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October 5th, 2026

Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Adrian Meronk was in tears. It’d been more than 1,000 days since he won on the DP World Tour and despite winning a LIV Golf event in 2025, he struggled mightily this year on the circuit and was not able to record even a single top-20 finish. The 33-year-old from Poland shot 63-68 on the Read more…

October 4th, 2026

Tennis balls fly at St. Andrews in fan protest of Celtic Football Club’s billionaire owner

Well, at least it wasn’t rocks and bottles. In a rather clever, if still disrupting protest, demonstrators expressing their frustration with the Celtic Football Club’s billionaire owner tossed dozens of tennis balls at the Irishman during Saturday’s round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. In an unprecedented scene at St. Andrews’ Old Course, Dermot Desmond Read more…

October 3rd, 2026

CBS announces Tony Romo split in the middle of ex-QB’s Q-School round

The only thing worse than dealing with your job on the golf course is finding out you’ve been fired from it. That’s the situation Tony Romo found himself on Friday when CBS announced it had parted ways with its lead NFL analyst while Romo was in the middle of a Q-School pre-qualifying round in Oklahoma. Read more…

PGA Tour

October 5th, 2026

Austin Smotherman’s long road leads to a PGA Tour victory in his 100th start

Smotherman posted a tournament-record 26-under 258 total to become the third man in as many years to earn his maiden PGA Tour title in Utah.

October 5th, 2026

The clubs Austin Smotherman used to win the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship

It’s often said the numbers don’t tell the whole story, but in Smotherman’s case they did.

October 5th, 2026

Titleist to debut 2027 versions of Pro V1 and Pro V1x at this week’s PGA Tour stop in Japan

At this week’s Baycurrent Classic in Japan, Titleist will introduce the next generation of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, the start of the company’s global validation process across the world’s professional tours in the next few months.

US Open

July 2nd, 2026

How Bobby Jones’ 1926 US Open win at Scioto Country Club inspired this all-time famous quote about tournament golf

A century ago, Jones was moved to make an observation about his 1926 US Open experience and the challenges of tournament golf that echo through the decades and remains pointed and pertinent today.

June 25th, 2026

Tiger wins the 2026 US Senior Open. You mean, there’s a chance? 

More history beckons Tiger Woods post-50, if he can summon the energy and will.

June 23rd, 2026

9 things I learned from pros at the 2026 US Open

Among the lessons: a balanced approach to your golf swing is the best one.

LIV Golf

October 6th, 2026

Crucial step forward made in LIV Golf’s quest to activate version 2.0

BC Partners has agreed to extend the player milestone to October 25, providing additional time for the league to engage with players and their representatives on their ongoing participation in LIV Golf.

October 2nd, 2026

‘More about legal process than commitment issues’: What to make of LIV Golf Adelaide 2027 uncertainty

The biggest question isn’t whether Adelaide matters to LIV Golf. It’s when this convoluted court process will finally allow everyone involved to have the shackles released so they can get on with what comes next.

October 2nd, 2026

Sergio Garcia seeks exit from LIV Golf contract

As it is currently constructed, Garcia argues, the deal is confusing.

AGD All-Access Pass articles

September 24th, 2026

Editor’s letter: The good doctor

Alister MacKenzie’s visit to Australia 100 years ago endures today.

September 24th, 2026

Aussie golfers are playing more than ever

Exclusive Golf Australia data reveals a remarkable 15-year rise in competition rounds, with annual play now more than 2.5 million rounds higher than in 2010.

September 24th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: The Vintage Golf Club

There are few Australian golf courses that feel as naturally connected to their surroundings as The Vintage in the Hunter Valley. Set among vineyards, rolling countryside and distant mountain ranges near Pokolbin, the Greg Norman/Bob Harrison design has matured into one of regional New South Wales’ most compelling golf destinations. The Vintage made an immediate Read more…

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How to play

September 23rd, 2026

How to beat the younger guys

(Hint: It’s not just about making more putts)

September 23rd, 2026

Phil Kenyon: My three principles for better putting

When it comes to performance on the greens, there are three skills to develop: (1) Your ability to start your ball on your intended line; (2) your ability to control speed; (3) your ability to read greens

September 23rd, 2026

Swing analysis: Brooke Henderson

Stability, steadiness and length.

What to play

October 6th, 2026

Is the club’s shaft the most important part?

The shaft is important for many reasons, but to call it the “engine” is a misnomer.

October 5th, 2026

The clubs Austin Smotherman used to win the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship

It’s often said the numbers don’t tell the whole story, but in Smotherman’s case they did.

October 5th, 2026

Titleist to debut 2027 versions of Pro V1 and Pro V1x at this week’s PGA Tour stop in Japan

At this week’s Baycurrent Classic in Japan, Titleist will introduce the next generation of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, the start of the company’s global validation process across the world’s professional tours in the next few months.

Where to play

October 1st, 2026

Court rejects challenge to North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment

A public servant and a native title holder have lost a bid to stop mature trees on the doorstep of a city centre being felled to revitalise the golf course.

September 24th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: The Vintage Golf Club

There are few Australian golf courses that feel as naturally connected to their surroundings as The Vintage in the Hunter Valley. Set among vineyards, rolling countryside and distant mountain ranges near Pokolbin, the Greg Norman/Bob Harrison design has matured into one of regional New South Wales’ most compelling golf destinations. The Vintage made an immediate Read more…

September 24th, 2026

The 19th hole: Glass acts

Our search for Australia and New Zealand’s best golf club wine lists.

Women in Golf

October 6th, 2026

Community spirit behind Kalgoorlie’s national gong

October 5th, 2026

Thai superstar makes it LPGA Tour win No.4 for season

October 5th, 2026

Jeeno Thitikul is the LPGA’s hottest player after winning fourth title this season

Golf Rules

October 1st, 2026

Rules Review: You know a rake will stop your ball from going in a bunker. Do you have to move it?

September 24th, 2026

5 bunker rules every golfer should know

September 24th, 2026

Rules Review: My ball is on the edge of a pond with no penalty-area markings. Is it in or out?

Opinion

October 6th, 2026

Double doses of the Old Course at St Andrews is never a bad thing

September 24th, 2026

We asked what you’d change about the Presidents Cup. Here’s what you said

September 24th, 2026

Editor’s letter: The good doctor