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As a tournament professional, Ewan Porter was a two-time winner on the Nationwide Tour. LIFE is a never-ending balancing act for Ewan Porter, a man who has left his mark on so many parts of the golf industry. The former touring professional’s first love is his NextGen Amateur Golf Tour, which he launched six years
Playing alongside Tiger was fun, says Ogilvy WHILE most players found being paired with Tiger Woods in his prime a daunting proposition, Geoff Ogilvy, who won the 2006 US Open, relished the opportunity to tee it up with the 15-time major winner. “I liked playing with Tiger and mostly played well when I was with
A trio of greens at Commonwealth. All new greens and bunker complexes at the 7th in the foreground with the 10th top left and 12th top right. HAVING ‘fine-tuned’ a hook and a block well before he arrived at Commonwealth Golf Club as GM three years ago, Peter Paccagnan light-heartedly says the newly renovated course
Ritchie Smith, left, with star pupil Min Woo Lee. RENOWNED West Australian golf coach, Ritchie Smith, has made two life changing decisions albeit years apart. The first was to quit playing the Australian PGA Tour once his wife, Lou, became pregnant with their first child. “It was the perfect time for me to quit the
The spectacular Laguna Lang Co golf course. AMATEURS and club golfers rally your club pro, professionals fire up your mates, and enter a team for the Danang, Vietnam Pro Am, a week of golf in August 2026 not to be missed. A pro-am event, organised and escorted by award-winning golf tour operator CGE Golf, the
Prestigious and steeped in history, some of golf’s most storied moments have taken place on the Championship Ailsa course at Turnberry, home of four exceptional Open Championships. Trump Turnberry has now announced the launch of an International Challenge, scheduled to tee off from October 20-23, 2025, an event with a carefully curated itinerary and inclusions.
THE Sunshine Coast has always had a reputation for quality – whether in food, golden beaches, golf, accommodation, markets, shopping, fishing and hiking Mount Coolum or the Glass House Mountains. For golfers, the number and variety of golf courses on the Sunshine Coast is heavenly. Here you will find a richness of golf courses from
An aerial view of the first hole at Chhun On Golf Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Picture by Chhun On Golf Resort. THE Chhun On Golf Resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia will host an International Series event in 2025 after being added to this year’s tournament calendar. The International Series Cambodia, presented by Royal Group,
Nguyen Tuan Anh played some magnificent golf on his way to the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final title. VIETNAM'S hot streak at the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final shows no sign of slowing, with Tuan Anh Nguyen sealing an impressive victory with a clutch birdie on the final hole becoming the latest homegrown champion. The
Greg Chalmers has enjoyed a career renaissance since joining the PGA TOUR Champions. West Australian Greg Chalmers is renowned for his putting prowess — the flatstick helping to propel him to two Australian Open titles and global success across a 30-year career. Now, thanks to impressive gains in clubhead speed, he’s poised to keep cashing
The June issue of Inside Golf is online for your viewing pleasure. This month: US OPENCan Bryson go Back-to-Back? RORY RETURNS TO THE AUSSIE OPEN RICHIE SMITHAustralian Golfing Guru GREG CHALMERSTaking "Maximum Chances" for Autism awareness CLUB OF THE MONTHMaroochy River OSSIE MOOREA legend calls time TRAVELGolfing Gems on the Sunshine CoastVietnamCambodiaScotland EQUIPMENT WE TRIED
A VISIONARY partnership is set to deliver a mid-density, wellness-focused retirement community on prime golf course land in Sydney’s western suburbs. Pariter Pty Limited, a business specialising in the development and operation of community infrastructure, in collaboration with the Cumberland Country Golf Club, has announced a project which will enhance community and lifestyle, with approval
ITS official, Rory McIlroy is heading down under to compete in the Australian Open for the next two years. As detailed on our Page 5 editorial written by Michael Davis, the US Masters champion will tee it up at Royal Melbourne from December 4-7, before also returning in 2026 at a venue yet to be
Ossie Moore has announced his retirement from the golfing industry. WHEN golf professional Ossie Moore blacked out at the wheel of his Mercedes sedan not far from his Gold Coast home, it was lucky the car was travelling at only 40kph. Even so, when the Mercedes left the road and hit a tree it was
MONTHLY Medal stroke rounds taking five hours, regular men’s and women’s club competition events four hours, 45, can be a common occurrence at both private and social golf clubs around the country. Some courses may live with taking that long to play however it wasn’t good enough at Cronulla Golf Club and they did something
Radisson RED Danang creates an immersive cultural experience in the heart of Central Vietnam’s most dynamic city. A COMFORTABLE ride to the handful of world class golfing facilities located in central Vietnamese city of Danang, is the Radisson RED Danang, a stylish city hotel offering travellers a unique and inspiring experience. An upscale hotel brand
LUXURY golf cruise tour operator, Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours (TTGT) has released the itinerary for its 16-night Prague to Paris Golf Cruise which is scheduled to set sail from August 10-26, 2026. The itinerary is compelling with great five-star hotels in Prague (4 nights) and Paris (3 nights) and a nine-night cruise travelling on four
Can Bryson go back-to-back? IT was a memorable victory at Pinehurst in 2024, with Bryson DeChambeau outlasting Rory McIlroy in a last round shootout to secure a second US Open title. That win came four years on from his first US Open triumph in 2020, with DeChambeau showing a liking for what is traditionally golf’s
Travelrite International believes it’s one that combines a love of golf with the comfort and luxury of cruising — and they’ve designed the perfect package to deliver just that. Imagine teeing off at world-class courses in multiple countries, without ever having to worry about packing, unpacking or transportation. By day, play some of the most
DID gamesmanship lead to Greg Norman’s first major heartbreak loss at the 1984 US Open? It could have been a factor, according to Norman’s former coach Charlie Earp. Charlie was on the Shark’s bag the year American Fuzzy Zoeller tormented the Australian during the 18-hole playoff showdown. Some time ago, Charlie kindly rekindled the memories
Ever wondered what it really takes to grab a dance on the world’s biggest golfing stage? Young Aussie, Grant Booth is currently on that journey and Larry and Gary chat to Grant from his home in Las Vegas about playing the PGA Tour America’s circuit in places like Argentina, Columbia, Brazil, Ecuador and how his
The June 2025 Australian Golf Demo Date Listings are now online, featuring upcoming Demo Days and Fitting Days to check out the top new golf gear at an Australian golf club near you! Download June 2025 Australian Golf Demo DatesDownload
Somers (far right) now keeps himself busy as the General Manager at the popular Melbourne Golf Academy. VAUGHAN Somers reckons golf is the toughest game in the world from the time you pick up a club. “For a start, it’s the most ill-designed bat in sport,” he says with the trademark dry Queensland sense
A young lion showed he is ready to roar onto one of the world’s biggest golf stages following Harrison Crowe’s win in the National Tournament in Victoria in late March. This 23-year-old captured the imagination of the golfing public a couple of years ago with his famous shot from outside nearby Dunvegan Hotel, launching a
AUSTRALIAN Jim Ferrier got the ball rolling for Australia at the US PGA Championship when he defeated American Chick Harbert 2&1 in the 1947 final played at Plum Hollow Golf Club in Michigan. For the first 41 years (1916-1957) the tournament was a matchplay contest. Since Ferrier’s famous victory in 1947, four other Aussies have
David Warner, the explosive Australian cricketer, is renowned for his dynamic left-handed batting and a stellar career that includes leading Australia to victories in the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he earned Player of the Tournament honours. Born on October 27, 1986, in Sydney, Warner made history as the
TEE off on Asia’s most prestigious championship courses and embark on a golfing adventure unlike any other, blending world-class golf with unrivalled luxury. A golfing odyssey spanning five breathtaking countries, this extraordinary journey includes gourmet meals, refreshing drinks, nightly entertainment, and daily prize presentations—all set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes and iconic destinations. Discover
GOLF cruise and tour specialist, Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours, has recently released a golf cruise from Rome to Barcelona sailing for eight days/seven nights (13 to 20 July 2026) on five-star luxury cruise ship Explora I, with the option of four nights/two golf games pre-cruise and three nights/two golf games post-cruise in Rome and Barcelona
Designed by women for women, the REVA Rise platform is led by our internal Women’s Golf Council of Callaway employees. This lineup uses swing code dynamics from thousands of female players to deliver more distance, easy launch, and forgiveness, especially for developing players who are trying to elevate their game. The technology package includes an
The golf travel industry gathered for the Asian Golf Tourism Convention, held in Danang and showcasing the exciting golf holiday opportunities on offer. From the convention’s host city of Danang and its outstanding golf facilities, to Vietnan in general and the countries, courses and resorts throughout the Asian region, the vacation options presented were many
FIVE years ago, Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club’s top amateur Darcy Habgood left Australia for America to study and play college golf at Washington State University with a desire to eventually take the giant leap into playing professional golf. The 25-year-old gave it a red-hot go in a sport where only the very best players
THERE are few enough golf courses on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast that we shouldn’t welcome another one – even if it’s not of a resort standard, or the likely home of a future Queensland PGA Championship. In fact it’s a nine-hole course situated on 9ha of land at Diddillabah, less than 8km from Maroochydore beach, and
CLUBLINKS, a leading community and recreational facility management specialist has been appointed to manage the newly redeveloped golf course and state of the art community facilities at Newgreens Chatswood, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. The prestigious precinct, redeveloped for Chatswood Golf Club, by the Pariter and Watermark Living partnership, will leverage Clublinks’ extensive expertise in
LUXURY golf cruise tour operators, Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours (TTGT) has recently released the itinerary for its Milan to Amsterdam golf cruise. The 14-night tour, which sets sail from May 16 to 30, 2026, comprises an 11-night Tauck tour including seven-night cruise on the Rhine River over-laid with a TTGT golf programme which comprises seven
RORY McIlroy created golfing history with his win at the 2025 US Masters, the Irishman becoming just the sixth player to complete the golfing Grand Slam. In adding a Masters title to his already impressive resume, McIlroy has now won all four of golf’s major championships, joining an illustrious group which includes Jack Nicklaus, Tiger
THROUGHOUT a strong financial career with BHP where he put his CPA certificate to excellent use in Australia and London, Sorrento’s general manager Patrick Carter always kept half an eye on a career in sports administration. “It was just something I always wanted to do,” said Carter who grew up in Sorrento on the southern
A grip 10-15 per cent lighter than skinny grips, the Zen Lite by Jumbomax maximises performance while maintaining club head feel. Featuring a pro-preferred rubber surface which provides their firmest feel and most textured gripping surface, the Zen Lite is a great grip for wet or humid conditions. The rubber outer channels water away from
HARRISON Crowe’s win at The National Tournament saw him move up to finish eighth on the final PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit points list, however there were plenty of others who trended in the right direction during the recently completed summer season. Here’s a look at some of the biggest improvers who finished
WHEN it comes to historical buildings, Ayutthaya, Thailand is well known for temples and palaces. In addition, a variety of food offerings and options is another magnet for visitors to the region, with the suggestion being to plan an eating trip whenever visiting Ayutthaya. From fresh river prawns, fish, boat noodles (Kuay Teow Reua) and
BRITAIN'S Mimi Rhodes claimed her first professional win on the Ladies European Tour (LET) with a two-shot victory at the Ford Women’s NSW Open at Wollongong Golf Club. Starting as the overnight leader, Rhodes built on her experience from three Curtis Cup appearances for Great Britain to secure the Jan Stephenson Trophy, finishing the tournament