The story behind the redesign of Yarra Yarra then Commonwealth by Renaissance Golf Design provides insights into the best way forward for the Melbourne Sandbelt.
Golf and beer have always got along. Even as far back as the 1400s, when shepherds killed time by hitting stones with sticks, ‘frothies’ and fairways were a match made in heaven.
Commonwealth Golf Club refuses to rest on its laurels, despite producing elite tour players such as Marc Leishman and Lucas Herbert. The Melbourne Sandbelt gem is on a mission to get the most out of its heavenly canvas.
A little more than one year ago, Tiger Woods, sat in the media centre at the Presidents Cup just outside New York City and told the media that his future in the game was uncertain, unsure if he would ever play golf at its highest level again.
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els are headed to Melbourne as captains of the USA and International Teams respectively for the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club from December 9-15.