‘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.
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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.
Putting duel looms between Day and Smith
In his prime, Jason Day was the ‘best putter in the world’, so a classic Australian PGA battle on the greens looms between him and Cam Smith.
Day reveals ‘phenomenal’ homecoming moment
It’s been seven years since Jason Day was back in Australia and after arriving in Brisbane for this week’s Australian PGA Championship he made a beeline for one thing.
Aussie’s LIV life like playing with ‘Daicos’
The benefits of joining LIV have been profound for Lucas Herbert who likened playing with his Aussie teammates to being surrounded by the best on offer.
Green wins her second Greg Norman medal
No Australian golfer won like Hannah Green did in 2024 and she has been duly rewarded for her stunning efforts.
‘Best year’ has Leishman primed for PGA
Marc Leishman hopes to make 2024 an even better year by winning the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland.
‘Shootout’: Smith lays down challenge to Day
The thought of a head-to-head Australian PGA battle between Queenslanders Cam Smith and Jason Day has got the British Open champ excited.
Champ ready to cook again under PGA ‘pressure’
Min Woo Lee plans to ‘smell the flowers’ at Royal Queensland during the defence of his Australian PGA title.
Aussie hoping to make most of PGA bonus
A Perth golfer is hoping for a form turnaround after securing an Australian PGA Championship invitation.
Day tips next Aussie destined for world’s top spot
The most recent Australian to reach number one in the world golf rankings is convinced there’s another Aussie on the horizon with all the talent and ambition to get there.
‘Plenty rowdy’: PGA party hole ready to explode
American Harry Higgs has from whipping the crowd into a frenzy and his shirt off and the party hole at Royal Queensland is his next stage.
French star’s big plans for Aussie stay
With the battle for selection in Europe’s Ryder Cup team starting at this week’s Australian PGA Championship, Victor Perez hopes to shine at Royal Queensland.
Scott racks up age-defying feat
Only one player in golf history has reached world No.1 after their 40th birthday but Adam Scott is not being defined by his age after another brilliant performance.
Aussie golfer sets sights on PGA crown
Having played golf all around the world this year, David Micheluzzi has returned home ready to shine at the Australian PGA Championship.
Aussie rookie matches world No.1
He went to the same college as Tiger Woods and now a rising Aussie star has secured the same award won by the current world No.1.
LIV star’s unlikely reunion location
Murray Downs in country NSW is a long way from the winner’s dais in Dallas where Cam Smith and Lucas Herbert sprayed champagne over each other after collecting a $20 million prize.
American ‘super excited’ about Aussie trip
If American Harry Higgs needed any more convincing about playing golf in Australia, he got it from one of the world’s best players.
Battle over iconic golf course heats up
Golf lovers are fighting to protect an 18-hole landmark in a major city park and have proposed a bold new plan to win over the public and the government.
Fearns leads PGA Senior event
A birdie blitz from a veteran Queenslander has secured him the lead after round one of the Australian PGA Senior Championship.
‘Extra special’: Lee’s bucket-list goal
Having finished second at last year’s Australian Open, Minjee Lee is determined to lift the Patricia Bridges Bowl for the first time.
Tiger seen with ex-wife in candid moment
Tiger Woods and ex-wife Elin Nordegren have been seen riding together with their complicated relationship in the spot light again.
Smith in ‘good spot’ after Qld PGA
Despite a frustrating final round at the Queensland PGA, Cam Smith is pleased with the way his golf is trending.
Smith lurking despite ‘frustrating round’
A late birdie blitz has kept Cam Smith in contention to win the Queensland PGA Championship after an otherwise “frustrating” day.
Top European contingent set for Aussie ‘majors’
Several winners from the DP World Tour have committed to playing in the Australian PGA and Australian Open.
‘Old guy’ Smith lurking at Qld PGA
Tournament drawcard Cam Smith hung tough in the second round of the Queensland PGA despite having a `cold’ putter.
Scott delivers blow to Aussie ‘majors’
Australia’s highest ranked male golfer and one of the all-time greats has made the tough decision not to come home this year for the Aussie summer of golf.
Smith upstaged by protege in Aussie return
Cam Smith lived up to his star billing at the Queensland PGA Championship but was trumped by one of his former scholarship holders.
Smith calls for big LIV shift
Cam Smith’s tilt at winning another British Open this year wasn’t helped by playing in polar opposite conditions the week before compared to his PGA Tour rivals.
‘Most pressure’: Devastation driving Cam Smith
It’s been six weeks since Cameron Smith teed it up in a tournament, but back in his home town there’s something special driving the major champion.
Aussie star’s Oz Open issues
As another round of local stars were locked in for the Australian Open, one of the biggest names in the sport remains absent from the list.
Defending PGA champ embraces Cam’s presence
The reigning Queensland PGA champion will ‘stick to his game’ rather than worry about what Cam Smith is doing on the Nudgee course.
Rankin on track for Webex Players Series triumph
A new grip and putter has helped to turn Brett Rankin’s career around, with the new father on the path for a drought-breaking victory at the Webex Players Series in South Australia.
Kang: Focus on long-hitting robbing golf of ‘beauty’
A six-time winner of the LPGA circuit will line up in what is shaping as a stellar Australian Open field on the Melbourne Sandbelt in December.
American favourite to contest ‘Aussie majors’
An American golfer and fan-favourite is heading to Australia for the two ‘majors’ in Queensland and Victoria.
Wet and wild conditions wreaks havoc as Smylie secures first tour win
Queensland young gun Elvis Smylie secured his first tour win as a professional in a tense final day at the WA Open despite horrible conditions threatening to stop play all throughout the day.
‘I was getting angry’: Clutch turnaround as Aussie golf star closes in on big win
Major winner Hannah Green took a two-shot lead into the final day of the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea on Saturday.
Greg Norman set to lose his job
After three years of disrupting golf and bringing LIV to the world, there could be change coming for an Australian legend.
‘Adult in room’: Why Norman’s days are numbered
After three years of disrupting golf and bringing LIV to the world, there could be change coming for an Australian legend.
SA star comes up clutch to win in second playoff hole at WA PGA
It took a second sudden-death playoff hole to split South Australian Jack Buchanan and West Australian Jordan Doull in an epic finish to the WA PGA Championship.
Aussie gun’s look behind the LIV curtain
Australian star Lucas Herbert has offered a peek behind the curtain of how different life is now on the cashed-up LIV Golf tour.
Aussie golf fans could share in a million dollars
The PGA has teamed up with a sports bookmaker for an Australian first – offering golf fans a chance to share in a million dollars if a player scores a hole-in-one.
Aussie LIV guns heading for home reunion
After a Mad Monday for Cameron Smith’s LIV team toasting their $20m success in the US, a reunion is set for Australia.
Smith’s cold reaction to rankings drop
Cameron Smith has stopped worrying about his world ranking as he rakes in massive cash and wins trophies on the LIV tour.
Child prodigy caps stunning rise
Karl Vilips won junior world championships before he hit high school and now he’s advanced to the best tour in the world faster than even he thought.
Unthinkable image proves ugly war is over
The golf world has been given the biggest clue yet that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are close to settling their differences and merging.
‘Inconvenient’: Calls for Aus Open change
The ambitious move to a dual-gender Australian Open has been lauded, but one of the key issues has been made clear by a major champion.
‘Long’ recovery after rising star’s freak accident
A rising Australian star is out of hospital after a horror accident at a pro-am that threatened his career.
Aussie gun calls for women’s President Cup
After more than two decades of the men losing to the USA in the Presidents Cup, Australia’s top-ranked female golfer says the women could do better if given a chance.
Scott’s Cup vow after 10th loss
In his 11th attempt to help topple the USA, Adam Scott had never been more confident but left another losing Presidents Cup with a big goal.
‘Night-night’ celebration backfires as US charges ahead
The Americans will take an 11-7 lead into the Sunday singles at the Presidents Cup after a dramatic, marathon day at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
Presidents Cup: Day’s clutch moment in epic International comeback
The International team has roared back to life with a stunning clean sweep of Friday’s five foursomes matches to level up the overall score 5-5 at the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
‘Never seen him as fired up’: Day’s clutch moment as fellow Aussie makes history in epic comeback
The International team have roared back to life with a stunning clean sweep of Friday’s five foursomes matches to level up the overall score 5-5 at the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
‘It’s not over’: Scott’s vow after Cup shocker
They were buzzing with excitement and confidence but it meant little in the Presidents Cup cauldron as the International Team was schooled by the mighty USA.
Smith’s rankings freefall hits new low
Cameron Smith and his three Aussie LIV teammates lifted the trophy after winning their tour’s biggest event this week, but there was a negative impact as well.
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