Ogilvy takes charge at Aus Open
Geoff Ogilvy fired an eight-under-par 64 to take the outright lead and set up a showdown with superstar Jordan Spieth.
Australian Open Tennis
Open view from behind the bag
The Weekend Australian’s Will Swanton volunteered to caddie for a 17-year-old Chinese player. It’s tougher than you think.
Rejuvenated Nitties grabs lead
Frustrated with cockroach-infested hotels, James Nitties went looking for answers about four months ago.
Senior statesman bows out
Sporting retirements rarely come in the expected manner. Golfers are an exception because they can nominate the tournament.
Morning glory sees Scott climb
Here was a smug morning just begging to be beaten up. Comfortably warm to allow players to keep their cool.
Cheika’s plan to rest stars
This weekend’s match against France will not affect the Rugby Grand Slam outcome.
Scott storms into contention
Former champion Adam Scott has made a stunning charge on day two of the Australian Open.
Peter Senior makes shock exit
The golf champion not only withdrew from his Australian Open second round, he pulled the pin on his career.
Spieth expects a lot of Luck
Two of the world’s most exciting golfers hovered around the top of the leaderboard.
Amateur star rides his Luck
Curtis Luck finished the first day in a share of the Australian Open lead with former amateur star Lucas Herbert.
Shot in the arm for Ogilvy
Golf balls end up in some very strange places, even when the world’s top players are on the course.
What dreams are made of
This is what dreams are made of when you are an aspiring golf professional.
Cheika makes mass changes
The Wallabies coach is set to sacrifice the France Test in order to keep his team’s Grand Slam hopes alive.
Aussie amateur stuns field
Perth amateur Curtis Luck is leading the Australian Open on the first morning after upstaging the favourite Jordan Spieth.
Young Shark’s appetite for upset
It’s been a while since Australians had a tall, blonde countryman to cheer on as he strode the fairways of the world.
A journey to hell and back
Aaron Baddeley is back where it all began. But the journey from 1999 to now has been a long test of faith.
Caught between two pulls
Mitchell Brown takes a seat in the media centre and oscillates between the past and the present.
Senden a threat to star duo
Adam Scott yesterday acknowledged the threat posed by Jordan Spieth and John Senden at this week’s Open.
Kepu relishes being back in gold
Sekope Kepu only realised the extent of his desire to play for Australia when he left to play his rugby in France.
Ogilvy fears an amateur ambush
Major winners Jordan Spieth and Geoff Ogilvy agree that an amateur could win this week’s Australian Open.
At home on the range
Peter Senior was huddled to the left of the Royal Sydney driving range yesterday with Craig Parry and Rod Pampling.
Curtis may ride luck
Some players wait a lifetime to play in the majors. Amateur sensation Curtis Luck is backing himself to play plenty.
Spieth seeks Open springboard
Jordan Spieth wants that feeling again.
No half measures: Pocock
Wallabies star David Pocock says the team will not get complacent against France.
Simmons makes bold lineout call
Experienced lock Rob Simmons has declared he is ready to lead Australia’s lineout once more.
A right royal testing ground
Craig Parry reckons Royal Sydney favours a player who hits the ball from right to left. Someone like Jordan Spieth.
Spieth searches for old magic
Jordan Spieth wandered the fairways of Royal Sydney on his lonesome yesterday.
Senior set to call time
Peter Senior, the elder statesman of Australian golf, is ready to bring an end to a storied career.
Open host swings into action
When the Australian Open takes over one of the country’s most privileged establishments, where do all the members go?
Wallabies’ Scotland nailbiter
Australia was a man down at Murrayfield with the pressure on Bernard Foley to convert a 76th-minute try.
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