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THE OPEN: Scott, Jones lead Aussie charge
Adam Scott and Matt Jones were the only players in the 11-man Australian contingent to finish under par after the first round of The Open at Royal Troon. Brendan James reports.
15 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Beastly ‘Railway’ hole bares its teeth
The 156 players that took to the Royal Troon course for the first round played the brutal 11th – The Railway Hole – in a combined total of 108 over par, writes Brendan James
15 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Five players to follow & five to forget
Golf Australia Editor Brendan James has been keeping a close eye on practice for The Open Championship starting later today. Here, he provides his tips from Royal Troon.
14 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Chalmers hopes for “sliding door” moment
Two weeks ago Greg Chalmers was resigned to the fact his days on the PGA Tour might be numbered. Now he's a Tour winner playing the Open Championship.
13 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Remembering the first champion
Remembering the inaugural Champion Golfer of the Year, Willie Park Snr – a former caddie and clubmaker, who overcame the legendary Old Tom Morris to win the Open belt.
13 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Honest Rory’s blunt drug claim
Rory McIlroy says drug testing in golf is so bad he could take human growth hormone and "get away with it", which compromises the game as an Olympic sport. Brendan James reports.
13 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Postage Stamp set to cause carnage
Some of the locals call it the 'Wee Beastie', but the rest of the golfing world know it as the Postage Stamp – a short par-3 that strikes fear into the game's best players, writes Brendan James.
13 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: The final Monty
At 53, Colin Montgomerie is a 500-1 shot to win The Open Championship. But he's playing on his home course and the fire to succeed still burns strong, writes Brendan James
12 Jul 2016
OLYMPICS: Spieth hammers another nail in Games coffin
Jordan Spieth's Olympic withdrawal has left the men's event without any of the top-four players in the world, putting golf's future at the Games in jeopardy. Brendan James reports
12 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Aussie first round tee times
There are 11 Australians in action this week at Royal Troon. Here are the first round tee times.
12 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Failures driving Day’s motivation
World No.1 Jason Day says his biggest worry at this week's Open Championship is beating himself, which is why he's drawing on some failures as motivation, writes Brendan James
12 Jul 2016
Ice cool Swede claims Scottish title
Alex Noren has held his nerve to keep his pursuers at bay and win the Scottish Open by one stroke, just two days short of his 34th birthday. Brendan James reports.
11 Jul 2016
VIDEO: The 200-yard putter challenge
Players at this week's Scottish Open were challenged to a pre-tournament nearest the pin contest with a difference ... they had to tee off with their putter on the 200-yard 15th hole.
11 Jul 2016
Golf Australia July issue
We celebrate the first calendar month in nearly 50 years to contain two majors by previewing both The Open and US PGA Championships, with insights from Adam Scott and defending PGA champion Jason Day.
29 Jun 2016
Drive time
The options for new drivers are plentiful and glorious, but separating the technology from the playability isn’t always easy. Here’s a guide to the latest drivers – and what’s driving them.
29 Jun 2016
TESTED: Golf Skate Caddy
The Golf Skate Caddy is a personal golf transport product that’s revolutionising the way people play and think about golf. It's even set world records. Steve Keipert goes for a ride.
29 Jun 2016
TESTED: Odyssey Toe up putter
Odyssey's range of Toe Up putters incorporate new technologies designed to reduce the putterhead twisting during the stroke. We put them to the test.
29 Jun 2016
My Favourite Courses: Nick O'Hern
The recently retired former Australian PGA champion opted for a few tournament faves, some global classics and even a secluded nine-hole par-3 track in his top-10.
29 Jun 2016
TOP-100 SPOTLIGHT: Settlers Run G&CC
Settlers Run bears all the hallmarks of Greg Norman’s design hand, which might explain why it has become a regular in Golf Australia's Top-100 Courses ranking.
29 Jun 2016
REVIEW: North Ryde Golf Club
In a pocket of Sydney that’s dominated by private clubs and short courses, North Ryde punches well above its weight, writes Steve Keipert.
29 Jun 2016
Day joins Olympic exodus over Zika virus
World No.1 Jason Day and this week's defending champion, Shane Lowry, have both withdrawn from the Rio Olympic Games due to concerns over the Zika virus.
29 Jun 2016
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