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Peerless Popov wins AIG Women’s Open

Peerless Popov wins AIG Women’s Open

Germany’s Sophia Popov claimed a magnificent first major title as she held off international challengers to win the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Troon. 24 Aug 2020
Ogilvy exclusive: Golf in the coronavirus era

Ogilvy exclusive: Golf in the coronavirus era

We’ve all been experiencing strange times over the last three months. But not being able to play golf for a while and living almost exclusively at home has been especially odd for a seasoned traveller like me. 19 Aug 2020
Green & Lee head Aussies' major charge

Green & Lee head Aussies' major charge

Patience will be paramount as Minjee Lee and Hannah Green spearhead an impressive nine-strong Australian contingent at the first women's golf major of 2020 starting on Thursday. 19 Aug 2020
Hall & Hull relish Royal Troon challenge

Hall & Hull relish Royal Troon challenge

Georgia Hall hopes to feed off her love of links golf and passion for the AIG Women’s Open as she goes in search of a second major title at Royal Troon. 19 Aug 2020
Herman strikes form for PGA Tour victory

Herman strikes form for PGA Tour victory

Jim Herman has capped off a superb weekend of play with a win at the Wyndham Championship, shooting a seven-under par 63 in the final round of the Greensboro, North Carolina, tournament. 17 Aug 2020
The Masters to go ahead without patrons

The Masters to go ahead without patrons

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that the 2020 Masters Tournament will take place November 9-15 without patrons or guests on the grounds. 13 Aug 2020
LPGA cancels Shanghai event due to virus

LPGA cancels Shanghai event due to virus

The LPGA Shanghai tournament has been cancelled because of health concerns and travel restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 Aug 2020
USGA and R&A update on Distance Insights Project

USGA and R&A update on Distance Insights Project

On March 18, 2020, the USGA and The R&A announced that the release of research topics related to the next phase of the Distance Insights Project would be delayed to allow the greater golf industry to focus on its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 10 Aug 2020
NSW Senior Open to be rescheduled for 2021

NSW Senior Open to be rescheduled for 2021

Golf NSW and the PGA of Australia have made the difficult decision to move the date of this year's $120,000 Lincoln Place NSW Senior Open. 10 Aug 2020
McIlroy surprised by Koepka's DJ sledge

McIlroy surprised by Koepka's DJ sledge

Rory McIlroy admits he was "taken aback" by Brooks Koepka's verbal dig at Dustin Johnson at the US PGA Championship. 10 Aug 2020
Tiger adjusting to new normal and new putter at US PGA

Tiger adjusting to new normal and new putter at US PGA

Tiger Woods says the absence of an adoring and raucous crowd at the US PGA Championship was part of the "new normal" for the sport, which is holding its first major without any fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 7 Aug 2020
Family Scott's major inspiration

Family Scott's major inspiration

Adam Scott has opened up on the sacrifices he has made juggling family commitments with the pressures of elite golf and is determined to reward his clan with a second major championship victory. 6 Aug 2020
I'll take major win without fans: Leishman

I'll take major win without fans: Leishman

No traffic in San Francisco and no fans at a major championship. Marc Leishman admits the 2020 US PGA championship will be "weird" but says his hunger to break through the major championship barrier is still as strong. 5 Aug 2020
Koepka confident ahead of title defence

Koepka confident ahead of title defence

A super-confident Brooks Koepka says he's ironed out the kinks that hindered his game earlier this year and believes he will claim a third consecutive US PGA Championship this week if he plays at the level he is capable of. 5 Aug 2020
Tiger eyes major No.16 at US PGA

Tiger eyes major No.16 at US PGA

Tiger Woods is confident he can win a 16th major title in the US PGA Championship, despite heading into the event with just four competitive rounds under his belt since mid-February. 5 Aug 2020
Aussie Smith to fire up for majors

Aussie Smith to fire up for majors

Cameron Smith's long-time coach expects this week's US PGA Championship to kick his student into gear following a horror stretch on the PGA Tour regular. 4 Aug 2020
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