On Par – All about golf in Australia

Mr 9 and I headed to the Growling Frog Golf Course to hit a couple of buckets of balls at the driving range on the weekend. The carpark was hauntingly empty, sun was out, perfect day for golf, however the course had been closed due to too much rain! Something unheard of over the last [...]

Congratulations Stuart Appleby on becoming the 5th player in PGA Tour history to card a 59. Appleby joins Al Geiberger in 1977, Chip Beck in 1991, David Duval in 1999 and Paul Goydos, three weeks ago, in the 59 Club. The amazing scoreline including 9 birdies and an eagle, also importantly gave Appleby a one [...]

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 the ultimate skill [...]

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 times my age [...]

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 Moodemere, [...]

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 its true [...]

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 a footprint, divot [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]