Articles by Courtesy of golf.org.au

December 14th, 2022

Metropolitan becomes the first Sandbelt club to sign Women in Golf Charter

The club has been so proactive in the gender equality space that many baseline requirements Golf Australia has set to become a signatory had already been completed, including board diversity.

October 11th, 2022

Vale Margie Masters, pioneering professional

Masters was a pioneer for women in the sport, being the first Australian to play on the LPGA Tour in the US in 1965, winning the Rookie of the Year award.

April 25th, 2022

Meghan MacLaren claims Bonville crown

England’s Meghan MacLaren has staged a triumphant return to the Coffs Harbour region with a thrilling one-shot win in a gripping final round of the Australian Women’s Classic at Bonville Golf Resort. On a day when the weather gods played kindly after two days of rain, It wasn’t an easy ride for the overnight leader, Read more…

November 19th, 2021

Ross Herbert recognised with Order of Merit honour

For 2022 and beyond, the men’s and women’s Orders of Merit will be awarded the Ross Herbert Memorial trophies, in honour of the late Ross Herbert and his remarkable contribution to the game of golf.

November 9th, 2021

Star amateur Louis Dobbelaar makes exciting call

Reigning Men’s Australian Amateur champion Louis Dobbelaar has taken the leap into professional golf.

February 23rd, 2021

COVID forces cancellation of Interstate Series

Various alternatives were considered, but none were considered suitable.

September 25th, 2019

It’s win the AAC or turn pro for David Micheluzzi and Blake Windred

And while this week’s winner doesn’t cash a fat cheque befitting the tournament’s status, money can’t buy the spoils of victory.

July 2nd, 2019

Vale Colin Phillips

Colin Phillips, one of Australian golf’s best and longest-serving administrators, has died aged 76.

June 6th, 2019

Vale Peter Toogood, a genuine legend

Australian golf has lost a genuine legend with Peter Toogood dying overnight, aged 89.

January 21st, 2019

Overseas players snare both Australian Amateur titles

Conor Purcell became Ireland’s first Australian Amateur champion in the tournament’s storied 125-year history.

November 14th, 2018

2018 Australian Open: Eyes set on Stonehaven Cup for Brandt Snedeker

Brandt Snedeker has a sense of golf history and he saw the names on the Stonehaven Trophy and knew that this was a tournament he wanted to win.

July 5th, 2018

Australian Open venues for 2020 and 2022 announced

A pair of titans of the Melbourne Sandbelt will host two Australian Opens in a three-year period.

June 20th, 2018

Death of Peter Thomson AO, CBE

The family of Australian golf great Peter Thomson announced his passing today.

November 21st, 2017

VIDEO: Jason Day is home and speaking candidly about life and golf

Jason Day, making his first appearance in Australia in four years, spent time with the golf media ahead of this week’s Emirates Australian Open.

October 17th, 2017

MyGolf rocks the Red Centre

MyGolf has been delivered at some impressive venues, but nothing can compare to the two programs held throughout Term 3 at two of Australia’s most iconic landmarks.

October 17th, 2017

Merit in new Australian amateur rankings system

The Australian Amateur Ranking System will soon be no more as, after 10 years, a new-look version known as the Australian Order of Merit will be launched next year.

August 10th, 2017

Vale Patricia Bridges, an Australian golf icon

Australian golf’s grand matriarch, Patricia Bridges OBE, has passed away at age 95.

August 9th, 2016

Team Australia: How we line up at Rio

Everything you need to know about our four golf Olympians