One for the amateurs as ‘K Rudge’ lifts The Athena trophy.
By Paul Prendergast. Photo: WPGA Tour of Australasia. Australia’s number one ranked women’s amateur Kirstin Rudgeley introduced herself to the broader Australia golfing public with a memorable playoff victory in The Athena at Melbourne’s Sandy Golf Links. The WA amateur was able to take home the $5000 on offer for winning the most cumulative points in Saturday’s […]
New venue, same exciting talent pool on show at The Athena.
By Paul Prendergast. Photo: WPGA Tour of Australasia. The WPGA Tour of Australasia will resume for one of its most interesting ‘standalone’ tournaments this week when The Athena returns to our screens from Melbourne’s Sandy Golf Links from 26-27 February. The two-day tournament is back for a second year after unveiling a unique format – […]
Much to look forward to at TPS Victoria Hosted by Geoff Ogilvy.
By Paul Prendergast. Photo: PGA of Australia. It’s been a while since we’ve been able to say ‘Gee, it’s been a while since we’ve had a tournament on our shores’, flush as the calendar has been for professional events these past few weeks. By the time a now familiar mixed field of amateurs and professionals, […]
Can memories of Seve be the catalyst for lasting Presidents Cup success?
By Paul Prendergast. Photo: Mark WIlson – Golfplus Media. Maybe it’s ever-advancing technology, a ball than spins less, a distance debate that has dragged on for decades without resolution and an endemic social media dialogue that brings millions to the table 24/7 with an opinion, or all of the above. As current day issues are […]
Royal Queensland – Ready and waiting.
By Paul Prendergast. ‘Do we or don’t we?’ Writing a piece hinting at a preview of a major golf event in recent times has been a fraught exercise. I only need think back to an article prepared, researched and with player comments sought ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic event that went to print just […]
Sandbelt Invitational – Reflections from afar.
By Paul Prendergast. The Format. From all reporting that was able to be shared from within the event, the mixture of youth and experience, amateur and professional, across four brilliant courses was a breath of fresh air and a pleasure to watch for those able to be present on any given day. The fact we […]
The Sandbelt Invitational – the finest multi-course tournament in the world?
By Paul Prendergast. Photo: Mark Wilson – Golfplus Media. Turning our visions into reality is a challenge most of us face on a regular, if not daily, basis. For long-time friends and former course design colleagues, Geoff Ogilvy and Mike Clayton, next week’s inaugural Sandbelt Invitational will be a realisation of such a dream borne […]
Season opener goes to Windred at Vic PGA
New South Welshman Blake Windred showed a touch of class on the 72nd hole to claim his maiden professional victory at the Victorian PGA Championship at Moonah Links yesterday. The 24-year-old shot a three-under par final round of 69 on the Open Course to finish twelve-under for the tournament and one stroke clear of playing partner […]
Four-eagle blitz earns Martin TPS Sydney title
Victorian Andrew Martin has broken through for the biggest win of his professional career but it took a world record four eagles and his lowest score in 15 years on tour to do it. Beginning the final round of The Players Series Sydney – presented by Braith Anasta; eight shots from the top of the […]
European Tour and PGA TOUR announce landmark Strategic Alliance
The European Tour and PGA TOUR today heralded a significant new era for global golf with an historic announcement of a Strategic Alliance. The landmark agreement will see golf’s two major Tours explore all facets of collaboration, working together on strategic commercial opportunities including collaborating on global media rights in certain territories. This will come […]
