pro Tip of the Month: Stop getting stuck in the downswing

Every month, we answer your questions, and share quick, practical, usable tips to help you with your game
QUESTION
Hi Lee,
Are there any drills to ...

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PGA of Australia postpones overseas tournaments

The PGA of Australia will postpone the Morobe Open and Papua New Guinea Open as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The two events, staged on th...

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Statement from PGA Tour announcing cancellation of The Players Championship and Upcoming PGA Tour Events

The following is a PGA TOUR Statement regarding cancellation of THE PLAYERS Championship and upcoming PGA TOUR events
It is with regret that we ar...

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COVID-19 Statement: PGA Tour events to continue without fans

The PGA Tour has announced that, in response to concerns amidst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak,  Tour events will continue as scheduled, but ...

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Covid-19: Golf Australia cancels, postpones some key events

Golf Australia has announced key changes to several planned tournaments.
The following is a statement released by Golf Australia:
“In light of nat...

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Advice from Golf Australia regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Golf Australia and the GMA have released the following advice regarding golf clubs and Covid-19:
Important updated information regarding Coronavir...

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Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 21

In this episode of Backspin. Who got his 10 thousand steps up at the 2020 PGA Golf Show in Orlando Florida? Inside Golf editor Richard Fellner did,...

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World Golf Hall of Fame to Induct Tiger Woods in Class of 2021

The World Golf Hall of Fame will enshrine 82-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger Woods as part of its Class of 2021. Woods received the news of his impendi...

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March 18: Latest advice from Golf Australia and the GMA

Golf Australia and the GMA have today announced the following advice regarding Covid-19:
—–
As you are aware, COVID-19 or the Coronavirus as it is ...

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PGA TOUR cancels/postpones more tournaments through May/June

The PGA Tour has released the following announcement in response to the Covid-19 situation:
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The health and safety of everyone associated with ...

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Covid-19: The R&A announces Temporary Modifications to the Rules of Golf

The R&A and Golf Australia have announced a series of temporary measures that will enable clubs to remove any hygiene implications related to ...

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April 2020 Golf Gear Demo Dates

The April 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf gear...

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Can you play golf during COVID-19 crisis? Current Australian state-by-state status

Golf Australia and the GMA have released the following statement regarding COVID-19
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As you are aware, COVID-19 or the Coronavirus as it is more...

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Golf Australia announcement: Victorian golf clubs should close immediately

Golf Australia has sent the following advice:
 
Dear Victorian golf clubs and facilities,
As you are aware, COVID-19 or the Coronavirus as it is m...

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Inside Golf April 2020 Issue

The April 2020 Issue of Inside Golf is online.
THIS MONTH:
SURF AND TURF: Why world-class surfer Kelly Slater believes golf is the greatest game i...

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WIN! A PING G410 Driver + a pair of ECCO Biom Cool Pro shoes

 

Inside Golf is offering an amazing prize package to one lucky reader: a New PING G410 Driver and a pair of ECCO Biom Cool Pro shoes.
 
 
To ente...

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ECCO GOLF BIOM COOL PRO

Danish golf footwear pioneers, ECCO GOLF, have combined two highly innovative technologies to produce new levels of performance with the launch of...

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March 30: Golf Australia recommends all golf clubs close until further notice

Golf Australia has released the following statement on March 30:
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As you are aware, COVID-19 or the Coronavirus as it is more commonly ...

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Fox Sports and Drummond Golf celebrate The Masters on Foxtel and Foxtel Now

Golf fans can settle in and enjoy a week-long celebration of The Masters, when FOX SPORTS presents a special pop-up channel commencing Monday, Apr...

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Statement from the R&A regarding the Open Championship, Curtis Cup and Amateur Championships

The R&A has released the following statement regarding upcoming championships in light of the Covid-19 crisis
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Following advice provided...

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April 3: Golf Australia releases COVID-19 position statement

In response to growing debate online regarding the confusion and disparity between the Federal and State positions on the opening/closure of golf ...

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2020 adjusted Tour schedule announced for US Open, Masters, The Open, Ryder Cup, PGA and LPGA events

In response to the Covid-19 crisis, the leading organisati0ns in the golf industry–notably, Augusta National Golf Club, European Tour, LPGA, PGA o...

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April 17: Golf Australia encourages golf to be played (according to state guidelines)

Golf Australia has released the following update regarding golf and Covid-19:
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Golf Australia’s focus during the COVID-19 pandemic will always b...

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PGA TOUR announces schedule adjustments for remainder of 2019-20 Season

With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible given the ongoing COVID-19 ...

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Ask not what your golf club can do for you

How are golf club members responding to membership renewals during this chaotic Covid-19 situation? How are you responding? Here’s a very insightfu...

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Blue tree brings mental health to the FORE!

Pictured: Pinjarra Golf Club member Bill Corbett gives the old, dead tree on the 1st hole a new lease on life, using the Alcoa-donated paint.

An...

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Limited-edition Mizuno MP20 Copper irons to arrive in Australia

Mizuno MP20 Copper irons at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show
Mizuno Golf has long been renown for their sleek, high-performing, irons, woods and (more...

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Olympic Golf qualifying system extended for Tokyo2020 Olympic Games

Henrik Stenson, Justin Rose and Matt Kuchar on the Podium at the 2016 Olympic Games

The International Golf Federation and International Olympi...

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Bushfires and Covid-19 – Finding the light amidst the clouds

A tee marker at Buchan Valley GC, Victoria

It’s safe to say that 2020 is proving to be one of the most difficult years in living memory.

Co...

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Fire-ravaged clubs and communities need your help

Mallacoota Golf Club president Bruce Gaudion checks the damage to the eighth green after fire swept across the golf course.

It’s been a challen...

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Adam Scott showcases Sunshine Coast’s Maleny Golf Club with live Instagram feed of “Nine Holes with a Mate”

Former world-champion golfer Adam Scott may have titled his round of golf at the Sunshine Coast’s Maleny Golf Club as “Nine Holes with a Mate”...

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Australian PGA Tour set for new ‘wrap-around’ season of golf

The ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia will endeavour to recapture golf’s golden years in this country with a reimagined tournament schedule t...

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Golf returns to Victoria

Victorian golfers can head back to the course from Wednesday.

Premier Daniel Andrews this morning announced the state will take the first s...

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R&A Launches £7 million Covid-19 Funding Package

The R&A today launched a £7 million funding package, The R&A Covid-19 Support Fund, to help golf deal with the impact of the pandemic. The...

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Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 22

In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve catch up with Ian Baker-Finch and cover a stack of topics including the PGA Tour in a post-Covid world...

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Woods fends off Mickelson in charity match to raise US$20M for Covid-19 relief

Tiger Woods and former NFL player Peyton Manning celebrate defeating Phil Mickelson and NFL player Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the 18...

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Inside Golf announces August issue re-launch – helping clubs get a much-needed boost!

After a quiet three-month break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Australia’s Most-Read Golf Publication, Inside Golf, has announced it will retur...

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June – July 2020 – Partial list of Golf Gear Demo Dates

The June and July 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top n...

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Tee for Tea: Sanctuary Cove members Tee off for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in support of Cancer Council

PGA Golf Professional Michael Jones and Sanctuary Cove Member Isabelle Taylor hosted the first of three Ladies’ coaching clinics in support of...

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PGA TOUR back on the tee this week. Covid Testing protocols in place.

Jay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The PGA TOUR’s 91-day hiatus since The PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP was cance...

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Australian Golf Centre to unite golf’s peak bodies

Australian golf will find a new home in the heart of Melbourne’s Sandbelt with a new state-of-the-art facility to be built.The Australian Golf...

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Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 23

In Episode 23 of Backspin the boys catch up with a bloke whose swing is one of Larry’s Top Five in golf – passionate Queenslander, Terry Price. Pr...

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Tiger v Jack v Seve v Rory? Stats and fans to decide ‘The Open for the Ages’

Who would win if Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros and other Open Champions IN THEIR PRIME, battled it out at once for The Open Cha...

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Gamers alert: R&A Launches Inaugural E-Open Tournament

Gamers around the world will be able to test themselves against the unrelenting challenge of links golf as the inaugural e-Open presented by M...

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Olympic and Paralympic sports receive funding boost

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced a boost in high performance funding for Olympic and Paralympic national sporting organisatio...

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Report: Golf memberships rise for first time in 21 years

For the first time in 21 years, Australian golf club membership has risen in the past year.The 2019 Golf Australia Participation Report has re...

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Australia’s golf courses playing a role in our sustainable future

Alice Springs GC

Australian golfers have always known the courses they play on offer more than just a round of golf. They know that playing the...

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RACV announces closure of RACV Golf Membership

Members of the RACV Golf Club membership program were left scrambling this week, following notification that the RACV is shutting down the pro...

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Golf Gear Demo Dates – August 2020

The August 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf...

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COVID-19: Has it actually been GOOD for golf?

While businesses and lives across the world have been tragically affected by the COVID-19 crisis, there has been, surprisingly, a bit of a bri...

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2020 Australian Open to be rescheduled to 2021

Matt Jones – 2019 Australian Open Champion

The Australian Open will not be played in 2020.Golf Australia operations manager Simon Brookhouse re...

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August 2020 Issue of Inside Golf Online

We’re BACK!!! The August 2020 issue of Inside Golf Magazine is online, packed with the latest golf news, reviews, tips and more:

This mont...

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Australia’s golf courses playing a role in our sustainable future

Alice Springs GC

Australian golfers have always known the courses they play on offer more than just a round of golf. They know that playing the...

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Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 24

In this episode of Backspin, Larry and Steve talk with one of Australia’s best young players, Su Oh, as she prepares for the Ladies European T...

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It’s OK to admit you’re not OK

This is extremely difficult to say. In fact, it’s all but overwhelming, and one of the hardest admissions I’ve ever made. But it needs to be said....

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Former cricket chief James Sutherland named new CEO of Golf Australia

Golf Australia has appointed James Sutherland its new chief executive.Sutherland, 55, will begin his role from 1 October after an exhaustive r...

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Golf Gear Demo Dates – Sept 2020

The September 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new g...

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Minjee driving for major glory on the LPGA Tour in 2020

Minjee Lee (Photo: Paul Shire)

Australia’s number 1 female golfer Minjee Lee has just finished 3rd and 4th in back-to-back tournaments on the L...

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Tee off at the Outback Queensland Masters with TT Golf

If getting back to nature, exploring the great outdoors and reconnecting with our amazing country and its people is what you’re looking for, t...

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BMW Championship Preview: Stakes are high for Tiger and the Aussies

OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL – AUGUST 25: Tiger Woods plays his shot from the 17th tee during a practice round for the BMW Championship on the North Course...

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PGA TOUR 2K21 Videogame launches

For seasoned golf pros and rookies alike, your tee time has finally arrived: PGA TOUR® 2K21 is available now for the PlayStation®4 system, the...

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2020…in Hindsight

They say hindsight is 20/20. Well, the year 2020 (thus far) is providing plenty of opportunity for hindsight, especially when we look at the golf ...

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Getting back to (the new) Normal?

Hinako Shibuno of Japan celebrates with the trophy after the final round of the AIG Women’s British Open at Woburn Golf Club on August 04, 2019 in...

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Adam Scott two shots back of DJ, Matsuyama at BMW Championship

Adam Scott on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2020 BMW Championship (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

(Story by Chris Cox, PGA ...

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Inside Golf September 2020 Issue – Read online

The September 2020 issue of Inside Golf Magazine is now online.

THIS MONTH:

ON THE COVER: Tennis star Ash Barty swings into golf.

TE...

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PGA TOUR announces full schedule for 2020-21, 50-event “Super” season

“Super season” features 50 tournaments, the most in a season since 1975

The PGA TOUR has announced the complete schedule for the 2020-21 PGA TO...

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Drewitt claims first title at Lincoln Land Championship

Brett Drewitt (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

Australian Brett Drewitt celebrated Father’s Day with his first victory in his 116th career st...

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International #ThankASuper, #ThankAGreenkeeper Day to honour golf course management professionals

As a healthy outdoor activity that can adhere to social distancing requirements, golf has seen a worldwide resurgence in the wake of the COVID...

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Australian PGA Championship postponed until February 2021

Following discussions with the Queensland government and key stakeholders, the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia will postpone the Australian...

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Report: Golf rounds booming in Australia

Golf is experiencing a pandemic-inspired boom, a new report has confirmed.

In its Australian Golf Rounds – Trends and Impacts of Covid-19 r...

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Golf Fitting/Demo Days – October 2020

The October 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new gol...

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October 2020 Issue – now online

The October 2020 issue of Inside Golf Magazine is now online.

THIS MONTH:

WIN: A fully-fitted set of Mizuno JPX921 Irons

ON THE COVE...

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WIN: A fitted set of Mizuno JPX921 Irons 8

Inside Golf and Mizuno are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a fully-fitted, 7-piece set of JPX921 irons (#4-PW). Simply enter via t...

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MIZUNO JPX921 Forged Irons

The JPX921 Forged iron integrates the power of Chromoly into a full body Forged iron for the very first time.  Initially applied in Mizuno’s H...

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Note to Victorian clubs and readers of Inside Golf

With the opening/lockdown (and delivery) restrictions currently imposed on Victorian facilities and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, I...

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Better stretching, eating, sleeping and moving is better than ‘the cure’

By Patricia Maris, Golfness Strategist

There are many benefits that players can derive from golf. Apart from the joy of the game, the beaut...

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NEW: PING G425 Family of Woods and Irons

PING has introduced the G425 Family, a complete set of custom fit, custom built clubs engineered for golfers of all skill levels.

PING G425 Dri...

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Covid to the rescue?

I’d like to wholeheartedly thank the multitude of readers who took the time to contact me last month, expressing support and concern about my ...

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Golf NSW appoints Regional Managers to boost participation programs

Golf NSW, in conjunction with Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG), has appointed eight Regional Managers to deliver participation programs and club...

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Golf Fore A Cause Partners with Lifeline Australia

Australian golf retailer Drummond Golf’s “Golf Fore a Cause” initiative has announced a partnership with Lifeline Australia, Australia’s large...

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SParms Masks

As a company passionate about finding innovative solutions to problems, it made sense for SParms to design and manufacture face masks when fac...

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Australia’s major golf events cancelled

This summer’s premier Australian golf events – the Australian PGA Championship, Australian Open and Women’s Australian Open – have been cancel...

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Vic Open cancelled for 2021

2020 champions Min Woo Lee and Hee Young Park. Credit: Golf Australia.

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting border closures along with internati...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Days – Nov 2020

The November 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new go...

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Inside Golf November 2020 – Read Online

The November 2020 issue of Inside Golf Magazine is now online!

This month:

FALL BALL: What’s in store for an ‘Autumn Masters’ at Augusta...

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Inside Golf announces NSW sales team member

Australia’s Most-Read Golf Publication, Inside Golf, is pleased to announce a new addition to the team.

David Andrews has joined the Advert...

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Minjee Lee captures Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic

Australia’s Minjee Lee captured the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic with a clutch birdie putt from 20ft at the first extra hole to beat France’s...

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Gathering the RIGHT data for your course or club

CRUISING up the Pacific Highway in New South Wales on a Sunday afternoon recently only made me certain that On-Pin should almost be mandatory ...

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Inside Golf December 2020 – Read Online

The December 2020 Issue of Inside Golf is online for your viewing pleasure!

This month:

Christmas Gear CheerOur picks for your holiday w...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Dates – Dec 2020

The December 2020 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new go...

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Australians on Tour – Dec 7 2020

Our Aussies in the field struggled at the penultimate PGA Tour stop for 2020, with only Marc Leishman and Cam Smith featuring in next week’s 2...

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Golf Australia, Apia announce partnership

Golf Australia (GA) has announced a new multi-year major partnership with insurance specialist, Apia.Apia will be recognised as an official pa...

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A matter of perspective

SKY-High banana-slices out of bounds…fat/chunked chip shots…fried-egg bunker lies…tee shots landing in fairway divots…slow play…lip-outs…water bal...

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Inside Golf editor wins esteemed Golf Media Award

The Australian Golf Media Association (AGMA) last night announced the winners of the 2019-2020 Australian Golf Media Awards, an annual event h...

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Inside Golf January 2021 Issue now online

The January 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is now online!

This month:

BOUNCING BACK: FIVE COMEBACK STORIES TO WATCH IN 2021

Rollin’ on the...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Dates – Jan 2021

The January 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new gol...

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Seven-week Aussie golf swing to forge ahead

The ISPA HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia will forge ahead with its seven-event schedule to start the new year despite the ongoing border uncerta...

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It’s time for data-driven decisions in golf

Over the last few issues, I’ve noted how Covid-19 has been an unexpected boon for golf. Not only has it boosted our playing numbers, but it al...

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Resort of the month: The Kooralbyn Valley

SET at the foot of the McPherson Ranges some 90 kilometres from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, The Kooralbyn Valley (resort and golf course...

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Special K: Steph Kyriacou’s incredible rookie season

Photos by Tristan Jones/LET

When Steph Kyriacou walked onto the first tee on the opening day of the Australian Ladies Classic Bonville earlier...

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Jon Rahm Joins Callaway Golf Tour Staff

Jon Rahm, the #2 ranked player in the world, has joined Callaway’s Tour professional staff in a multiyear agreement. As a Staff Pro, he will t...

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Dolling moving on from GMA SA Operations Manager role

Golf Management Australia has announced that Zoee Dolling has tendered her resignation from the role of Operations Manager for GMA – South Aus...

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When opportunity knocks

While COVID-19 has brought a lot of pain, suffering, chaos and confusion to the world, it has also (believe it or not) brought a potential shi...

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Callaway Launches Supersoft & Supersoft Max Golf Balls

Supersoft has been one of the most popular balls for years, with golfers who like it so much that they won’t play anything else. Now Callaway have...

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Cobra Golf Launches Limited Edition Rickie Fowler Proto Irons

COBRA® Golf, a leader in golf club innovation, unveiled today its highly anticipated, limited-edition COBRA RF Proto Irons, a design collabora...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Dates – February 2021

The February 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new go...

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Inside Golf February 2021 Issue

The February 2020 issue of Inside Golf is available online

This month:

OSSIE, OSSIE, OSSIE!How Australian Legend Ossie Pickworth captur...

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Aussies on Tour – February 8, 2021

A stirring finish close to home has carried Arizona State University alum Matt Jones to the best finish of any Aussies on tour at the PGA TOUR...

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Min Woo, Minjee Lee reflect on sibling relationship and ongoing golf journey

Australia has long produced a steady pipeline of players who have found a home on the PGA TOUR. This week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am,...

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Aussies on Tour – 15 Feb 2021

Queenslander Jason Day has unveiled a new career goal after continuing his love affair with the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links at the AT&T ...

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Pick the winners, earn great prizes: The Inside Golf 2021 Tipping Comp 1

Pick the winners, earn great prizes from Srixon!

Free!

Fancy yourself as a golf tipping ace? Or are you a serial “lucky” tipster who som...

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Upsetting the apple (golf) cart

Nearly ten years ago, a topic/discussion began popping up in my inbox: the practice of golf clubs either banning the use of personal golf cars...

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New Odyssey Ten Putters

When Callaway/Odyssey introduced the Odyssey Ten shape a few years ago, it immediately became a popular choice on Tour and with golfers who wa...

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The R&A and USGA announce golf equipment research topics and proposed equipment standards changes

The R&A and the USGA have re-engaged with the golf industry on the Distance Insights project, which aims to help achieve a more sustainabl...

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Srixon Z-STAR Series

The seventh-generation Z-STAR features a 0.6mm cover that is thicker than previous generations for enhanced spin and control around the greens...

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POWAKADDY CT6 GPS

The all-new CT6 GPS gives golfers the opportunity to enjoy smarter power. This model boasts a fully-integrated GPS, accessible via a new 2.8” ...

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POWAKADDY FX3

The market-leading Freeway series renamed as the FX collection – to signify the tenth reimagining of the world’s most popular trolley family.F...

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OGIO Woodē Collection

OGIO Inc., a leading innovator of sports and travel bags, backpacks, and golf bags, have reintroduced a new and improved version of their icon...

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Aussies on Tour – 22 Feb, 2021

His best ball-striking display in four years has Queenslander Cameron Smith excited about the build-up to The Masters after recording a top-fi...

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R&A, USGA to modernise Amateur Status Rules

The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide.These ...

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Callaway ERC Soft

ERC Soft is Callaway’s longest golf ball with soft feel, and it’s built for increased control around the green. To create all that distance, C...

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BUSHNELL ION EDGE GPS WATCH

The ION EDGE features a new design with a touchscreen display and the Bushnell Golf app for automatic updates to the more than 38,000 preloade...

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BUSHNELL GOLF PHANTOM 2

The Phantom 2 has evolved with numerous upgrades from its predecessor. Introducing GreenView distances with movable pin placements for more ac...

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IceRays Cooling CHILL Towel

New from IceRays UV Sleeves is an amazing cooling towel. Just dip it in water, gently wring it out and the towel considerably reduces in tempe...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Dates – March 2021

The March 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf ...

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Callaway Apex 21 and Apex Pro 21 Hybrids

The Apex 21 Hybrids are suited to help a wide range of players. They feature new Jailbreak A.I. Velocity Blades designed to increase vertical ...

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TourTee Packs

Tour Tee continues to prove popular around the globe. Now available in three great options including, COMBO, PRO and MINI.

The perfect golf...

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Sun Mountain Eco-Lites

In 2019, Sun Mountain introduced the Eco-Lite Stand Bag, which is made with a material manufactured by Repreve, a company who uses recycled pl...

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Mizuno ST Series Metal Woods

Mizuno’s new ST Series drivers represent the culmination of the Japanese company’s 3-year, rapid-fire driver development project.  Preceded by...

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New Callaway Apex 21, Apex Pro 21 and Apex DCB Irons

Apex is widely recognised for establishing the forged distance category and the Apex 21 Irons deliver an exceptional level of performance and ...

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Callaway Epic Speed and Epic MAX Fairway Woods

Two new fairway wood models are available – Epic Speed and Epic MAX, and their exceptional ball speeds start with the new Jailbreak A.I. Veloc...

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Callaway Epic Speed, Epic MAX and Epic MAX LS Drivers

Callaway’s new Epic product line is framing the future of speed, with exceptional new technologies that are designed to deliver fast ball spee...

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TaylorMade New SIM2, SIM2 Max and SIM2 Max•D

With the original SIM, TaylorMade focused on reshaping the driver to deliver speed and aerodynamics at the most critical stage of the swing – ...

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Mizuno’s Spring 2021 Footwear

Mizuno has announced a significant expansion into the golf footwear market with the release of five new models for spring 2021.  The new line ...

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TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x Golf Balls

TaylorMade has once again pushed the boundaries of performance by redefining the path to distance with its new Tour Flight Dimple Pattern – de...

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Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x

Increasing performance through every single layer of the golf ball, the new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x models are designed for longer distanc...

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Inside Golf March 2021

The March 2021 issue of Inside Golf is online for your reading pleasure.

This month:

2021 GEAR GUIDE: The latest and greatest gear from ...

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60 years for Nelson Bay

PERHAPS the only thing missing from Nelson Bay Golf Club’s storied history is recognition outside of one of the most popular holiday spots in ...

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Club of the Month: Lonsdale Links

Lonsdale Links has begun an exciting new chapter of the club’s 99-year history with a completely redeveloped 18-hole course and brand-new club...

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Australians on Tour – March 1, 2021

Sarah Kemp has recorded her best LPGA Tour finish on American soil and Cameron Percy has logged his second top-10 of the PGA TOUR season in a ...

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Callaway new Chrome Soft X LS

Callaway Golf Company has announced their new Chrome Soft X LS Golf Ball. It’s designed for maximum distance from a lower spin profile, and fe...

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Summer golf rounds leap by 12 percent

Australian golf is riding a new wave of popularity with huge participation rises recorded over the summer.

Figures released by Golf Austral...

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GM Allan’s ‘unusual’ journey to Noosa GC

ALLAN Harris has been at the helm at Noosa Golf Club for 12 years and, although his pathway to the top job was “unusual”, hard work and common...

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Medway Superintendent Col is the bee’s knees

FOR Medway Golf Club superintendent Colin Winterton, working within four walls was never going to cut it.

He tried it early in his career a...

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The Golf School – The home of Lee and Pete’s Club fitting and coaching centre.

Learn the game (or improve your current swing) with golf lessons from a team of leading PGA Professional coaches and leading Gold Coast club f...

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Aussie on Tour – March 15, 2021

Local resident Cameron Smith finished in front but it was debutant Cameron Percy who had the Aussie highlight to remember in the final round o...

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Judd and Booth appointed at Club Catalina

Mitchel Judd and Rodney Booth

Club Catalina in Batemans Bay has secured two new employees on the golfing side of the operations. Mitchel Judd h...

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2020 Greg Norman Medal winners named

As a 17-year-old from Brisbane, Cameron Smith couldn’t imagine winning a more important tournament than the 2010 Greg Norman Junior Masters.Te...

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WIN: A PING G425 Driver

Inside Golf is offering a Brand-New PING G425 Driver (RRP: $899) to one lucky reader!

The new PING G425 driver series features all of PING’...

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Inside Golf April 2021

The April 2021 issue of Inside Golf is online for your reading pleasure.

This month:

GREEN FEE GEMS: Australia’s Top Public Access Cours...

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2021 Australian PGA Championship dates announced

2019 Australian PGA Championship winner Adam Scott (Photo by Daniel Carson/ PGA)

2019 Australian PGA Championship winner Adam Scott (Photo by D...

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Official GA Handicap App Now Available

The new Golf Australia Handicap App is now available for free in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

The app is a convenient and...

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May 2021 Issue of Inside Golf – online

The May, 2021 issue of Inside Golf is available online

This month:

JUSTIN TIME: How wedge-work, not booming drives, has paid off for Just...

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All in the family

Does golf do enough to retain young, time-poor parents as club members?

The answer, unfortunately, is a resounding “no!”

This questio...

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The Long and Short of technology

Image via USGA

Advancements in technology have proven to be both a boon and burden in golf (and life). For every shiny, new gadget that aims to...

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June 2021 issue of Inside Golf – Read Online

The June 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is available online

This month:

Racing the clock: Casey Stoner’s drive to be a better golfer and beat ...

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Find your Low Point for longer drives

Hitting the ball a long way with driver is a fun and challenging aspect of the game. People are always looking for length off the tee for a var...

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For hole indexing, one size does not always fit all

Over the years, I’ve been campaigning for clubs to take a closer look at their indexing of golf holes. My recent article on this (“It’s time fo...

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Australian Golf Equipment drives forward into the future

FOR many in the golf industry, 2020 was a year that we’d all like to forget. The global COVID-19 pandemic, combined with lockdowns an...

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We Tried It – New Callaway Apex/Epic clubs and Clubfitting Studio

For over a decade, I’ve been espousing the benefits of getting properly fitted for a set of clubs. Buying a stock-standard set of clubs “off the ...

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Sandhurst CEO Tim Gledhill striving to be the best

CEO of Sandhurst Club Tim Gledhill runs one of Melbourne’s largest and most successful clubs.
While Sandhurst Club cannot be compared with the m...

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The golfing gems of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast has always had a reputation for quality – whether in food, golden beaches, golf, accommodation, markets, shopping, fishing and h...

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Luxury Auckland to Sydney Silversea Golf Cruise – 2 to 18 January 2022

After 18 months of lockdown, most are finding fly/drive holidays a little bit less interesting now, and are hankering for travel that promises some...

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Great Aussie Getaways

Our annual guide to the best Aussie courses and destinations for a great golf trip.

Read hereDownload

The post Great Aussie Getaways first ap...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Days – June 2021

The June 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf gear a...

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NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIAN GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS

Garfield GC plans for the future

Garfield GC

Garfield GC is situated on the outskirts of South Eastern Melbourne in a beautiful rural setting...

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Sydney clubs battle floods

IT will forever go down as a time when survival suddenly became far more important than golf for a few days in Sydney’s north-west.
When torrentia...

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WIN! A Golfing Holiday Package for Two!

Inside Golf, Handiskins and Peter Lehmann Wines are offering a great prize to one lucky reader: a Golfing Holiday Package for 2 people (Twin Share ...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Days – July 2021

The July 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf gear a...

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July Issue of Inside Golf is online

The July 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is available online

This month:

HOT WHEELSThe latest and greatest golf carts, buggies, batteries and a...

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Aussie golfers locked in for Tokyo Olympics

The Australian Olympic Committee has announced the four-person Golf Team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with Rio Olympian Minjee Lee named for he...

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Golfing Made Easy with Batteries and Accessories from R&J Batteries

WE TRIED IT!

Golfers need a lot of accessories from clubs and towels to cooler bags and much more. However, the accessory that could let you dow...

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Stinger Golf Push Buggy and Bag

WE TRIED IT!

In the April Issue, I wrote a “Business Spotlight” feature on Australian Golf Equipment (AGE) and their full rangeof golf products ...

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GM riding 13th Beach wave of success

A Scotsman with an accent as broad as the 45 holes he overlooks at Victoria’s 13th Beach Golf Links, general manager Craig Skimming exhorts the bel...

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NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIAN GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS

Mornington GC Moving forward

The trees behind the current 6th green will be removed and a new green built 10 metres further back.

The next st...

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Volunteers make a difference at Dunedoo

As you drive into Dunedoo, a tiny town west of Sydney with a population of about 800, the sign says: ‘Where the people make the difference’.
And t...

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Will White new pro at Launceston

By Michael Davis

New Launceston Golf Club professional, Will White, had a feeling things would work out for him when he moved from the Sunshine ...

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A great time for a career in the golf industry

By Paul Vardy

Of the range of GMA services offered to its members, professional development events are the most in demand.  Managers recognise t...

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Mighty Murray River Golf Tour

In the past five years, one Australian golf destination has been most visited by the core golf tourist. Care to take a guess which destination? Wel...

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Go West – Explore the golfing gold of Western Australia!

For a great golf holiday, it’s hard to find better value than Western Australia.

In the West, they weave intriguing layouts, quality resorts, so...

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Golf on the NSW Central Coast

Known for its golden beaches, pristine natural parks and alluring weather, the NSW Central Coastis also home to some tantalising golf courses.

...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Days – August 2021

The August 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf gear...

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August 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is Online

The August 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is available online

This month:

$$$ AND SENSELook who’s earning the big bucks

FATHER’S DAY IDEAST...

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The iron age of golf

By Paul Vardy

Many people in golf have wondered for years what would be the impact of a recession on golf participation.  

Would people have ...

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Marc Leishman shoots 65 after emotional reunion

By Cameron Morfit, PGATOUR.COM

Hadn’t seen parents for nearly 18 months due to pandemic, Australia lockdown

Marc Leishman sinks a 17-foot...

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My British Open Journal 2021

Wednesday. Brooks hates Bryson, I hate Patrick Reed and everyone hates the course. 

I’ve never seen so many players struggling to find the appro...

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Steph’s star shines once again in Europe

Sydney star Steph Kyriacou, who took the world by storm in 2020 winning the Australian Ladies Classic while still a 19-year-old amateur, has taken ...

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Centenary Celebration: Waratah Golf Club

Waratah Golf Club is about to chalk up a major milestone of 100 years on their present site.

The club is planning to celebrate in style with som...

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Driving Range of the Month: The 19th Golf Driving Range

When David Zahra and Elias Sarkis took over the 19th Golf Driving Range in Sydney’s west, they felt they had a blank canvas at their disposal and b...

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Club of the Month: Lynwood Golf and Country Club

Golfers are a hardy bunch.

They’ll go out and play in just about any conditions.

But nothing could really prepare them for the hurdles that L...

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Outback ace lands ACT golfer $10K

Australian Northern Territory golfer David Pennell struck it rich when he landed a hole-in-one at Quilpie Golf Club during the Outback Queensland M...

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NSW supers in the spotlight

Two prominent superintendents from busy NSW courses were lauded for their efforts last month at the National Turf Industry Awards dinner.

Cypres...

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September 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is Online

The September 2021 Issue of Inside Golf is available online

This month:

RYDER CUP SHOWDOWNWill Team Europe retain the trophy at Whistling...

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Golf Fitting and Demo Days – September 2021

The September 2021 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf g...