Golf Australia

Each month, Golf Australia showcases great Australian courses and golfing holidays, profiles players and conducts road tests of the latest equipment. Leading PGA professional share instruction tips to improve your game and keep your handicap tumbling.

“BRYSON’S COMMITMENT TO IMPROVEMENT REMINDS US THAT SEEKING BETTER GOLF NEVER STOPS.”

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OMAHA BEACH GOLF CLUB • Just an hour north of Auckland, Omaha Beach sits quietly among “baches”, bush and harbour views. Once a modest nine-hole track, it has grown into a modern links-style championship layout full of subtle strategy, coastal charm and a touch of bite.

SNAPSHOTS

RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB WELCOMES PREMIUM REFLECTIONS LODGE

THE FITTING REVOLUTION • Discover how expert club-fitting transforms golfers’ games, from amateurs to Tour players, with insights from Jared Love and Alex Dudley-Bateman on why the right clubs – and balls – can unlock your true potential.

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A FEW DRINKS WITH… RICKY PONTING

“WALKER CUP HOST COURSE CYPRESS POINT’S MOTTO MIGHT AS WELL BE ‘KEEP OUT.’”

“THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WILL ALWAYS BE SPECIAL TO THIS PAST CHAMPION.”

GLOBAL PUSH • Australian golf’s moment may finally be here. With Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy championing a worldwide game, and new PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp embracing a global outlook, the stage is set for Australia to shine brighter than ever.

NORMAN: OUR PRODUCTION LINE WILL ALWAYS BE STRONG

TROPHY HUNTER • Golf trophies aren’t just dust collectors, they’re symbols of glory, bragging rights and community. In this first instalment of a special two-part feature, we dig into why we covet them so desperately. Part two lands in next month’s issue.

GOLF, RIESLING and CEVICHE DREAMS • Food, wine and golf combine in South Australia’s Clare Valley, where ceviche with a twist, crisp Riesling and rolling fairways offer a feast for the senses. Join us on a delicious journey through pubs, vineyards and fairways.

GREAT SOUTHERN LOOP • Australia is blessed with golfing riches: world-class courses, seaside beer gardens, and long weekends made for loops. From Shell Cove to Canberra to the Highlands, this 858km journey proves how lucky we are.

Brilliant BARNBOUGLE • Tasmania has quietly become Australia’s golfing frontier. From the world-class links of Barnbougle Dunes to Seven Mile Beach, this island state offers top-tier courses, stunning scenery, fine dining, and local wine, making every trip an unforgettable experience.

FABULOUS GOLF IN Cyprus • At Europe’s most south-easterly point is the mountainous island of Cyprus, boasting an attractive mix of history, culture and gastronomy, plus some fabulous golf courses.

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KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH FOUR SWING FUNDAMENTALS

No choke: Pressure’s a privilege, choose faith over fear

BACKSWING SWAY

BUILD A BETTER SWING! • You know you have a better swing in you. Now, thanks to an innovative 21-day Challenge created by PGA Master Coach Scott Cranfield, you can find it.

ROPE SWING

HOGAN HITS HOLLYWOOD

Perfectly FITTING

BETTER FIT. BETTER GAME. • Confidence in golf doesn’t just come from how you swing it. It comes from knowing your equipment has been tailored to you, right down to the finest detail.

CLUB CHAMPION • The Club Champion fitting experience is a personalised, data-driven process designed to optimise your performance.

INSIDE THE PING FITTING PROCESS • If you’ve ever wondered how PING fittings deliver premier results, the answer lies in a methodical process that blends advanced technology with ball flight analysis.

FITTING MATTERS • When you think about golf equipment, clubs often steal the spotlight.

T-SERIES IRONS • Cost: $349...