Opinion: A little slice of the Sandbelt in Perth

When I first played Mount Lawley Golf Club six years ago, I’ll confess that I didn’t think it was anything better than a good layout. Maybe a solid 7-out-of-10 course that was deserving of its place in the middle realms of our biennial Top 100 Golf Courses ranking. Two years ago when I returned, the Read more…

Haydn Barron shoots course record to lead WA Open

Spencer Harrison underlined his credentials as one of Australia’s most exciting prospects by outscoring chief drawcard Marc Leishman, but Haydn Barron leads by three shots after day one of the Nexus Advisernet Bowra & O’Dea WA Open.

Marc Leishman is back in WA with an eye on two Opens

Back in Western Australia for the first time in 20 years, Marc Leishman is not only trying to win the Nexus Advisernet Bowra & O’Dea WA Open at Mount Lawley Golf Club this week. The Victorian thinks playing in “Sandbelt-like” conditions at the Perth club, which is showcasing its recent course restoration, is ideal preparation Read more…

Kirsten Rudgeley is aiming to repeat history at the WA Open

The 24-year-old has accepted an invitation to compete in the 101st WA Open and is assured of strong support at the club where she came through the ranks as a junior on her way to becoming Australia’s No.1-ranked amateur.