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A dispute, an apology and a legal letter: The story Victoria Golf Club tried to shut down
When The Age came close to publishing a profile of Victoria Golf Club, which included details of an internal dispute that ended up in the Federal Court, the club tried to bury it.
- by Sam McClure
Latest
Investigation
World golf
The subtle flex that sets this country golf club apart from the city clubs
The annual invitational at this course has nothing on the star power at the dinner, where the guests include a media mogul, a cricket World Cup hero, a radio and podcast supremo, and football royalty from the AFL and NRL.
- by Sam McClure
American pulls off insane comeback
Anthony Kim of America pulls off a remarkable comeback display to win LIV Golf Adelaide.
Golfer Anthony Kim went missing for 12 years. On Sunday, he produced a miracle to win LIV Adelaide
Drug and alcohol addiction saw former world No.6 Anthony Kim leave golf for 12 years. He contemplated suicide before getting sober and returning to golf via the LIV Tour. On Sunday his redemption story peaked as he broke through for his first tournament win in 5796 days.
- by Peter Ryan
Investigation
World golf
Clubhouse legends: Why a share in this golf club recently sold for $74,000
The National Golf Club boasts some of Victoria’s most arresting courses and famous members. Its unique membership structure – where a share is currently worth $74,000 – is also eye-catching.
- by Sam McClure
Golf is booming but what hope does LIV have of winning?
Australia has become the heartbeat of LIV Golf, showcasing to the world what it can be at its best. But after a rocky start to 2026, what is its future?
- by Peter Ryan
‘Stone-cold skulled it’: Bizarre moment the world’s most famous golfer became a hacker
Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time US Open winner worth hundreds of millions. On the 10th hole at LIV Golf Adelaide, the American star also showed he’s a golfing mortal like the rest of us.
- by Iain Payten
One LIV win did wonders for Elvis Smylie’s bank balance. Now for his Masters plan
Elvis Smylie has benefited from a controversial decision to recognise LIV Tournament results in the world golf rankings with his victory on debut at LIV Riyadh putting him in contention to qualify for the US Masters.
- by Peter Ryan
Elvis LIVs: Son of Aussie tennis greats claims victory on debut in Riyadh
Elvis Smylie has pocketed almost $7 million after winning his debut tournament as a LIV Golf player, under lights in Saudi Arabia.
- by Ian Chadband
Investigation
World golf
How Ricky Ponting missed the membership cut at Royal Melbourne Golf Club
We reveal how the former Australian cricket captain – one of the country’s most successful sporting figures and a mad-keen golfer – failed in his bid to join an exclusive club.
- by Sam McClure
Analysis
LIV Golf Series
It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?
The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions about LIV Golf’s future.
- by Iain Payten