About
Golfing is not only one of Australia’s many favourite pastimes, but it also has a strong following at a professional level. The PGA Tour of Australasia is the main competition in Australia for men. The PGA tour in Australia is one of the five licensed members of the International Federation of PGA Tours, which makes it a top tier tour. The prize money won by contestants in 2017, ranged from A$2,119 to A$1,500,000, with 155 participating. In February 2014, Golf Digest ranked 3 Australian courses in the Top 20 in the world. This shows that Australia has the facilities and conditions to accommodate any golf lover. This FACT indicates the number of golf courses each capital city has within a 10km area.