Brendan James

Rose leads but Fraser has shot at Olympic gold

Rose leads but Fraser has shot at Olympic gold

Golf will crown its first Olympic champion for 112 years tomorrow, and Australia’s Marcus Fraser is one of three players favoured to clinch the historic gold medal. 14 Aug 2016
Fraser hangs on to slim Olympic lead

Fraser hangs on to slim Olympic lead

Marcus Fraser's dream campaign in Rio continues, despite his lead being trimmed to a single stroke at the halfway stage of the men’s Olympic tournament. 13 Aug 2016
EURO TOUR: Wall’s 16-year wait pays off

EURO TOUR: Wall’s 16-year wait pays off

THE last time Englishman Anthony Wall won on the European Tour, Adam Scott was still six months away from turning professional. 8 Aug 2016
PGA TOUR: Knox wins but Furyk steals the show

PGA TOUR: Knox wins but Furyk steals the show

JIM Furyk might have captured all headlines for his final round 58, but it was Scot Russell Knox who took home the Travelers Championship trophy and a winner’s cheque for $1,188,000. 8 Aug 2016
TESTED: Microsoft Band 2

TESTED: Microsoft Band 2

Editor Brendan James checks out this latest addition to the golf and fitness market from the technology giant, Microsoft, which has teamed with an app from TaylorMade golf. 3 Aug 2016
PERTH INT.: Win has Oosthuizen primed for Augusta

PERTH INT.: Win has Oosthuizen primed for Augusta

Having broken his two-year win drought at the ISPS Handa Perth International, Louis Oosthuizen has his eyes fixed on contending for a green jacket. 28 Feb 2016
PERTH INT.: Fraser surges with white-hot putter

PERTH INT.: Fraser surges with white-hot putter

Marcus Fraser has had an incredible 20 putts in 18 holes to shoot 65 and surge into the top-10 at the ISPS Handa Perth International. 27 Feb 2016
PERTH INT.: Uihlein outplays ‘Freo Doctor’ to lead with 65

PERTH INT.: Uihlein outplays ‘Freo Doctor’ to lead with 65

AN opening bogey and tricky ‘Freo Doctor’ winds could not stop American Peter Uihlein shooting a superb seven under 65 to seize the first round lead of the ISPS Handa Perth International. 25 Feb 2016
Chump to champ, Fraser now dreaming of Augusta

Chump to champ, Fraser now dreaming of Augusta

Off the back of his European Tour win on Sunday, Marcus Fraser is now dreaming of a start in the US Masters. A win in this week's Perth International could make that a reality. 23 Feb 2016
REVIEW: Kew Golf Club

REVIEW: Kew Golf Club

Melbourne’s third oldest golf club has had several incarnations during its celebrated history. But never has the overall golfing experience been as good. 23 Feb 2016
WOMEN’S OPEN: Nomura stunning in historic victory

WOMEN’S OPEN: Nomura stunning in historic victory

Japan's Haru Nomura has stunned two of the biggest names in women's golf with a remarkable closing round 65 to win the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. Brendan James reports. 21 Feb 2016
WOMEN’S OPEN: Patient Webb ready for crack at No.6

WOMEN’S OPEN: Patient Webb ready for crack at No.6

Karrie Webb says she can feel a low round is not far away as she heads into the final round of the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open just one stroke from the lead, writes Brendan James 20 Feb 2016
WOMEN’S OPEN: Matthew gets Golden endorsement

WOMEN’S OPEN: Matthew gets Golden endorsement

Twenty years after winning the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, Scotland's Catriona Matthew is a co-leader of the championship with England's Holly Clyburn. 19 Feb 2016
World Cup to lure stars for Royal swing

World Cup to lure stars for Royal swing

Some of golf’s biggest names will be lured to play in Australia later this year with our most prestigious tournaments to be played before and after the World Cup of Golf. 19 Feb 2016
WOMEN’S OPEN: Kim storms to 63, Webb in pursuit

WOMEN’S OPEN: Kim storms to 63, Webb in pursuit

Korea's SooBin Kim has fired a course record nine under 63 to lead the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open, while five-time champ Karrie Webb is well poised after round one. 18 Feb 2016
WOMEN'S OPEN: Webb's Olympic inspiration keeps her going

WOMEN'S OPEN: Webb's Olympic inspiration keeps her going

A sixth Women's Australian Open victory beckons Karrie Webb this week against a field dominated by talented Gen Y teenagers, writes Brendan James. 17 Feb 2016
PRESIDENTS CUP: Groundhog Day 1

PRESIDENTS CUP: Groundhog Day 1

The United States has once again got off to a fast start at the Presidents Cup, racing out to a 4-1 lead over the Internationals. 8 Oct 2015
US PGA: Spieth surges toward 'American Slam'

US PGA: Spieth surges toward 'American Slam'

Jordan Spieth can make major championship history with a good final round at the US PGA. But he has got one hell of a good Day in front of him, writes Brendan James. 16 Aug 2015
THE OPEN: Tom Watson's last stand

THE OPEN: Tom Watson's last stand

Tom Watson has taken his final bow in The Open. Brendan James was there to witness the classy departure of the five-time champion 19 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Woe is Tiger

THE OPEN: Woe is Tiger

Tiger Woods' slump has extended into The Open where he shot a first round 76. But he says he can still fight his way back to contend, despite being 11 shots off the lead. Brendan James reports from St Andrews. 17 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: 18 holes with a story to tell

THE OPEN: 18 holes with a story to tell

The Old Course at St Andrews is hosting its 29th Open Championship this week. Brendan James looks at the stories behind each hole. 15 Jul 2015