Australian Golf Digest

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February 13th, 2026

It’s been 8 months, but J.J. Spaun is still learning how to embrace life as the U.S. Open champion

PEBBLE BEACH — It’s quite strange how success—especially the life-changing kind—can sometimes lead to doubts. It isn’t doubts about ability but stability. It isn’t doubts about who you are but who you are supposed to be. Somewhere in that murky fog walks J.J. Spaun. He is the reigning U.S. Open champion, but he is not Read more…

February 13th, 2026

Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2026 LIV Golf Adelaide event

LIV Golf opens its season with consecutive weeks, moving to Australia this week after the opener in Saudi Arabia, where rookie Elvis Smylie won. This week marks one of the more exciting events for the league, playing for the fourth consecutive year at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, which produces the most fans. Last Read more…

February 13th, 2026

Here’s the prize money payout for each player at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

The first signature event of 2026 is here at Pebble Beach! See who’s competing, including Scheffler, McIlroy and Gotterup, and find the complete prize money rundown for all 80 players.

PGA Tour

February 13th, 2026

Watch Scottie Scheffler hit DRIVER(!) on Pebble Beach’s 152-metre par-3 17th due to high winds

The gusts roaring across the Monterey Peninsula have already produced some memorable highlights at the site of this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

February 12th, 2026

LIV boss softens tone on world ranking and acknowledges other tours’ welcome into ‘golf family’

In his first official press conference of the 2026 LIV Golf season, CEO Scott O’Neil seemed to soften his comments on the Official World Golf Ranking board’s decision to award the league points after he and several players decried the allocation last week.

February 11th, 2026

It sounded like Rory McIlroy took a subtle shot at Patrick Reed while discussing LIV vs PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy said Tuesday that Brooks Koepka being back on the PGA Tour after a three-year absence is “a big deal.” As for the impending return of Patrick Reed perhaps later this year, well, his enthusiasm seems considerably more muted.

LIV Golf

February 12th, 2026

LIV Adelaide 2026: Marc Leishman co-leads as Bryson DeChambeau does Bryson DeChambeau things

Victorian Marc Leishman deployed his best wind-beating skills to share the lead after the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club.

February 12th, 2026

WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau shocks with a COLD-TOPPED drive, still makes ridiculous birdie

Bryson DeChambeau usually provides fireworks on the golf course, but his topped drive that somehow led to a birdie during round one at LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia needs to be filed under “Most Ridiculous Recoveries of 2026.”

February 12th, 2026

LIV boss softens tone on world ranking and acknowledges other tours’ welcome into ‘golf family’

In his first official press conference of the 2026 LIV Golf season, CEO Scott O’Neil seemed to soften his comments on the Official World Golf Ranking board’s decision to award the league points after he and several players decried the allocation last week.

AGD All-Access Pass articles

January 23rd, 2026

Editor’s letter: A tale of two cities

Melbourne might own the history in golf, but Adelaide has the momentum

January 23rd, 2026

Your questions answered: February 2026

In our ongoing series with Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland, our readers get clarity on golf’s most pertinent issues Is there scope for the Australian Open to rotate nationally more than it does after Kingston Heath this December? – Colin Scarr, via e-mail What we’re seeing right now is a period of real strength Read more…

January 23rd, 2026

New you may have missed: February 2026

Aussie of the month: Richard Forsyth The celebrated turf professional announced he is leaving Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Shortly after the famed club’s Composite course looked – and played – spectacularly during the 2025 Australian Open, Forsyth resigned as director of courses at Royal Melbourne. Royal Melbourne captain Ben Hasker later confirmed the announcement in Read more…

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How to play

February 7th, 2026

This treatment is rapidly gaining in popularity and might be the answer to your golf pain

Most golfers are familiar with compression clothing and its benefits in terms of increasing blood circulation and its healing agents to areas where you feel pain/soreness, etc. What you might be less familiar with is literally the reverse of that concept.

February 2nd, 2026

Put your half-wedge swing on autopilot

Here are a few setup and swing adjustments to make these partial-wedge shots feel more natural.

January 30th, 2026

You’ve probably spotted pros doing this – 3 reasons why

If you’ve ever watched Bryson DeChambeau play golf, you may have noticed that he does something interesting with his driver.

What to play

February 13th, 2026

FootJoy’s all-new Pro/SL has been two years in the making (and it might just be the best yet)

The all-new FootJoy Pro/SL has arrived for 2026. Redesigned from the ground up with Tour-player input. Lighter weight, improved ground connection and bold new spikeless performance.

February 11th, 2026

Scotty Cameron quietly introduced a new face insert on tour

Visually, the Studio Aluminium model pays homage to three decades of Cameron heritage, featuring intricate milling marks and a geometry that echoes his most famous work.

February 11th, 2026

Tour Edge Hot Launch Max drivers, woods, hybrids, irons, wedges: What you need to know

The 2026 Tour Edge Hot Launch Max family brings easier launch, forgiveness and affordability to developing golfers with drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons and wedges.

Where to play

February 10th, 2026

Rising stars and historic firsts to shine at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific

The 2026 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific kicks off at Royal Wellington, with 84 players from 25 nations competing. Rising stars and historic firsts, including Jeneath Wong’s title defence, promise an exciting championship.

January 23rd, 2026

Play, stay and unwind on the Bellarine 

If you’re considering your next golf escape, the Bellarine Peninsula stands out as a smart, convenient choice.

January 23rd, 2026

Gibbston Valley: Short and sweet

Gibbston Valley, Queenstown’s latest must-play course, is set to open next month. Queenstown is set to add another jewel to its already stellar golf landscape, with the nine-hole Gibbston Valley Golf Course scheduled to open to the public next month. Designed by Kiwi golf legend-turned-architect Greg Turner, the par-32 layout offers a modern take on Read more…

Women in Golf

February 11th, 2026

Aussies primed for shot at LPGA major bounty

February 10th, 2026

Women’s Aus Open: Husqvarna makes the cut in ‘perfect fit’ partnership with women’s majors

February 10th, 2026

Aussies chasing historic first at 2026 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific

Golf Rules

February 12th, 2026

Rules of Golf Review: Is it OK to stop a dropped ball to keep it from rolling into a lake?

January 29th, 2026

Rules Review: Here’s the right way to mark and move your ball when it’s on another player’s line

January 23rd, 2026

Rules: Retreat or surrender

Opinion

February 7th, 2026

If ‘history’ is your argument for why the Players Championship shouldn’t be a major, try again

February 5th, 2026

Missing the point(s): Why the OWGR board didn’t go far enough with LIV Golf

January 23rd, 2026

Editor’s letter: A tale of two cities