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When golfer Adam Scott became the very first Australian player to triumph at the Masters, we're reminded of the great golf heritage that Australia maintains. Celebrated Australian players such as Greg Norman, Bruce Crampton, Bruce Devlin, Wayne Grady and Ian Baker-Finch, to specify only a few, have made their reputation world-wide. They've represented Australian golf well, and while Greg Norman had a couple of great chances of winning at Augusta National, it is surprising that it took until 2013 for an Australian player to triumph there. Because for the most part these golfers became renown for the reason that they have come to the United States to play, we do not know a great deal about the game within Australia. We seldom get a look at Australian golf courses. Clearly with the number of people playing golf inside the country, together with the number of recognizable players, there has to be some great golf courses. It is estimated that about 1.3 million people in Australia golf on more than 1500 courses. They have been playing the game there for greater than 125 years. Of the large numbers of golf courses to select from, there are six that are at the top 100 in the world as ranked by US Golf Magazine during 2011. All six are located on the east and southeast coastal areas, and that is not unexpected. That is where most of the population base is. The top end-rated golf course in Australia, and number 13 around the world, will be the Royal Melbourne, dating back in course design to the 1920s. It remains the favored venue for the Australian Open, Presidents Cup, and the other important tournaments which Australia holds. But if you're going to Melbourne and expecting to get on this perennially-ranked number one course, you'll have to be acquainted with somebody. Provided you're looking to be able to in fact play one of their world-ranked courses, go to Tasmania, an island off the southeast Australian coast. On the northeast of Tasmania is Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links, ranked number four in Australia and forty-one in the world. It's only about ten years old, its breathtaking landscapes and rugged seaside terrain remind the player of the links courses of Ireland and Scotland, although with improved weather conditions. A feature that make this a great course is that it's set up to give the top golfers a test, however will not completely beat up the average golfer. As this course matures, it's going to become talked about increasingly. Golf in Australia provides courses that are world-class in design, and remain in nearby proximity to wonderful cities and several off-the-course local highlights. Plus being such a large country, there is a wide range of local weather conditions. If you are going to Australia for a golf trip, it is most likely best to look into the large number of resorts located on the coastal regions. The only real negative with Australia, needless to say, is it is a long way for most people to travel to. Check out our website golfshortgames.com/ for more information on golf. We talk about all aspects of the game, including tips on the golf swing. Sean O'Kelly is a writer and avid golfer living in Chicago.
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