The impact turned out to be immediate. Storied Huntingdale – arguably the most visible of Melbourne’s Sandbelt courses, thanks to its years of hosting the Australian Masters – is back. A widely praised renovation of the vaunted layout by OCM Golf has revived a Sandbelt favourite and brought the course to its highest position on Read more…
Initial reports stated courses like Pine Valley and Cypress Point as possibilities, which might be a little far-fetched. We decided we’d apply a little realism to the exercise and help identify some courses we’d love to see the tour consider for the new matchplay edition of the Tour Championship.
Cool days, smaller crowds and courses in prime condition, winter is golf’s best-kept secret. Here are the places that should be on your radar right now.
In this video we’re going to explore what makes Shinnecock’s 11th one of the most elusive and infuriating par 3s in golf. But to understand why it’s so challenging to even the world’s greatest players, we need to dig into its architecture and trace how the hole came into being.
Of the five golf courses to return to our latest Top 100 Courses ranking after their deliberate omission in 2024, Mount Lawley Golf Club’s transformation perhaps represents the most fulfilling realisation of previously latent potential. While the other four courses (Huntingdale, Royal Sydney, Commonwealth and Links Kennedy Bay) have each made their own strides forward Read more…
As competition for a place in our main Top 100 Golf Courses ranking becomes more intense, it’s even more so for those courses ranked 101st to 200th, a.k.a. “The Next 100”.
Play closer to home with these easy escapes from your nearest capital city. In Australia, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to golf. Some of the country’s most rewarding rounds are sitting just outside the city limits, often only an hour or so from your nearest capital. These are the kinds of places Read more…
Hawks Nest Golf ClubHawks Nest Golf Club is a true hidden gem, combining championship-quality golf with the natural beauty of the NSW Mid North Coast. Our 18-hole, all-weather course features pristine greens, a coastal links feel and a layout that both challenges and rewards players of all abilities. Ideally located alongside quality local accommodation, the Read more…
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