James Smith

1 week ago | golfaustralia.com.au | James Smith

Elliott (nee Herbst), a 24-year-old Western Australian and former WA State Team member, earned her spot among 41 debutants with an impressive 8-under performance at her Texas sectional qualifier. Elliott’s journey to one of golf’s grandest stages has been a gradual ascent. Born in South Africa, she moved with her family to Western Australia at the age of seven. It was at Perth’s Lake Karrinyup Country Club - where she joined as a 12-year-old - that her passion for the game truly took root.

3 weeks ago | golfaustralia.com.au | James Smith

In a tournament filled with twists and turns, Elkington’s clutch putting and steely nerves helped him claim his sole major title in spectacular fashion. The 77th edition of the PGA Championship delivered high drama, as the world’s best gathered in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Heading into the final round, South Africa’s Ernie Els held a commanding six-shot lead after posting a record-breaking 197 over 54 holes, the lowest score recorded in a major at the time.

3 weeks ago | golfaustralia.com.au | James Smith

The May 2025 issue of our magazine set the stage with a stack of PGA Championship preview content. As our readers learnt from that issue, power alone won’t cut it at Quail Hollow this year. Precision, patience and strategy are the keys. In case you missed the issue, we’ll be sharing the game’s top players’ thoughts, including Australia’s very own Jason Day, as they reveal what it takes to conquer the legendary Green Mile.

1 month ago | golfaustralia.com.au | James Smith

Golf is a game of nuance, tradition, and – let’s be honest – absurdly specific statistics. Nowhere is this more evident than at Augusta National, home of the Masters, where history is tallied in green jackets and granular data. Forget fairways hit or average proximity to the hole. We're diving into the weird, wonderful world of quirky Masters numbers – the kind of stats you only bring up when trying to win a bet, or an argument, or just annoy your playing partners. Let’s start with heartbreak.

2 months ago | golfaustralia.com.au | James Smith

Over the next eight days, our passionate team will be working tirelessly to deliver the latest news, analysis and all the highlights emanating from the hallowed grounds of Augusta National. A Masters Build-Up Like No Other In the lead-up to this year’s tournament, our April 2025 issue set the stage with 40 pages of comprehensive Masters preview content. From Matt Cleary's feature story on Rory McIlroy, to a hole-by-hole breakdown of Augusta National, this issue is a must-read for golf fans.