Golf Australia Magazine

LIV in Limbo: Herbert Eyes PGA Return as Smith Stays the Course

Youth movement signals Europe's next era at the Solheim Cup

Crowds, TV audiences and digital engagement climb at AIG Women's Open

Feature Story: Hutton under cover

Players Series South Australia to return for fourth staging at Willunga
PGA of Australia announces landmark extension with Challenger

McIlroy the jewel in Australian golf's bumper summer

Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia unveils 2026-27 schedule

Thorbjornsen wins maiden title as Rocket Classic exits

Callaway launches Quantum Mini Spinner as a new top-of-the-bag scoring option

More News

Kuwaki claims Women's Open title after playoff thriller

Kuwaki claims Women's Open title after playoff thriller

Japan's Shiho Kuwaki has claimed her first major title by defeating Germany's Esther Henseleit in a playoff to win the Women's Open at ‌Royal Lytham.

Choi eyes career-best major finish at AIG Women's Open

Choi eyes career-best major finish at AIG Women's Open

A first major championship top-10 finish remains a real possibility for Australia’s Robyn Choi heading into the final round of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

D-Day in Detroit as local fights to end winless drought

D-Day in Detroit as local fights to end winless drought

Davis Riley has put himself in a position to win on the PGA Tour for the first time in more than two years and earn a post-season bid.

Noh opens three-shot Open lead, Aussie Choi trails

Noh opens three-shot Open lead, Aussie Choi trails

American Yealimir Noh has moved to the brink of a breakthrough major title after taking a three-shot lead on day three of the Women's ‌British Open, but Australian hopes look slim heading into the final day.

Ryu moves into halfway lead as Aussies toil again

Ryu moves into halfway lead as Aussies toil again

Haeran Ryu has justified her favourite's tag by leading after the second day of the Women's British Open while Robyn Choi, six shots adrift, is the top Aussie.

News

Co-leader Young misses chance to beat PGA record

Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.

Carruthers survives 'Scorpion' for maiden win at Teven

Coby Carruthers was already assured of a spot at the Ford NSW Open courtesy of his play at Lismore this week, but having impressed all and sundry with his play on day two at Teven Golf Course, the New South Welshman now has a first professional victory to his name.

Malnati fires in PGA Classic to take two-stroke lead

Malnati fires in PGA Classic to take two-stroke lead

Peter Malnati has missed more cuts than he has made on the PGA Tour this season, but he gained quite the confidence boost at the Rocket Classic.

Today marks global 'Thank A PGA Professional Day'

Today marks global 'Thank A PGA Professional Day'

Golfers, clubs and venue administrators throughout Australia are being encouraged to take part in a world-first initiative and ‘Thank A PGA Pro’ on Friday, July 31, by simply saying thank you to their local PGA Professional in person or on social media using #ThankAPGAProDay.

Aussies struggle as Thitikul seizes Open lead

Aussies struggle as Thitikul seizes Open lead

Jeeno Thitikul has taken the first step towards the missing prize of her career after starting the Women's Open with a sublime seven-under-par 64 at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Features

Feature Story: Hutton under cover

Deborah Hutton’s love of the outdoors has always defined her life, from beaches to fairways and everything in between. However, after years in the Australian sun, a personal health wake-up call reshaped her perspective and inspired Canopy Bay, a practical yet stylish range built for life under UV.

Major movement and the future of the women’s game

The bus ride from the centre of Lytham barely lasts long enough to finish a coffee or get past the adverts at the start of a podcast. However, it is more than enough time to realise something special is unfolding in this sleepy Lancashire seaside town.

Callum Hill: The puzzle Nelly is still trying to solve

Callum Hill: The puzzle Nelly is still trying to solve

Nelly Korda has won just about everything there is to win in golf. She has dominated recent seasons, held a mortgage on the World No.1 ranking, won major championships, and become the player to beat at every start line.

Callum Hill: Phenomenal Foxy and the pride of New Zealand

Callum Hill: Phenomenal Foxy and the pride of New Zealand

There are days when covering sport feels like work, and there are days when you are granted the highest privilege of standing in the right place at the right time.

Earning the trust of the pros: Callaway Quantum driver

Earning the trust of the pros: Callaway Quantum driver

When players stand on the tee with a tournament on the line, the driver in their hands has to deliver more than just distance. It needs to produce repeatable speed, controlled flight, and confidence under pressure.

COURSES AND TRAVEL

Travel Feature: The River of dreams

Unlike the ethos first evangelised by Richard Sattler at Barnbougle Dunes, and later realised by Darius Oliver at Cape Wickham on King Island and The Cliffs on Kangaroo Island, golf infrastructure on the Murray River is not a matter of “build it, and they will come”. It’s already built and they’re already coming.

Course Review: Randwick Golf Club

Randwick is a quirky, seaside course which is not unlike some of the underrated and little-known natural links scattered around the coastline of Scotland and Ireland.

Feature Story: NSW Mid-North Coast storms back

Feature Story: NSW Mid-North Coast storms back

It was the garbage bins flying past the pro shop that made Brandon Connor think that the weather forecast of “windy” did not adequately reflect what was barrelling over South West Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast. Indeed, a more apt description of the “event” that so whacked the region might have been “Severe Tropical Cyclone”.

Feature Story: Short courses, big fun

Feature Story: Short courses, big fun

From windswept dunes to parkland gems, these nine-hole courses across Australia offer fun, challenge and accessibility for golfers of all levels. Perfect for quick rounds, beginners, families, or seasoned players seeking a relaxed yet rewarding game.

Feature Story: 10 years of Cape Wickham

Feature Story: 10 years of Cape Wickham

A wooden deck sits just outside the entrance of the current clubhouse at Cape Wickham Golf Links. It is a humble structure, yet it offers a view that immediately captivates every visitor to this remarkable stretch of golfing landscape on the rugged north west coast of Tasmania’s King Island.

Galleries

Royal Birkdale roars: best snapshots from The Open

Experience the atmosphere of The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale through this selection of epic Getty Images shots, capturing packed galleries, iconic holes, practice-round anticipation and the excitement as golf's oldest major gets underway.

Standing room only: scenes from a packed US Open

Standing room only: scenes from a packed US Open

From packed grandstands to galleries stretching down the fairways, these images capture the scale, atmosphere and energy surrounding the 2026 U.S Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Gallery: Bunker bandits of Shinnecock Hills

Gallery: Bunker bandits of Shinnecock Hills

As expected, Shinnecock Hills is giving players little margin for error; these images capture the challenge perfectly as the world’s best are attempting to blast their way out of trouble.

Through the lens: Australians take on the US Open

Through the lens: Australians take on the US Open

From clutch recoveries and towering tee shots to quiet moments between holes, these images capture Australia’s contingent taking on the challenge and theatre of U.S Open week.

EQUIPMENT

Feature Story: Hutton under cover

Deborah Hutton’s love of the outdoors has always defined her life, from beaches to fairways and everything in between. However, after years in the Australian sun, a personal health wake-up call reshaped her perspective and inspired Canopy Bay, a practical yet stylish range built for life under UV.

Callaway launches Quantum Mini Spinner as a new top-of-the-bag scoring option

Callaway Golf has unveiled the new Quantum Mini Spinner, a top-of-the-bag option designed for golfers seeking more spin, control and confidence when attacking greens from distance.

Earning the trust of the pros: Callaway Quantum driver

Earning the trust of the pros: Callaway Quantum driver

When players stand on the tee with a tournament on the line, the driver in their hands has to deliver more than just distance. It needs to produce repeatable speed, controlled flight, and confidence under pressure.

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.

The balancing act behind Jason Day's Open bid

The balancing act behind Jason Day's Open bid

Jason Day has been Australia’s best chance at the majors more often than he hasn’t over the past 15 years. He arrived early at Royal Birkdale following his withdrawal from the US Open due to concerns about his troublesome back, which has plagued him in the latter stages of his career.