Royal Adelaide Golf Club

25/09/2026

As we head into the weekend, here's hoping for a couple of sunrises like this!

📷 Stuart Kerr Photography

15/09/2026

The iconic third hole at The Royal Adelaide Golf Club is often regarded as one of the best holes at Seaton and remains faithful to the original design of Dr Alister Mackenzie.

It has a green which can be described as being “leg of mutton” in shape. It has an oblique ridge on the left, while on the right is a knoll on the side of the green. Always surrounded by dense grass and rushes, it offers the possibility of an eagle 2 to the brave but with the possibility of a quite disastrous score.

📷 Stuart Kerr Photography

10/09/2026

💧 Nearly 20 years of smarter water management

For close to two decades, The Royal Adelaide Golf Club’s stormwater project has been helping protect both our course and the wider environment.

Stormwater from surrounding suburbs is captured and naturally filtered through our wetland before being returned to the underground aquifer. This helps replenish groundwater, reduce polluted runoff reaching the coast and provide the Club with a more sustainable source of irrigation water.

With around 200 megalitres of water required to irrigate the course each year, the project allows us to put back approximately as much water as we take out.

Almost 20 years on, it remains a great example of sustainability in action — protecting our environment while supporting the long-term care and presentation of Royal Adelaide. 🌱

Learn more about our sustainability projects here: https://www.royaladelaidegolf.com.au/cms/about/sustainability/

07/09/2026

With spring finally here so are our annual course renovations, with the Links team working across the course to prepare Royal Adelaide for the summer ahead.

This year’s program includes scarifying fairways, hollow tyning green surrounds, refreshing tees and applying a light dusting to the greens. While some of the work may be noticeable in the short term, each step is important in maintaining the health, presentation and playing quality of the course throughout the year.

At least nine holes will remain available for play each day, with the team doing everything possible to limit disruption while completing these important works.

Thank you to all members for your patience and understanding while renovations are underway.

03/09/2026

Spring has arrived at The Royal Adelaide Golf Club☀️

With the days getting longer and warmer weather on the way, we’re looking forward to plenty more late-afternoon rounds and spectacular sunsets like this across the course.

There aren’t too many better ways to finish a day of golf. 🌅

📷 Stuart Kerr Photography

24/08/2026

🏆 Royal Adelaide Challenge Bowl Champions!

Congratulations to Ali White, Anne Arnfield and Deb Susman, who combined for 105 points to claim the Royal Adelaide Challenge Bowl — our first victory in the event since 2008.

A record 38 teams took part, with Royal Adelaide members Pam Hamilton, Vicki Jordan and Lucy Verco, representing Talunga Golf Club, finishing runners-up on 97 points, ahead of The Metropolitan Golf Club in third on a countback.

In the individual events, Tracey Moody (Clare Golf Club) won the Silver Division with 38 points, two clear of Teresa Batley (The Grange Golf Club), with Sally Potter (The Metropolitan Golf Club) third on a countback.

In the Bronze Division, Kerry Gilkes (Lucindale Golf Club) recorded an outstanding 42 points to take the honours, with Ali White (Royal Adelaide) runner-up on 37 points and Pam Hamilton (Talunga) third on a countback.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Royal Adelaide, particularly those who travelled from afar, for making it such a wonderful day.

17/08/2026

A fantastic week of Foursomes Club Championship golf, played in great spirit and with plenty of memorable moments along the way.

Congratulations to all our 2026 winners:

🏆 T.S. Cheadle Foursomes
William Arnold and Hudson Haynes

🏆 Women’s Championship Foursomes
Poppy Warren and Mia Chinner

🏆 Anniversary Trophy
Jamie Botten and Peter Menz

🏆 Women’s B Grade Foursomes Championship and Women’s Veterans Foursomes
Louise Walters and Jane Searle

🏆 Women’s C Grade Foursomes Championship
Heather Motteram and Maureen Lavender

🏆 Women’s Higher Handicap Plate
Lisa Rasheed and Ann Meyers

Well played to all who competed, and congratulations again to our champions and trophy winners! 👏⛳

11/08/2026

The Royal Adelaide Golf Club extends its condolences to the family of Nicholas McCormack OAM.

Nick was a much-loved and highly respected member of the South Australian golf community, and his warmth, generosity and contribution to the game had a positive influence on many of our members.

Vale Nick McCormack ❤️

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing today of much loved PGA Professional Nick McCormack OAM.

Nick joined Golf SA (South Australian Golf Association) in 1985 as State Development Officer after working at The Vines, and travelled extensively across South Australia to coach in schools and clubs for over 20 years.

Nick Introduced golf to thousands of primary school students annually and spearheaded (PE) teacher training.

He developed both the SAPSASA Golf 12u Championship which excels today and the Independent Schools Championship to give young players competitive golf opportunities.

Nick founded the McCormacks Junior Golf Club emphasizing life values like respect and discipline with key events continuing today in the form of the TeeMates McCormacks Cups played each school holidays at The Pat GC.

In recognition of his outstanding service to golf Nick was awarded the Service to the South Australian Golf Industry Award (shared with Jan Douglass) in 2017 and an OAM in the King's Birthday Honours in June 2026, anchored largely by his long-standing presence at The Grange Golf Club.

Nick only advised us last week that his heart was full after being given the opportunity to commit his life to teaching kids golf. 💗

11/08/2026

On Sunday the 2026 Royal Adelaide Vardon was played in what can best be described as challenging weather conditions.

Congratulations to our winners:

Royal Adelaide Cup (Men and Boys): Blair Christie
L.M. Gordon Bowl (Women and Girls): Amelia Whinney
Michael Jay Medal (Boys): Alan Xin
Lyons McLaurin Medal (Girls): Elyse Kozlovic

Click here for full results: https://golf.com.au/ga-national-and-state-events-calendar?_gl=1*l4gd5g*_gcl_au*OTM2NTgxNTA0LjE3NTkxMzU4NTY. #/competition/5173229/leaderboard

07/08/2026

The railway line has been part of the Club’s story from the very beginning — but did you know we once had our very own railway station?

Until 1957, members and visitors could arrive at a station fittingly named “Golf Links”. ⛳

A fascinating reminder of just how closely our Club’s history is connected with the railway.

📷 Stuart Kerr Photography and National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide Collection 2-7-a0096