Golf star snatches heckling fan’s phone
Notoriously touchy golfer Rory McIlroy didn’t take kindly to some heckling ahead of the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
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What Tiger told Aussie after breakthrough win
Tiger Woods picked Karl Vilips as the first player to wear his clothing brand and left a stirring message when the Aussie rookie won his first PGA Tour title.
‘Nightmare’ leaves Tiger on brink of retirement
Tiger Woods has suffered a devastating setback that will rule him out of this year’s majors, leaving his golf career teetering on the brink.
‘The ultimate’: Prodigy joins field in $40m chase
Adam Scott has never met Karl Vilips but he knows the journey of the former child prodigy turned PGA Tour winner and wants to catch up with his fellow Aussie.
Scott reveals all on Trump meeting
Adam Scott’s visit to the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump was eye-opening but may not help solve the biggest problem in golf’s war.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
‘Surreal’: Aussie child prodigy now a champ
Tiger Woods recognised the talent in Aussie prodigy Karl Vilips and a message from the 15-time major winner was waiting after his PGA Tour breakthrough in just his fourth start.
Major call looms for Hodge after NZ PGA Championship win
Fresh off claiming the New Zealand PGA Championship on Sunday, Tyler Hodge has revealed there’s a possibility he could call time on his professional career during the winter. See what he said.
Day sizzles with putter
Former world No.1 golfer Jason Day has rediscovered his form with the putter after seeking the help of the coach who guided him for 20 years.
Major Gold Coast sports events called off due to Cyclone Alfred
Several major Gold Coast sporting events which were set to bring some of the world’s elite competitors have been cancelled due to the impending Cyclone Alfred threat. Details inside.
LIV star claim as golf war nears end
While the golf world inches closer to LIV stars possibly returning to the PGA Tour, one major champion has reportedly made his plans clear.
‘Unprecedented’: Golf makes call AFL won’t
As football codes stall on calling off games with a cyclone approaching the Queensland coast, golf officials have made a decision on a major event.
Former bikie’s crazy $1.8m golf redemption
Former bikie gang member Ryan Peake has won the $1.8 million New Zealand Open, capping off a remarkable redemption story.
Aussie icon stuns with near hole-in-one
Ricky Ponting is known for his incredible strokes out in the middle of a cricket pitch but even still he almost pulled off the shot of his career.
Freakish Ponting unleashes shot of a lifetime at New Zealand Open
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting produced the shot of a lifetime, almost making a hole-in-one on a par four in the New Zealand Pro-Am Championship.
Aussie trio chasing major chance
A win at this week’s New Zealand Open in Queenstown has some major benefits.
‘Crazy’ moment lifts Voke to Webex Players Series Sydney
Nick Voke continued New Zealand’s recent golden run on the PGA Tour of Australasia, taking out the Webex Players Series Sydney title. And there’s a moment the part-time content creator is keen to watch back.
Outlaw jailed bikie now a rising golf star
He was once jailed for five years for assault but Ryan Peake has put his dark past behind and is now focused on becoming a golf star.
‘Heal quickly’: Tiger’s Trump talks in golf war
For the second time in weeks, golf’s powerbrokers met with US President Donald Trump to end golf’s war with two important extra guests this time.
Aussie rookie joins Tiger’s new army
The significance of being the first golfer chosen by Tiger Woods to represent his new clothing label on the PGA Tour is not lost on an Aussie young gun.
‘No easy answers’: Aussie star’s role to end war
After meeting with the US President in a bid to end golf’s war, an Australian major champion has revealed what the player fallout could look like.
Aussie PGA dates revealed
This year’s Australian PGA Championship will be played in the last week November at Royal Queensland.
‘Crazy’: Five-year LIV deal shocks Smith
After taking big bucks to move to LIV and copping criticism for it Cam Smith says the new Adelaide deal means a lot.
‘Crazy’: Five-year LIV deal shocks Smith
After taking big bucks to move to LIV and copping criticism for it Cam Smith says the new Adelaide deal means a lot.
‘I love it’: LIV star’s mullet key to Aussie success
After he and his teammates ordered mullets for good luck Joaquin Niemann won in Australia for the second time in just over a year.
LIV makes long-term Adelaide move
Talk about reunification in golf haven’t stopped LIV officials making a major move in Adelaide with the longest commitment of any event and a brand new course.
Aussie LIV quest blown away
Hard and fast was how Cam Smith wanted the Adelaide course for his LIV homecoming but when the wind started howling his hopes bit hard.
‘Insane’: Bryson’s bizarre balcony move
An attempt to land a big bomb in Adelaide went sideways for Bryson DeChambeau who went to extreme lengths to get out of trouble.
‘Chaos’:Adelaide erupts at miracle LIV ace
SEE THE VIDEO: A party hole hole-in-one is the most hoped for shot at a golf tournament and it took just two holes to happen in Adelaide.
‘Work to do’: Smith rides LIV rollercoaster
A horror stat told the tale of the day for Cameron Smith as a successful visitor topped the leaderboard of the LIV event in Adelaide.
‘Have a dream’: Smith’s bold LIV ambition
After a slow start to life, LIV Golf’s teams concept is starting to take hold and Cam Smith’s all-Australian outfit have some big plans.
‘Fifth major’: Smith revels in Open change
His strong criticism helped prompt officials to dump a format players didn’t like and Cam Smith declared just what the Australian Open should now look like.
‘Blow your mind’; Special things brewing at LIV
There’s things Australian golfers can do others just can’t and that could mean something special happens at LIV Adelaide again.
‘Get over it’: Rory’s dramatic LIV backflip complete with message to ‘butt-hurt’ peers
After declaring at one stage he hated LIV for poaching stars on life-changing deals, Rory McIlroy has done a 180 as golf’s war nears a happy ending.
Bryson’s quest to break internet, again
After his chase for a hole-in-one hit over his house went viral, LIV star Bryson DeChambeau has hinted at something even bigger to come.
‘Very long time’: LIV’s key Aussie move
As other states circle and LIV’s own future remains up in the air, there was a clear message coming out of Adelaide ahead of this week’s blockbuster event.
‘Jealous’: LIV trash talking lifts for Adelaide
Trash talking isn’t big in golf, but the advent of LIV Golf’s team component has opened the door to some sledging from the All-Australian outfit.
‘Hometown hero time’: Aussie’s late LIV call-up
Being in the right place at the right time has worked out well for the veteran Aussie set to tee off in LIV’s $30m Adelaide event.
Major sign golf’s bitter war is over
Without world rankings points, LIV players struggled to get into the majors, but that’s all about to change.
Near-faultless Geary closes on Vic Open title
Josh Geary is in the box seat to clinch the Vic Open title after mastering windy conditions at 13th Beach with a round that left his rivals wondering if he would make another error.
Golf Australia scraps controversial format
The governing body has listened to the concerns of leading players in making a significant decision about the format of the Australian Open.
Mixed Australian Open format scrapped
Golf Australia has listened to the concerns of leading players in making a significant decision about the format of the Australian Open.
The day Adelaide rumbled like never before
Adelaide lived through LIV’s first Watering Hole hole-in-one, but the energy that created was nothing on the breakaway tour’s team playoff win by four Aussies riding an unforgettable wave.
Aussie champ’s Trump meeting revealed
A deal between the US PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s Saudi backers kept hitting roadblocks, so they went straight to the top for help.
Aussie siblings’ starring role in Netflix hit
Two superstar Aussie sporting siblings could be in for a profile boost as feature acts in the third season of a Netflix sporting hit.
Major door opens for LIV ahead of ‘weird’ start
LIV players have gone from pariahs to being welcomed back into the embrace of some major championships after a new US Open ruling created waves.
‘Should be banned’: New rules for golf scourge
Time wasters in golf could be in for a shock, with new rules to penalise slow play and a tiresome technique used by the likes of Adam Scott panned.
Tiger Woods hit with sad family tragedy
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has taken to social media to confirm tragic personal news that has devastated the golf world.
LPGA winner’s plan to honour idol and snare Aussie title
Australian LPGA winner Grace Kim has opened up on the pressure to achieve the WPGA Championship on home soil, as she strives to honour her idol, golfing icon Karrie Webb.
LIV’s shock opening as Smith shuts down Aussie hopes
People from all around Australia travel to the LIV event in Adelaide and they’ll have to keep travelling after Cam Smith delivered an update on future events.
Aussie stunner not enough in $32m chase
Cam Davis made a spectacular finish at Pebble Beach but, after starting within touching distance of a payday close to $6m, came up short.
Proverbs prevails in thrilling Webex Players Series finish
Queenslander Blake Proverbs has broken through for a professional win after taking out the Webex Players Series event on the Murray River. But he did need some luck in the play-off.
Aussie champ unveils major change
Adam Scott won the Masters after turning to a long putter and another Australian superstar has wheeled out the long stick for the first time.
Twin aces stun as Aussie gun sizzles in $30m chase
Two Irish stars both made a hole-in-one in amazing scenes at Pebble Beach but are chasing an Aussie gun armed with a special weapon.
‘More penal’: Only answer to golf scourge
Most sports are speeding up to cater to the modern world, but golf is slowing down and it’s a problem that only has one solution.
‘About right’: Tiger innovation sparks debate
Slow play is becoming a scourge of golf around the world, but an innovation unveiled in Tiger Woods’ indoor league is gathering support.
‘Best golf I’ve played’: Veteran’s return to winning ways
As Michael Wright secured his first win in 14 years, the only person recording the moment with their phone missed one of the most important elements, but he’s not concerned. Here’s how it happened.
Dutton hits back at lunch scheme dig
Peter Dutton has hit back at recent criticism of an Opposition election pledge to give small businesses $20,000 of tax-deductible lunches.
Aussie star’s truth bomb about PGA Tour
Only six of the world’s top 25 players will be at an event Tiger Woods won eight times as the profound impact of LIV on the PGA Tour plays out in real time.
Day’s drive clear after costly final-hole blunder
Jason Day cost himself an extra six-figures with a final-hole fade-out in California but still made a tidy sum for his podium finish.
‘Good move’: Rory gets in one more Shark sledge
Rory McIlroy’s thoughts on LIV Golf have thawed since the early days of golf’s war, but he still doesn’t have a lot of time for ousted chief executive Greg Norman.
Greg Norman replaced, LIV exit complete
He took on the golf world and players including Tiger Woods to bring LIV Golf to life, but the Australian great will now only be a bit-part player.
‘Changed the game’: Shark’s LIV exit complete
He took on the golf world and players including Tiger Woods to bring LIV Golf to life, but the Australian great will now only be a bit-part player.
‘Easier than having a mate’: Why Doull’s partner was perfect caddy
Jordan Doull’s girlfriend, Kathryn Norris, put her own on course disappointment behind her to play an “instrumental” role in his remarkable win at the Webex Players Series. Here’s how it played out in WA.
‘Went to sleep’: LIV stars tune out for Tiger’s revolution
The launch of Tiger Woods’ indoor spectacular supposed to ruffle LIV feathers didn’t even get the attention of stars including Cam Smith.
Smith’s next-level Australian Open spray
Cam Smith has gone on the attack over the Australian Open format, saying exactly what he thinks about the dual-gender event.
Trump tune-up for Smith’s Masters bid
It’s been nearly two years since talks of a LIV merger with the PGA Tour were first raised, but the breakaway tour has confirmed its own big plans for 2025.
Aussie’s record beaten amid Scott feat
As one Aussie’s PGA Tour scoring record was beaten amid a birdie blitz in Hawaii, a star veteran showed no signs of slowing down.
Scott happy with ‘very solid’ start
Adam Scott has no intention of slowing down as he starts his 25th year as a professional golfer.
Australia bans professional trans golfer
Transgender golfer Breanna Gill, who won last year’s Australian Women’s Classic, is about to be kicked off the WPGA Tour.
Tiger Woods embraces ex-wife after scandal
Tiger Woods and his ex-wife have come together for their son years after their relationship became embroiled in an ugly scandal.
Tiger Woods’ touching reaction to son’s ace
Tiger Woods shared a huge hug with his son Charlie after the teenager sunk his first ever hole-in-one in a father-son tournament.
Peake’s stunning start makes history at Sandbelt Invitational
West Australian Ryan Peake has made Sandbelt Invitational history after a stunning start to the final round – despite having to ask members of the crowd for shot advice.
US Masters boost for Aussie gun
Finishing inside the top 50 in the world at the end of the year might not mean much to some but will secure a special bonus for one lucky Aussie.
Breaking superstition helps secure emotional Gippsland Super 6 win
Ben Henkel started the week wondering whether he should wear a glove for the first time in almost seven years – and the decision would land him his first win on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
The one change Henkel made to rocket to Gippsland Super 6 lead
For almost seven years, Ben Henkel, who tries to make a living from golf has refused to wear a glove during play. He put that superstition aside, and now leads the Gippsland Super 6.
Dumped Aussie vying for LIV golden ticket
There aren’t a host of big names looking to secure a LIV Golf spot in 2025, but a dozen Aussies are among the hopefuls chasing their piece of the giant paydays.
Greg Norman axed amid golf split
Greg Norman has been the chief antagonist as boss of LIV Golf, but the Aussie legend has confirmed huge news about his role.
Quayle on the cusp of greatest comeback in Aussie golf history
Despite a ‘rookie mistake’ that cost him a staggering seven shots in the opening round, Anthony Quayle is closing in on one of greatest comebacks in Australian golf history at the Victorian PGA.
‘I can’t’: Tiger talks on LIV deal, future
Tiger Woods has opened up on why he can’t play his own event, when he’ll be back and why the PGA Tour deal with LIV Golf isn’t done.
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