Tiger Woods undergoes more back surgery, eyes pain-free return
Tiger Woods has released a statement confirming his most recent back surgery in the hope he can make a return to competitive golf as soon as possible.
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World No.1 shoots back to the top after rocky two months on tour
After a couple of rocky months on the course, World No.1 Nelly Korda is back to her best and credits a change of scenery for her turnaround.
‘End the sh*t show’: Golf great’s big call after Olympic success
A euphoric crowd and seesawing battles among a reunited field of LIV and PGA players delivered a unanimous verdict; this was the boost a divided sport desperately needed.
Paris first, but Day eyeing LA to make up for lost time
Former world no. one golfer Jason Day makes his Olympic debut in Paris and is desperate to make up for lost time after a decision he now regrets meant he missed his only other opportunity.
The unlikely swimming dream behind Day’s Olympic bid
As Jason Day was honing his craft on the course as a boy inspired by the deeds of Tiger Woods, the American great was not the only sporting influence in his life.
‘F*** sake’: Champ’s wild cameraman rant as Day surges into contention amid Open chaos
British Open champion Shane Lowry has lashed out at a cameraman after a loss of focus on the 11th hole cost him the outright lead at Royal Troon on Friday.
Aussie star endures a British Open shocker at Troon
Two years after clinching a famous British Open win, Cameron Smith has endured a horror day at Troon, but fellow Aussies Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee and Jason Day are within striking range after a testing day on the course.
‘Swear words’: Simple mantra has Aussie on cusp of golf history
Stephanie Kyriacou has a golden chance to become Australia’s fifth women’s major winner. The 23-year-old tournament leader explains her approach to nerves at the Evian Championship.
A ‘cold turkey’ change for Aussie star to spark form ahead of Paris
Minjee Lee has missed more cuts in 2024 than any season for six years and has revealed why as she builds to the Paris Olympics.
Aussie tennis great’s son makes field for British Open
Elvis Smylie, one of Australia’s most promising golfers, needed a top-four finish a qualifying event to secure a place at Royal Troon for The Open Championship. The son of tennis great Liz Smylie duly obliged.
Smith slams ‘BS’ LIV sledge after Masters carnage
Australian Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at LIV Golf critics, blasting rumours about the circuit’s stars – while making a ‘crazy’ prediction about his own Masters future.
Scheffler matches Tiger heroics at Masters to cement greatness
Scottie Scheffler has joined one of golf’s most elite groups as he surged to his second Masters triumph – with Australia’s best chances slipping away.
‘I’ll play for sure’: Is Day the right Aussie for Paris?
As Australia’s highest-ranked golfer Jason Day would automatically lock himself in for an Olympic spot, but is he the right man for the job with a young star on the rise also interested in the gig.
Two Cams, Tiger and the meaning of life
Cam Davis and Cam Smith are hanging in there at the Masters. Tiger Woods has bombed out.
As confronting as Bradman’s last duck – time’s up for Tiger
Tiger Woods shot his worst round at Augusta National. A ten-over-par 82. He’s an injury crock, 48 years old and no longer a contender. Time to call it a day.
Controversial ruling shakes up Masters on manic Moving Day
Not for the first time, Scottie Scheffler has become embroiled in controversy at Augusta. A contentious ruling helped hand him a crucial lead on a wild Moving Day at the Masters.
Latest experiment has “Mad Scientist” equal leader at Masters
There is a reason he is known as the “Mad Scientist”. Every iron in his bag is fitted with the same length shaft, and for this week at The Masters, Bryson DeChambeau has unveiled another innovation.
Gutsy effort as Cam Smith joins Davis in top 10
The ex-British Open champion’s crowning moment was his birdie on the par-three 12th hole, amid wild winds swirling, stopping, and teasing him | LEADERBOARD
Woods makes Masters history, Aussies Smith and Davis in top 10
Tiger Woods has created another bit of history at the place where he has won five times, while Aussies Cameron Davis and Cameron Smith remain in contention heading into the weekend. Recap of Day 2 inside.
‘Sir, there’s a pecking order … wait under the tree’
There are rules to observe at the Masters, including knowing your place, and never run. But as Tom Watson discovered, golf’s civil war is the elephant in the room.
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