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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Christopher Wood of Australia plays his second shot on the ninth hole on day three of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 29, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

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Golf tours launch historic Kiwi event

The Australasian and Japan golf tours have announced their first-ever partnership for a $1.2m tournament in Auckland next March.

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Leishman wins 2nd PGA championship

Leishman wins 2nd PGA championship

Golf: Marc Leishman has won his second Victorian PGA championship with a final hole bird.

Marc Leishman in action at the Victorian PGA Championship. Picture: PGA of Australia

Leishman breaks Aussie title drought

Marc Leishman survived a brutal test in howling winds to win his first professional event in Australia since 2008 after a thrilling climax to the Victorian PGA Championship.

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will compete in the 2025 Greg Norman Junior Masters at Palmer Coolum Resort.

Next Cam Smith? Meet Qld’s top teen guns at elite tournament

The best junior golfers from across Queensland, plus several interstate aces, will take to the fairways for one of Australia’s most prestigious underage tournaments on Monday. Here’s 20 athletes to watch, along with every golfer contesting the event.

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Adam Scott takes out invitational!

Adam Scott takes out invitational!

Golf: Golfer Adam Scott has taken out the Cathedral Invitational in impressive fashion.

07/12/2003: Adam Scott after missing his birdie putt on the second play off hole. Australian Masters golf at Huntingdale Golf Club. DIGITAL IMAGE

‘Megabucks’: How golf became fashion’s obsession

The preppy, etiquette‑fuelled world of golf has emerged as an unlikely force in fashion, as brands capitalise on the sport’s appeal through multi‑million dollar deals.

Australia's Adam Scott reacts after sinking a putt during the final round of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 7, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Scott defends Cathedral crown

Adam Scott has ended his Australian summer campaign with a dominant performance at the Cathedral Invitational.

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Matsuyama wins Hero World Challenge

Matsuyama wins Hero World Challenge

Golf: Hideki Matsuyama has claimed his second Hero World Challenge after winning his playoff with Alex Noren.

Smith beaten at Australian Open

Smith beaten at Australian Open

Golf: Local hopeful, Cameron Smith loses to Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen in the final round of the Australian Open

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. December 7th, 2025. GOLF.. Round 4..Australian Open Golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.. Cameron Smith reacts after his par putt on 18 slides over the edge . Picture: Michael Klein

A heckle, a putt — then pain: The moment Smith’s dream crumpled

One heckle broke the silence at the 18th hole before the Australian Open’s deciding putts: ‘it breaks more than you think’. For Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, it was true of the green. For Cam Smith, his heart.

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Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen celebrates after sinking his putt on the 18th during the final round of the Australian Open golf tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Great Dane’s impossible putt tears Aus Open from shattered Smith

Cameron Smith has missed a crucial five-foot putt that would have forced a play-off, handing victory to Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at the Australian Open.

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'Agonising' - Aussies fall short at home

‘Agonising’ – Aussies fall short at home

Golf: Cameron Smith fell one stroke short of the 2025 Australian Open crown, as Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen took home the title.

Australian Open: Round 4 Highlights

Australian Open: Round 4 Highlights

Golf: Cameron Smith was denied a maiden Australian Open title in the most heartbreaking of manners.

Smith loses 18th hole shootout for title

Smith loses 18th hole shootout for title

Golf: Aussie Cam Smith has missed out on the 2025 Australian Open crown after losing a tense final hole showdown.

Cam Smith two shots off in final round

Cam Smith two shots off in final round

Golf: The Australian golf open is heating up with Aussie Cam Smith now sitting just two shots behind the lead as they enter the final round.

Cam Smith makes moves on day 3!

Cam Smith makes moves on day 3!

Golf: Australian Cameron Smith looks a serious shot of challenging for the Australian Open ahead of the final round at Royal Melbourne.

Smith nears lead ahead of final round

Smith nears lead ahead of final round

Golf: Cameron Smith remains firmly in contention after finishing two shots off the lead heading into the final round.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. December 6th, 2025. GOLF.. Round 3..Australian Open Golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.. Rory McIlroy looks at where his ball ended up in the rough at the 2nd hole during his 3rd round at Royal Melbourne Golf Club .Ã. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘I didn’t even try’: How banana peel added to McIlroy’s wild Aus Open

Rory McIlroy has described his Australian Open experience as a “week of firsts” after his third round rollercoaster which included play a shot off a banana peel.

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Greg Norman and Minister for Sport Anika Wells at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, announce Greg has joined the Brisbane Organising Committee for the Olympic, Eagle Farm. Picture: Liam Kidston

Where’s Shark? Norman’s absence raises eyebrows

He was spotted at the Ashes in Brisbane, missed a medal ceremony named in his honour and hasn’t been seen during Australia’s summer of golf. And Greg Norman’s absence has raised eyebrows among the sport’s powerbrokers.

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Double Bogey! Rory vs Banana Peel

Double Bogey! Rory vs Banana Peel

Golf: Rory McIlroy suffered an unusual setback when his ball came to rest on a banana peel, resulting in an early double bogey during Round 3…

Rory has an air swing!

Rory has an air swing!

Australian Open Golf: Rory McIlroy had an air swing before pulling off a tough shot in the bushes in Melbourne!

Australian Open: Round 2 Highlights

Australian Open: Round 2 Highlights

Golf: Rory McIlroy avoided disaster with a ridiculous escape act on the 17th hole, Min Woo Lee surged to within one shot of the lead.

The Whiff & The Miracle - Rory Reacts

The Whiff & The Miracle – Rory Reacts

Golf: Rory McIlroy was left dumbfounded after his second round at the 2025 Australian Open.

TOPSHOT - Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his putt during the second round of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 5, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Battling McIlroy saves Victoria from million-dollar disaster

Rory McIlroy has saved the Victorian Government from an embarrassment worth millions after producing a late flurry to make the cut at the Australian Open.

Behind the trees is no problem for Rory

Behind the trees is no problem for Rory

Golf: Rory McIlroy has hit the shot of the day from off the green to set himself up for an eagle at the Australian Open.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. December 5th, 2025. GOLF.. Australian Open Golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at 15 during his 2nd round at Royal Melbourne Golf Club .Ã. . Picture: Michael Klein

European pair storm to Australian Open lead

European duo Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Daniel Rodrigues have seized the Australian Open lead after capitalising on calmer conditions at Royal Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Round 1 Highlights

Australian Open: Round 1 Highlights

Golf: A freakish stroke of luck helped young Australian Elvis Smylie shoot to the top of the leaderboard, while Rory McIlroy endured a rollercoaster…

Australia's Elvis Smylie shares the lead with Kiwi Ryan Fox heading into Round 2 of the Australian Open. Picture: AFP

Elvis all Smylies after taking equal lead at Aussie Open

Aussie Elvis Smylie has tamed some tough conditions to share the lead going into the second round of the Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy endured a rollercoaster day.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Min Woo Lee of Australia acknowledges the gallery on the ninth green on day one of the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

TikTok star is golf’s secret weapon

Min Woo Lee opens up about balancing tradition with social media fame as he reflects on his high-profile friendships and making his mark in style.

Rory: 'It was a rollercoaster day'

Rory: ‘It was a rollercoaster day’

Golf: Rory McIlroy is looking to bounce back after he shot over par in the first round of the Australian Open.

McIlroy drills tee shot into fans!

McIlroy drills tee shot into fans!

Golf: Rory McIlroy drills tee shot into fans in opening round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off the 3rd hole during the first round of the Australian Open golf tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

McIlroy rues putting woes after tough opening round

Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy found himself battling ‘tricky’ Royal Melbourne greens in the opening round of the Australian Open.

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Surfing star holes out 18th in Royal Melbourne Pro-Am

Surfing star holes out 18th at Royal Melbourne Pro-Am

Aussie surfing star Julian Wilson holing out for eagle on the 18th at Royal Melbourne during the Australian Open Pro-Am.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Min Woo Lee of Australia walks on the 15th hole on day two of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Big difference’: Aussie star’s game-changing weight gain

When Aussie Min Woo Lee watched clips of his Australian Open campaign last year, he couldn’t believe what he saw. He reveals the insane body transformation he’s undertaken to beat the best.

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Eagle alert! Adam Scott turns it on

Eagle alert! Adam Scott turns it on

Golf: Aussie ace Adam Scott sunk a sensational eagle at Royal Melbourne on the opening day of the Australian Open.

Mixed bag for Rory and Adam Scott

Mixed bag for Rory and Adam Scott

Golf: It was a mixed start for Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott, as the pair tee’d off early on Day 1 of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

Rory fires early with first-hole birdie!

Rory fires early with first-hole birdie!

Golf: Rory McIlroy made an assured start to his Australian Open return, posting a birdie at the opening hole.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches on prior to the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 03, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Who’s Rory? Everything you must know about golf’s next $1b man

He’s the biggest name in golf. But just who is Rory McIlroy, and what makes him so good? Here’s everything you need to know about golf’s next $1 billion man.

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Woods future uncertain after back injury

Woods future uncertain after back injury

Golf: Tiger Woods gave a tentative response in regards to another golfing comeback after his latest back injury.

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