He defected for $140m, but has golf’s civil war destroyed Cam Smith’s game?
Shut out and shunned, Cameron Smith is not only a golfing outcast – he’s in the middle of the worst major run of any player on tour.
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Two racqueteers take the Open stage
A chance meeting at Wimbledon between the daughters of Australian tennis legends was the impetus for a British Open charge.
Australia’s never had a women’s world no.1 golfer. Minjee Lee could be it
Here’s Australian sporting royalty. Minjee Lee is in no great hurry at Royal Porthcawl but she doesn’t stick around. You suspect this quietest of achievers would quite happily have a starry-eyed hit and get out of here.
Tee time treats for Aussies seeking a hat-trick of majors
From Tim Tams to tee times, Australia’s women golfers are on the cusp of making sporting history at Royal Porthcawl.
Scott confirms Australia return and reveals plan for Presidents Cup
Age is no barrier for Adam Scott, he’s just recorded a 97th consecutive majors appearance, has confirmed his return to Australia and now has revealed his plan for the Presidents Cup.
‘I can relate’ – Kim living in Scheffler’s world
Grace Kim, fresh off her major triumph, strides between wind-whipped fairways and whispers of destiny as eight Aussies tee it up at Royal Porthcawl, chasing greatness in golf’s gale-swept nirvana.
We waited 29 years for Happy Gilmore 2 – was it worth it?
Loaded with nostalgia, golf, sporting, music and movie star cameos and heartwarming homages to the fallen, Happy Gilmore 2 takes a big swing, but does it land like the original?
SA Labor in danger of ending up in a bunker
He’s kicked popularity goals thanks to major sporting events as SA Premier. But Peter Malinauskas’ obsession with LIV golf could prove an albatross around his neck as his government seeks re-election.
The eagles have landed in the greatest grandstand finish in golf
Eagle, birdie, eagle to win a major. Sydneysider Grace Kim battled burnout and doubt, but found clarity in the mantra ‘don’t worry’ — and delivered when it mattered most.
Scottie Scheffler can be an all-time great – but he won’t transcend golf
World No1 may avoid the kind of slump that stalled Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, but while he is as dominant as Tiger Woods, he is a different type of superstar.
Scheffler jr steals the show after father Scottie wins Claret Jug
In the space of 39 months, Scottie Scheffler has won four majors and now is within touching distance of the career grand slam, needing just the US Open to join golf’s most exclusive club.
Leishman chasing return ticket as McIlroy faces Scheffler reality
Rory McIlroy shot the lights out on day three of the Open, triggering roar after roar from a partisan crowd. Despite that, he still went to the clubhouse facing a stark reality. Scottie Scheffler looks unbeatable.
After another missed cut, is golf breaking Cam Smith?
Former champion Cam Smith walked off the 18th at Royal Portrush a broken man overnight having missed another major cut. Has the Aussie star lost his mojo? And can he ever get it back?
Leishman saves Australia’s blushes as Smith crashes out
Nine Australians were in the field at the start of The Open, just one remains with Marc Leishman flying the flag and Cam Smith left to rue yet another failure at a major.
Scottie’s guide to the fairways of life
The world No.1 gave the quotes of the year before the British Open. Then shot a 68 to put himself in contention to do the thing at the heart of his existential crisis. Win.
Smith survives as Scheffler thrives, McIlroy looms at British Open
Cameron Smith gave himself “a bit of a talking to” to keep it together in the first round of The Open, while world No.1 Scottie Scheffler made a fine start and Rory McIlroy stayed in the hunt.
Star buoyant for return to ‘glory years’ of Aussie Open golf
The Australian Open is on track to shatter modern day attendance records, later this year, with a prediction the prestigious golf tournament could return to its ‘glory days’.
8pm on the 18th hole: Smith’s last minute session to end major funk
Cameron Smith heads into the Open outside the world’s top 200 for the first time since 2016, having missed the cut at the last four majors. As the clock ticked past 8pm on Open eve he was still finetuning his game.
Adam Scott’s ‘mile-a-minute’ meeting with President Trump
When the doors slam shut on the Oval Office and it’s just United States President Donald Trump in his natural habitat, what’s he really like? Funny? A little bit mad? Completely outrageous?
How Smith’s epic ranking plunge could end golf’s civil war
Cameron Smith will start the Open this week outside the top 200 for the first time since 2016. And his dramatic rankings plunge could have far bigger ramifications for world golf.
How Australia’s ‘reverse convict’ went from prison to the Open
Ryan Peake is Australia’s ‘reverse convict’. But here’s how a former criminal, who required a last-minute passport switch, has landed at world golf’s most prestigious tournament.
Rory’s promise to Australia in bid to revitalise world golf
After becoming just the sixth player to complete golf’s career grand slam, Rory McIlroy has made a promise to Australian fans as part of his pitch to revitalise global golf.
Eagle-birdie-eagle: Aussie ace’s stunning finish clinches first major
Australia’s Grace Kim produced a sensational finish to win the Evian Championship as she beat world number two Jeeno Thitikul in a play-off for her first major title.
Aussie star well placed in pursuit of maiden major victory — LPGA Wrap
Australia’s Grace Kim is well placed heading into the weekend of the LPGA’s Evian Championship with the 24-year-old searching for her first major.
Revealed: 40 Indigenous rising stars set to shape Aussie sport
To kickstart this year’s NAIDOC Week celebrations, we’ve scoured the country and identified 40 of Australia’s top up-and-coming Indigenous sports stars. Meet them here.
Rebuilding Minjee: How US meltdown saved Aussie golf star
It’s been almost a week since Minjee Lee etched her name into Australian golfing immortality. But for the last 12 months, her inner circle has delicately embarked on their toughest project yet: Rebuilding Minjee.
Cam Smith invests in Aussie golf’s future through LIV
Junior golfers around Australia are set to sport Cameron Smith’s famous mullet, in honour of their hero, as the champion Aussie golfer uses his LIV franchise to create a groundbreaking partnership for the next gen.
Rory’s arrival to spark monster Aussie golf cash injection
Australia’s two flagship golf tournaments – including the one which Masters champion Rory McIlroy – are set to receive their most significant prize money injections in years.
Magic Minjee: Aussie ace wins PGA to clinch third major
Australian star Minjee Lee moved another step closer to golfing greatness by winning a third major trophy at the women’s PGA Championship in Texas.
Minjee Lee in box seat for third major after blitzing field
Minjee Lee has blitzed the field to open up a commanding four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the women’s PGA Championship.
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