australian open

All Shook Up: Smylie set for shock LIV switch

All Shook Up: Smylie set for shock LIV switch

Elvis Smylie is reportedly set to take the place of veteran Matt Jones in the all-Australian LIV Golf team, led by former British Open winner Cameron Smith. 7 Jan 2026
'Really cool': Grace Kim sets sights on Australian Open

'Really cool': Grace Kim sets sights on Australian Open

Aussie golf's newest major champion is the first big name locked in to tee it up at the stand-alone Australian Open women's event in Adelaide next March. 16 Dec 2025
Bautista chases leaders Chacarra and Burke in Joburg

Bautista chases leaders Chacarra and Burke in Joburg

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra and South African Christiaan Burke have ‍carded record nine under-par 63s in a low-scoring ​opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship ⁠at Royal Johannesburg. 12 Dec 2025
Column: The Sandbelt never lies

Column: The Sandbelt never lies

When any lofty event arrives on the doorstep of Royal Melbourne, it becomes a study in patience and precision. 8 Dec 2025
Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

Lured to the Australian Open by its 121-year history, new champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is vowing to return to defend his title as the championship continues to regain its lustre. 8 Dec 2025
Aussie connections help Rasmus land Open golf crown

Aussie connections help Rasmus land Open golf crown

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is the toast of Europe after winning the Australian Open but he had local help from his Australian caddy and a tour pro. 7 Dec 2025
Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne. 7 Dec 2025
McIlroy says schedule still a factor in Open appeal

McIlroy says schedule still a factor in Open appeal

Superstar Rory McIlroy says the Australian Open has all of the ingredients to attract the world's best golfers but scheduling still limits its appeal. 7 Dec 2025
Thanks, Champion: superstar thrills us to the end

Thanks, Champion: superstar thrills us to the end

He couldn't come back from seven shots down, he couldn't surge up the leaderboard, and he couldn't make off with his second Stonehaven Cup. But the great Rory McIlroy gave fans plenty in his final hit-out at Royal Melbourne and the fans gave him plenty back. 7 Dec 2025
No better place: Open glory beckons revitalised Smith

No better place: Open glory beckons revitalised Smith

Cameron Smith can erase some Australian Open demons with an elusive maiden home title within his reach heading into the final round at Royal Melbourne. 7 Dec 2025
Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title. 6 Dec 2025
Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Drawcard Rory McIlroy wants to finish with a bang after his hopes of challenging for for a second Australian Open title were derailed by a banana peel. 6 Dec 2025
Final Round Tee-times Australian Open

Final Round Tee-times Australian Open

The last round tee-times are in, and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (-14) will head out in the final group with Cameron Smith and Si Woo Kim (both -12). Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee (both -10) will play together two groups back and are well within striking distance as we head into championship Sunday in the Australian Open. 6 Dec 2025
Under the radar into contention: Si Woo’s scintillating Australian Open Saturday

Under the radar into contention: Si Woo’s scintillating Australian Open Saturday

Si Woo Kim, coming to contend the Australian Open, slid under the radar. 6 Dec 2025
Cleary: McIlroy shoots 68 as the golf gods go crazy

Cleary: McIlroy shoots 68 as the golf gods go crazy

Rory McIlroy has battled heat, wind, rain, clutching ti-tree and children squealing like banshees for his autograph. Yet nothing in his long career could have prepared him for what the golf gods threw at him in round three of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. 6 Dec 2025
Australian Open third round tee times

Australian Open third round tee times

Moving Day arrives at Royal Melbourne. The field is set for a defining third round. Rain and wind are scheduled today as the championship picture begins to take shape across the Sandbelt. 6 Dec 2025
Open buzzing as star Australian trio chases leaders

Open buzzing as star Australian trio chases leaders

With 50,000 fans expected in the next two days and Min Woo Lee leading the local charge, Cameron Smith says the Australian Open has regained its lofty status. 6 Dec 2025
Aussie stars light up the Open

Aussie stars light up the Open

Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open. 5 Dec 2025
Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Rory McIlroy has avoided disappointing 50,000 Australian Open golf fans with the global superstar recovering from a rare air swing to make the halfway cut. 5 Dec 2025
Kiwis eyeing drought-busting Australian Open title

Kiwis eyeing drought-busting Australian Open title

The Australian Open is to Kiwi golf players what Eden Park is to the Wallabies, with Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier hopeful of making history at Royal Melbourne. 5 Dec 2025
Hoffman: Royal Melbourne not enough to entice PGA Tour stars

Hoffman: Royal Melbourne not enough to entice PGA Tour stars

With Rory McIlroy locked in for two years and lauding the Australian Open and our Sandbelt gems, will it entice his fellow PGA Tour stars to contest our national crown? To paraphrase and Australianise one PGA Tour veteran, yeah-nah. 5 Dec 2025