Articles by Evin Priest

Federal Affection

Tucked between the daily grind of the nation’s capital and the spectacular Brindabella Range, Federal Golf Club is quickly earning a reputation as a golfing sanctuary – and not just for Canberra locals.

Worth The Wait

The long-awaited opening of Ocean Dunes has arrived. On September 1, one of the most anticipated courses in the world put Tasmania’s King Island on the golfing map – for a second time.

AGD TV host living her dream

From the suburbs of Brisbane to New York City’s most exclusive golf clubs, Annabel Rolley is making the most of her PGA credentials

Down To Earth

Quality and accessible golf, fine food and wine, charming seaside villages and boundless natural beauty without the pretentiousness. The Bellarine Peninsula is keeping it real.

Masterclass

How a 30-minute private lesson with Tiger Woods changed the course of Min Woo Lee’s career in golf.

Curlewis Golf Club: Under The Radar

From vineyards to restaurants, everything David and Lyndsay Sharp have touched on the Bellarine Peninsula has turned to tourism gold. Now, the couple has purchased one of Victoria’s hidden golfing gems, and they’ve got big plans for Curlewis Golf Club.

Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club: How The West Was Won

Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club is out to re-define Greater Western Sydney, with new owners of this Graham Marsh design harboring aspirations to be the region’s No.1 golf and entertainment venue.

Tara Iti: No. 1 Contender

Could Tara Iti Golf Club actually be New Zealand’s best golf course just seven months after opening? Evin Priest visited Tom Doak’s latest coastal masterpiece, two hours north of Auckland at Mangawhai, to see what all the fuss is about.

Unstoppable

The inspiring story of former Commando Damien Thomlinson.

Hogan’s Hero

Narooma Golf Club has long enjoyed the spotlight, thanks to a stunning stretch of coastal holes and a famous Paul Hogan TV commercial from the 1970s.

My First Masters

Australia’s newest US PGA Tour star Cameron Smith eagerly awaits his maiden voyage to Augusta National Golf Club.

Then and Now

Rory McIlroy was a 17-year-old amateur when he first played in Australia. Nearly a decade on, he sits down with Australian Golf Digest to reflect on his meteoric rise, how visits Down Under have helped his career – and when he plans to return.

Rory says he’ll be back for Australian Open

EXCLUSIVE BY EVIN PRIEST Change is a concept Rory McIlroy has become accustomed to. Just remind him of his 72-hole total from his Australian Open debut at Royal Sydney in 2006. “Was I really that much over par!?” Yes, Rory. You shot 74-74-76-77 for a 13-over total. You finished in a tie for 59th. “The conditions Read more…