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
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
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
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
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
Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead. 4 Dec 2025
Let him cook ... and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Let him cook ... and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up. 4 Dec 2025
McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it. 3 Dec 2025
Refreshed Cam Davis seeks another Royal Melbourne mark

Refreshed Cam Davis seeks another Royal Melbourne mark

Cam Davis is aiming to win his second Australian Open, back in his happy place this week at Royal Melbourne where he still owns a course record. 3 Dec 2025
Herbert hopeful practice makes for perfect Open

Herbert hopeful practice makes for perfect Open

Leading into the final round in 2024, Lucas Herbert feels like the Australian Open is the one that got away with the LIV Golf star single-focused this year. 2 Dec 2025
Frustrated Cam feels on the cusp of breakthrough

Frustrated Cam feels on the cusp of breakthrough

Frustrated former world No.2 Cameron Smith concedes head noise is contributing to his dramatic form slump as the crowd favourite hunts his first Australian Open title. 2 Dec 2025
Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Cameron Smith and Adam Scott believe the Australian Open has regained its status as a prestigious tournament after returning to its traditional format at Royal Melbourne this week. 2 Dec 2025
LIV Golf star out to make amends at Australian Open

LIV Golf star out to make amends at Australian Open

His final round in last year's Australian Open still rankles for Lucas Herbert, and the 29-year-old LIV Golf star is hoping to contend this year alongside world No.1, Rory McIlroy. 13 Nov 2025
Davis in the mix at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Davis in the mix at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Wyndham Clark birdied three of his last six holes to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida, with Cam Davis the best of the Australians in a tie for sixth. 7 Mar 2025
'I expect better': top-ranked Aussie Green resets focus

'I expect better': top-ranked Aussie Green resets focus

While she banked a career-best three titles in 2024, top-ranked Australian golfer Hannah Green expects better of herself in the LPGA major championships and is making it a priority this year. 28 Jan 2025
Leishman and Luck win Open Championship consolation prize

Leishman and Luck win Open Championship consolation prize

While the Australian Open title remained tantalisingly out of grasp, Marc Leishman can at least celebrate winning a return to The Open for his top-three finish at Kingston Heath. 1 Dec 2024
Smith no certainty for 2025 Summer of Golf

Smith no certainty for 2025 Summer of Golf

Tournament drawcard Cameron Smith is no certainty to play at next year's Australian Open, with the superstar golfer saying the impending birth of his first baby could influence his decision. 1 Dec 2024