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New chapter for Day as majors begin

New chapter for Day as majors begin

Jason Day will tee off in a major championship without a swing coach for the first time in his rollercoaster career but says his past three tournaments have offered hope of collecting an elusive second big title. 4 Aug 2020
Daly cites health worries for skipping PGA

Daly cites health worries for skipping PGA

Two-time major winner John Daly has withdrawn from this week's US PGA Championship, citing concerns about his health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 Aug 2020
No fans an obstacle for Woods: Williams

No fans an obstacle for Woods: Williams

Accomplished caddie Steve Williams believes the US PGA Championship's lack of atmosphere will be an added challenge for former boss Tiger Woods when he resumes his chase of Jack Nicklaus' record 18 major wins this week. 4 Aug 2020
US Women’s Amateur: Kuehn & Smyth share first-round lead

US Women’s Amateur: Kuehn & Smyth share first-round lead

After more than 10 months and a series of cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19, USGA championships returned on Monday with Round 1 of the 120th US Women’s Amateur at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. 4 Aug 2020
Doing it for Jarrod again in 2020

Doing it for Jarrod again in 2020

The Australian golf community is calling on golf clubs around Australia to dedicate a members’ day to the memory of Jarrod Lyle and help raise much-needed funds for Challenge, a charity devoted to supporting children and families living with cancer. 4 Aug 2020
Winner's Bag: Danielle Kang – LPGA Drive On Championship

Winner's Bag: Danielle Kang – LPGA Drive On Championship

Danielle Kang led from start to finish to take out the LPGA Tour's return event on Sunday. Here is what the American had in the bag at the LPGA Drive On Championship. 3 Aug 2020
Kang hangs on in LPGA return

Kang hangs on in LPGA return

Danielle Kang has played the brand of steady golf that wins on tough courses to secure the title by one stroke at the first LPGA Tour event in more than five months. 3 Aug 2020
McIlroy may not return to Europe this year

McIlroy may not return to Europe this year

Rory McIlroy says he may not return to Europe from the United States this year due to the risks associated with travelling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 30 Jul 2020
Golf digs deep for bushfire victims

Golf digs deep for bushfire victims

Golf clubs in Australia’s worst bushfire affected regions have received a funding boost, thanks to the generosity of the golf community around the world. 30 Jul 2020
US Open to be played without crowds

US Open to be played without crowds

The US Open will be played without spectators in attendance at Winged Foot in September, tournament organisers have confirmed. 30 Jul 2020
Scott & Woods choose major prep over WGC

Scott & Woods choose major prep over WGC

Adam Scott is treating the long-awaited US PGA Championship as a "prize fight" and has no regrets about joining Tiger Woods in skipping this week's World Golf Championships event in Memphis, Tennessee. 29 Jul 2020
National amateur championships given overhaul

National amateur championships given overhaul

Australian amateur golf’s elite events have been overhauled for the first time in a generation. 28 Jul 2020
The Preview: Drive On Championship

The Preview: Drive On Championship

The LPGA Tour is set to make its long-awaited return with the inaugural three-day LPGA Drive On Championship at Inverness Club, having spent five-plus months in hibernation due to the coronavirus pandemic. 28 Jul 2020
Australian Open rescheduled to 2021

Australian Open rescheduled to 2021

The Australian Open will not be played in 2020. 28 Jul 2020
Dunhill Links postponed due to virus

Dunhill Links postponed due to virus

Organisers of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship have postponed the event until next year in order not to undermine efforts of the Scottish government in tackling coronavirus. 28 Jul 2020
Winner's Bag: Renato Paratore – Betfred British Masters

Winner's Bag: Renato Paratore – Betfred British Masters

Italy's Renato Paratore returned to the winner's circle for the first time since 2017 on Saturday. Take a look inside the World No.152's winning Callaway bag from the Betfred British Masters hosted by Lee Westwood. 27 Jul 2020
Paratore prevails at British Masters

Paratore prevails at British Masters

Renato Paratore has become the first winner on the European Tour since it returned from its four-month coronavirus hiatus, defeating Rasmus Højgaard by three shots at the Betfred British Masters. 27 Jul 2020
NT PGA moves to October

NT PGA moves to October

The Tailor-made Building Services NT PGA Championship will take place from 22-25 October in 2020. 23 Jul 2020
Law leads British Masters on Tour's return

Law leads British Masters on Tour's return

A brilliant burst of scoring vaulted Scotland's David Law to the top of the leaderboard as the European Tour enjoyed a successful, if somewhat surreal, return to action at the British Masters. 23 Jul 2020
AIG extends its support of renamed Women's Open

AIG extends its support of renamed Women's Open

AIG has today announced its continued commitment to women’s golf by extending its title partnership of the AIG Women’s Open by two years, to 2025. 23 Jul 2020
European Tour resumes with British Masters

European Tour resumes with British Masters

After back-to-back, low-key events in Austria where COVID-19 testing procedures got their dress rehearsal, the European Tour resumes in earnest with the British Masters starting Wednesday. 22 Jul 2020