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April 21st, 2026

‘The Dinah’ goes to Sheila Johnson

Sheila Johnson had recently bought Innisbrook Resort and was at the 2009 Super Bowl in Tampa. It was there that Condoleezza Rice told Johnson she should pick up golf. On one of their first outings, it started pouring rain. “I am soaked down in my drawers, and a Secret Service agent says, ‘If you think Read more…

April 21st, 2026

There is some incredible lore for Matt Fitzpatrick’s playoff approach shot into 18 at Harbour Town

Based off the one-handed finish, it was clear Matt Fitzpatrick did not strike his approach shot on the first and only playoff hole at Harbour Town exactly how he wanted to. But that didn’t matter, because the “mis-hit” still resulted in one of the more legendary shots into the iconic 18th, and the Englishman was Read more…

April 19th, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick will take all of the breaks he can get in bid to win second RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick could argue that the term “momentum” is a concoction of sportswriters and broadcasters to overwise explain how an athlete’s brain and body somehow click together in a way that sustains a bit of success. “It’s funny,” Fitzpatrick was saying on Saturday at the RBC Heritage. “I remember having a conversation with [well-known coach] Read more…

PGA Tour

April 21st, 2026

PGA Tour leaving Hawaii, as former Tournament of Champions and Sony Open off schedule

The PGA Tour’s long-running Hawaiian swing is set to end, with The Sentry and Sony Open both facing uncertain futures as the tour reshapes its 2027 schedule.

April 21st, 2026

‘We don’t know what’s going on over there’: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp sounds off on LIV Golf news in sports talk show appearance

Asked if LIV players would be offered a direct path back, a la Brooks Koepka, Rolapp was non-committal, only acknowledging that the tour is actively “thinking about it”.

April 21st, 2026

Max Homa calls out his own hypocrisy after viral club-throwing incident at Harbour Town

Golf’s receipt keepers were quick to point out the hypocrisy, and once Homa cooled down after his round, he took to Instagram to own up to the ugly moment.

The Masters

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Why Augusta National is killing the viral Masters gnome

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The hidden history of Augusta National’s 16th hole

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17:43

The strategy pros use to play Augusta’s trickiest hole

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LIV Golf

April 20th, 2026

Turbulent week for LIV Golf finally ends with one of its biggest stars holding the hardware

Jon Rahm cruises to a six-shot win at LIV Golf Mexico City while uncertainty around PIF funding and the league’s future remains in focus.

April 20th, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau withdraws from final round of LIV Golf Mexico

The two-time major champion announced that he wouldn’t be playing in the final round because of a wrist injury that he noticed on Saturday.

April 19th, 2026

Thomas Friedman, one of the world’s authorities on the Middle East, can go just as deep on golf. We asked him to explain LIV

To understand what has happened with LIV Golf in a tumultuous past week, Friedman was as good a place to start as any.

AGD All-Access Pass articles

March 20th, 2026

Editor’s letter: The fire within

A single moment, many moons ago, illustrates how Adam Scott owns an intensity that matches his talent.

March 20th, 2026

Your questions answered: April 2026

Plenty of questions arose from our “What is Golf Australia trying to become?” feature in the March issue. And Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland has the answers.

March 20th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: Ocean Dunes Golf Course

Nudging up to Bass Strait in numerous instances, the captivating Ocean Dunes layout ducks in and away from the coastline as it meanders along King Island’s west coast. A revealing arrangement of green complexes is a feature of a course where the location alone guarantees attention. Yet not content to merely place a good course Read more…

AGD All-Access Pass videos

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The swing fix that sparked Rickie Fowler’s comeback

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The hidden history of Tree Island at TPC Sawgrass

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The clever way tour pros use data to aim

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How to play

April 20th, 2026

The other bunker shot every golfer needs to know

Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Dan Carraher breaks down how to play long bunker shots that require distance, explaining setup, clubface and finish adjustments for better control.

April 15th, 2026

Stuck in the trees? Here’s how to hit a punch-out like Rory McIlroy

Stuck in the trees? Here’s how to hit a controlled punch shot and get back in play just like the pros at the Masters.

April 14th, 2026

10 things I learned from pros at the 2026 Masters

At 45, Justin Rose is still right in the mix at the Masters. Here is what his longevity teaches us about playing better for longer.

What to play

April 20th, 2026

Why some wedges rust, why some don’t and how much it matters

Rust is cosmetic. Groove wear is the real spin killer, and it happens to every wedge regardless of finish.

April 20th, 2026

TaylorMade 2026 Designer Series across Qi range: What you need to know

TaylorMade has launched the Shadowfall Collection, an all-black limited-edition range across Qi4D drivers, fairways and P790 irons focusing on unified design and unchanged performance.

April 20th, 2026

The clubs Matt Fitzpatrick used to win the 2026 RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Scottie Scheffler in a RBC Heritage playoff win, with a strong equipment setup featuring Ping i240 irons, Titleist GT3 driver and Bettinardi putter.

Where to play

April 21st, 2026

Bondi Golf Club forced to close holes after boundary complaints from Harry Triguboff’s daughter

Triguboff claims stray golf balls from the neighbouring nine-hole layout have been landing in her backyard, creating what she describes as a serious safety risk.

April 16th, 2026

Bingara Gorge Golf Course acquired by Golf NSW in landmark deal 

Golf NSW has announced the acquisition of Bingara Gorge Golf Course from Metro Property Development, fulfilling a long-term strategic objective to establish a flagship ‘Home of Golf’ in New South Wales and marking a significant step forward in establishing Wilton as one of the state’s premier golf and lifestyle destinations.

April 12th, 2026

‘A very emotional day’: Inferno at Te Arai Links leaves luxury golf resort reeling

Shock, smoke and a significant loss have rocked one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most talked-about golf destinations, with a fire destroying the clubhouse restaurant at Te Arai Links on Sunday.

Women in Golf

April 21st, 2026

LPGA major champion’s splash tradition will continue, even if she only wades into a ‘kiddie pool’

April 20th, 2026

Hannah Green storms from 6 back to win in LA for the third time in 4 years

April 18th, 2026

Nearing first-year anniversary, LPGA commissioner has impressed his players and sponsors, with much work still to do

Golf Rules

April 15th, 2026

Rules Review: He says it was a practice swing that nicked the ball. I think he was trying to hit it. Re-tee without penalty?

April 2nd, 2026

Rules Review: I carefully tried to pick up a rake but I accidentally moved my ball. Is that a penalty?

March 26th, 2026

Rules Review: What happens when someone tending the flagstick deflects your ball from going in?

Opinion

April 17th, 2026

What I observed from the WPGA Tour of Australasia season

April 14th, 2026

Masters 2026: How Rory McIlroy learned how to turn regretful misses into major triumphs

April 13th, 2026

Masters 2026: Where is Australia’s next green jacket coming from?