‘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.
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‘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.
‘Watched Gladiator’: World No.953 in shock Open win
Named after Mel Gibson’s lunatic character in the Lethal Weapon movies, Ryggs Johnston wrote his own fairytale script with a win from nowhere in the national Open.
Legend survives scare in big Aus Open win
A day that started with high hopes for a decade-long winning drought coming to an end finished with something completely different.
Open in financial fight for future
Ater both male and female players raised increasing concerns about the format of the Australian Open the man in charge has returned serve on the issues the tournament is facing.
‘Doesn’t probably care’: Aussie gun’s Open challenge to US rival
After a frustrating third round Lucas Herbert leads the Australian Open going in to the final day and has one really patriotic reason he wants to win.
Last hope to end 10-year Aussie drought
There’s seven Australian flags in the top 10 going in to the final round of the Australian Open but they’ll have to stop a golfing marvel to end a winless decade for locals.
‘Much tougher’: Smith’s marathon effort fizzles
After making it his main target of a five week campaign the Australian Open title won’t be Cam Smith’s in 2024 after an almighty implosion,
‘Not so nice’: Big wet hampers Aus Open
Fears of players being sent off the course during the third round of the Australian Open cause a dramatic shift from normal proceedings.
Golf world stunned by star’s impossible act
Bryson DeChambeau’s round with president elect Donald Trump sent golf into raptures, but the two-time US Open champion has gone one better.
17-year-old leading the Aus Open lead
With several big names battling an emerging star surged on day two at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
‘Bite you’: Open leader knows job’s not done
After so much talk about the Australian open courses being soft a rising wind and hard greens is enough to scare even the leader who is in front by four shots after two rounds.
Smith horror show as clock warning bites
Cam Smith was put on the clock for slow play for the second time in two events while playing with the same person and says it impacted his Australian open campaign.
Shock Open lead after $7k year
It wasn’t the bunkers filled with water that held back a major champion as a coaching change prompted a surge from a Victorian gun at the Australian Open.
‘Bad timing’: Big wet dampens Smith’s fiery call
Debate over course conditions continued to rage as the Australian Open began with bunkers full of water a feature of the opening round.
DeChambeau nails the almost impossible golfing feat
Bryson DeChambeau’s round with president elect Donald Trump sent the online world into raptures, but the two-time US Open champion has now gone one next level.
Smith, Herbert sizzle after course blow-up
Cam Smith was furious with how soft the courses were at the Australian Open, but it paved the way for an opening day birdie blitz in Melbourne.
‘Bulls**t’: Smith rages at Aus Open courses
Cameron Smith had been thirsting all year to play the type of golf he only gets on the Melbourne sandbelt but is concerned that’s not the case for the Australian Open.
Serious questions over Open future
A location for the 2025 Australian Open won’t be confirmed any time soon with a strong player push to lock in a key piece of the 120-year-old event.
‘Blown away’: Tiger’s new venture awaits Aussie
A long year is taking a toll on an Aussie star, but the excitement of joining the world’s best players for a new stadium-series in the US is keeping his drive alive.
Champ’s chill celebration after Smith’s viral turn
There was no way Elvis Smylie’s PGA Championship win celebrations would go viral like a former champ because his victory was just the beginning.
Changing world awaits Aussie big-time rookies
Two Australian young guns headed for the big-time in 2025 have eye-spinning prizemoney in their sights, but it could be easier for one to get their share.
‘Loves his grass’: LIV gun ups his obsession
Keeping grounded after signing multimillion-dollar LIV contracts is easy for two Australian stars who share a similar obsession.
‘Tricky’ major path through Australian Open
Last year’s Australian Open winner was a LIV star who earnt an invite to the Masters, but that is not carved in stone for this week’s hopefuls.
‘Nothing will change’: Oz Open rule focus is clear
Cam Smith got a tap on the shoulder at the wrong time on Sunday but slow play won’t be concerning him in his quest for the Australian Open.
Why shock PGA winner can kick on from here
A big cheque, a huge rankings leap and more come with winning the Australian PGA, and those around him are confident Elvis Smylie will go on with the job.
Smith upstaged by young Aussie at PGA
Cam Smith has fallen short in his bid to win a fourth Australian PGA Championship, with another Queenslander prevailing.
‘Freak’ injury a pain for Aussie star
After just making the cut, Min Woo Lee ended his Australian PGA Championship defence on a positive note despite a knee injury.
Day praises ‘phenomenal’ Smith
Jason Day remains a slim hope to win the Australian PGA Championship but will need a lot of things to go his way on Sunday at Royal Queensland.
Smith and Smylie share PGA lead
Cam Smith’s quest for a fourth Australian PGA Championship title is well and truly on target but another Queenslander can’t be discounted.
Play abandoned at Australian PGA
Royal Queensland has been left flooded due to the heavy rain that has hit Brisbane this week.
Superstars shine in Brisbane gloom
Tournament drawcards Jason Day and Cam Smith didn’t disappoint in the first round of the Australian PGA Championship but are chasing a tennis great’s son.
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