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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.

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WALKING SAWGRASS’ TIGHTROPE ON 17

RIVERSIDE OAKS GOLF RESORT CATTAI • NEW SOUTH WALES • Riverside Oaks has seen it all - boom, bust, and rebirth. From its star-studded 1980s debut to battling natural disasters, this iconic course remains a must-play, blending rich history with modern excellence.

GRAVE DANGER: SYDNEY COURSE UNDER THREAT

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SHARP FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE • Few names resonate as strongly in Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula’s hospitality and wine scene as The Sharp Group. Under the visionary leadership of directors and co-owners Lyndsay and David Sharp, this dynamic enterprise has cultivated a reputation for excellence in winemaking, cider production and hospitality.

HUGGAN’S ALLEY

DRINKS WITH… LUCAS PARSONS • A generation of Australians will know Lucas Parsons for his appearances on the hit television show MasterChef Australia. But in his prime as a golfer, Parsons ran second in a play-off to Nick Price, won the European Tour-sanctioned Greg Norman International, and competed on the PGA Tour. Over a bottle of pinot grigio in the backyard of his home in Randwick in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Parsons opened up on Tiger, Shark and the adventures of his old mate, Robert Allenby.

IN MY OPINION

FLASHBACK 1995 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

features

NOTHING MAJOR • The U.S PGA Championship, golf’s least-loved major, has long coasted on tradition, but is its time up? As the game expands globally, America needs to loosen its grip and share the spotlight.

MEN MOST LIKELY…

FAMILIAR BUT FIERCE • Success at Quail Hollow requires more than just power—it demands precision, patience, and strategy. From driving it long and straight to mastering the demanding Green Mile, some of the game’s leading players share the keys to conquering this storied course.

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CHEVRON’S POND OF DREAMS • As we look towards the first women’s major of 2025, the Chevron Championship, our winningest Australian Karrie Webb reflects on her two spectacular victories, the first of which celebrates its 25th anniversary.

AUSSIES MOST LIKELY…

COFFS CLASSIC • The Australian Women’s Classic delivered drama, resilience and thrilling golf, as rising stars and seasoned pros battled for glory at Coffs Harbour Golf Club’s stunning coastal course.

learn TIPS FROM THE GAME’S TOP PLAYERS & COACHES

MASTERING A HYBRID AROUND THE GREEN

USE PATTERNS TO AVOID A PAIN REACTION • If you want to make progress, ditch short-term thinking.

28 WAYS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR DRIVER • Discover a power bank of tips, each one tailored to help you drive further and score lower.

play FOR WANDERING GOLFERS

NAVIGATING the MIGHTY MURRAY • The Murray River isn’t just one of Australia’s most important waterways, it’s also a golfer’s paradise. With stunning courses, epic landscapes, and legendary 19th holes, a trip along its fairways is as unforgettable as the journey to get there.

HARBOUR CITY GEMS • Sydney’s public access golf courses have long been a gateway for new and experienced players, but their future is uncertain. As access declines and costs rise, preserving these vital sporting spaces is crucial, according to Thornleigh Golf Centre’s...