Australian Golf Digest

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April 17th, 2026

First a rainbow, then 63 shots later this Japanese star tied a course record at El Caballero

TARZANA, Calif. — Chizzy Iwai had just started her early morning first round of the JM Eagle LA Championship when she looked up and saw something spectacular. “The view. Did you see the sky? Today I saw in the sky a circle rainbow,” Chizzy said. “We were talking, ‘look at that!’” Every rainbow is technically Read more…

April 17th, 2026

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

Slow week in Mexico for LIV Golf? Anything but. Headlines surrounded whether the tour would continue: this week, next week, until the end of the year? Everything was up in the air. Reports were that Saudi Arabia’s PIF said that it will not fund the league after shifting priorities. Then LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil Read more…

April 17th, 2026

Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the LPGA’s 2026 JM Eagle LA Championship

The LPGA took last week off. Hey, everyone is a fan of watching the Masters. But its back in California for the second time this year, playing at the JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club northwest of Los Angeles. Four past champions and six of the top-10 players in the world—including 15 Read more…

PGA Tour

April 17th, 2026

LIV Golf chief’s big tease: ‘We have a plan and it might surprise some people’

Could a future LIV Golf Adelaide champion also be presented the Australian Open’s prestigious Stonehaven Cup?

April 16th, 2026

Surging Scottie, soaring Spieth, and majestic lighthouses: 10 things for the RBC Heritage

The Masters may be over but the PGA Tour rolls on. From Scottie Scheffler’s red-hot form to Harbour Town’s unique charm, here’s everything to watch at the RBC Heritage.

April 16th, 2026

Did Robert MacIntyre jeopardise his Masters future? One golf powerbroker thinks so

Robert MacIntyre’s Masters frustrations didn’t go unnoticed, with suggestions Augusta National could take action over his behaviour.

The Masters

8:06

Why Augusta National is killing the viral Masters gnome

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15:24

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 17th, 2026

LIV Golf chief’s big tease: ‘We have a plan and it might surprise some people’

Could a future LIV Golf Adelaide champion also be presented the Australian Open’s prestigious Stonehaven Cup?

April 17th, 2026

North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment proceeding regardless of LIV Golf’s future

The multimillion-dollar redevelopment of North Adelaide Golf Course will proceed as planned regardless of the future of LIV Golf, as uncertainty surrounds the breakaway league’s financial backing.

April 17th, 2026

LIV Golf’s telecast opens by scolding the media, then is quickly hit with lengthy technical issues

The weird week with LIV Golf got weirder. As if that was possible.

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 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.

April 13th, 2026

Masters 2026: Here’s what Rory McIlroy figured out during his late night range session

Rory McIlroy went from losing control of his swing on Saturday to fixing it on the range, then winning the Masters on Sunday at Augusta National.

What to play

April 17th, 2026

$3,900 for golf balls? Welcome to The Underground

When Henrik Stenson teed it up in the Senior PGA Championship, he did so with a golf ball you’ve probably never heard of – and that’s kind of by design.

April 17th, 2026

Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot SB putters: What you need to know

Odyssey’s zero-torque evolution has been methodical. First came better shapes. Then the original Tri-Hot eliminated shaft lean by pushing the CG aggressively forward. Now the S2S Tri-Hot SB (single-bend) solves the last thing keeping some players on the sidelines: a heel-shafted configuration with conventional alignment lines and a setup that feels more traditional.

April 17th, 2026

Callaway Quantum mini-driver, Quantum Ti fairway wood: What you need to know

Callaway is expanding the Quantum line-up with two clubs aimed at finding something more versatile and forgiving off the tee than a traditional driver, without giving up performance.

Where to play

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.

April 10th, 2026

7 Mile Beach to host the next three Tasmanian Amateur Championships

Tasmania’s newest golf gem will be put to the championship test, with 7 Mile Beach set to host the Tasmanian Amateur under a multi-year agreement.

Women in Golf

April 17th, 2026

What I observed from the WPGA Tour of Australasia season

April 17th, 2026

Meet this quirky, charming and unafraid LPGA rookie who is ready to just ‘see how this goes’

April 15th, 2026

An emotional Ingrid Lindblad struggled badly after winning last year, and with a lot of work, she’s hoping she’s on the right path forward

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?