australian open

How to watch the Australian Open

How to watch the Australian Open

The Men’s and Women’s Australian Opens run concurrently at Kingston Heath and Victoria Golf Clubs on Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt. Here is how you can watch all of the action. 27 Nov 2024
Making the Australian Open great again: Part II

Making the Australian Open great again: Part II

In part two of John Huggan's feature piece "Making the Australian Open great again" we delve into the divide between Golf Australia and Golf NSW, the commercial viability of the event, and why the nation's premier tournament hasn't been played at the best course in 33 years. 27 Nov 2024
Higgs vows to keep shirt on at Kingston Heath; but hole-in-one at 15 may test resolve

Higgs vows to keep shirt on at Kingston Heath; but hole-in-one at 15 may test resolve

Harry Higgs has vowed to keep his shirt on at this Australian Open, even if he wins a BMW on Kingston Heath's famous par-3 15th, a hole he rates as “one of the coolest I’ve ever seen”. 27 Nov 2024
Playing From The Tips Ep.91: Aussie Open & International Series Qatar

Playing From The Tips Ep.91: Aussie Open & International Series Qatar

Australia once again takes centre stage in the golf world as our most important national championships head to Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt for what promises to be an enthralling ISPS HANDA Australian Open. 26 Nov 2024
Elvis eyes elite company before Sun City swing

Elvis eyes elite company before Sun City swing

Rising star Elvis Smylie is looking to join an elite club who have completed the golden summer double before chasing a massive pay-day in South Africa. 26 Nov 2024
Leishman's major lure driving his Australian Open push

Leishman's major lure driving his Australian Open push

The chance to return to golf's major championships and a burning desire to fill a glaring CV void are the two big motivators driving Marc Leishman's Australian Open title bid in Melbourne. 26 Nov 2024
Making the Australian Open great again

Making the Australian Open great again

In part one of John Huggan's feature on the Australian Open, we analyse a tournament that had long been considered among the most prestigious non-major events in world golf, celebrated over the decades by legends the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. However, as the tournament grapples with declining interest from elite players, voices from within the elite golf community are calling for a resurgence, emphasising the need to restore the tournament to its former glory and significance on both the national and international stages. 26 Nov 2024
Day all-in on Aussie PGA as 'bigger guys' on radar

Day all-in on Aussie PGA as 'bigger guys' on radar

Jason Day has indicated his long-awaited Australian return won't be a one-off as the former world No.1 tips the Australian PGA Championship to again lure golf's "bigger guys". 25 Nov 2024
Elvis ousts Brisbane king Smith for clutch Aust PGA win

Elvis ousts Brisbane king Smith for clutch Aust PGA win

Elvis Smylie has held his nerve down the stretch to defy three-time winner Cameron Smith and claim the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland. 24 Nov 2024
Smith rues blips as title drought continues

Smith rues blips as title drought continues

Cameron Smith will arrive in Melbourne with an itch to scratch after falling short in a final-round shootout for the second time in two weeks. 24 Nov 2024
How best year of Leishman's life could get even better

How best year of Leishman's life could get even better

Marc Leishman has appreciated life on the LIV Golf tour this season but admits he has unfinished business after years of near misses on Australian soil. 20 Nov 2024
Day's Australian return to shake up PGA

Day's Australian return to shake up PGA

Cameron Smith and defending champion Min Woo Lee will play in a group with Jason Day to begin the Australian PGA Championship, his first home event since 2017. 19 Nov 2024
Elite field assembles for 2024 Australian All Abilities Championship

Elite field assembles for 2024 Australian All Abilities Championship

Once again, the Australian All Abilities Championship (AAAC) will be played as part of the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open with a world class field of 12 descending on the Melbourne Sandbelt from November 28, 2024. 19 Nov 2024
Review: The Australian Golf Club

Review: The Australian Golf Club

The course today looks nothing like its original 1905 layout, but has been widely accepted as a fine tournament venue and remains ranked among Australia’s best courses. It is arguably the best-conditioned course in the country. 19 Nov 2024
Kiwi stars added to Australian majors

Kiwi stars added to Australian majors

Reigning Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit champion Kazuma Kobori and DP World Tour winner Daniel Hillier are locked in to head the New Zealand challenge at the upcoming Australian golf majors. 11 Nov 2024
Minjee Lee making her way to Melbourne for Australian Open

Minjee Lee making her way to Melbourne for Australian Open

Major championship winner Minjee Lee has today confirmed she will join an already strong LPGA Tour contingent that will tee it up at the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open on the Melbourne Sandbelt. 8 Nov 2024
Local LPGA Tour players preparing Australian Open challenge

Local LPGA Tour players preparing Australian Open challenge

Three of the best young talents in Australia’s ever-growing presence on the LPGA Tour will finish 2024 at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open, with Steph Kyriacou, Grace Kim and Cassie Porter confirmed today. 30 Oct 2024
Elvis avoids the blues with breakthrough golf victory

Elvis avoids the blues with breakthrough golf victory

Elvis Smylie, son of former tennis star Liz, has scored his first professional golf victory, winning the Western Australia Open in a play-off. 20 Oct 2024
Cleary: Is it time for the men's and women's Australian Opens to stand alone?

Cleary: Is it time for the men's and women's Australian Opens to stand alone?

The Australian Open and the Australian Women's Open will again run concurrently this year, taking place at Kingston Heath and Victoria golf clubs from November 28. And for sure we'll get along and tune in. But are both tournaments lesser for it? 20 Oct 2024
Cleary: Build it and they will come? No need - the venue for every Australian Open is already here

Cleary: Build it and they will come? No need - the venue for every Australian Open is already here

Every year, about this time of year, ahead of our ‘Summer of Golf’, players, punters and media pundits highlight, bemoan, call-it-what-you-will, the lack of international star power attendant at our showpiece ‘major’ golf tournaments, the Australian Open and the Australian PGA Championship. 14 Oct 2024
Herbert and Leishman heading home for multiple starts

Herbert and Leishman heading home for multiple starts

Victorians Lucas Herbert and Marc Leishman will return to their home state for the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open as part of multiple Australian appearances to end the year. 11 Oct 2024