Despite being introduced to ensure the long-term stability of the sport, reaction to the news of golf ball rollback has been irrational, particularly in the US.
In a piece for Golf Australia Magazine, Mike Clayton talks about the reaction to the news that the R&A and USGA plan to place limitations on how far the golf ball can go with new rules coming into effect in 2028.
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In our ongoing series dedicated to the wisdom of Padraig Harrington, we bring you his latest thoughts on how to get kids into the game.
The three-time major champion made his comments on the best way for young players to learn to love golf ahead of the PNC Championship just before Christmas, and Harrington’s words rang true for a lot of people.
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Barwon Golf’s quiet and organized golf bags, offer a rattle-free, waterproof solution for your day on the golf course.
We take pride in showcasing all things Australian golf – be it courses, products, or individuals contributing to the local golf scene. The latest gem we stumbled upon is Barwon Golf, a venture initiated by a Geelong local entering the realm of online golf products.
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Daniel Gale carded a hole-in-one as he bolted home to win the 2023 Sandbelt Invitational at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
Media release
For much of the Sandbelt Invitational’s final day at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, it looked as if nearly any of the contenders other than 54-hole leader Daniel Gale would walk away the victor as he battled his game and an unfamiliar layout.
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New distribution partnership with Champion Sports ensures golfers in Australia and New Zealand have access to some of the world’s finest golf clubs.
Media release
Adelaide, South Australia (Dec. 12, 2023) – PXG, a company dedicated to developing the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, is finally making its way to Australia through a partnership with top-distributor, Champion Sports.
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The golf ball rollback, a proposed measure by the R&A and USGA, aims to restrict golf ball manufacturing starting January 1, 2028, in response to escalating hitting distances, especially among professionals.
In a significant move to address concerns about the escalating distances golf balls are being hit, the R&A and USGA have unveiled proposed restrictions on golf ball manufacturing set to take effect from January 1, 2028.
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The winners of the 2023 Australian Golf Media Association Awards were announced on Saturday evening at the annual AGMA Awards dinner.
Announced by former AGMA President Martin Blake, Golf Australia Magazine writers scooped a stack of the 2023 Australian Golf Media Associations Awards. Mark Hayes took home three trophies for his features on Peter Fowler, Annika Rathbone, and a critique of the PGA Tour.
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Fire has destroyed the pro shop at Brisbane Golf Club with early reports indicating lithium batteries to blame.
The pro shop at Brisbane Golf Club has burned down with firefighters managing to save the nearby historic clubhouse.
The fire comes after the entire clubhouse at Eastern Golf Club was burned down after a lithium-ion battery in one of the push buggies was revealed as the cause.
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Deciphering golf formats, the distinction between a Scramble and Ambrose is a subtle one. Plus we explore variations like Texas Scramble, Florida Scramble, and the intriguing Bramble.
For a long time, I assumed the Ambrose and Scramble golf formats were the same thing. And while some people do tend to use the terms interchangeably, particularly in Australia where it is commonly played, they have one subtle difference.
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A list of the world’s best golf courses without Cape Wickham isn’t one to take too seriously. But that’s probably good advice for any of these types of lists.
Golf.com dropped its biennial list of the Top-100 Golf Courses in the World a few weeks ago.
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