Articles by Michael Davis

October 2nd, 2020

Course Review: Commonwealth Golf Club, VIC

Anything but common.

January 31st, 2020

Course Review: Huntingdale Golf Club, VIC

Inspired by yesterday’s heroes, Huntingdale’s halcyon days are on the way back thanks to a new-look facility built for tomorrow’s champions.

December 17th, 2018

Course Review: Spring Valley Golf Club, VIC

A modern and revitalised approach coupled with an excellent if underrated golf course has the spotlight shining on Melbourne’s Spring Valley Golf Club.

August 1st, 2018

Are These Members Hurting Your Club?

Golf-club memberships include golfers from assorted backgrounds and all walks of life. Yet from the variation often emerges several parallel personalities at each club. How many do you recognise?

April 27th, 2018

Course Review: Curlewis Golf Club, VIC

Few golf clubs offer such a complete set of facilities (including an exceptional course) while remaining entirely public. But Curlewis does.

February 26th, 2018

Life of Brian

Brian Twite is still teaching golf in his 90s, a remarkable and rewarding twilight to a distinguished career.

February 9th, 2018

Awesome Foursome

Four influential women who continue to shape the future of women’s golf in Australia.

January 25th, 2018

Course Review: Mount Compass Golf Course, SA

A new name and revived outlook have Mount Compass Golf Course making waves in South Australian golf.

November 29th, 2017

Popeye’s Punch

Quarter of a century after Craig Parry ’s lone Australian PGA Championship triumph, the victory still resonates for multiple reasons.

November 17th, 2017

Aussie Bob VS The Golden Bear

Bob Shearer recalls the triumphant moment 35 years ago when he defeated Jack Nicklaus to hoist the Stonehaven Cup at The Australian Golf Club.

October 27th, 2017

If Malcom Turnbull Ruled Golf

Vote 1 Australia’s Prime Minister for golf commissioner.

September 25th, 2017

The Presidents Cup: How To Make It Better

Aussie great Jack Newton says the Presidents Cup has lost its lustre and the time is right for a makeover.

August 17th, 2017

Hidden Gems

Two revered courses on Melbourne’s sandbelt are taking steps to better shine the spotlight on the work of esteemed course designer Alex Russell.

June 14th, 2017

National Exposure

Proposed changes to some of the region’s most iconic layouts should whet the appetite of Mornington Peninsula golf fans.

May 17th, 2017

Concourse gets ‘Smart’ with latest buggy innovation

Imagine being able to convert your push buggy into an electric buggy simply by changing the wheels.