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Smyth eclipsed by Thai teen at Saudi Open

Smyth eclipsed by Thai teen at Saudi Open

Australian Travis Smyth has completed his impressive year on the Asian Tour, finishing third in the money-spinning, season-finale at the Saudi Open to soar to fourth overall in the Order of Merit standings. 18 Dec 2023
Scott’s plans to join the veteran major winner club

Scott’s plans to join the veteran major winner club

Inspired by 50-something major winner Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott won't die wondering as he chases more Masters glory, a decade after his hoodoo-busting triumph at Augusta National. 5 Apr 2023
Major champion and Ryder Cup captain Finsterwald passes away

Major champion and Ryder Cup captain Finsterwald passes away

Major champion and former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Dow Finsterwald has died. He was 93. Finsterwald died on Friday night at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 6 Nov 2022
Morri: A timely reminder of Lydia’s brilliance

Morri: A timely reminder of Lydia’s brilliance

What an interesting scene unfolded on the final green of the LPGA’s BMW Ladies Championship at Oak Valley Country Club in South Korea at the weekend. 24 Oct 2022
Weiskopf ... an important voice lost – Huggan

Weiskopf ... an important voice lost – Huggan

Things were getting desperate. The column for the Sunday newspaper hadn’t been written and ideas were short. So, a phone call was made to the Rusacks Hotel that sits on the right side of the 18th fairway on the Old Course at St. Andrews. 22 Aug 2022
Bosio romps to U.S. Junior quarterfinals

Bosio romps to U.S. Junior quarterfinals

Australian Justice Bosio continued her sparkling form in the match play portion of the U.S. Girls Junior, the Queenslander winning twice on her way to a quarterfinal appearance tomorrow morning Australian time. 22 Jul 2022
The Aussies at The Evian Championship

The Aussies at The Evian Championship

There are five Aussies flying the flag this week at the Evian Championship. Here are the key details of our contingent, including their record at the the fourth major on the women's calendar, major history and why they might win. 21 Jul 2022
Bennett through to Women’s Amateur quarterfinals

Bennett through to Women’s Amateur quarterfinals

Aussie Kelsey Bennett has continued her golden run at the Women’s Amateur, where she is through to the quarterfinals after taking down one of the pre tournament favourites in one of her two victories overnight. 24 Jun 2022
Thai teen sets world record with win

Thai teen sets world record with win

Ratchanon Chantananuwat, Thailand’s teenage golf sensation, finally achieved the impossible today when he claimed the US$750,000 Trust Golf Asian Mixed Cup – becoming the youngest male player to win on one of the game’s major Tours. 11 Apr 2022
Elvis’ not so secret Aussie PGA weapon

Elvis’ not so secret Aussie PGA weapon

Queenslander Elvis Smylie was one of the breakout stars of the truncated Australian summer of golf in 2020/21. A slightly disappointing but important trip to Europe and back injury later, he is ready to mount a challenge for the Australian PGA Championship. 10 Jan 2022
Morri: Laura the legend

Morri: Laura the legend

If you’re making the case for golf Exhibit A – the legend that is Laura Davies – must surely be among the first entered into evidence? 23 Aug 2021
Diet and brain training help Mickelson

Diet and brain training help Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is not the first middle-aged person to change his diet and engage in brain training in a quest to feel and perform better, but he is the first to win a major golf championship after turning 50. 25 May 2021
Bland wins on European Tour in 478th attempt

Bland wins on European Tour in 478th attempt

Richard Bland, a 48-year-old English 'try, try and try again' professional golfer, has finally won a European Tour event – at the 478th time of asking. 17 May 2021