Hollywood star’s shine rubs off on eccentric golf gun
A week after rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-lister Michael Pena, the eccentric Austin Bautista made a flying start to the New Zealand PGA Championship on Thursday.
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Chaos that nearly cost ex-prisoner a shot at NZ Open glory
Flight chaos and drama entering the country, former bikie Ryan Peake faced a rough start to the New Zealand Open, but he reveals the star pep talk that inspired his first win.
Ex Rebels bikie jailed for serious assault stuns the golf world
A former Rebels bikie member who spent five years in prison completed one of the most remarkable sporting stories after winning his first professional tournament since being released.
Freakish Ponting unleashes shot of a lifetime at New Zealand Open
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting produced the shot of a lifetime, almost making a hole-in-one on a par four in the New Zealand Pro-Am Championship.
Aussie’s miracle comeback from ‘career-ending’ golf cart nightmare
Australia’s LPGA Tour veteran Sarah Kemp reveals the nightmare doubts about her career after a horror injury suffered in a freak golf cart incident last year.
‘Crazy’ moment lifts Voke to Webex Players Series Sydney
Nick Voke continued New Zealand’s recent golden run on the PGA Tour of Australasia, taking out the Webex Players Series Sydney title. And there’s a moment the part-time content creator is keen to watch back.
Lockup to links: How jailed Rebels bikie became top Aussie golf star
Once paired with Cam Smith, Ryan Peake was a promising amateur golfer. Then he joined a bikie gang, went to prison and won a competition on day release. This is his remarkable story.
‘Crazy’: Five-year LIV deal shocks Smith
After taking big bucks to move to LIV and copping criticism for it Cam Smith says the new Adelaide deal means a lot.
LIV and let fly: Malinauskas over the moon with golf rights win
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced the blockbuster event is set to stay in Adelaide, as the government looks to build a brand new world-class facility to ‘unlock’ the state’s golfing future.
Scone, Wagga Monday tips, inside mail: $8.50 best bet
Racenet form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets, value selections and inside mail for Scone and Wagga on Monday.
‘Chaos’:Adelaide erupts at miracle LIV ace
SEE THE VIDEO: A party hole hole-in-one is the most hoped for shot at a golf tournament and it took just two holes to happen in Adelaide.
The Ghana-raised, Woods protege set to be our next golf superstar
Born in the USA, raised in Africa, and now Australia’s latest PGA Tour player, ADAM PENGILLY charts Danny List’s rise from the Ghanaian capital of Accra to our next golf superstar. And he’s already caught the attention of Tiger Woods.
LIV Golf boss driving for new deals
The Australian leg of LIV Golf in Adelaide has set the benchmark for the breakaway golf league, according to its new global CEO, who’s on the hunt for more corporate and media deals.
LIV Golf struggles worldwide. So why does Australia love it?
LIV Golf still struggles for relevance in the US. So why has it been such a hit in Australia when it has been such a slow burn in other parts of the world? ADAM PENGILLY investigates.
Torture test: Players protest cyclonic conditions at Vic Open
Not even cyclonic gusts of winds could call off the final day of the Victoria Open, as players protested the conditions and rounds lasted over six hours.
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.
Mixed Australian Open scrapped amid Cameron Smith criticism
Golf Australia has axed the contentious mixed format Australian Open in the wake of blistering criticism led by Australia’s most recent major champion, Cameron Smith.
Australian Adam Scott in Trump appeal to end golf civil war
Adam Scott has met with Donald Trump in his role as a player director of the US PGA in an attempt to have the US President broker a deal to reunite the world of professional golf.
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.
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.
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