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Fresh off a winning season on the PGA TOUR in the United States, rising Australian golfer Karl Vilips will compete in this year’s men’s Australian Open at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in December.

By Ed Travis Callaway’s latest wedges, the Opus SP, have “Tour-preferred” shaping and have been re-weighted with a higher center of gravity and additional spin generation in order for more precise, controlled scoring shots. The new Opus SP (Spin Pocket) wedges are the sixth iteration of the original Opus prototype and they have quickly found
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The group that owns Pine Needles, Mid Pines and Southern Pines, three fantastic Donald Ross designed courses, as well as three of the most respected public golf properties in the Pinehurst golf community, expanded its footprint in the region with the acquisition of four additional 18-hole championship courses. Rolling Pines LLC, a management company, under
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By Lee Pace Kevin Foster has been coming to Pinehurst for nearly four decades. What began as a reunion trip among high school friends has turned into a rite of passage, a pilgrimage that transcends golf. Foster once explained it to his son in a letter, “Pinehurst, for us, is not just five days of
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Established in 1997, the Southern Ohio PGA (SOPGA) Hall of Fame honors PGA of America Golf Professionals who have served and continue to serve the Section in ways that leave a profound and lasting impact on golfers and fellow professionals.   Ken Corliss, PGA An Ohio golf legend in his own right, Ken Corliss, PGA,
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Blend Championship Golf with Culture, History, and Luxury in the Heart of Europe Tailored for discerning travelers, MyGolfConcierge designs custom itineraries that go beyond the typical golf vacation. Each journey blends play on world-class, picturesque courses with unforgettable experiences – whether exploring medieval towns, attending operas, relaxing in thermal spas, enjoying curated wine tastings, or
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By Greg Johnson   In 2024, Black Bear Golf Course was voted the most improved course in the country by GolfPass. The improvements are continuing this year under now second-year owners, Olivia and Rob Smith. Gaylord Golf Mecca compiled a list of the Top 10 improvments. Learn why Black Bear has become a valued member of the 17 courses that make up the
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Shane Lowry has been left smiling that the constant noise of Delhi traffic is much easier to handle than an abusive New York Ryder Cup crowd as he rattled off eight birdies to take the lead on the opening day of the India Championship.

Australia’s best will have to play catch up to contend at the prestigious BMW Ladies Championship after failing to keep up on an opening day of scorching hot scoring in South Korea.

For Zach Ion, this season on the PGA Tour of Australasia is about riding the wave, and relishing every opportunity that comes his way. The 27-year-old from Coffs Harbour isn’t playing with any rigid goals in mind.

In a professional golf career that’s spanned 22 years, Clint Rice followed in the footsteps of Mat Goggin, shared a dressing room with Greg Norman, and road-tested Barnbougle when it was a donger and a dream. Today he’s known by a whole other strata of society as an “intruder” on a TV show about getting married without having met one’s wife. All of which makes him good fodder for our “19 Holes With” treatment, and fine company for golf and a bottle of pinot noir, according to Deputy Editor, Matt Cleary.

A resurgent Marc Leishman hopes Perth’s sandbelt-like conditions at this week’s WA Open will be perfect preparation for the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.