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Inside golf’s big coup: Why Rory McIlroy is coming to play the Australian Open
The Masters champion has confirmed he will compete in the next two Australian Open tournaments. This is why his big win at Augusta actually helped the situation.
- Peter Ryan
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Could Rory McIlroy play at the Australian Open … and reignite the tournament?
The recently crowned US Masters champion is being wooed by Golf Australia for another crack at the Stonehaven Cup this year.
- Iain Payten
Last year’s tournament attracted record crowds, but Victoria won’t commit to hosting Australian Open
Australia’s best golfers are happy with a return to the traditional format for the Australian Open but whether the tournament is played in Victoria this year remains uncertain.
- Peter Ryan
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A massive Australian Open awaits, and I’m tipping a couple of first-time winners
Leading into another blockbuster Australian Open, two-time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka is in blistering form. But I’m not tipping her to win.
- Ash Barty
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- State Parliament
The secret plan to convert a Sydney golf course into a cemetery
The NSW government has desperately been looking for a new site to build a cemetery. A suburban golf course was selected as the spot.
- Max Maddison
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- Australians in sport
Australian golf’s biggest drawcard is also its most influential critic
Cameron Smith drew 20 times more spectators to his round than any other competitor every time he took to the fairways in Australia this summer. But he was also the most vocal critic. He’s left Golf Australia with plenty to consider about the sport’s future.
- Peter Ryan
Golf Australia ponders future of joint tournament as Johnston and Shin take Open titles
The world’s 954th-ranked golfer caused a major upset at Kingston Heath, but despite his stirring win, the future of the Australian Open remains clouded.
- Peter Ryan
An American named after a Lethal Weapon character stands between Aussies and Australian Open title
Lucas Herbert is so desperate to win his national title he thinks it might have affected his play
- Peter Ryan
Shot down: Smith in the thick of drama as Golf Australia hits back at course critics
Australian Lucas Herbert has a four-shot lead after two rounds, but the Friday focus was on the battle between Cameron Smith and playing partner Elvis Smylie.
- Peter Ryan
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Gender behind call to make Australian Open course easier: Green
Champion Australian golfer Hannah Green says the course for the Australian Open was set up to be easier because women were playing alongside men, after compatriot Cam Smith delivered a blistering assessment of the conditions.
- Peter Ryan
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