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Lights, camera, action ... Cam Smith out to star again

Lights, camera, action ... Cam Smith out to star again

Ian Poulter has predicted a prosperous year for Cameron Smith ahead of LIV Golf's after-dark season opener on a floodlight Riyadh course. 6 Feb 2025
Smith fears for Australian Open future

Smith fears for Australian Open future

Cameron Smith fears for the future of the Australian Open, saying it risks entirely losing any status among golf tournaments without format changes. 9 Jan 2025
Matsuyama breaks Smith's PGA Tour record in Hawaii win

Matsuyama breaks Smith's PGA Tour record in Hawaii win

Hideki Matsuyama has broken Cameron Smith's PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record, winning The Sentry tournament in Hawaii at 35 under par. 6 Jan 2025
Cam Smith pipped for first 2024 win in Saudi playoff

Cam Smith pipped for first 2024 win in Saudi playoff

Cameron Smith made a magnificent final-day charge at the Saudi International but still came up just short, losing in a play-off to Joaquin Niemann. 8 Dec 2024
Smith leads Saudi International

Smith leads Saudi International

Cameron Smith has shaken off the jet lag to nab a share of the halfway lead at the multi-million-dollar Saudi International. 6 Dec 2024
We flocked to see them in our Summer of Golf, but are the Rippers Australia's golf team?

We flocked to see them in our Summer of Golf, but are the Rippers Australia's golf team?

In the film Master And Commander, Russell Crowe says of HMS Surprise, “Though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. This ship, is England.” At Royal Queensland and Kingston Heath, Ripper GC merchandise was about. But whether captain Cam Smith and his team is "Australia", floating around the world, taking prizes, representative of we the greater Australian sports-watching punterati, remains to be seen. 2 Dec 2024
Golf officials ponder divisive dual-gender Open format

Golf officials ponder divisive dual-gender Open format

Golf officials admit all considerations are on the table amid growing criticism of the dual-gender Australian Open format. 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
Herbert eyes Australian Open crown after hanging tough

Herbert eyes Australian Open crown after hanging tough

Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has joined home hope and halfway frontrunner Lucas Herbert in the Australian Open lead after a wet and wild third round. 30 Nov 2024
In pursuit of a dream, Smith has one of those rounds

In pursuit of a dream, Smith has one of those rounds

Matt Cleary followed Cameron Smith in round three of the Australian Open at Kingston Heath and empathised with his golf game more than he'd like. 30 Nov 2024
Fortune favours the bold in wild Friday at Australian Open

Fortune favours the bold in wild Friday at Australian Open

It was all happening, everywhere, all at once, in a wild round two of the Australian Open, as our man on the ground, Matt Cleary, reports. 29 Nov 2024
Herbert nabs Aust Open lead as Smith also runs hot

Herbert nabs Aust Open lead as Smith also runs hot

In-form Lucas Herbert has snatched the Australian Open lead as smarting pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith also ran hot in the first round. 28 Nov 2024
Cameron Smith slams organisers for set-up

Cameron Smith slams organisers for set-up

Cameron Smith has slammed organisers for their Australian Open course set-up, ruing how the famed Kingston Heath and Victoria sandbelt layouts have been reduced to American-style target golf. 27 Nov 2024
All you can eat: Mexican menu fuels Smylie Euro ticket

All you can eat: Mexican menu fuels Smylie Euro ticket

Elvis Smylie can't eat enough burritos as the slender Australian golfing talent bulks up to complement the technical tweaks that have propelled him to the European tour. 25 Nov 2024
Elvis ousts Brisbane king Smith for clutch Aust PGA win

Elvis ousts Brisbane king Smith for clutch Aust PGA win

Elvis Smylie has held his nerve down the stretch to defy three-time winner Cameron Smith and claim the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland. 24 Nov 2024
Smith rues blips as title drought continues

Smith rues blips as title drought continues

Cameron Smith will arrive in Melbourne with an itch to scratch after falling short in a final-round shootout for the second time in two weeks. 24 Nov 2024
Day laments steady going but enjoys the Brisbane party

Day laments steady going but enjoys the Brisbane party

Jason Day will begin the final Australian PGA Championship round, his first home event in seven years, four shots back from leader Cameron Smith. 23 Nov 2024
Day delivers in Aussie return, eyes 'Brissy boy' duel

Day delivers in Aussie return, eyes 'Brissy boy' duel

Elvis Smylie heads a crowded leaderboard after big guns Jason Day and Cameron Smith both fired during a soggy start to the Australian PGA Championship. 21 Nov 2024
Smith and co 'like having Daicos on your team': Herbert

Smith and co 'like having Daicos on your team': Herbert

Lucas Herbert feels like he's in an AFL midfield with Nick Daicos, Christian Petracca and Marcus Bontempelli. 20 Nov 2024
Round one tee-times PGA Championship of Australia

Round one tee-times PGA Championship of Australia

Marc Leishman will walk around with Harry Higgs. Cameron Davis will play with Lucas Herbert and Victor Perez. And Corey Lamb will attract a small herd of "Chops" fans. But the flat-out, knock-down, drag-'em-out marquee group at tomorrow's PGA Championship of Australia sports Cameron Smith, Min Woo Lee and the return of Jason Day. And the great hordes will need to get up early to see them, as the round one tee-times (in Queensland standard time) show here. 20 Nov 2024
LIV, the PGA, the PIF, and all that: Gav Kirkman on where Australia sits in golf's ecosystem

LIV, the PGA, the PIF, and all that: Gav Kirkman on where Australia sits in golf's ecosystem

In part two of our feature piece with PGA of Australia chief Gavin Kirkman, we discuss Australia's position in the great PGA Tour versus LIV Golf imbroglio, how to attract international players to our 'major' tournaments ("have you heard of the Whitsundays?"), and why Australia has aligned with the 'European' tour when there's a Saudi-funded Asian one on our doorstep. 20 Nov 2024