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Saudi Arabia, Kerry Packer and the art of shaking up a sport
Like a wealthy Australian businessman did nearly half a century ago, Saudi Arabia has just taken on and beaten the kingpins of a sport. It’s a big step in a bigger plan.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Herbert third as McIlroy has last laugh over Reed in Dubai
The world No.1 capped a dramatic week with a four-under-par 68 to finish 19 under in Dubai, one clear of Patrick Reed and three ahead of Australia’s Lucas Herbert.
‘I believe in the game of golf’: Defiant McIlroy tees off again on LIV
The world No.3 and four-time major champion is seemingly relishing his role as spokesman for tradition as European tour players go toe-to-toe with LIV defectors for the first time.
- by Mark Tallentire
‘It doesn’t fit Adam Scott right now’: Former Masters winner breaks LIV silence
Adam Scott has no ill will for his countryman and LIV Golf defector Cameron Smith as he prepares for a BMW PGA Championship event like no other in England.
- by Mark Tallentire
Greg Norman heads $266 million Saudi-backed investment for Asian Tour
More than 25 years after Greg Norman tried to start a world tour, it has emerged he will be the CEO of a new company that will start by adding 10 tournaments on the Asian Tour.
- by Doug Ferguson
Adam Scott high up the leaderboard as PGA Championship begins
The Australian showed his renewed appetite for the game and improved form to shoot an impressive seven-under 65 in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship.
- by Mark Tallentire
Scott leads Australian charge at intriguing PGA Championship
Adam Scott, vying to recover the form that saw him win his lone major in 2013, headlines a four-strong Australian tilt as European Ryder Cup spots go on the line.
- by Mark Tallentire
‘It’s just crazy’: Australia’s Lee holds nerve in playoff to win Scottish Open
Australia’s Min Woo Lee edged out Thomas Detry and Matt Fitzpatrick in a three-way playoff to win the Scottish Open in wet conditions at the Renaissance Club.
- by Reuters
Rahm gets hole-in-one and course record but Thomas leads at WGC
Jon Rahm had a hole-in-one at the World Golf Championship event in Mexico on his way to a course record 61 but he still finds himself four shots behind third-round leader Justin Thomas.
Water hazard: World No.47 disqualified after running out of golf balls
Eddie Pepperell emptied his bag in the long water carry at the par-five fourth at the Turkish Airlines Open, then walked off the course.
Olesen suspended pending probe into arrest on sexual assault charge
Ryder Cup golfer Thorbjorn Olesen allegedly became involved in an argument with other passengers in first class and urinated in the aisle.
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