On Par – All about golf in Australia

For non-Geelong supporters, as the Cats kicked their first goal of the 3rd quarter in the 2007 AFL Grand Final to take a 7 goal lead that eventually became a 20 goal win, boredom set in. By the final quarter we were kicking the footy in the backyard. Dominance in sport shows [...]

Currently watching the first round of the British Open which is now underway at St Andrews on the Old Course, golfs mecca. Have been lucky enough to play there twice, and for a golfer it is truly a religious experience.

If I went around 18 holes with a score that was three [...]

Waterford Valley, 18th green Matchplay is the ultimate head to head format in golf, pressure is on from the very first hole as an early head start can be a crucial advantage, every mistake seems to be magnified and every good shot is rewarded. Matchplay is golfs version of chess, strategy can come into play [...]

Steve takes a swing at the $500 hole in one prize Recently spent a fantastic weekend with friends touring the Rutherglen Wineries on the Winery Walkabout. Amongst the excellent durif, shiraz, muscat and port vineyards lies Lake Moodemere Vineyard. The small winery produces some excellent wine including the Late Harvest Biancone. Set above Lake [...]

Jamie and Mike, the two Kiwi golfers who are playing a round of golf every day for 2010, have finished their Australian leg of their epic adventure and have arrived in the USA. With over 17,000 courses to choose from the guys shouldnt have much trouble finding somewhere to play each day. And [...]

Australian Golf Digest posed a question today, should bunker rakes be left in or out of bunkers on the course. There are some golfers who think that rakes shouldnt be allowed at all, and the bunkers are hazards and therefore should not be manicured or maintained. Though anyone who has finished in [...]

Ambrose Golf at the Growling Frog

Originally uploaded by Doogsta

Played two man Ambrose this morning at the Growling Frog with Mick, Damian and Stewie, three guys who love their golf and love a laugh. Ambrose is always a fun format bringing in a team strategy to the often mentally solo game of golf. Pressure is [...]

Jamie and Mike head up the 18th fairway at Sandhurst Club, their 73rd consecutive game this year.

Joined Jamie and Mike again at Sandhurst Club as they continue their epic trip around the globe playing golf every day during 2010, a year of Sundays! Yesterday they had tackled the National Old course, a layout with many changes [...]

As I recently blogged, two Kiwi golfers are currently working their way around the globe playing a round of golf, every day for the entire year. An epic adventure, and one that will turn many golfers green with envy. They are currently playing their way through the Mornington Peninsula, then Melbourne’s sandbelt and [...]

Plenty Views Golf Park located in Plenty in Melbournes North East used to be a busy driving range on weekends, most bays were full with all types of swings on display, the driver being the most used club. The driving range also has a great cafe with wood fired pizza and work had been [...]