Australian cricket's man of the moment, Travis Head, has capped off a phenomenal week by pulling off a spectacular sporting feat on the golf course, just one day after celebrating a resounding Ashes series victory.
From Cricket Pitch to Putting Green
Fresh from leading the celebrations in Sydney after Australia secured a 4-1 Ashes series win, Head wasted no time in swapping his cricket whites for golfing attire. The South Australian star defied any potential fatigue to fly home and compete in a Blitz Golf event at Adelaide's prestigious Kooyonga Golf Club on Friday, 9 January 2026.
While his overall tournament performance remains unclear, Head instantly went viral for a single, miraculous shot. A video shared on social media captured the moment he sank a perfect, crowd-pleasing putt. The ball had just enough pace to crest a hill before sharply breaking to the right and dropping into the hole, eliciting a rapturous reception from onlookers.
A Stellar Ashes Campaign
Head's brilliant week was built on the foundation of an outstanding Test series. Promoted to open the batting after Usman Khawaja's injury in the Perth opener, Head justified the move with a match-winning century. He went on to amass a colossal 629 runs across the five Tests, scoring hundreds in his hometown of Adelaide and again in the final Test at the SCG.
Despite this mammoth contribution with the bat, the Compton-Miller Medal for player of the series was awarded to Australian paceman Mitchell Starc. Head, however, was named Player of the Match in Sydney, where the urn was finally secured.
Celebrations and Family Time
Never one to shy away from a good time, Head happily documented the post-victory festivities on his Instagram. His posts included a iconic shot of him raising a glass alongside the replica crystal Ashes urn, which had been filled with beer. He also shared a happy family snap with his wife, Jess, and their young children, Milla and Harrison.
Speaking after the Sydney Test, Head joked about the party planning, suggesting the local 'Sydney boys' should organise the main event. "I'll do Adelaide — and it was a pretty good party in Adelaide, don't worry about that — but it should be the Sydneysiders that organise it," he told the ABC.
From lifting the Ashes urn to sinking unbelievable putts, Travis Head has proven his champion mentality extends far beyond the cricket boundary, making him a true cult hero for Australian sports fans.
