Six-time European Tour winner Brett Rumford is adamant that it is only time – and an injection of self-belief – that stands between Jarryd Felton and a place on one of the world’s top golf tours.
It is with regret that the Australian golf industry announces this summer’s premier events – the Australian PGA Championship, Australian Open and Women’s Australian Open – have been cancelled.
Despite parts of Victorian golf being shuttered for extended periods of 2020, year-to-date rounds played nationally are down only 1 per cent by the end of August.
It means fans will have the ability to see the Australian PGA Championship played twice in a calendar year, with the 2021 edition also to be staged later that year.
The Australian Golf Industry Council has released a first-of-its-kind three-hour-long slow TV production that promotes the mental health benefits of golf.
Golf clubs in Australia’s worst bushfire affected regions have received a funding boost, thanks to the generosity of the golf community around the world.
Since the inaugural tournament in 2016 the NT PGA Championship has become a highlight on the calendar thanks in part to its warm weather, unique off-course activities, favourable course conditions and memorable atmosphere.
The New South Welshman returns to the Queensland tournament as reigning champion but will encounter a new course and different challenges than those faced last time.
Gold Coast-based Michael Sim has completed the Queensland quinella after dropped shots and scoring miscalculations saw the final round of the Coca-Cola Queensland PGA Championship conclude in chaotic fashion.
Together, both aim to create an exciting future that retains the independence of the individual bodies, respecting and growing on the great heritage of both the PGA and ALPG.
Australian Golf Digest
