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.

NOT A BAD WAY TO WELCOME 2025 …

“THE LIV DATE CHANGE WAS MADE DUE TO A QUIETER FEBRUARY COMPARED TO A JAM-PACKED APRIL.”

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TIGER CUB’S FIRST ACE

The WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOLF CLUB • You could be forgiven for thinking time has stopped at The Western Australian Golf Club. Set amidst tranquil bushland and surrounded by stunning views, it offers a rare escape from the bustle of modern life, while providing a world-class golfing experience.

“A SIMPLE ADDING-UP OF MAJOR WINS SHOULD NEVER BE THE SOLE MEASURE OF ULTIMATE WORTH.”

ARISE DAME LYDIA

PAY DAY FOR U.S RYDER CUP STARS

TRANSGENDER BAN

19 HOLES WITH…DAMIEN FLEMING

FLASHBACK • FEBRUARY 11, 1973

LANGER STILL LIVING OUT HIS GOLF DREAMS

“I’D LIKE TO SEE A SERIES OF GLOBAL SWINGS; THE BIGGEST PLAYED IN THE STATES.”

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LAIDBACK and LETHAL • Marc Leishman, LIV golfer and family man, remains focused on enjoying life and playing his best golf, despite changes in the sport’s landscape.

HARD AS NAILS • Hannah Green was Australia’s best player in 2024 by the length of the straight, reaching a career-high No.5 in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings and winning three times on the LPGA Tour. Digging deeper, it is easy to see why the Western Australian was so successful and why we can expect more of the same in 2025.

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THEATRE OF DREAMS • Making its highly anticipated return this month, LIV Adelaide blends worldclass golf with festival-like energy, attracting massive crowds and creating unforgettable scenes, while showcasing top international talent and redefining the golf tournament experience Down Under.

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: Jane Crafter

DEFENDING adelaide • Aussie Matt Jones reflects on his career milestones, LIV Golf success and his excitement at the prospect of Ripper GC going back-to-back at LIV Golf Adelaide.

LIFE on the SANDBELT • With a mix of seasoned professionals and rising stars, including standout performances from Caitlin Peirce and Amelia Harris, the Sandbelt Invitational tournament provided a unique opportunity for players to compete on iconic courses while learning valuable lessons in golf strategy and course management.

THROUGH THE YEARS: PHIL MICKELSON

learn • TIPS FROM THE GAME’S TOP PLAYERS & COACHES

IMPROVE BALL-STRIKING NEXT TIME YOU’RE ON THE RANGE

GOLF … AND HOW TO ENJOY IT • When times get hard, remember the joy of our game.

PLAY BETTER

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The Next 30 • In our last issue we presented our biennial list of the Top-100 Public Access Courses in Australia. Here we present, in no particular order, our “Next 30” list of courses open to anyone (at least 5.5 days a week).

COURSE REVIEWS 2024

DESTINATION GREECE: Costa navarino • Costa Navarino is rapidly becoming a top global golfing destination, with sweeping views, worldclass courses and a rich cultural landscape, drawing golfers from around the world.

ELEVATE YOUR GAME

ANOTHER LEVEL OF DISTANCE AND FORGIVENESS.

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“DESPITE A LITTLE RUST, MY CLUBS STILL HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART”