Articles by Australian Golf Digest

December 24th, 2024

Statement from WPGA Tour of Australasia regarding gender policy

The WPGA Tour of Australasia will amend its Membership Regulations Policy from the start of the 2025 season after a meeting of its Board this week.

December 18th, 2024

Rounds, memberships up as Golf Australia releases 2023-2024 participation report

More than two million Australians played golf on a course during the past year while memberships have also increased, according to a new report commissioned by the Golf Australia body.

December 17th, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau delivers wicked sledge to Rory McIlroy ahead of The Showdown

While mic-ed up and warming up on the practice range, DeChambeau walked straight through a door that McIlroy left wide open for him.

December 8th, 2024

Greg Norman confirms shock CEO change as LIV Golf eyes new milestones

LIV Golf chief executive officer Greg Norman has revealed that the league will soon have a new leader at the helm, signalling a significant transition as it gears up for an ambitious 2025 season.

December 6th, 2024

As Cape Kidnappers turns 20, Tom Doak authors a tailored renovation 

Just in time for high season, Doak advised Cape Kidnappers’ ownership on a range of projects, from the strategic trimming of manuka and kanuka trees, to the expert camouflaging of new cartpaths.

December 3rd, 2024

Australian Open 2024: Are the days of our Open being ‘the fifth major’ a memory or the future?

As is so often the case, last week’s Australian Open delivered multiple storylines and more than a few talking points. From Cam Smith’s controversial pre-event course setup comments to inclement weather and the multi-championship field, there were numerous avenues for a post-tournament analysis to venture emanating from Kingston Heath and Victoria golf clubs.

November 27th, 2024

WIN the ultimate LIV Golf Adelaide experience with Ripper GC for you and a friend!

Here’s your chance to join Cam Smith and the Ripper GC crew at LIV Golf Adelaide 2025!

November 25th, 2024

Srixon UltiSoft balls: What you need to know

As the lowest compression ball in Srixon’s extensive line-up, UltiSoft offers players an excellent balance of feel and playability, with dynamic power off the tee and softer feel around the greens.

November 22nd, 2024

Australian PGA 2024: Min Woo Lee bags two simulator aces, one at Pebble Beach, but do they count?

When the Australian PGA Championship’s second round was delayed for more than five hours, Min Woo Lee, the defending champion, was clever in staying dry and hitting balls on a simulator.

November 14th, 2024

Karl Vilips named the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year

The PGA Tour announced today that Australia’s Karl Vilips has been named the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year, as voted by the Korn Ferry Tour membership.

November 9th, 2024

Moore Park Golf Collective unveils alternative proposal for the embattled Sydney course

The proposal features three kilometres of running, walking and cycling paths, adventure and nature playgrounds, a footy field, skate park, BMX track, fitness trail and dog park with a reduced 18-hole public golf course and high-tech driving range.

November 4th, 2024

Srixon ZXi irons: What you need to know

Made with groundbreaking i-Forged technology, ZXi irons produce superior feel, along with improved distance, forgiveness and control.

November 1st, 2024

Srixon ZXi woods: What you need to know

Combining revolutionary technology with meticulous craftsmanship, ZXi woods feature Srixon’s exclusive i-FLEX technology and bring tour-inspired performance to every tee and fairway.

October 29th, 2024

Funny new Australian video captures the very soul of golf

With his short film The Bug, filmmaker Chris Martin explores the hilarious rollercoaster of emotions golfers experience on the course.

October 20th, 2024

‘OH MY GOD’: Trump’s bizarre Arnold Palmer ‘tribute’ stuns everyone at rally

In a rally packed with anticipation ahead of the upcoming US Presidential election, Donald Trump delivered a speech that no one saw coming.

October 10th, 2024

Golf NSW chairman Michael Medway: ‘We’re doing a whole lot of things in the sport that we don’t see the national body doing’

Golf NSW chairman Michael Medway is rightfully proud of what Golf NSW has achieved, not just in elevating the status of the NSW Open but across its dominion.

October 4th, 2024

LPGA Tour player: This might be the simplest thing you can do to improve your putting

India’s Aditi Ashok says that when she practises her putting, she doesn’t go to the putting green with a full sleeve of balls.

October 2nd, 2024

UPDATE: Jeffrey Guan released from Sydney Eye Hospital after freak accident

The governing golf bodies of Australia and New South Wales have provided an update on rising star tour pro Jeffrey Guan, who has been released from hospital after being struck in the eye socket by a stray golf ball in Batemans Bay on September 21.

September 28th, 2024

‘Too early to determine’: Governing bodies provide update on Jeffrey Guan condition after horror pro-am accident

The playing future of Aussie young gun Jeffrey Guan remains unclear following a statement from Australian golf’s governing bodies overnight confirmed there was “no set timeline for his return home”.

September 26th, 2024

Ripper GC’s Mad Monday antics were about as wacky as you could have imagined

Cam Smith’s Jacksonville abode has never seen such a vast array of, well, characters.

September 11th, 2024

Rolex joins PGA of Australia as a major partner

The PGA of Australia has announced a new major partnership with Rolex, the prestigious Swiss watchmaker.

September 4th, 2024

New date, same venue as LIV Golf Adelaide 2025 details revealed

Further announcements on the remainder of LIV Golf League’s 14-tournament global schedule will be unveiled soon.