Callum Hill at The Open Championship

Callum Hill: Phenomenal Foxy and the pride of New Zealand

Callum Hill: Phenomenal Foxy and the pride of New Zealand

There are days when covering sport feels like work, and there are days when you are granted the highest privilege of standing in the right place at the right time. 20 Jul 2026
McIlroy banking on fast start after making Open cut

McIlroy banking on fast start after making Open cut

Rory McIlroy believes a strong start on Saturday can put him firmly back in contention after safely advancing to the weekend at The Open Championship. 18 Jul 2026
The best preparation for Birkdale might be 16,945 kilometres away

The best preparation for Birkdale might be 16,945 kilometres away

Royal Birkdale has been exposing world-class golfers all week. The fairways are running like floorboards, and good shots can occasionally become awkward ones. Combine those factors with the wind changing its mind regularly and even though it has been far from a gale-force wind, it naturally lingers in the back of players' minds. 18 Jul 2026
Playing his own game: Kobori's pro education continues at Royal Birkdale

Playing his own game: Kobori's pro education continues at Royal Birkdale

There comes a point in every young professional's career where the pursuit of improvement shifts. 17 Jul 2026
The balancing act behind Jason Day's Open bid

The balancing act behind Jason Day's Open bid

Jason Day has been Australia’s best chance at the majors more often than he hasn’t over the past 15 years. He arrived early at Royal Birkdale following his withdrawal from the US Open due to concerns about his troublesome back, which has plagued him in the latter stages of his career. 16 Jul 2026
Merch mania: The Open’s retail phenomenon

Merch mania: The Open’s retail phenomenon

There are certain traditions which come with attending The Open. Watching players tackle golf’s purest form, finding a perch beside a famous hole ... and the inevitable pilgrimage to the Championship merch tent. 15 Jul 2026
Callum Hill: The great anticipation and Birkdale’s brilliance

Callum Hill: The great anticipation and Birkdale’s brilliance

The alarm went off long before sunrise, and by 6am, Golf Australia magazine was aboard a train leaving Sheffield, bound for Liverpool and, ultimately, Royal Birkdale. 15 Jul 2026