With Open Championship season here again, this month\u2019s issue heads to one of golf\u2019s great stages, as Royal Birkdale returns to the spotlight. Garrett Johnston previews what promises to be another memorable week, looking at the hometown hopes, major winners and storylines shaping the chase for golf\u2019s oldest prize at one of links golf\u2019s most iconic venues.<\/p>\n
One of the feature stories in this issue is Beyond The Streak, where Russell Gould explores the career behind Adam Scott\u2019s remarkable run of 100 consecutive major championship appearances. More than just a number, the story traces Scott\u2019s journey from setbacks and injuries to Augusta glory, while showing the consistency, resilience and quiet determination that have defined one of Australian golf\u2019s great careers. And despite everything already achieved, the pursuit of another major still remains.<\/p>\n
There is also plenty for architecture lovers and golf travellers.<\/p>\n
Brendan James visits Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club to see how Ross Watson\u2019s coastal layout has evolved 20 years after opening. Once considered a bold project, Magenta Shores has matured into one of Australia\u2019s standout modern links experiences, combining strategic design with outstanding conditioning and a setting that never loses its appeal.<\/p>\n
Brendan also heads to Sandhurst Club, where one of Australia\u2019s most ambitious golf developments continues to grow into itself. With twin championship layouts and a strong club culture, Sandhurst\u2019s story suggests there may still be even better days ahead.<\/p>\n
Major championship golf returns later in the magazine with Hazeltine Extreme. Callum Hill revisits one of the game\u2019s most famous venues, as Hazeltine National prepares to host the KPMG Women\u2019s PGA Championship once more. Seven years on from Hannah Green\u2019s breakthrough major victory, the restored championship course again shapes as a serious examination for the world\u2019s best.<\/p>\n
Back home, the issue also dives into one of the biggest talking points in Australian golf. Golf Australia looks at the future of Sydney\u2019s Moore Park course after confirmation of the NSW Government\u2019s redevelopment plans, which will see the layout reduced from 18 holes to 12 and part of the site transformed into public parkland and recreational space.<\/p>\n
And if you enjoy planning your next golf trip, there is one story guaranteed to start an argument. In Sunshine Coast vs Gold Coast, James Smith compares two of Queensland\u2019s most popular golf destinations, from beachfront favourites to championship resort layouts, and asks the question every travelling golfer eventually faces: which side are you on?<\/p>\n
The July 2026 issue of Golf Australia magazine is on sale now nationwide.<\/p>\n
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