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Jason Day on the 13th green at Augusta.

Under-radar Aussies in Masters mix as Scheffler looms and Couples makes stunning eagle

Jason Day is the best of the Aussies after the opening round at Augusta National.

  • Tom Decent

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Poppy McIlroy sinks mammoth putt.

Rory McIlroy’s Masters quest could use a hand from his daughter

Four-year-old Poppy McIlroy showed up her World No. 2 father at Augusta National as he prepares to once again try for a career grand slam.

  • Bronte Gossling
Ryan McCormick with tape on his mouth.

Anger issues: The golfer who taped his mouth shut and the role of fury in elite sport

A golfer with a temper so out of control he taped his own mouth shut brings to mind sporting greats.

  • Peter FitzSimons
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: Min Woo Lee of Australia and caddie Brian Martin speak on the 15th hole during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Australian major winners say Min Woo Lee can be world No.1 – if he embraces the grind

He is already a social media star and enters the Masters as Australia’s leading contender. But Min Woo Lee has to embrace the grind to fulfil his potential.

  • Iain Payten
Norman 12th

‘My hands shake’: Why the most beautiful hole at The Masters terrifies everyone

The picturesque 12th hole at Augusta is famous for its azaleas and creekside charm. It also ends the Masters hopes of star golfers every year.

  • Iain Payten
Most of Donald Trump’s golf equipment is partly manufactured outside the United States.

Trump took a massive swing on tariffs against China. It may cost him personally

After announcing global tariffs that sent sharemarkets into a spin, Donald Trump went golfing. The impacts of his trade war should have been glaringly obvious.

  • Millie Muroi
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Ryan McCormick with tape on his mouth to help ease frustrations during the second round of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club 2025 on April 4, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia. (Photo by Mogie Adamchik/Getty Images)

‘Shut myself up’: Golfer tapes mouth closed to stop bad behaviour

Pro golfer Ryan McCormick took the drastic measure in an attempt to control his anger issues

Min Woo Lee

They called Min Woo Lee ‘the chef’ and Dr Chipinski. Now they call him a PGA winner

It’s not every day you get congratulated by Justin Bieber. But then, it’s not every day you get your breakthrough win on the PGA Tour. 

  • Peter Ryan
Donald Trump presented Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom award in 2019.

How Tiger Woods became part of Trump’s inner circle

A golf-loving US president and the biggest name in the game are linked more closely than ever.

  • Tom Morgan and James Corrigan
Woods and Trump had been seen at Torrey Pines in San Diego when he arrived to hand out the trophy to the winner of the Genesis Invitational.

‘Love is in the air’: Tiger Woods reveals relationship with Trump’s former daughter-in-law

New photos show Woods and Vanessa Trump – previously married to Donald Trump Jr – sprawling in a hammock, her arm draped across his chest as he gazes skyward.

  • Doug Ferguson

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