Fresh from his heroics on the cricket pitch, Australian vice-captain Travis Head has proven his sporting prowess extends well beyond the boundary rope, pulling off a stunning golf shot that left a crowd in awe.
From Cricket Bat to Golf Putter
Just one day after helping Australia secure a dominant 4-1 Ashes series victory over England, Head was back in the spotlight, this time at Adelaide's prestigious Kooyonga Golf Club. The 32-year-old swapped his cricket gear for golf clubs, participating in a Blitz Golf event where he delivered a moment of pure magic.
In a video that quickly spread across social media, Head lined up a monstrous long-range putt. The ball travelled with perfect pace, climbed over an incline, and then took a sharp right-hand break before dropping decisively into the hole. The rapturous reception from the crowd was immediate, with Head celebrating by raising both arms in the air and blowing kisses to his delighted fans.
Relaxed and Dominant Across Sports
The remarkable shot capped off a brilliant period for the cricketer, who appeared completely relaxed and at home on the green. His golfing success comes on the back of being instrumental in Australia's Ashes campaign, where he smashed 629 runs across the five Tests. His performance was so significant that he secured the player of the match honours in the fifth and final Test of the series.
Head's ability to dominate with the bat was a cornerstone of Australia's success, and his seamless transition to another precision sport has further cemented his status as a versatile Australian sporting cult hero.
Big Bash League Stars Set to Return
Head's golfing interlude comes as a host of Test cricketers become available for Big Bash League (BBL) duties, adding firepower to their respective clubs for the remainder of the tournament.
The key player movements include:
- Alex Carey returning to the Adelaide Strikers, a welcome boost after the side's 37-run loss to the Hobart Hurricanes on Friday night.
- Beau Webster bolstering the Hobart Hurricanes lineup.
- Ashes heroes Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith making handy returns to the Sydney Sixers in the coming days.
Starc, in particular, is returning in red-hot form after a phenomenal Ashes series. His dominance with both bat and ball earned him the prestigious Compton-Miller Medal as player of the series, having taken 31 wickets and scored 156 runs across the five Tests.
The return of these international stars is set to electrify the BBL, offering fans a chance to see the country's top cricketers in action on the domestic stage following their international success.
