26 places to play in 2026

Stuck for ideas on where to travel with your sticks in the new year? Our list of favourite golf destinations caters for all ages, tastes and budgets. Safe travels! 

Tasmanian tiger: 7 Mile Beach

In 7 Mile Beach, Hobart has a new world-class golf offering that plays like multiple courses in one.

West laid plans: Golf in Western Australia

The recent renovation of two favourite courses accentuates Western Australia’s allure as a golf destination.  Facelifts are all the rage in golf. Unlike many ageing Hollywood stars on a desperate quest for relevance, however, most re-dos in golf are an improvement on what went before. Western Australia provides a couple of great case studies with Read more…

Mile-high mulligans

Six funny travel stories and experiences, as told by Australia’s leading golfers and one highly entertaining Englishman.

Top 100 Spotlight: Bonnie Doon Golf Club

Boonie Doon is a course that has kept rising on our ranking ever since completing its drawn-out redesign that saw almost a decade of segmented upheaval, yet was surely worth the wait.

Where to play: 7 Mile Beach

Tasmania and most of the rest of Australia have eagerly waited for the day when Hobart’s 7 Mile Beach course will have all 18 holes open for play.

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. 

Where we play: December 2025

Discover golf destinations across Australia and beyond, with each course showcasing what makes it a must-play for your next round.

The golfers who made the Mornington Peninsula

How a group of pioneering golfers used their vision, and naturally stunning farmland surrounded by dunes, to create a renaissance of links courses that reshaped Australian golf.