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August 20th, 2024

‘The vibe will be incredible’: Min Woo Lee locked in for Australian Open

A rising star of the golf world who is popular the world over, Lee is the first player to formally commit to the ISPS HANDA Australian Open, which begins in 100 days on November 28, 2024.

October 26th, 2023

Grace Kim, Jiyai Shin and Sarah Jane Smith set for Sydney

Coming to the end of her remarkable rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Australian Grace Kim has confirmed she will return home for the ISPS HANDA Australian Open in Sydney alongside former world No.1 and 2013 champion Jiyai Shin of Korea.

September 28th, 2023

‘I AM INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL’: New Chair appointed for Golf Australia

The Golf Australia board has appointed experienced director and businessman Peter Margin as the Chair of Golf Australia, effective immediately.

March 19th, 2023

LIV Golf Tucson: Marc Leishman eyes HUGE payday with two-shot lead in Arizona

Marc Leishman hasn’t had many opportunities in recent years to enter the final round of a golf tournament as the solo leader. 

January 7th, 2023

Open champion Cam Smith locked in for PIF Saudi International

Reigning Open champion and PGA Player of the Year Cameron Smith will headline next month’s $US5 million PIF Saudi International, powered by Softbank Investment Advisers.

September 20th, 2022

Presidents Cup 2022: Hideki Matsuyama gunning for redemption against powerful US team

Three years later, the defeat still stings for Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama.

September 18th, 2022

C’MON AUSSIE: Cam Smith takes two-shot lead into final round of LIV Golf Invitational Chicago

Cameron Smith is just five rounds into his LIV Golf career, so he’s still trying to figure out how to balance the individual competition and the team component.

July 26th, 2022

MAX GAINS: Arccos advances putting insights with Enhanced Putting Stats software upgrade

Golfers looking to pin-point where gains can be made in their putting performance and practice methods are set to benefit from another groundbreaking software feature being launched by Arccos – a pioneer of big data and Artificial Intelligence for golf. 

April 14th, 2022

Presidents Cup makes long-term commitment to Melbourne; locks in TWO more return dates

The PGA Tour today announced a long-term commitment to staging the Presidents Cup in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with the biennial global team competition set to return to the iconic Sandbelt in 2028 and 2040.

March 21st, 2022

England’s Georgia Hall cruises to five-shot victory at 2022 Aramco Saudi Ladies International

England’s Georgia Hall delivered a measured final round 71 to win the $US1million Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund by five shots at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, on the Jeddah coast. 

February 17th, 2022

HANNAH’S HOT STREAK: Green positioned to make history at TPS Murray River

Hannah Green is positioned to make history as the first woman to win a Webex Players Series event as the West Australian took a share of the lead on day one of the TPS Murray River in memory of Jarrod Lyle.  

February 13th, 2022

Vic Open: Two Aussies and a Kiwi qualify for The 150th Open at St Andrews

Dimitrios Papadatos, Ben Campbell and Matthew Griffin have qualified for The 150th Open at St Andrews after earning places through the Vic Open.

February 8th, 2022

THE BOOM CONTINUES: Latest data reveals more record participation numbers for Aussie golf

Golf Australia today announced record growth in club participation and total participation, with a 6.4 percent increase in club members and a 21 percent (210,000) year-on-year rise in round players, according to AusPlay data. 

February 3rd, 2022

The Vic Open to offer three qualifying places for the 150th Open at St Andrews

The Vic Open will feature as part of The Open Qualifying Series for the first time following the cancellation of the New Zealand Open due to on-going travel restrictions. 

January 20th, 2022

Saudi International ‘Bryson-proofs’ its driving range as big-hitting DeChambeau promises to go ‘even further’ in 2022

Big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau has revealed he will arrive at next month’s PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers hitting the ball “further than ever” – prompting tournament organisers to ‘Bryson-proof’ Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.

December 5th, 2021

Aussie legend Jack Newton honoured by Golf NSW

The honour recognises Jack’s outstanding contribution to the sport as one of the State’s best-ever players, as a commentator, course designer, and most importantly for his forty-year-plus commitment to junior golf through the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation.

October 15th, 2021

Tournament golf set to resume across New South Wales

Clear your diary – tournament golf is set to resume across New South Wales.

March 30th, 2021

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Latest update for Brisbane golfers

Golf Australia has provided the following update on Greater Brisbane’s three-day lockdown, and what it means for those clubs that fall in the Local Government Areas affected by the restrictions:

March 28th, 2021

Macpherson wins the mental battle at Concord Golf Club

Victorian Bryden Macpherson won the mental battle at Concord today, capping his consistent summer with his second Australasian PGA title by winning the Golf Challenge NSW Open. 

March 27th, 2021

NSW OPEN: Sim sets the pace with a masterful 63 at Concord Golf Club

West Australian Michael Sim has sent a not-so-subtle reminder of his prodigious talent as he heads into the weekend here at Concord with a two-shot lead and a serious crack at yet another Open title on Australian shores.

March 11th, 2021

‘We’re thriving again’: New data shows Australian golf has exploded in popularity

Australian golf is riding a new wave of popularity with huge participation rises recorded over the summer.

March 3rd, 2021

Meet Golf’s version of the Odd Couple

A PGA professional, Mark Tibbles, and a Golf Australia community instructor, Anna-Maria England, joining forces to work hand in golf glove to inspire Perth women and girls into the sport. Yep, it’s a thing.