Articles by Rohan Clarke

News you may have missed: March 2026

Aussie of the month: Elvis Smylie He came. He saw. He conquered. LIV Golf debutant Elvis Smylie produced a scintillating display to outclass a field laden with major winners in the league’s season opener in Saudi Arabia. The 23-year-old Queenslander powered the all-Australian Ripper GC to the teams title at ROSHN Group LIV Riyadh. In Read more…

What is Golf Australia trying to become?

After five years of unprecedented growth, Australian golf stands at a financial, strategic and ethical crossroads. Australian Golf Digest’s senior writer dissects the business of Golf Australia and how the national governing body is dealing with the many challenges confronting the sport. He asks: What is Golf Australia trying to become?

11 reasons to visit the Hunter Valley

Discover 11 compelling reasons to visit the Hunter Valley, from championship golf courses and luxury resorts to world-class wineries, dining and unforgettable regional experiences.

Calling Elvis

Luring 23-year-old Elvis Smylie into the all-Australian Ripper GC line-up continues a growing trend towards youth on LIV Golf.

2025 player of the year awards

Two celebrated major winners and a dominant senior golfer highlighted the past year in Australian golf. 

Book review: Last Orders Before You Go

To those in the golf industry, Kathie Shearer has been known as the matriarch of the media centre at professional golf tournaments across Australia. Now, she’s authored a book about death.

The best of golf, health and wellness in Australia

Swing hard, then unwind. We trace the history of golf, health and wellness Down Under and offer a snapshot into Australia’s best retreats – where five-star fairways meet full-body recovery and relaxation. 

New simulators boost practice facilities at Campbelltown Golf Club

Campbelltown Golf Club has opened its new entertainment precinct that includes four new Trackman simulators as part of a multi-million dollar clubhouse refurbishment in southwest Sydney. ‘The Bays Golf Simulators’ are a welcome addition for the Glen Alpine facility in the Macarthur region that complement a challenging 18-hole layout designed by course architect Bob Harrison in Read more…

Living On The Fairway: Catalyst For Change

From New Zealand’s alpine escape of Queenstown to Sydney’s leafy northern suburbs, residential-golf developments continue to drive course construction and refurbishment.

The Rise Of The Superclub

Progress in modern golf clubs comes in many forms. Increasingly during the past 30 years, Australian golf clubs are forming mergers with other golf clubs, rival sporting codes and external licensed premises. 

Top 100 Spotlight: Albany Golf Club

The journey to Albany Golf Club is more like a pilgrimage to play a layout ranked No.99 on Australia’s Top 100 Golf Courses.

LIV Golf: Into The Hot Seat

New LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil on his plans to work closely with Golf Australia, investing in the women’s game and how he’s handling the pressure of stepping into Greg Norman’s shoes.

Victoria: Murray River Might

Plenty of top-shelf golf can be found along the 391-kilometre stretch between the pioneering settlement of Swan Hill and the winemaking region of Rutherglen. 

Healthy Golfer: Heart Of The Matter

Better education about sudden cardiac arrest and the use of defibrillators can go a long way to saving more golfers’ lives.

OPINION: A tale of two Premiers

In a piece of visionary thinking, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas today revealed plans to transform a mediocre CBD golf facility into a world-class venue capable of hosting LIV Golf Adelaide.