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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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Murrumbidgee GOLF CLUB KAMBAH • ACT • MATT CLEARY REVIEWS A CANBERRA BUSH BEAUTY NOURISHED BY A RIVER AND NESTLED AMONG SNOW-CAPPED BRINDABELLAS.

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PASSPORT TO POSSIBILITY • PGA professional Tammy Wong is redefining what golf can offer. Through her Birdie Links community, she’s combining coaching, connection and travel, taking women from Sydney’s fairways to Queenstown’s peaks and soon, Vietnam’s coastlines.

WANASA’S JOURNEY: FROM TOUR PLAYER TO PGA COACH

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19 HOLES WITH… CLINT RICE • Clint Rice has shared a dressing room with Greg Norman, was an “intruder” on a TV show about getting married without knowing his wife, and is a fine fellow to play golf with at Barnbougle, writes Matt Cleary

STILL IN THE FIGHT • The NSW Government is planning to carve up half the historic Moore Park golf course for parkland. However, golfers, locals and sporting bodies are uniting to fight for every fairway.

“VARIATIONS ON THE WORLD TOUR THEME HAVE BEEN MOOTED FOR YEARS AND NOTHING HAS COME OF THEM.”

“THE PLAYERS SEEM TO CARE MORE AT A RYDER CUP THAN THEY DO AT ANY OTHER EVENT.”

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BLACK COURSE Showdown • At the battleground of Bethpage State Park, golf’s Ryder Cup rivalry is set to blaze anew. For the first time, the Cup visits New York’s notorious Bethpage Black Course – a brutal test of accuracy, nerve and survival. Europe is aiming to defend its triumph in Rome with a squad packed with the heroes of 2023, while the Americans will seek to inject fresh energy into their lineup on home soil. Stakes are sky-high over a spirited September weekend – and at Bethpage Black, nothing ever comes easy.

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THE MAJORS • From Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam at Augusta to Grace Kim’s breathtaking Evian triumph, 2025 has delivered drama, comebacks, and history on the greens. Australia’s stars shone brightly alongside global first-time major winners in a year to remember.

NIEMANN’S PLAYGROUND • Joaquín Niemann won five times but the relentless Jon Rahm took the title – and so did his Legion XIII. Big crowds, big money and bigger debates – LIV Golf’s fourth season delivered drama on and off the course.

RYDER CUP • From Nicklaus’ unforgettable act of sportsmanship to Europe’s miracle comeback at Medinah, the Ryder Cup has delivered some of golf’s most iconic moments. Here, we relive the drama, passion and pressure moments which have defined this fierce transatlantic rivalry.

ROMANTIC REVIVAL • Fiji’s Natadola Bay remains one of the Pacific’s most breathtaking golf destinations. Rugged fairways, dramatic ocean vistas and a course blending natural beauty with masterful design make it a must-visit for golfers chasing both challenge and unforgettable scenery.

GOOD TIMES IN the Badlands • Attending the NRL’s Las Vegas annual season-opening showcase is wild enough, but the real fun begins when fans swap jerseys for golf clubs. From Wolf Creek’s cartoon-esque chaos to Cascata’s desert elegance, Nevada’s golf delivers big hits, bold curves and unforgettable thrills.

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