Billion dollar men, women on top of the world: 2023’s biggest stars
In 2023 there were countless records broken, $1b contracts signed and GOAT claims cemented. But who was the best of the best? Jon Anderson ranks the year’s 50 best athletes inside.
Golf
Intrigue far from over in year golf battled for its soul
The PGA and LIV Golf squared off against each other all year, and the intrigue is far from over.
Top 50 sports women: Can anyone beat Kerr to No.1 spot?
This has been a watershed year for Australian female athletes. From the Matildas to our swimmers, they have made their mark at home and abroad. We reveal the top 50 for 2023.
LIV strike new blow to PGA golf with signing of Masters champ
Greg Norman and LIV Golf have done it again, this time signing one of the world’s best golfers, world no. 3 and reigning Masters champion, Jon Rahm to an almost half billion dollar deal.
Mixed emotions for Minjee Lee, Niemann creates history
South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai has held her nerve to win the women’s Australian Open in Sydney, denying Minjee Lee’s brave late charge. While the men’s Open went to a sudden-death playoff between Chile and Japan.
Min Woo and Minjee fall to foreign raiders
Australia’s first family of golf gave their Australian Opens a shake during a crazy final round at The Australian Golf Club.
Unique family double in play after Minjee Lee charge
Minjee Lee couldn’t let her sibling stay in the spotlight for too long, putting up a course record in the third round of the Australian Open.
The cult hero caddie inspiring Aussie’s Open title tilt
Aussie Lucas Herbert has surged into contention at the Australian Open, with one of golf’s most colourful caddies guiding his push for the title. See the full leaderboard here.
Jury still out on Bulldogs alliance as Gus retains keys to the castle
John Khoury and Phil Gould have formed a powerful alliance that appears to have frightened off any pretenders to the crown. But the jury is still out on the Bulldogs’ rebuild, writes Brent Read.
Runaway train has leeway at the top to dictate terms
Min Woo Lee had the audience in the palm of his hand. Now the Australian Open is at his mercy.
Lee on course to join Norman, Thomson in elite group
Min Woo Lee is two rounds from joining a group which includes Aussie golfing elite after surging to the lead at the Australian Open during the second round.
Why the imperfect Open stage is big enough to share
Three tournaments in one. The Australian Open is a beast of a thing … and it ain’t perfect … but it’s still bloody great.
The other Cam and other Lee rise above
Cam Davis, not Smith. Rachel Lee, not Minjee. They’re the Australian Open leaders after day one.
Aus Open: 16yo blitzes field, Aussie robbed of record
A 16-year-old who skipped school to play in the Australian Open stole the show on a day where an Aussie contender was brutally denied a course record.
Can ‘magic dust’ from Rugby legend spark Smith revival?
Cameron Smith believes he may be only one good swing away from finding his best form and has looked to one of Rugby’s greatest for inspiration on fighting through adversity.
Smith yet to master this silly, crazy game
Golf’s a silly, weird, crazy game, says Cam Smith.
Only thing stopping Lee from world wide golf domination
After winning the Australian PGA Championship, Min Woo Lee is on his way to becoming the game’s next star – he just needs to steer clear of Call of Duty, says coach Ritchie Smith.
The Insta-famous secret weapon behind American’s Open push
American Nick Hardy has a secret weapon as he prepares for his Australian Open debut – and she’s got a kit bag full of tricks.
Sibling, Olympic rivalries: Lee reveals all ahead of Aus Open
The Australian Open crown will not be the only thing on Min Woo Lee’s mind this weekend, as the battle continues to represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Superstar sister is playing a different tune at the Australian Open
While her brother navigates 18 holes in the sort of squiggly lines favoured by Seve Ballesteros, Minjee Lee’s lines resemble a stern conversation. Straight to the point.
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