Editor’s letter: Turn for the worse

Is Turnberry on the R&A’s radar for The Open at all? Australian golfers rightfully have a soft spot for Turnberry and the Scottish resort’s tremendous Ailsa course. It was there on Scotland’s west coast that Greg Norman raised the claret jug 40 Julys ago, while nationality and patriotism evaporated as the world cheered on Tom Read more…

Open invitation

Which Open Championship venue is the best on the rota?

Top 100 spotlight: Huntingdale Golf Club

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…

News you may have missed: July 2026

Aussie of the month: Scott Hend Scott Hend isn’t afraid of air travel. In his long career, the veteran touring pro has flown across the world on a whim wherever a start has popped up, yet in his post-50 career, the close geography of the PGA Tour Champions in America still holds high appeal for Read more…

E. Michael: Private yet personal

A considered approach to outfitting modern golfers is placing golfwear brand E. Michael as a ​name to watch.

Home away from home

Royal Birkdale has long been a special hunting ground for Australians during Open Championships. Here’s why. 

Lost & found: Cameron John

Five years after almost quitting for good, Cameron John will fulfil his destiny at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Will work for golf

The Royal Birkdale Artisans Club has one of the sweetest deals going.

Dune diligence

Royal Birkdale, The Open’s most even-handed links, remains one of golf’s truest tests of total command.

Playing it cool

If it’s more temperate weather you’re seeking this winter, four courses in Queensland should be on your radar.