Cam Smith chasing the NSW Open like it’s the British Open
Some athletes just love to compete. Anywhere, anytime, anyplace, for any trophy. The beauty of Cam Smith? He’s one of them, even out here in the sticks.
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Cummins’ concert jaunt a cold start to summer
I admire what Pat Cummins does for Australian cricket. But while Australia was being picked apart by Pakistan in Perth, the main man was having a night on the town. The Australian cricket team needs to take a leaf out of the books of Cam Smith and Alex de Minaur.
What a Ripper: Cam Smith’s plan to deliver a golf revolution
First Cameron Smith helped fuel the LIV revolution, and now he wants to start another, believing golf can learn a thing or two from rugby league and his team Ripper GC, writes Brent Read.
The real reason why Jason Day opted out of LIV Golf
Former world number one Jason Day has opened up on why he has never signed with LIV Golf, and it’s not for reasons some would think.
Lee sibling rivalry set to reignite at Aussie Open
Superstar Minjee Lee is on the hunt for her first Aussie Open title… and wants bragging rights over younger brother Min Woo as the sibling rivalry reignites.
LIV, PGA Tour on verge of $1.97b peace deal to end golf’s civil war
Golf’s bitter civil war could finally be coming to an end, with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy playing a central role in talks that will engineer a $1.97b peace deal to unite LIV Golf and the PGA.
Smith lurking despite ‘frustrating round’
A late birdie blitz has kept Cam Smith in contention to win the Queensland PGA Championship after an otherwise “frustrating” day.
Scott delivers blow to Aussie ‘majors’
Australia’s highest ranked male golfer and one of the all-time greats has made the tough decision not to come home this year for the Aussie summer of golf.
Brave young star’s promise after horror golf ball injury
Rising Australian golf star Jeff Guan had the world at his feet. But after making his PGA tour debut, tragedy struck. And now he faces months of rehabilitation before he can think of swinging a club again.
How Paris Games changed Day’s perspective on Australia
He is one of Australia’s greatest ever golfers and representing his homeland at the Paris Games gave Jason Day a whole new appreciation for his homeland.
Rankin on track for Webex Players Series triumph
A new grip and putter has helped to turn Brett Rankin’s career around, with the new father on the path for a drought-breaking victory at the Webex Players Series in South Australia.
Kang: Focus on long-hitting robbing golf of ‘beauty’
A six-time winner of the LPGA circuit will line up in what is shaping as a stellar Australian Open field on the Melbourne Sandbelt in December.
‘Best decision of my life’: Cam Smith on LIV, life, and tour rivalry
Australia’s best golfer Cam Smith goes one-on-one with CRASH CRADDOCK to talk about his monster $140 million contract, life in LIV, Shark’s future, what a PGA merge could look like and more.
Wet and wild conditions wreaks havoc as Smylie secures first tour win
Queensland young gun Elvis Smylie secured his first tour win as a professional in a tense final day at the WA Open despite horrible conditions threatening to stop play all throughout the day.
‘I was getting angry’: Clutch turnaround as Aussie golf star closes in on big win
Major winner Hannah Green took a two-shot lead into the final day of the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea on Saturday.
Why golf’s heavy hitters owe Norman a thank you
Greg Norman has become the enemy of the US PGA establishment during his tenure as LIV Golf chief executive. As his time in the role comes to an end, some of the sport’s biggest names owe him thanks for golf’s ‘rivers of gold’, writes BRENT READ.
SA star comes up clutch to win in second playoff hole at WA PGA
It took a second sudden-death playoff hole to split South Australian Jack Buchanan and West Australian Jordan Doull in an epic finish to the WA PGA Championship.
WADA media chief in freebie Masters golf pass scandal
The World Anti Doping Agency, already under pressure following two Chinese doping scandals, faces more scrutiny after it emerged a senior executive obtained a Reuters media credential.
‘Night-night’ celebration backfires as US charges ahead
The Americans will take an 11-7 lead into the Sunday singles at the Presidents Cup after a dramatic, marathon day at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
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.
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.
DeChambeau wins US Open thriller
Bryson DeChambeau has captured his second US Open title, edging out Rory McIlroy in a dramatic back-nine duel at Pinehurst.
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