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The Age
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
How social media is seeding the next generation of Australian golfers
'It's a really good sport to get into. Especially when you're a teenage girl. You make so many friends, you get to play with so many different people and personalities. It's just skills that you can have forever, and it's a lot of fun.' Newcombe said she spends 'a few hours' a week playing the sport — though on closer inspection she undersells her commitment. The highschooler trains twice a week, and spends 'most of the weekend' playing in tournaments or club golf at her local Camden Golf Course. 'I love how it is challenging in so many different ways. It challenges you physically, mentally, definitely emotionally too. Every single time you go out on the golf course it's different. There's so many different ways you can play each shot and think about each shot. It's really cool. 'It can definitely get very frustrating out there, especially if you're not having a good day, but it's just about trying to keep calm, keep your emotions in check, and just move on.' Another player from south-west Sydney, 14-year-old Braxton Andrews, who hopes to go professional, came to the sport aged 10 after attending a junior clinic at Camden Golf Club. 'It was really encouraging. There was a good environment there. I enjoyed that and learned the skills from there to go out and play on the course … the clinic was all younger kids around my age, the more I started playing the more I realised that [golf] is not an older people's sport at all, it's more younger people.' Andrews said he watches 'a lot' of golf content on YouTube and Instagram outside his training routine, which sees him practising for two to three hours a day and competing on the weekends. 'I just love playing. Once you hit that good shot you just want that feeling again. It's just addictive.' The demographics of youth golfing have begun to skew younger, said Hughes, with the average age of new players between nine and 15, prompting the JNJG Foundation to establish an under-12s tour. 'I set aside about 25 spots because I thought we might get about 25 or 30 kids playing in that very first tournament. We ended up with 75 kids, and 10 on the waitlist that we just couldn't fit,' said Hughes. 'There's not another sport in the world where a 10-year-old kid can go and spend five hours playing sport with a 20-year-old, a 40-year-old and an 80-year-old, and with the handicap system in place, be competitive against all those different age groups. Golf really is the game for life.' In Melbourne, 15-year-old Hugo Wortley has been playing since he was two, and attends a local sports high school in Maribyrnong. He trains about five times a week in pursuit of his goal of playing professionally in the United States, and says his understanding of the game is all about psychology. 'It's all between your ears really, how you can control it. It's nearly 100 per cent mental, just controlling your emotions, your decisions, and calculating wind, and your actual shot itself,' said Wortley. Loading 'I love being out there in nature, there's certain points in time when you are practising after school or practising on the weekend with the sun coming down. It's just moments like that you capture and remember … it gives me something to chase, to chase perfection. The perfect swing, the perfect shot, the perfect round. I love navigating that and improving my game.' Wortley said one of the big draws of the game was a sense of community that extended far beyond the stereotypical old male golfer.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
How social media is seeding the next generation of Australian golfers
'It's a really good sport to get into. Especially when you're a teenage girl. You make so many friends, you get to play with so many different people and personalities. It's just skills that you can have forever, and it's a lot of fun.' Newcombe said she spends 'a few hours' a week playing the sport — though on closer inspection she undersells her commitment. The highschooler trains twice a week, and spends 'most of the weekend' playing in tournaments or club golf at her local Camden Golf Course. 'I love how it is challenging in so many different ways. It challenges you physically, mentally, definitely emotionally too. Every single time you go out on the golf course it's different. There's so many different ways you can play each shot and think about each shot. It's really cool. 'It can definitely get very frustrating out there, especially if you're not having a good day, but it's just about trying to keep calm, keep your emotions in check, and just move on.' Another player from south-west Sydney, 14-year-old Braxton Andrews, who hopes to go professional, came to the sport aged 10 after attending a junior clinic at Camden Golf Club. 'It was really encouraging. There was a good environment there. I enjoyed that and learned the skills from there to go out and play on the course … the clinic was all younger kids around my age, the more I started playing the more I realised that [golf] is not an older people's sport at all, it's more younger people.' Andrews said he watches 'a lot' of golf content on YouTube and Instagram outside his training routine, which sees him practising for two to three hours a day and competing on the weekends. 'I just love playing. Once you hit that good shot you just want that feeling again. It's just addictive.' The demographics of youth golfing have begun to skew younger, said Hughes, with the average age of new players between nine and 15, prompting the JNJG Foundation to establish an under-12s tour. 'I set aside about 25 spots because I thought we might get about 25 or 30 kids playing in that very first tournament. We ended up with 75 kids, and 10 on the waitlist that we just couldn't fit,' said Hughes. 'There's not another sport in the world where a 10-year-old kid can go and spend five hours playing sport with a 20-year-old, a 40-year-old and an 80-year-old, and with the handicap system in place, be competitive against all those different age groups. Golf really is the game for life.' In Melbourne, 15-year-old Hugo Wortley has been playing since he was two, and attends a local sports high school in Maribyrnong. He trains about five times a week in pursuit of his goal of playing professionally in the United States, and says his understanding of the game is all about psychology. 'It's all between your ears really, how you can control it. It's nearly 100 per cent mental, just controlling your emotions, your decisions, and calculating wind, and your actual shot itself,' said Wortley. Loading 'I love being out there in nature, there's certain points in time when you are practising after school or practising on the weekend with the sun coming down. It's just moments like that you capture and remember … it gives me something to chase, to chase perfection. The perfect swing, the perfect shot, the perfect round. I love navigating that and improving my game.' Wortley said one of the big draws of the game was a sense of community that extended far beyond the stereotypical old male golfer.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh date for The Brian Jonestown Massacre ahead of Glastonbury slot
Ahead of their slot at this year's Glastonbury Festival, American psych-rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre are heading to Edinburgh for a date at the O2 Academy on 27th June. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It's over 30 years since the release of The Brian Jonestown Massacre's first single She Made Me / Evergreen. Released in 1992, as the British music press descended on the US to anoint the next US guitar band as flavour of the month and major labels were on the hunt for the compliant hopefuls to be their latest quick fix, Anton Newcombe had an idea: say no. As leader of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature Anton Newcombe had already established himself as a visionary songwriter, a man to whom making music wasn't a lifestyle choice or a hipster haircut but the very fabric of existence itself, and he had observed in silent horror as his peers meekly acquiesced to everything – yes to contracts, yes to management, yes to suggestions, yes to this, yes to that, yes, yes, yes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But he was different. Anton Newcombe was going to say no to everything. 'I just knew I would be more successful in a certain way by saying no, just being contrary because I figured that if people liked me they were gonna like me anyway,' he says. 'Or dislike me. It doesn't matter.' American psych-rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Much of this was documented on the controversial documentary 'Dig!', which is still hailed as one of the best rock documentaries ever made, and celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. The remastered, expanded version premiered at Sundance in January. The Brian Jonestown Massacre's shoegazing-tinged debut album Methodrone was released in 1995 and since then numerous band members have joined Newcombe on his sonic escapades, but he has remained the sole constant, the creative mastermind at the centre of one of music's most fascinating bands. There have been a further 20 albums under The Brian Jonestown Massacre moniker since then, each embarking on their own mind-expanding adventure and exploring the outer realms of rock'n'roll; psychedelic rock, country-blues, snarling rock'n'roll, blissed-out noise-pop and more. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Along the way, Newcombe has established himself as a once-in-a-lifetime talent who saw the direction in which mainstream indie-rock was heading and opted to take the long way round. He's emerged as a revolutionary force in modern music, an underground hero. There was no other way, this was how it had to be. 'My only option with everything in life has always been that you just jump into the fire,' he declares. 'It doesn't matter what it is.' The Brian Jonestown Massacre play at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 27th June It's with that spirit that he's hopped around the globe, from the West Coast to New York, from Manhattan to Iceland, and then to Berlin, where he's lived for 15 years and has two flats, one to live in and one that's been converted into his studio. After a hugely prolific 2010s that saw the release of eight long-players and one mini-album, Newcombe had been going through a period of writer's block when one day he picked up his 12-string guitar and The Real (the opening track on previous album Fire Doesn't Grow on Trees) came out of him. Like the kraken, it was as if he'd summoned it. 'All of a sudden, I just heard something,' he says. 'And then it just didn't stop. We tracked a whole song every single day for 70 days in a row.' By the end of it they had 2 albums ready to go. Joining Newcombe in the studio for The Future Is Your Past were Hakon Adalsteinsson (guitar) and Uri Rennert (drums). There is no such thing as a defining statement in Anton Newcombe's world anymore, just more chapters that contribute to the tale. 'Nobody can stop me, I'm not asking somebody, I'm not making the rounds at Warners, saying 'please put out my record!'. It's just for me.', he says. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He hopes he can be an inspiration to others. 'I would love to see more groups, people playing music in the UK and everywhere else because I really enjoy it. That's the only reason I need. It's the only reason to do stuff.' That hits to the core of what makes Anton Newcombe and The Brian Jonestown Massacre tick. He'll keep jumping in that fire. That's how he rolls. Savour it. For tickets to see The Brian Jonestown Massacre at O2 Academy Edinburgh on 27th June go to:
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle
AFL coaches insist the competition is becoming less about who you play and more about when you play them. For Hawthorn, a clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday is a far different proposition than it would have been a month ago. The Demons endured a horror 0-5 start but have rattled off three straight wins to reignite their finals hopes. Captain Max Gawn has led from the front in vintage form, with Christian Petracca starring as the leader of an evolving midfield group. Jack Viney (concussion) is unavailable but Clayton Oliver returns for the Dees after a week off due to personal reasons. "They're strong, contested players and we know it's going to be a pretty physical contest when you go into battle against them," Hawks midfielder Jai Newcombe told AAP. "They're a quality outfit with a lot of experienced guys in their side. "Gawny is absolutely flying at the moment and it will be another challenge that we're looking forward to." Few players in the competition are in hotter form than seven-time All-Australian ruckman Gawn, who produced another match-winning display in the Demons' thumping of West Coast last week. But Hawthorn's understated Lloyd Meek continues to grow in stature and is expected to take the fight to the Melbourne skipper. "He's been unreal and super reliable for us, both in the way he's playing and the way he leads," Newcombe said. "He's been amazing and he's a very humble lad, so I'm glad to see him doing well." Childhood Hawks fan Newcombe, who idolised goal-kickers Mark Williams and Jarryd Roughead, has enjoyed wins over every rival team except Melbourne since his debut in 2021. Hawthorn's recent poor record against the Demons started in a 2018 semi-final defeat, and includes eight losses and a draw over seven seasons. Melbourne were 55-point winners when the two sides last met, in round two last year, when the Hawks were in the midst of their own five-match losing streak. But Newcombe insists that history counts for little this week. "I haven't been here the whole time but I wouldn't say it's been the same thing each time," Newcombe said. "Teams evolve and things happen." Hawthorn had successive losses to Port Adelaide and Geelong last month but have bounced back with comfortable victories over lowly West Coast and Richmond. "They're confidence-building wins and you can take a lot out of them but I still wouldn't say we're absolutely flying," Newcombe said. "You've got to beat what's in front of you and we've been able to do that over the last two weeks. "We're happy if we can keep the momentum going." Karl Amon (concussion) returns for the Hawks in place of Tom Barrass (managed), while Jacob van Rooyen and Matthew Jefferson have been recalled for Melbourne alongside Oliver. Jake Melksham (managed), Harrison Petty and Viney (both concussion) are out for the Demons. AFL coaches insist the competition is becoming less about who you play and more about when you play them. For Hawthorn, a clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday is a far different proposition than it would have been a month ago. The Demons endured a horror 0-5 start but have rattled off three straight wins to reignite their finals hopes. Captain Max Gawn has led from the front in vintage form, with Christian Petracca starring as the leader of an evolving midfield group. Jack Viney (concussion) is unavailable but Clayton Oliver returns for the Dees after a week off due to personal reasons. "They're strong, contested players and we know it's going to be a pretty physical contest when you go into battle against them," Hawks midfielder Jai Newcombe told AAP. "They're a quality outfit with a lot of experienced guys in their side. "Gawny is absolutely flying at the moment and it will be another challenge that we're looking forward to." Few players in the competition are in hotter form than seven-time All-Australian ruckman Gawn, who produced another match-winning display in the Demons' thumping of West Coast last week. But Hawthorn's understated Lloyd Meek continues to grow in stature and is expected to take the fight to the Melbourne skipper. "He's been unreal and super reliable for us, both in the way he's playing and the way he leads," Newcombe said. "He's been amazing and he's a very humble lad, so I'm glad to see him doing well." Childhood Hawks fan Newcombe, who idolised goal-kickers Mark Williams and Jarryd Roughead, has enjoyed wins over every rival team except Melbourne since his debut in 2021. Hawthorn's recent poor record against the Demons started in a 2018 semi-final defeat, and includes eight losses and a draw over seven seasons. Melbourne were 55-point winners when the two sides last met, in round two last year, when the Hawks were in the midst of their own five-match losing streak. But Newcombe insists that history counts for little this week. "I haven't been here the whole time but I wouldn't say it's been the same thing each time," Newcombe said. "Teams evolve and things happen." Hawthorn had successive losses to Port Adelaide and Geelong last month but have bounced back with comfortable victories over lowly West Coast and Richmond. "They're confidence-building wins and you can take a lot out of them but I still wouldn't say we're absolutely flying," Newcombe said. "You've got to beat what's in front of you and we've been able to do that over the last two weeks. "We're happy if we can keep the momentum going." Karl Amon (concussion) returns for the Hawks in place of Tom Barrass (managed), while Jacob van Rooyen and Matthew Jefferson have been recalled for Melbourne alongside Oliver. Jake Melksham (managed), Harrison Petty and Viney (both concussion) are out for the Demons. AFL coaches insist the competition is becoming less about who you play and more about when you play them. For Hawthorn, a clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday is a far different proposition than it would have been a month ago. The Demons endured a horror 0-5 start but have rattled off three straight wins to reignite their finals hopes. Captain Max Gawn has led from the front in vintage form, with Christian Petracca starring as the leader of an evolving midfield group. Jack Viney (concussion) is unavailable but Clayton Oliver returns for the Dees after a week off due to personal reasons. "They're strong, contested players and we know it's going to be a pretty physical contest when you go into battle against them," Hawks midfielder Jai Newcombe told AAP. "They're a quality outfit with a lot of experienced guys in their side. "Gawny is absolutely flying at the moment and it will be another challenge that we're looking forward to." Few players in the competition are in hotter form than seven-time All-Australian ruckman Gawn, who produced another match-winning display in the Demons' thumping of West Coast last week. But Hawthorn's understated Lloyd Meek continues to grow in stature and is expected to take the fight to the Melbourne skipper. "He's been unreal and super reliable for us, both in the way he's playing and the way he leads," Newcombe said. "He's been amazing and he's a very humble lad, so I'm glad to see him doing well." Childhood Hawks fan Newcombe, who idolised goal-kickers Mark Williams and Jarryd Roughead, has enjoyed wins over every rival team except Melbourne since his debut in 2021. Hawthorn's recent poor record against the Demons started in a 2018 semi-final defeat, and includes eight losses and a draw over seven seasons. Melbourne were 55-point winners when the two sides last met, in round two last year, when the Hawks were in the midst of their own five-match losing streak. But Newcombe insists that history counts for little this week. "I haven't been here the whole time but I wouldn't say it's been the same thing each time," Newcombe said. "Teams evolve and things happen." Hawthorn had successive losses to Port Adelaide and Geelong last month but have bounced back with comfortable victories over lowly West Coast and Richmond. "They're confidence-building wins and you can take a lot out of them but I still wouldn't say we're absolutely flying," Newcombe said. "You've got to beat what's in front of you and we've been able to do that over the last two weeks. "We're happy if we can keep the momentum going." Karl Amon (concussion) returns for the Hawks in place of Tom Barrass (managed), while Jacob van Rooyen and Matthew Jefferson have been recalled for Melbourne alongside Oliver. Jake Melksham (managed), Harrison Petty and Viney (both concussion) are out for the Demons.
Perth Now
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Hawks out to break Dees hoodoo in MCG battle
AFL coaches insist the competition is becoming less about who you play and more about when you play them. For Hawthorn, a clash with Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday is a far different proposition than it would have been a month ago. The Demons endured a horror 0-5 start but have rattled off three straight wins to reignite their finals hopes. Captain Max Gawn has led from the front in vintage form, with Christian Petracca starring as the leader of an evolving midfield group. Jack Viney (concussion) is unavailable but Clayton Oliver returns for the Dees after a week off due to personal reasons. "They're strong, contested players and we know it's going to be a pretty physical contest when you go into battle against them," Hawks midfielder Jai Newcombe told AAP. "They're a quality outfit with a lot of experienced guys in their side. "Gawny is absolutely flying at the moment and it will be another challenge that we're looking forward to." Few players in the competition are in hotter form than seven-time All-Australian ruckman Gawn, who produced another match-winning display in the Demons' thumping of West Coast last week. But Hawthorn's understated Lloyd Meek continues to grow in stature and is expected to take the fight to the Melbourne skipper. "He's been unreal and super reliable for us, both in the way he's playing and the way he leads," Newcombe said. "He's been amazing and he's a very humble lad, so I'm glad to see him doing well." Childhood Hawks fan Newcombe, who idolised goal-kickers Mark Williams and Jarryd Roughead, has enjoyed wins over every rival team except Melbourne since his debut in 2021. Hawthorn's recent poor record against the Demons started in a 2018 semi-final defeat, and includes eight losses and a draw over seven seasons. Melbourne were 55-point winners when the two sides last met, in round two last year, when the Hawks were in the midst of their own five-match losing streak. But Newcombe insists that history counts for little this week. "I haven't been here the whole time but I wouldn't say it's been the same thing each time," Newcombe said. "Teams evolve and things happen." Hawthorn had successive losses to Port Adelaide and Geelong last month but have bounced back with comfortable victories over lowly West Coast and Richmond. "They're confidence-building wins and you can take a lot out of them but I still wouldn't say we're absolutely flying," Newcombe said. "You've got to beat what's in front of you and we've been able to do that over the last two weeks. "We're happy if we can keep the momentum going." Karl Amon (concussion) returns for the Hawks in place of Tom Barrass (managed), while Jacob van Rooyen and Matthew Jefferson have been recalled for Melbourne alongside Oliver. Jake Melksham (managed), Harrison Petty and Viney (both concussion) are out for the Demons.
