News at Thornleigh Golf Club

Australian Mini Golf Tournament 2019
Australian Mini Golf Tournament is on for 2019!! This is YOUR chance to win a share of $3,500!! Yes, ANYONE, literally anyone can enter to play (and WIN some cash and prizes) in our Australian Mini Golf Tournament – being held at Thornleigh Golf Centre on Sunday, 10th...
‘I’ve been taking lessons on YouTube….’
If you know me at all, you will know I love finding answers to problems and watching tutorials on YouTube, its a phenomenal resource and nearly every topic in the world you can think of is covered. My technical knowledge and skills with my primary hobby the camera...
Australian Mini Golf Championship is on for 2019!!
Australian Mini Golf Championship is on for 2018!! This is YOUR chance to win a share of $3,500!! Yes, ANYONE, literally anyone can enter to play (and WIN some cash and prizes) in our Australian Mini Golf Championship – being held at Thornleigh Golf Centre on Sunday,...
On the Tee – with Steve Aisbett
This could be you!... This is team Aisbett on the 18th green at Pebble Beach at the recent Parker Invitational. We stayed 4 nights at the world acclaimed Pebble Beach resort. Day one is a practice round at Pebble Beach and a welcoming dinner that night. Then the 3-day...
Putting Drills
Now that winter is on its’ way your practice hours have been shortened but that doesn't mean you can’t continue to hone your skills. This easy putting drill is handy to do when the winter sun is setting, using the flagstick as your guide. See picture one (below) and...
On the Tee – with Steve Aisbett
The week after Easter brings the first Major of the year; we'll see The Masters Golf Tournament commencing on 5th April. Foxtel has a 24 hour Masters Channel that includes some old archives that are a must see. If you don’t have Foxtel at home, it will be running in...
Trying to hit straight? You’re crazy!

Plugged Bunker
Golf throws up plenty of tough challenges, but one of the most difficult is the plugged bunker or “fried egg” shot. The most common error that amateurs make is immediately opening the club face, with the misconception that by doing this the ball will “lift” out of the...
On the Tee – with Steve Aisbett
Golf Trip to Pebble Beach We have a PGA Legends event coming up shortly playing three of the best courses in America; Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay and The Links at Spanish Bay. Accommodation is at The Inn, Spanish Bay with four rounds of golf with Steve Aisbett or Grant...
MASTER TWO SHORT GAME CLUBS TO DROP SHOTS AROUND THE GREEN
The key to a solid short game is having a consistent result with your chosen chipping club. If your handicap is above single figures, the simplest way to master this is by using just two clubs to gain that consistency. The best and two most reliable clubs are a sand...
How To Improve Your Putting
The Pendulum Putting stroke is probably the most effective technique in the history of golf. While there are many individual golf swings, nearly all good players approach putting in the same way. The idea is simple and take as many moving parts out of your technique...
Australian Mini Golf Tournament – The results are in…
On a beautiful Sunday at Thornleigh Golf Centre, the Australian Mini golf Championship which was sponsored by Coca Cola was contested by 30 very eager enthusiasts’. We had four players from New Zealand, players from Perth, Wellington (NSW) Dubbo, Newcastle and two...
Kenny claims NSW Senior Open – PGA!!
Maybe it was destiny that Grant Kenny would go from the first group to tee off on Thursday to the last putt today to claim his first tournament victory in almost 30 years as a professional in the Senior NSW Open Championship at Thurgoona Golf and Country Club. ...