Coronavirus

COVID-19 update: Daniel Andrews lifts Victorian golf ban

COVID-19 update: Daniel Andrews lifts Victorian golf ban

People across Victoria will be dusting off their golf clubs and searching for their waterproofs on Wednesday morning, following Premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to lift his controversial no-golf policy earlier today. 11 May 2020
Coming Soon: FREE 181-page game improvement issue

Coming Soon: FREE 181-page game improvement issue

During these unprecedented times one constant has remained. The desire of golfers to improve their game, whether able to play or not. 11 May 2020
Herbert ready for new-look home Tour

Herbert ready for new-look home Tour

Lucas Herbert senses a chance to make his mark with home fans as golf plans its Australian return later this year. 11 May 2020
Luiten wins inaugural BMW Indoor Invitational

Luiten wins inaugural BMW Indoor Invitational

Joost Luiten posted a six under par round of 66 for a two shot victory in the inaugural edition of the BMW Indoor Invitational powered by TrackMan. 10 May 2020
PGA date announced as part of reimagined Aussie schedule

PGA date announced as part of reimagined Aussie schedule

The ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia will endeavour to recapture golf’s golden years in this country with a reimagined tournament schedule that will see the Tour in full swing from October and culminate with the crowning of the Order of Merit winner in March. 10 May 2020
'We made history': Chloe Molloy

'We made history': Chloe Molloy

An unfortunately short season hasn't diminished the Pies' pride. 8 May 2020
World Amateur Team Champs cancelled

World Amateur Team Champs cancelled

This year's World Amateur Team Championships, scheduled for October, have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 7 May 2020
The Socceroo winger on-fire for Saudi surprise packet Al-Wehda

The Socceroo winger on-fire for Saudi surprise packet Al-Wehda

Make no mistake, Socceroo Craig Goodwin’s breakout success in Saudi Arabia is one of the unheralded stories of this coronavirus-interrupted season, with the skillful winger offering FTBL an insight into his life in Jeddah while starring in one of Asia's big leagues.  7 May 2020
Opinion: The simplicity of suburban golf

Opinion: The simplicity of suburban golf

For the first time since coronavirus-enforced isolation, I played golf this week. 6 May 2020
Will there be an Australian Open in 2020?

Will there be an Australian Open in 2020?

Most major sports have unveiled plans to return at some stage in 2020, including golf. The PGA Tour’s June restart combining with other factors to perhaps push our national Open off the schedule this year. 4 May 2020
The remedy to isolation you didn't know you needed

The remedy to isolation you didn't know you needed

Feeling flat while social distancing? Keep yourself entertained in isolation with some of the best footy-related social media accounts. 2 May 2020
Green’s major defence moved to October

Green’s major defence moved to October

Hannah Green will get to keep her PGA Championship trophy at least until October after the year's first scheduled major was postponed Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic. 30 Apr 2020
Ryder Cup might go ahead without fans

Ryder Cup might go ahead without fans

Staging this year's Ryder Cup without fans is not in the event's best interests but it might have to proceed that way due to the COVID-19 crisis, according to Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington. 30 Apr 2020
Watch Scott live at Maleny Golf Club

Watch Scott live at Maleny Golf Club

This time of the year was meant to be all about the Masters for Adam Scott, but instead he'll tee it up in the sleepy Queensland Sunshine Coast town of Maleny for a Friday round broadcast live on his Instagram account. 30 Apr 2020
Opinion: The players who could be lost to the game

Opinion: The players who could be lost to the game

The Covid-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the globe. And when it comes to the game of golf, the same reach within our industry is certainly true. 28 Apr 2020
Senden: Golf can operate in a safe manner

Senden: Golf can operate in a safe manner

With son Jacob's brain tumour scans showing positive signs, an upbeat John Senden is contesting a 54-hole charity golf event in Texas this week which he believes can lay a safety platform for the PGA Tour's return in June. 27 Apr 2020
Viduka and Johnson can power resurgence in Oz: Wehrman

Viduka and Johnson can power resurgence in Oz: Wehrman

Former Socceroo midfielder Kasey Wehrman is adamant "real football people" like Mark Viduka and FFA CEO James Johnson have the passion, standing, and ideas to boost the game in a post-Coronavirus Australia. 27 Apr 2020
Morri: Benefits of golf’s enforced off season

Morri: Benefits of golf’s enforced off season

There’s long been a belief (this writer included) that professional golf does itself – and the game more broadly – no favours with its relentless, year-long schedule. 27 Apr 2020
Australia backing historic women's tennis merger

Australia backing historic women's tennis merger

The home nation of women's number one Ash Barty is backing a historic suggestion to merge the WTA and ATP tennis governing bodies. 27 Apr 2020
Barty talks 'bizarre' coronavirus, 'tricky' isolation and an 'uncertain' future

Barty talks 'bizarre' coronavirus, 'tricky' isolation and an 'uncertain' future

Ash Barty has detailed the struggles she's facing adjusting to a strange COVID19 period so far. 27 Apr 2020
Socceroos legend to star in FIFA 20 coronavirus fundraiser

Socceroos legend to star in FIFA 20 coronavirus fundraiser

Socceroos icon Tim Cahill has been named as one of the global sporting stars to compete in the NHS Charities Cup, to raise funds for the British health service throughout the COVID19 pandemic. 25 Apr 2020