Arnold Palmer

Arnie (1929 – 2016)

He was golf’s unquestioned King – and his impact on the sport will live forever.

Emirates Australian Open

History of the Australian Open at Royal Sydney

And so we look to this year and, doubtless, another story that will enthral – just another chapter in the already rich folklore of the Emirates Australian Open.

Lee Trevino took home a set of Alex Faichney’s clubs and won the 1971 and 1972 British Open titles using a bag of Slazenger irons. However, he covered the Slazenger name with strips of adhesive tape because he was contracted to another equipment manufacturer.

Made In Australia

Long before PING, TaylorMade, Callaway and Nike became fashionable brands, Australia was a world leader in golf club manufacturing.

My Shot: Gary Player

A World Golf Hall-of-Famer who still shoots scores lower than his age.

David Graham: Equipment Specialist

Although David Graham’s greatest playing days were more than a generation ago, he had one characteristic that would have made the Aussie a natural in modern golf’s technology-driven world: an obsession with equipment.

The Charisma Index

We publish the inaugural Charisma Index, rating our attachment to Australia’s leading tour professionals.