Fresh off a winning season on the PGA Tour in the United States, rising Australian golfer Karl Vilips will compete in this year’s men’s Australian Open at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in December.
Former champion Joaquin Niemann heads a list of four internationally acclaimed players who have been confirmed as starters in the men’s Australian Open at Royal Melbourne Golf Club from December 4-7.
The updates taking effect from October 2, enabled by Golf Australia’s new digital platform and advanced scoring technology, will deliver fairer, more consistent and globally aligned handicaps for all Australian golfers.
Everything you need to know about Golf Australia’s new digital handicapping, golfer and club management system that’s replacing GolfLink from October 2.
After the decision to play the men’s and women’s Australian Opens as standalone events in a bid to elevate both championships, the Australian All Abilities Championship will similarly evolve into a fully independent national championship from 2026.
A joint initiative by the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia, GOLF.com.au brings together seven legacy websites including golf.org.au, pga.org.au and wpga.org.au, into a centralised, modern and mobile-friendly platform, delivering a unified digital experience for the first time in the sport’s history.
From Thursday, October 2, the new system, powered by the enhanced Golf Australia CONNECT system, will go live for more than 1,900 clubs and facilities nationwide.
The NSW Government’s controversial plan to scrap nine holes from Moore Park Golf Club has become a hot topic in the Australian federal election after the Coalition pledged $1 million to back an alternative proposal aimed at maintaining an 18-hole layout.
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.
Lucas Herbert and Cameron Smith have applauded the decision to return the men’s and women’s Australian Opens to their own individual events and the duo want it back in Melbourne for another attempt at Sandbelt glory.
Australian Golf Digest
