Day making day two surge as Rory storms into contention
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The story behind Warnie’s historic Augusta hole-in-one
Tiger Woods might have hit the most iconic shot at the 16th hole at Augusta National, but Shane Warne created a historic first at the par-three hole on the most prestigious course on the planet.
‘Made their choice’: Golf greats bury hopes of LIV peace deal
Golf war’s civil war may never end, according to two of the greatest to ever play the sport – with LIV defector Phil Mickelson catching stray barbs from one legend.
Rory’s Hell: McIlroy implodes amid shock leader, Scheffler history bid
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has an extraordinary slice of history in his sights – but even he trails a surprise leader. And then it was all about Rory McIlroy and his late-day meltdown.
Aussie ace poised to erase decade-old Masters meltdown
Jason Day thinks about his fade out at the 2013 Masters “all the time” but the Australian star has a chance to atone after climbing into contention with a strong first round.
The Min Woo Lee conundrum: Aussies clash over young gun
Min Woo Lee is being wooed by two schools of thought on how to get the best out of his outstanding talent. Let him cook? Or steer him on a different path that one Aussie great believes could lead to greatness. Either way, he could be a winner.
How the Masters rebuilt Augusta after ‘horrific’ Hurricane Helene
Masters chiefs have revealed the extent of the damage caused to Augusta National by Hurricane Helene – with towering Georgia Pines wiped out by the 200km/h wins.
Sentimental favourites and new gen: Masters’ leading contenders
With Tiger Woods out, there’s a hole to fill at Augusta. Rory McIlroy looks primed to take over as the sentimental favourite, but can he end his 11-year drought?
‘Up to him’: Day puts heat on Min Woo Lee to be best in the world
Former world number one Jason Day believes fellow Aussie Min Woo Lee has the tools and mental capacity to be world number one, but says he will have to work to make the next step.
12 stars caught in the middle as PGA-LIV golf war drags on
US president Donald Trump says a PGA-LIV Golf peace deal is proving harder to strike than an end to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. And there’s 12 stars about to be caught in the crossfire.
Aussie golf star watchlisted by Masters fashion police
Former world No.1 Jason Day has revealed he’s on an Augusta watchlist for fashion, with Masters officials already asking him to tone down his outfit for this week’s event.
Aussie prodigy’s Masters push as veteran eyes last hurrah
Min Woo Lee’s immense potential could deliver Australia more Masters glory – but how will his countrymen go? Ian Baker-Finch analyses the hopes of Australia’s leading contenders.
Legendary caddie sees ghosts of Shark in McIlroy
Legendary caddie Steve Williams says he sees the same tension in Rory McIlroy at Augusta that cost Greg Norman an elusive green jacket.
The turning point that created Australia’s Masters monster
Min Woo Lee will arrive at Augusta this week as Australia’s top-ranked Masters hopeful. The 26-year-old social media star isn’t your average golfer – but his rise to the top is more traditional than you think.
Rising Aussie golf star’s unlikely bromance with Justin Bieber
Min Woo Lee has just secured his breakthrough US PGA tour win and Australia’s next gen golfing gun is already mixing it with stars sparking a unique friendship with a music mega star.
Rocking Masters hype, Woo stock soars
He’s a bristling, unique, hot-and-cold talent and he his heading to the US Masters as a contender after winning the Houston Open.
‘Let him cook’: Aussie star silences world No.1 in stunning PGA victory
He’s nicknamed “The Chef” and he found the right ingredients at the perfect time — Min Woo Lee held off world No.1 Scottie Scheffler in a tense finish to claim a stunning Houston Open win.
No luck Curtis: Golf star stumbles on final day at The National
It was a day to forget for Curtis Luck at The National with New South Wales’ Harrison Crowe securing a long awaited victory.
Like father, like son: Conran produces historic Heritage Classic win
A son of a golfing gun has pulled off a career-changing shot to win the Heritage Classic on Sunday and earn full-time status on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
‘I was stunned’: Underdog’s nightmare as Rory wins Players decider
Rory McIlroy has cruised to a St Patrick’s Day victory at the Players Championship, defeating J.J. Spaun in a nervy three-hole playoff at TPC Sawgrass after the American imploded.
Kemp on verge of fairytale comeback at Women’s Classic
Sarah Kemp is on the verge of a fairytale comeback at the Australian Women’s Classic, less than a year after a golf cart accident left her fearing she may never play again.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Major call looms for Hodge after NZ PGA Championship win
Fresh off claiming the New Zealand PGA Championship on Sunday, Tyler Hodge has revealed there’s a possibility he could call time on his professional career during the winter. See what he said.
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.
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.
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