Golf Australia Magazine

Titleist Introduces NEW Pro V1x Left Dash (–Pro V1x) Golf Balls

Scheffler chases slam as golf awaits Koepka's next move

All Shook Up: Smylie set for shock LIV switch

Callaway Raises the Standard with 2026 Chrome Tour Lineup

Rory McIlroy open to inviting LIV golfers back to PGA
LIV Golf bombshell: Koepka exits with future undeclared

Jones dropped by Ripper GC

Lexus Encore elevates the Australian Open experience beyond the fairway

'Really cool': Grace Kim sets sights on Australian Open

Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods in rarefied air

More News

Landmark professional golf tournament coming to Auckland

Landmark professional golf tournament coming to Auckland

Professional golf will make a major return to New Zealand’s largest city next March with the launch of the ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship, a landmark new event set for March 5-8 at the prestigious Royal Auckland & Grange Golf Club.

Hellgren Breaks Through with Maiden Asian Tour Victory at Saudi Open

Hellgren Breaks Through with Maiden Asian Tour Victory at Saudi Open

Bjorn Hellgren of Sweden claimed a breakthrough victory at the Saudi Open presented by PIF after edging Jack Thompson in a gripping duel at Dirab Golf & Country Club on December 13.

Higa Makes History with Asian Tour Order of Merit Triumph

Higa Makes History with Asian Tour Order of Merit Triumph

Kazuki Higa became the first player from Japan to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit after comfortably securing the coveted title at the Saudi Open presented by PIF today.

Novak, Coughlin claim Grant Thornton Invitational

Novak, Coughlin claim Grant Thornton Invitational

Andrew Novak has won another team title in 2025, this time with fellow American Lauren Coughlin in a mixed event played in Florida.

Leishman rides like the wind to claim Vic PGA title

Leishman rides like the wind to claim Vic PGA title

Australian golfer Marc Leishman has broken a 17-year title drought in Australia by claiming a nail-biting one-shot victory at the Victorian PGA Championship.

News

Scott claims second Cathedral crown

Adam Scott has today won the jewel in Australia’s Summer of Golf across the unique two-day format at the breathtaking Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club.

Family time for Leishmans at Vic PGA

In his 20-year professional golf career, Marc Leishman has experienced plenty of firsts, and another one comes this week at the Vic PGA at Moonah Links.

AGF’s 2024/25 Impact Report shows record growth and life-changing opportunities

AGF’s 2024/25 Impact Report shows record growth and life-changing opportunities

The Australian Golf Foundation (AGF) has today released its 2024/25 Impact Report, revealing a year of remarkable progress in making golf more accessible, inclusive, and life-changing for young people across the country.

New Release: Motocaddy introduces award-winning bag range to Australian golfers

New Release: Motocaddy introduces award-winning bag range to Australian golfers

Motocaddy, the world’s leading golf buggy brand, has expanded its global product offering with the launch of its award-winning bag range in Australia.

Teen prodigy among WPGA Q School graduates

Teen prodigy among WPGA Q School graduates

Gold Coast phenom Godiva Kim has played her final round as an amateur, signalling her intent to turn professional after a top-10 finish at the WPGA Tour of Australasia Qualifying School at Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Golf Club.

Features

Lexus Encore elevates the Australian Open experience beyond the fairway

Lexus recently hosted an exclusive five-day luxury golf experience for Encore members, celebrating the Australian Open of golf in unmistakable Lexus style.

Griffin leads as Leishmans team up for first time at Vic PGA

Four-time Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia winner Matthew Griffin credited the recently completed Australian majors for helping him to the outright lead at the Vic PGA at Moonah Links today.

Review: Clearwater Golf Club

Review: Clearwater Golf Club

If you are a keen reader of Golf Australia magazine - print or digital - you’ll notice that the brilliance and understated beauty of the images that support these words might look familiar.

Review: Omaha Beach Golf Club

Review: Omaha Beach Golf Club

They say the further north you travel in New Zealand, the better the people. That may be true, depending on who you ask. However, one thing that is absolutely certain across the Tasman is that travelling north unlocks a golfing mecca that rivals some of the best destinations on the planet.

Column: The Sandbelt never lies

Column: The Sandbelt never lies

When any lofty event arrives on the doorstep of Royal Melbourne, it becomes a study in patience and precision.

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Review: Clearwater Golf Club

If you are a keen reader of Golf Australia magazine - print or digital - you’ll notice that the brilliance and understated beauty of the images that support these words might look familiar.

Review: Omaha Beach Golf Club

They say the further north you travel in New Zealand, the better the people. That may be true, depending on who you ask. However, one thing that is absolutely certain across the Tasman is that travelling north unlocks a golfing mecca that rivals some of the best destinations on the planet.

Course Review: Murrumbidgee Country Club

Course Review: Murrumbidgee Country Club

Matt Cleary reviews a Canberra bush beauty, Murrumbidgee Country Club, nourished by a famous river and nestled among snow-capped Brindabellas.

Course Review: Curlewis GC

Course Review: Curlewis GC

Traditional golf matters at Curlewis GC yet the staff live and breathe the club’s motto of “Hip! Green! Fun!” And if that doesn’t sound like most golf clubs, you’re reading it the right way, according to club member and golf writer, Mark Hayes.

Course Review: Riverside Oaks

Course Review: Riverside Oaks

Riverside Oaks has seen it all - boom, bust, and rebirth. From its star-studded 1980s debut to battling natural disasters, this iconic course remains a must-play, blending rich history with modern excellence, writes Brendan James of Snaphook Media.

Galleries

Gallery: Cathedral Invitational

Adam Scott claimed the Catedral Invitational for the second time on Wednesday. Here are some of the best snaps from the lens of Stuart Kerr at the flawless Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club.

Gallery: Rory tackles Royal Melbourne

Gallery: Rory tackles Royal Melbourne

He's here and he's out on course. Check out the best Getty Images pics of the Masters champion as he navigates our own Royal Melbourne Golf Club during the 2025 Crown Australian Open.

Gallery: Stunning Royal Queensland on show on an epic weekend

Gallery: Stunning Royal Queensland on show on an epic weekend

Relive the vistas of Royal Queensland Golf Club in this Getty Images gallery. From lush fairways to scenic greens, experience the elegance and charm of one of Australia’s most picturesque layouts during the 2025 Australian PGA Championship.

Gallery: Australian PGA Championship - Day 1

Gallery: Australian PGA Championship - Day 1

Royal Queensland set the stage for an unforgettable first day at the 2025 PGA Championship. From powerful drives to focused putts, our gallery captures the energy and talent of the players and intensity of the course.

EQUIPMENT

Titleist Introduces NEW Pro V1x Left Dash (–Pro V1x) Golf Balls

Faster dual-core technology and advanced aerodynamics drive longer distance with even more consistent flight in the new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball, available in golf shops worldwide beginning Feb. 7.

Callaway Raises the Standard with 2026 Chrome Tour Lineup

Callaway has unveiled its new 2026 Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X and Chrome Soft golf balls, a premium lineup built to deliver faster ball speeds, greater consistency and true Tour-level performance across every part of the game.

New Release: Motocaddy introduces award-winning bag range to Australian golfers

New Release: Motocaddy introduces award-winning bag range to Australian golfers

Motocaddy, the world’s leading golf buggy brand, has expanded its global product offering with the launch of its award-winning bag range in Australia.

Tested: Callaway Opus SP wedges

Tested: Callaway Opus SP wedges

Opus wedges combine Tour-preferred shaping with a higher centre of gravity for increased spin and precision.

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

I find there are few better feelings as a golfer than peeling the plastic off the face of a new set of irons. From your first full set to doing it for the 5th, 10th, or 100th time. It is an instant serotonin boost that never gets old.