Crown’s exclusive Capital Golf Course in Melbourne could soon take on a new identity under a James Packer-backed bid led by former Richmond Football Club president, Clinton Casey.
News that Royal Queensland Golf Club has received government approval to use its returned parcel of land to develop a new short course continues a welcome trend in course architecture.
Murray River golf courses, while attractive to tour and fun to play, do tend to follow a certain design script. When Black Bull Golf Course opened 10 years ago, it broke the rules and moved away from narrow, treelined runways and instead used its lakeside location to cultivate a larger, links-style course where the breezes Read more…
With next month’s Australian PGA Championship firmly in travelling golfers’ minds, we hit the road in South-East Queensland to see where you should stay and play this summer.
The Western Australian Golf Club Discover The Western Australian Golf Club, just eight kilometres from Perth’s CBD and set among the scenic hills of Yokine. With panoramic views of the city and Darling Ranges – especially from the iconic 12th tee – the course offers a unique golf experience in a truly spectacular setting. Since Read more…
The par-3 third at Narooma might be one of the most photographed holes in Australian golf, although don’t dismiss the course in the quiet southern New South Wales town as having a singular reason to visit.
Royal Park Golf Course Quintessentially Melbourne GolfNestled on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, Royal Park Golf Course is a hidden nine-hole gem that blends convenience, history, and charm. Dating back to 1903, it’s one of Victoria’s oldest public courses and remains one of the most accessible and welcoming. It’s also where five-time Open champion Peter Read more…
Longing to play Royal Portrush from 17,000 kilometres away? Here are Australia’s best answers to the Northern Irish masterpiece, and our tributes to other iconic links on the Open Championship rota.
The ever-evolving Westbourne course at Royal Canberra Golf Club, comprising holes one to 18, represents a magnificent layout in a wooded, lakeside setting that’s equally stellar.
Mackay Golf Club in coastal Queensland marks its centenary this month. As a tour pro who visits there annually, it’s a club and course that have come a long way – and have a big future ahead.
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