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Smith shines on tough Open day for Aussies

Smith shines on tough Open day for Aussies

There was no Shark-like attack on the leaderboard but Cameron Smith was a lonely terrier as he fought his way to the only under-par score by an Australian on the opening day of the 149th Open Championship at Royal St. George's. 16 Jul 2021
Gallery: The Open Practice Day Three

Gallery: The Open Practice Day Three

Final preparation is done and dusted at Royal St. George's for the 149th Open Championship. Here are the best images from on the ground on Wednesday as players ready themselves to mount a challenge for the Claret Jug. 15 Jul 2021
Barty title boosts Aussie golfers at Open

Barty title boosts Aussie golfers at Open

Ash Barty's Wimbledon triumph has buoyed Australia's top golfers as they seek to follow up with an Open Championship triumph. 15 Jul 2021
Aussie big guns out to end Open drought

Aussie big guns out to end Open drought

Blame it on Ash Barty. Or on the recent spate of other Australian sporting success stories. Or on Cameron Smith convincing himself that being born exactly a month after Greg Norman last won The Open could be some sort of omen. 14 Jul 2021
The Thing About Golf Podcast #46 – Phil Scott

The Thing About Golf Podcast #46 – Phil Scott

Who would have thought that a summer spent in the UK visiting family would prove the start of a journey that ended in Australia’s first Masters green jacket? 14 Jul 2021
Birthday boy Scott taking lead from Mickelson

Birthday boy Scott taking lead from Mickelson

Adam Scott says he's taking inspiration from Phil Mickelson's extraordinary triumph at the US PGA and is confident that the best golf of his career is yet to come as he starts his assaults on the big titles in his forties. 14 Jul 2021
Scott questions if Olympics should go ahead

Scott questions if Olympics should go ahead

Australian star Adam Scott has questioned whether it's a responsible decision to let the Olympics go ahead, saying some people don't understand the fear that the Japanese people are currently experiencing in the build-up to the Games. 14 Jul 2021
There'll be no Open feuding with Reed: Smith

There'll be no Open feuding with Reed: Smith

A truce has been called between Cameron Smith and American Patrick Reed ahead of their pairing in a potentially explosive Open Championship draw at Royal St. George's. 14 Jul 2021
The Open: First and second round tee times (AEST)

The Open: First and second round tee times (AEST)

The 149th Open Championship gets underway on Thursday at Royal St. George’s in Kent, England. Here are all the tee times converted to Australian Eastern Standard Time so you can plan your viewing schedule. 14 Jul 2021
Scott changes clubs to change Open fortune

Scott changes clubs to change Open fortune

Adam Scott is one of the more experienced players in the field at the 149th Open Championship. The insights gained from his 20 previous starts leading to multiple equipment changes at Royal St. George’s this week. 13 Jul 2021
The Preview: The 149th Open Championship

The Preview: The 149th Open Championship

The final men’s major championship of the year is upon us as the world’s best take to the links land of Royal St. George’s in Kent for the 149th Open Championship. Here is your comprehensive preview covering every aspect of the event. 13 Jul 2021
The Open: Aussie contingent and their chances

The Open: Aussie contingent and their chances

Australians have won The Open more than any other men’s major. And with our historic ties to Great Britain, prior success and the ideal TV viewing times, it is easy to see why it is one of this country’s favourite championships. 12 Jul 2021
Two-time major champion Cabrera jailed

Two-time major champion Cabrera jailed

Argentinian golfer Angel Cabrera, a former Masters and US Open champion, has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting his former partner. 8 Jul 2021
Leishman puts Travelers near miss in perspective

Leishman puts Travelers near miss in perspective

Marc Leishman has just missed out getting into a playoff at the PGA Tour event in Connecticut after surging into contention with a final round 64 to finish as the leading Australian. 28 Jun 2021
Day, Smith lead Aussie Travelers Championship charge

Day, Smith lead Aussie Travelers Championship charge

Former World No.1 Jason Day is still contention for his first PGA Tour win in more than three years – while continuing to battle with a problematic back and allergies that required help from his playing partner during the third round of the Travelers Championship. 27 Jun 2021
Wounded Day charges to lead Travelers Championship

Wounded Day charges to lead Travelers Championship

Former World No.1 Jason Day has rolled back the glory days to charge into the lead midway through the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship. 26 Jun 2021
Hannah Green's major Olympic sacrifice

Hannah Green's major Olympic sacrifice

It's one of the more maligned Olympic sports but try telling Australian gold-medal hopeful Hannah Green that golf doesn't belong in the Games. 25 Jun 2021
Hickok, Kodaira make lightning Travelers Championship start

Hickok, Kodaira make lightning Travelers Championship start

American Kramer Hickok and Japan's Satoshi Kodaira posted matching rounds of seven-under-par 63 to share the first-round lead at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. 25 Jun 2021
The Preview: Travelers Championship

The Preview: Travelers Championship

The PGA Tour returns to TPC River Highlands this week for the 70th edition of what is now known as the Travelers Championship. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including course information, players to watch and TV times. 22 Jun 2021
Aussies on Tour: Drewitt & Windred record top-five finishes

Aussies on Tour: Drewitt & Windred record top-five finishes

New South Welshmen Brett Drewitt and Blake Windred have taken significant steps toward promotions to golf’s two largest Tours in 2022 after top-five finishes on their respective Tours over the weekend. 21 Jun 2021
Jon Rahm wins US Open in thrilling finish

Jon Rahm wins US Open in thrilling finish

Two weeks after testing positive to COVID-19, Jon Rahm has won the 121st US Open in a dramatic climax at Torrey Pines for his maiden major trophy. 21 Jun 2021