DeChambeau leads as Masters begins
Golf: Bryson DeChambeau has taken an early lead at the 88th Masters after a lengthy delay to begin the competition due to heavy rain.
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Pundits clash in heated golf rule debate
A trio of respected Masters golf pundits have butted heads over upcoming rule changes to restrict distance in the game.
Bubba Watson’s daughter drains MONSTER putts
Masters: Bubba Watson’s daughter Dakota stole the show at the Par 3 contest after she drained three very impressive putts.
Golf-ball rollback sparks FIERY debate
Masters: Paul McGinley and Brandel Chamblee have had a spirited debate after Augusta chairman Fred Ridley backed the golf ball rollback.
‘Why not make the winner of the Austrralian Open ‘exempt to all 4 majors’
Golf: Paul McGinley has suggested the winner of the Australian Open should be given automatic entry to the four majors.
LIV Masters path through Australia revealed
Getting to the Masters will remain hard for LIV players who aren’t former winners, but the chairman of Augusta National has opened a pathway through Australia.
Nearly SIX holes in one fall at Masters Par 3 contest
Golf: There were plenty of highlights at the Par 3 contest at Augusta, with five holes in one falling, while Bryson DeChambeau almost added a…
Wet & wild weather to plague 2024 Masters?
Golf: The 2024 Masters looks set to be a wet one, with the forecast, not looking promising at Augusta.
LIV boss Norman gatecrashes Masters after icy snubbing
The Great White Shark has been spotted at Augusta. Controversial Australian golfing great Greg Norman turned heads at the Masters as he strolled the fairways after being snubbed last year.
Aussies dialled-in ahead of Masters
Golf: Australian Min Woo Lee, Jason Day and Cam Smith are preparing for a big stint ahead of the Masters.
Tiger on Masters: ‘I can win’
Golf: Tiger Woods is confident he can win the Masters despite not having played a full round tournament in over a year.
Masters showdown exposes true gap in LIV-PGA war
Only 13 LIV golfers have made it to Augusta as the world rankings standoff takes its toll. But you only need to cast your eyes across the prizemoney tallies between the two tours to realise LIV is operating at another level.
The harsh reality behind any LIV – US PGA reunion for world golf
Cameron Smith is one of the world’s leading golfers set to swing at the Masters, but you wouldn’t know it by his ranking. But, as MICHAEL WARNER reveals, a reunion between LIV and the US PGA isn’t as easy as it may seem.
Golf’s ‘hottest prospect’ an Aussie being backed to storm Masters
A former European Ryder Cup captain has declared young-gun Min Woo Lee as a genuine chance of taking home the green jacket from this week’s Masters, saying he is the ‘most exciting young player in the game.’
Why spent force Tiger remains Masters’ No.1 attraction
Tiger Woods hasn’t carded a top 20 finish in a major since his epic Masters win five years ago, but when the banged-up 48-year-old tees it up on Thursday, the biggest galleries and TV minutes will still be reserved for him, writes MICHAEL WARNER.
Rahm slammed as a ‘sideshow vaudeville act’
An outspoken analyst has launched a fresh attack at LIV defector Jon Rahm, and Nick Faldo has served the defending Masters champ a sobering reality check.
Another Aussie Masters setback as gym accident adds to carnage
A freak gym mishap and a bout of flu have added to a growing list of setbacks for the Australian contingent at Augusta.
Smith’s illness reveal amid Aussie injury carnage
A comical Cameron Smith slip near the water on the 13th hole at Augusta wasn’t the only accident that has created some injury worries at the Masters.
Cam Smith on the mend after food poisoning
Golf: Cam Smith is hopeful he’ll be back to full strength for the Masters, after suffering a bout of food poisoning.
Jason Day and co. land at Augusta National ahead of Masters
Golf: A host of Australians have landed at Augusta National ahead of The Masters, like Jason Day, who is stoked to be back.
Tiger Woods: “I think I can get one more!”
Golf: Tiger Woods says he believes he can win The Masters this week, despite a surgically-fused ankle.
Masters: The 5 greatest shots pulled off
Golf: Are these the best 5 shots every pulled off at the famed Augusta National?
‘In awe’: Second Masters a new trip for Aussie
Aussie Cam Davis finished 46th at his first Masters but second time around he’s less of a wide-eyed dreamer and more of a hopeful winner.
Day to headline Aussie contingent at Masters
Golf: Jason Day is relishing the chance to take on the Masters as the headliner amongst six Aussies in the mix.
‘Getting there’: Good Masters signs for sick Smith
Illness at exactly the wrong time hit the Masters preparation which had been timed to peak this week but Cameron Smith is back on his feet.
‘Laughable’: Shark tees off on rankings farce
As Aussie LIV star Cam Smith slipped to world No.44 his boss has gone nuclear on just how bad the official rankings system is.
Explosive Tiger conspiracy theory emerges
Confirmed as a billionaire, Tiger Woods doesn’t need the money — but a conspiracy theory has emerged to suggest otherwise.
‘It hurts’: Superstar booted from PGA event
The former world No. 1 has been disqualified from this week’s PGA Tour event over a mistake that would embarrass a club golfer.
Will Zalatoris nails hole-in-one, wins car!
Golf: American Will Zalatoris landed himself a car by dropping this tee shot straight into the hole on 14 at the Genesis Invitational.
Proof Tiger Woods is just like the rest of us
Back issues were behind a bizarre Tiger Woods shot in his return in California where a couple of Aussies starred in the $30 million PGA Tour event.
‘Daily, weekly emails’: Tiger talks on LIV player returns
As Tiger Woods prepares for his first event of 2024 in California he opened up on his part in the ongoing golf war and the prospect of LIV players returning to the PGA Tour.
LIV effect linked to wild crowd behaviour
The entry of LIV golf with music on course and party holes could be impacting behaviour at other events even in Australia after wild scenes last weekend in Phoenix.
Tiger’s shock move after 27-year break up
Tiger Woods and red shirts on Sunday became an iconic golfing power couple and the relationship is set to continue with a special new link.
Scott’s big move among chaos in Phoenix
Chaos among the 200,000 people at the US PGA Tour event in Phoenix didn’t stop the Aussie star making a big push.
Huge turnout for cult golf hero Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee’s cult figure status appeared to reach new heights at the Phoenix Open.
Ugly golf scenes spark unprecedented move
The rowdiest tournament in professional golf has turned into carnage, with drunken antics prompting an unprecedented decision.
‘Hundreds’ flock to Aussie golf’s cult hero
An emerging Australian cult hero is drawing a whole new legion of fans as he makes his way on the PGA Tour.
Smith calls for change as Olympic hopes dive
Three good performances could get Cameron Smith to a second Olympics, but he’ll only get three chances as well.
‘Caveat’ on LIV players’ return: world No.1
Early angst towards LIV defectors has eased among PGA Tour stars who would welcome them back but not without paying a price.
Rahm’s big miss as LIV event ends in darkness
LIV’s $400m recruit made a massive first-up impact as the opening event finished in darkness, lit only by the 18th hole scoreboard.
Golf world turns on Greg Norman’s baby
Golf fans tuned into the first LIV event of the year but were left scratching their heads at a “preposterous” aspect of the rebel tour.
High winds postpone play at Pebble Beach
Golf: The final round at Pebble Beach has been postponed due to high winds, with several players showcasing the conditions on social media
Aussie gun reveals all on shock LIV move
Jon Rahm’s LIV move didn’t spark a flood of followers to Greg Norman’s outfit, but it did impact one Aussie’s decision to cross over.
Norman called out after LIV let-down
After talking a big game after hooking Jon Rahm, the final LIV rosters for 2024 don’t quite match Greg Norman’s hype.
Pic confirms Aussie’s massive LIV move
The new LIV Golf season starts on Friday and while it has remained silent on a host of new signings, pictorial evidence has confirmed one big move.
French rookie Matthieu Pavon wins his first PGA tour title at Torrey Pines, San Diego
Golf: Rookie Matthieu Pavon becomes the first French PGA winner since World War II, winning his first title at Torrey Pines, San Diego.
French rookie Matthieu Pavon takes home first PGA title
Golf: Frenchman Matthieu Pavon has claimed his first PGA title with a win at the Farmers Insurance Open.
‘Nerve-wracking’: Barty comeback revealed
It won’t be on the tennis court but the Australian sporting legend is getting ready to compete again.
Aussie star in shock LIV move
The fourth and final member of Cameron Smith’s all-Australian LIV golf team could feature a shock defector from the US PGA Tour.
Winner gives up $2.2m in stunning sporting twist
The second-youngest winner on the PGA Tour in 90 years couldn’t accept his seven-figure prize money for one key reason.
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