Ian Baker-Finch, Australia’s 1991 Open champion, is settling into his new role as chairman of the PGA of Australia. In this wide-ranging Q&A, “Finchy” addresses the current stand-off in men’s professional golf, his vision for PGA members and tournament golf Down Under.
From textiles to tee-offs, Ely Callaway’s innovative vision transformed golf forever. In this excerpt from The Unconquerable Game: My Life in Golf and Business, the legendary founder of Callaway Golf recounts how a bold leap into oversized driver technology reshaped the game and defined his legacy.
How some of Australia’s top golfers are ensuring future generations of up-and-coming talent have the same opportunities, if not more. Australia is often seen as the envy of the world. The lucky country. And it is – even if such sentiments perhaps ignore our real estate prices, or isolation from the rest of the world Read more…
Amid escalating green fees at some of the world’s best golf facilities, Australia’s top courses remain relatively affordable. When it comes to playing golf Down Under, it’s little wonder golfers from around the world consider Australia to be the Lucky Country.
Last July, Steph and I played a round at Cypress Point. I gave him a few ideas for his game, but he didn’t need much. His swing is solid, and what a gentleman.
Australian Golf Digest
