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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.

“AUSSIES LOVE A SPORTING CONTEST, ESPECIALLY ONE WE WIN, LIKE THE NZ OPEN.”

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MEADOW SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WESTERN AUSTRALIA • Just an hour south of Perth, Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club offers an unforgettable golfing experience; its natural beauty, strategic design and welcoming atmosphere making it a must-play destination.

“IF THE EUROPEAN AND PGA TOURS HAD MORE CONFIDENCE, LIV GOLF WOULDN’T HAVE BOTHERED ED THEM.”

NEW BROOM FOR MINJEE LEE

VALE, CHAMPION: THE PASSING OF TONY GRESHAM

HALLS AND LEE ADIDAS AUS AMATEUR CHAMPIONS

DRINKS WITH … MATT MILLAR

FLASHBACK • March 28, 2005

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“GREG NORMAN’S INVOLVEMENT WITH LIV GOLF WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE CONTROVERSIAL.”

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MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS • The 104th New Zealand Open tees off at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown from February 27 to March 2, where international hopefuls will look to gatecrash and continue their stranglehold on the Brodie Breeze Trophy.

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MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN • The Australian WPGA Championship returns to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club’s The Palms course in March, marking a major milestone for both the event and course renovations.

20 REASONS TO love golf • The world of professional golf has known vexed times in recent years, with hubris and hypocrisy jostling for position with egotism and greed, as golf’s monied elite reshape the game at the top of the pyramid. Our Senior Writer Matt Cleary has been across all this and admits he’s jaded. So, to inject a ray of sunshine, he came up with 20 reasons to love the grand old game.

FIVE REASONS I DON’T LOVE GOLF

PATH to GREATNESS • After 20 years out of professional golf, Nadene Gole quietly returned as an amateur. Since becoming the world’s best senior amateur player in 2023, the spotlight has shone on her as she continues to create history.

THE THING ABOUT GOLF: Henrik Stenson

THROUGH THE YEARS: JOHN DALY

The Embedded Lie • When passion for golf meets the art of storytelling, the result is a captivating new novel by Australian filmmaker and author Peter Dickson. His debut fiction work, inspired by a real-life tradition among a group of golfing mates, celebrates the spirit of the game, camaraderie and the power of enduring friendships.

EYES ON THE PRIZE • The cream of the crop was on show at the recent adidas Australian Amateur, with the Commonwealth and Cranbourne layouts lighting up thanks to some superb performances from a slice of the world’s top men’s and women’s talent.

learn TIPS FROM THE GAME’S TOP PLAYERS & COACHES

FEEL THE SPEED WITH THIS SIX-BALL PUTTING DRILL

HIP ROTATION THROUGH THE CHIP

FIND FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER GAME IN 2025 • An honest appraisal of your game can see you hit new highs.

PLAY LIKE A PRO! • Former DP World Tour pro Steve Tiley has 16 years’ experience of playing golf at the highest level. Here, he shares what he’s learned.

TOUR TECHNIQUE: DRIVER DISTANCE

TOUR TECHNIQUE: 150 YARDS OUT

TOUR TECHNIQUE: CHIPPING

TOUR TECHNIQUE: 6FT PUTTS

HOLING 6-FOOTERS: THE DRILL THAT DOES IT ALL

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ISLAND HOPPING • From the rugged coastal dunes of King Island to the serene beauty of Magnetic Island, Australia’s island golf courses are a haven for golfers seeking unforgettable experiences. Dive into the natural splendor, world-class design, and unique challenges...