Golf Australia Magazine

Scaysbrook’s Dream U.S Women’s Amateur run ends in semi-final thriller

Aussie teen Scaysbrook surges into U.S Women’s Amateur semi-finals

Nineteen NSW golf clubs set for major upgrades after huge funding win

Bhatia leads opening FedEx Cup playoff as Aussies falter

LIV Golf alters format for season-ending championship
Micheluzzi leads Aussie bid on Trump Scottish course

Scheffler 'rested, ready' to fire again as Playoffs kick off

New Release: Callaway announces new Opus SP Wedges

NZ’s best sign on for BMW Australian PGA Championship

Day leads Aussie FedEx tilt as Scott misses out

More News

Ace a trump card for Aussie as Young bags first PGA win

Ace a trump card for Aussie as Young bags first PGA win

Australian rookie Karl Vilips has scored his first hole-in-one on the US PGA Tour to cap off a consistent tournament as American Cameron Young broke through for his first title at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina.

Kyriacou claims Women's Open top 10 and top Aussie honours

Kyriacou claims Women's Open top 10 and top Aussie honours

Steph Kyriacou’s final round couldn’t have gotten off to a much poorer start on Sunday of the AIG Women’s Open, but a gritty and determined fightback saw her record a third consecutive under par round to secure Australian bragging rights at Royal Porthcawl.

Steph and Minjee make Women's Open move

Steph and Minjee make Women's Open move

There is still plenty of ground between AIG Women’s Open leader Miyu Yamashita and the Australian chasing pack, but Steph Kyriacou and Minjee Lee did their level best to climb the leaderboard on Saturday at Royal Porthcawl.

Young shades Rai for Wyndham lead, Aussie Scott falters

Young shades Rai for Wyndham lead, Aussie Scott falters

The challenge from Australia's Adam Scott has faded, with American Cameron Young taking a one-shot lead over England's Aaron Rai at the Wyndham Championship.

Scorching front nine powers Loumanis to NSW Open spot

Scorching front nine powers Loumanis to NSW Open spot

St. Michael's Golf Club amateur Daley Loumanis has delivered the biggest performance of his career, producing a scintillating front-nine charge to claim a one-shot win at the Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying Tournament at South West Rocks Country Club.

News

Australia's Kyriacou slam dunks a hole-in-one

Steph Kyriacou has lit up the second day of the British Women's Open with a hole-in-one on a day when most Australian hopes were blown off course.

Yamashita streaks ahead as three Aussies advance

The AIG Women’s Open field, especially those in the afternoon, must have thought Japan’s Miyu Yamashita, who sits 11-under and leads by three, was playing a different golf course during Round 2.

AIG Women’s Open – Second Round Tee Times (AEST)

AIG Women’s Open – Second Round Tee Times (AEST)

Minjee Lee is the leading Aussie with Gabi Ruffels and Grace Kim not far behind. The Australians are chasing their third major title on the bounce. Here is how they line up on day two at Royal Porthcawl.

O’Donovan wins big in Canada

O’Donovan wins big in Canada

Sydney’s Declan O’Donovan has booked his place at the 125th US Amateur in a fortnight’s time and a PGA TOUR debut in 2026 with victory at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

Scott's birdie binge keeps FedEx playoffs in sight

Scott's birdie binge keeps FedEx playoffs in sight

Australia's Adam Scott has made a bright start at the Wyndham Championships, where he needs a two-way tie for third or better to reach the FedEx playoffs.

Features

Clarity, Colour, Control: The BenQ AK700ST Game Changing Simulator

Golfers are obsessive creatures. They chase the perfect swing, the perfect read, the perfect feel, and now, with the right setup, the perfect view.

Cleary: Scottie Scheffler and the beige shades of New Tiger

Scottie Scheffler isn't the Next Tiger Woods and doesn't have to be. Yet it's clear he's in a period of Woods-like dominance and may, one day, ascend into the pantheon with the Great Ones of golf and of sport. Why it's a bit of a snooze is vexing indeed.

Cleary: Can't split Open and Masters, U.S Open next best, PGA last by length of Flemington Straight

Cleary: Can't split Open and Masters, U.S Open next best, PGA last by length of Flemington Straight

Matt Cleary shouts at a cloud, a President, the PGA Championship, the Scottish Open, Aberdeen, Turnberry, lager beer, the Atlantic Ocean and the Filet-of-Fish.

The Aussies at The Open

The Aussies at The Open

Nine Aussies take on Royal Portrush at this week's 153rd Open Championship. Paul Prendergast reports on the Australians' chances in Northern Ireland.

Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball

Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball

A good player does not hit at the ball or even think of hitting it. They swing the club from the top of their back-swing to the top of their follow-through via a plane where the ball happens to be. The ball is effectively in the way of their clubhead. Striking the ball on the way through is a by-product of their golf swing, says Tom Linskey of Australian Golf Schools.

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Course Review: Cape Kidnappers

The legend of how Cape Kidnappers came to be Cape Kidnappers is a tale of crossed wires.

World Exclusive: Trump’s Indonesian Tee-off

Whether it’s politics, business or opinions, Donald Trump is always full-on, pushing boundaries and, it seems, usually getting what he wants. So, it is with the 17 golf courses in the Trump Golf portfolio, with its latest – and first in the Southern Hemisphere – now open in Indonesia. Like Trump himself and his modus operandi, it offers a no-compromise golf experience.

Review: Bonville Golf Resort

Review: Bonville Golf Resort

For more than three decades, the dramatic, densely treed and visually breathtaking landscape that is home to the Bonville Golf Resort has drawn observational comparisons with the iconic Augusta National Golf Club, where the 89th Masters Tournament will be played this week.

International Travel: Clark targets Australian golfers

International Travel: Clark targets Australian golfers

Clark, host city of a special economic zone near Manila, is promoting its appeal as an international golf tourism destination to Asia/Pacific markets, with Australia a priority target.

Spotlight: Commonwealth Golf Club

Spotlight: Commonwealth Golf Club

Brian Slawnik and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design have long been unabashed fans of the Sandbelt, and of Commonwealth Golf Club in particular. When asked to redesign the course, the first thing Slawnik told members was that it’s already great and that RGD would approach the work as preservationists. What Slawnik, RGD and Commonwealth greens staff did since has reimagined and reinvigorated one of Australia’s great courses.

Galleries

Gallery: 2025 Open Championship's wildest fans

From crazy outfits to homemade signs and patriotic flair, the spectators at Royal Portrush brought the energy all week. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable crowd moments from this year's event.

Gallery: Open Championship superstars' adventures in bunkerland

Gallery: Open Championship superstars' adventures in bunkerland

Royal Portrush’s bunkers have tested every player in the field this week. From miraculous escapes to buried nightmares, here’s a look at how the pros have handled the sand in 2025.

Gallery: Devastating beauty of Royal Portrush

Gallery: Devastating beauty of Royal Portrush

Feast your eyes on the stunning scenery of Royal Portrush, captured in all its windswept glory during the opening round of the 2025 Open Championship. These breathtaking course shots by Getty Images showcase the natural drama of golf’s ultimate coastal challenge.

Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

The buzz is building ahead of the 2025 Open Championship. Take a look behind the ropes as golf’s biggest stars and their fans soak up the atmosphere.

EQUIPMENT

New Release: Callaway announces new Opus SP Wedges

Callaway Golf has unveiled its all-new Opus SP Wedges featuring Spin Pocket™ Construction. Available at retailers from early September, the wedges combine Tour-preferred shaping with a higher centre of gravity for increased spin and precision.

Clarity, Colour, Control: The BenQ AK700ST Game Changing Simulator

Golfers are obsessive creatures. They chase the perfect swing, the perfect read, the perfect feel, and now, with the right setup, the perfect view.

Winner’s Bag: Scottie Scheffler – The Open Championship

Winner’s Bag: Scottie Scheffler – The Open Championship

World No.1, Scottie Scheffler, blew the competition away at The Open Championship, winning by four shots to claim his fourth major. Here is what the American had in the bag on his way to victory.

Playing With...TaylorMade Qi35 Driver

Playing With...TaylorMade Qi35 Driver

TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver arrived with bold claims of improved consistency and forgiveness. Backed by cutting-edge tech and early praise, it promised performance gains across the board. Here’s how it measured up.

New Release: Titleist launches new T-Series iron lineup

New Release: Titleist launches new T-Series iron lineup

Next generation T100, T150 and T350 irons, along with all-new T250 model, set new standard for performance and consistency throughout the set.