Australian Golf Digest

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November 2nd, 2026

Miyu Yamashita defends Maybank title for third victory this year and fifth in last 15 months

World No. 4 Miyu Yamashita was celebrating after another victory, but this was after something the Japanese star hadn’t done before—she successfully defended a title to win the Maybank Championship. Yamashita drained an eight-foot birdie putt on the last hole and shot a final-round 68 to win at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club Read more…

November 1st, 2026

Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open

In search of his first solo victory on the PGA Tour, Andrew Novak holds a three-shot lead heading into the weekend at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open. He obviously would like to maintain that advantage on Saturday for various reasons, not the least of which being this fact about the tournament since it became a PGA Read more…

November 1st, 2026

Local favourite takes two-shot lead into final round at Asia-Pacific Amateur, eyes historic first for New Zealand

New Zealand’s Zack Swanwick shot a four-under 67 Saturday at Te Arai Links’ South Course to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. He is one round away from delivering the host nation its first victory in the championship’s history. The 20-year-old University of Florida junior made five birdies Read more…

PGA Tour

November 2nd, 2026

Andrew Novak’s solo breakthrough comes in record fashion at the Mexico Open

The American provided another example of how tournament golf can appear to be rather mundane when a player is in command of his game.

November 2nd, 2026

The clubs Andrew Novak used to win the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open

Novak ranked third in the field for strokes gained/approach the green, making up an impressive five-plus shots on the field. He also led the field in strokes gained/putting, picking up nearly nine shots on the field on the greens.

November 1st, 2026

Rules blunder is costly for two PGA Tour winners in Mexico

Both Brian Campbell and Tom Kim have tee times on the weekend at the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, but not without a bit of rules drama on Friday.

US Open

July 2nd, 2026

How Bobby Jones’ 1926 US Open win at Scioto Country Club inspired this all-time famous quote about tournament golf

A century ago, Jones was moved to make an observation about his 1926 US Open experience and the challenges of tournament golf that echo through the decades and remains pointed and pertinent today.

June 25th, 2026

Tiger wins the 2026 US Senior Open. You mean, there’s a chance? 

More history beckons Tiger Woods post-50, if he can summon the energy and will.

June 23rd, 2026

9 things I learned from pros at the 2026 US Open

Among the lessons: a balanced approach to your golf swing is the best one.

LIV Golf

October 30th, 2026

LIVE UPDATE: Who has left LIV Golf (so far) and those still weighing up their options before reported October 30 deadline

Which players have left, which haven’t and which are still sitting on the fence? Let’s take a look.

October 30th, 2026

Sergio Garcia leaves LIV Golf, doesn’t rule out ‘return to the PGA Tour’

The 46-year-old Spaniard announced his intentions via a message shared on social media on Thursday.

October 29th, 2026

To stay or go: Cam Smith’s LIV Golf conundrum

There’s a little more to consider for the captain of Ripper GC than for other LIV players weighing their options.

AGD All-Access Pass articles

October 23rd, 2026

Editor’s letter: The pro will know

Who is the modern-day PGA professional in Australia?

October 23rd, 2026

Heating up

This is the summer our tour steps into the spotlight.

October 23rd, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: RACV Cape Schanck Resort

Robert Trent Jones Jnr’s layout at RACV Cape Schanck Resort is the publicly accessible, ‘junior’ version of its venerable Mornington Peninsula neighbour, the Old course at The National Golf Club. Trent Jones Jnr penned both and the two courses opened in the same year: 1988. The similarities between the pair are evident from the outset. Read more…

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How to play

October 30th, 2026

This simple aiming mistake blew my mind when it was explained to me

What do train tracks have to do with aiming in golf? Because you can fall into the same visual trap when looking at your golf swing.

October 27th, 2026

Short and tight? Here are some simple exercises to get your old backswing back

While the idea of staying fit is one motivation for training, better golf performance remains at the forefront, and training to make a better coil in the backswing can help.

October 22nd, 2026

How to stop hitting pop-ups off the tee 

No one wants sky marks on their $1,000 driver.

What to play

November 2nd, 2026

The clubs Andrew Novak used to win the 2026 VidantaWorld Mexico Open

Novak ranked third in the field for strokes gained/approach the green, making up an impressive five-plus shots on the field. He also led the field in strokes gained/putting, picking up nearly nine shots on the field on the greens.

November 2nd, 2026

Utility irons could be the solution for your long approach shots

Part of what makes a utility iron a go-to option isn’t just a higher ball flight than comparable irons; it’s the fact that most are designed to be easier to hit than a long iron and offer more zip off the face.

October 29th, 2026

Odyssey TRTL putters: What you need to know

Odyssey’s biggest hits have tended to tick the same boxes: alignment that resonates, groundbreaking inserts, a price in the heart of the current putter market and tour usage that sends amateurs into shops asking for it by name.

Where to play

October 29th, 2026

Report: Tiger Woods’ design team to build £30 million course in Northern Ireland, the country’s first new course in more than 100 years

According to a report from the Derry Journal, Tiger Woods’ TGR Design is in talks to build a course near the village of Bellarena, a small town on the north-west coast of Northern Ireland about 30 kilometres from Royal Portrush.

October 25th, 2026

Why this sneaky North American golf destination needs to be on your radar

The climb up the staircase to the 11th tee at The Links at Crowbush Cove takes about 30 seconds. Trees overhang and cleats click against the wood. Upon reaching the top, everything opens—and you’re hit with the salty ocean air. Locals call it Prince Edward Island’s own “stairway to heaven.” Red sand on the beach Read more…

October 23rd, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: RACV Cape Schanck Resort

Robert Trent Jones Jnr’s layout at RACV Cape Schanck Resort is the publicly accessible, ‘junior’ version of its venerable Mornington Peninsula neighbour, the Old course at The National Golf Club. Trent Jones Jnr penned both and the two courses opened in the same year: 1988. The similarities between the pair are evident from the outset. Read more…

Women in Golf

November 2nd, 2026

Miyu Yamashita defends Maybank title for third victory this year and fifth in last 15 months

November 1st, 2026

Miyu Yamashita defends Maybank title, Aussie Robyn Choi finishes fifth

October 31st, 2026

Aussie eyes rare crack at LPGA Tour glory

Golf Rules

October 30th, 2026

6 commonly misunderstood rules you should know

October 23rd, 2026

5 misunderstood rules

October 21st, 2026

Rules Review: Before replacing my ball, I checked to see how wet the green was with my palm. Is that a penalty?

Opinion

October 24th, 2026

Stupid Golf Problems: I’m a member of the ‘slow group’ – How do I fix it?

October 23rd, 2026

Editor’s letter: The pro will know

October 23rd, 2026

Opinion: When content is king