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Morri: Golf’s golden egg moment

Morri: Golf’s golden egg moment

Children’s fairytales are often instructive. They use simple stories to teach young ones lessons that can be applied to the more complex situations encountered later in adult life. 8 Nov 2021
The Preview: Portugal Masters

The Preview: Portugal Masters

Is 14 years enough to be considered a tradition? Maybe. Either way, the Portugal Masters will be played for the 15th time this week attempting to borrow elements from its American namesake. 3 Nov 2021
Johnson’s perfect Whistling Straits revenge

Johnson’s perfect Whistling Straits revenge

Dustin Johnson may have been the oldest member of the triumphant United States Ryder Cup team but the stoic American showed the way for a rookie-filled squad as he dominated in a way rarely seen at the biennial team event. 27 Sep 2021
Horschel wins BMW PGA as Scott fades

Horschel wins BMW PGA as Scott fades

Billy Horschel has become only the second American, after the great Arnold Palmer, to win the European Tour's flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship, following a dramatic final round at Wentworth. 13 Sep 2021
Gary Player mourns death of wife, Vivienne

Gary Player mourns death of wife, Vivienne

Condolences have poured in after golf legend Gary Player announced the death of his wife of six-plus decades Vivienne Player. 19 Aug 2021
Sanctuary Cove reveals The Pines’ $5 million facelift

Sanctuary Cove reveals The Pines’ $5 million facelift

Circling the carpark to find the last available spot was the first indication and the energised throng of members on the putting green and filling almost every available space on the driving range in the distance on a glorious July winter’s day confirmed all suspicions. 2 Aug 2021
Remembering Seve’s special moment at the Memorial

Remembering Seve’s special moment at the Memorial

It is impossible to be cold at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Not in early June when stifling humidity engulfs the Midwest. 1 Jun 2021
The Preview: Wells Fargo Championship

The Preview: Wells Fargo Championship

The PGA Tour returns to Quail Hollow Club this week for another instalment of the Wells Fargo Championship. Will one of the five Aussies in the field escape the ‘Green Mile’ and claim the title? 4 May 2021
50 memorable Masters moments

50 memorable Masters moments

Over the course of the 84 previous Masters Tournaments held on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National there has been many iconic moments. From heartbreaks to unlikely comebacks, here are 50 of the best in Masters history. 6 Apr 2021
The Preview: Augusta National Women’s Amateur

The Preview: Augusta National Women’s Amateur

After being cancelled in 2020, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur returns this week. Here is all you need to know, including the format, players to watch and details of both courses. 30 Mar 2021
The Preview: Kia Classic

The Preview: Kia Classic

The LPGA Tour returns for the first time since early March with its annual stop at Aviara Golf Club for the Kia Classic. Can one of the six Aussies in the field claim their nation’s first Tour title for the year? 23 Mar 2021
DeChambeau's unique victory celebration

DeChambeau's unique victory celebration

How does golf's most unique competitor celebrate victories on the PGA Tour? 10 Mar 2021
Robert C. Lewis Jr named Bob Jones Award recipient

Robert C. Lewis Jr named Bob Jones Award recipient

Robert C. Lewis Jr, a veteran of six Walker Cup Matches who is renowned for his sportsmanship and integrity, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Bob Jones Award, the United States Golf Association’s highest honour. 10 Feb 2021
Davis Love III named US Team captain for 2022 Presidents Cup

Davis Love III named US Team captain for 2022 Presidents Cup

Two-time Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III will captain the US Team when it hosts the Presidents Cup against the International Team in his home town of Charlotte in 2022. 27 Jan 2021
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to golf trio

Trump awards Medal of Freedom to golf trio

US president Donald Trump, facing calls for his removal from office, turned from controversy to ceremony on Thursday as he awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to golfers Annika Sorenstam, Gary Player and Babe Didrikson Zaharias. 8 Jan 2021
The Thing About Golf Podcast #33 - Author, Tom Callahan

The Thing About Golf Podcast #33 - Author, Tom Callahan

Tom Callahan is one of the best all-round sports writers in the world. 16 Dec 2020
Smith a record-setting Masters runner-up

Smith a record-setting Masters runner-up

You have to feel for Cameron Smith. 16 Nov 2020
Interview: Langer sets Masters record

Interview: Langer sets Masters record

Congratulations on becoming the oldest golfer to have made the cut at the Masters. You must be proud that at 63 you are still setting records. 14 Nov 2020
Interview: Bernhard Langer looks forward to 37th Masters appearance

Interview: Bernhard Langer looks forward to 37th Masters appearance

You will make your 37th appearance in the Masters this week. Forgive the personal question but do you know that at 63, you are the oldest golfer in the field? 10 Nov 2020
Signed Masters flag raising funds for Tim Kirkby's dream

Signed Masters flag raising funds for Tim Kirkby's dream

We all know how challenging this year has been. There have been massive bushfires, worldwide political movements and an unrelenting global pandemic. But one of the great things about the golf community is that we seem to come together during adversity to support important causes. This is one of those times. 5 Nov 2020
“Jack is Back” – 40 years on from Nicklaus’ greatest comeback

“Jack is Back” – 40 years on from Nicklaus’ greatest comeback

It’s commonplace and often a little frustrating that we have a tendency to assign the moniker of ‘legend’ or ‘great’ far too casually these days. 16 Sep 2020