THE OPEN: Six Aussies poised to challenge leaders

THE OPEN: Six Aussies poised to challenge leaders

Five Australians – Aaron Baddeley, Jason Day, Adam Scott, Marc Leishman and Andrew Dodt – are just four shots from the Open Championship lead after shooting one-under-par 69s in the first round. 21 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Spieth leads American invasion

THE OPEN: Spieth leads American invasion

American golfers have claimed the Claret Jug five times from the nine visits the Open Championship has made to the Royal Birkdale course. 21 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: “I felt like I was going to shoot 90” – O'Meara

THE OPEN: “I felt like I was going to shoot 90” – O'Meara

It was meant to be a moment to look back on and treasure in retirement, but Mark O’Meara may want to erase from his memory completely the opening round of his last Open Championship. 20 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: For Jason Day, patience is a virtue

THE OPEN: For Jason Day, patience is a virtue

Jason Day is the first to admit his game is still a long way from the standard he began to set in 2015 when he won his first major and ultimately sparked his rise to World No.1. 20 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Where the Claret Jug will be won and lost

THE OPEN: Where the Claret Jug will be won and lost

Royal Birkdale “is tough but fair”. That’s the general consensus among the players ahead of the first round of 146th Open Championship. 20 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Rahm heads first-time favourites

THE OPEN: Rahm heads first-time favourites

There used to be a time, not so very long ago, when there was only one favourite to win every major. His name was Tiger Woods and, for punters, he presented little or no value whatsoever. 19 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Stenson makes a sky-high promise

THE OPEN: Stenson makes a sky-high promise

Henrik Stenson has vowed to take the Claret Jug skydiving if he successfully defends his Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale this week. 19 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Smith hoping for windy debut

THE OPEN: Smith hoping for windy debut

With the first round of the 146th Open Championship now less than 48 hours away, players are spending nearly as much time checking the weather forecast on their phones as they are honing their putting stroke on the practice green 19 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Aussies hoping for luck of the draw

THE OPEN: Aussies hoping for luck of the draw

Eleven Australians are teeing up in the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and all of them will be hoping the Golfing Gods smile on them with good weather on the first afternoon of the event. 18 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Happy Leishman “ready to win”

THE OPEN: Happy Leishman “ready to win”

He’s just become a Dad for the third time and his wife is in her best health since almost dying two years ago. The only thing that could make Marc Leishman any happier would be to win The Open Championship this week. 18 Jul 2017
MASTERS: Sergio finally does it!

MASTERS: Sergio finally does it!

The golfing world had almost lost faith in Sergio Garcia ever winning a major championship. Now older and a bit wiser, he finally delivered on one of golf’s biggest stages at the 81st Masters Tournament. 10 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Curtis Luck joins the pro ranks

MASTERS: Curtis Luck joins the pro ranks

West Australian Curtis Luck will officially join the professional ranks on April 20 after missing out on low amateur honours at the Masters. 10 Apr 2017
MASTERS: ‘This tournament was just not for me’ – Els

MASTERS: ‘This tournament was just not for me’ – Els

One of the modern greats of the game, Ernie Els, has probably played his last Masters. 10 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Scott closes in on second green jacket

MASTERS: Scott closes in on second green jacket

Adam Scott will head into the final round of the 81st Masters Tournament with a strong chance of adding a second green jacket to his wardrobe. 9 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Scott edges closer to lead

MASTERS: Scott edges closer to lead

A mix of brilliant ball-striking and streaky putting has Adam Scott just four strokes from the lead at the halfway mark of the 81st Masters Tournament. 8 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Hoffman makes 65 look like a breeze

MASTERS: Hoffman makes 65 look like a breeze

Charley Hoffman has been a casual player of major championships for a decade. He’s only made half the cuts in the 22 grand slam events he’s contested since 2006. And, yes, this same guy blew the field away in the opening round of the Masters. 7 Apr 2017
MASTERS: How the Aussies fared

MASTERS: How the Aussies fared

While there are no Australians in the top-10 after round one, the compacted field behind leader Charley Hoffman gives four of our five players a strong chance of moving into contention over the next few days. 7 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Johnson Done & Dust-ed

MASTERS: Johnson Done & Dust-ed

World No.1 Dustin Johnson has been forced to pull out of the Masters, just moments before teeing off in the opening round. 7 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Dustin Johnson injured in freak accident

MASTERS: Dustin Johnson injured in freak accident

World No.1 Dustin Johnson may be forced to withdraw from the Masters after hurting his back falling down a flight of stairs on the eve of the opening round. 6 Apr 2017
MASTERS: The three holes players fear most

MASTERS: The three holes players fear most

The genius of Dr Alister MacKenzie’s design at Augusta National is it is a course that can be played so many different ways to make a good score. 6 Apr 2017
MASTERS: Age no barrier to Mickelson

MASTERS: Age no barrier to Mickelson

Phil Mickelson was just a kid when Jack Nicklaus defied all odds to win his sixth Masters title. 6 Apr 2017