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Gary Player mourns death of wife, Vivienne

Gary Player mourns death of wife, Vivienne

Condolences have poured in after golf legend Gary Player announced the death of his wife of six-plus decades Vivienne Player. 19 Aug 2021
10 years on: R&A celebrates the life of Seve

10 years on: R&A celebrates the life of Seve

The R&A will celebrate the life of the great Severiano Ballesteros with a trio of unique tributes to the three-time Champion Golfer on the 10-year anniversary of his passing. 6 May 2021
Opinion: Gary Player’s golf balls sully momentous occasion

Opinion: Gary Player’s golf balls sully momentous occasion

At first it needed to be confirmed weary eyes weren’t playing tricks on me in the late hours of Thursday night. But a quick check on Twitter confirmed what could not even be dreamed of. 9 Apr 2021
Gallery: Masters Round One

Gallery: Masters Round One

The Masters got underway this morning with the ceremonial opening tee shots hit by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, alongside Lee Elder. Here are the best images from day one, where Justin Rose leads. 9 Apr 2021
Masters in ceremonial salute to Lee Elder

Masters in ceremonial salute to Lee Elder

Lee Elder, who was the first black player to compete in the Masters, joined Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an honorary starter ahead of the tournament's 85th staging. 9 Apr 2021
Son urges Player not to accept Trump medal

Son urges Player not to accept Trump medal

The son of golfing great Gary Player has made an impassioned plea to his father to return one of Donald Trump's Presidential Medals of Freedom awarded last week. 14 Jan 2021
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to golf trio

Trump awards Medal of Freedom to golf trio

US president Donald Trump, facing calls for his removal from office, turned from controversy to ceremony on Thursday as he awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to golfers Annika Sorenstam, Gary Player and Babe Didrikson Zaharias. 8 Jan 2021
Tiger & Charlie ready for PNC Champs

Tiger & Charlie ready for PNC Champs

Tiger Woods and his 11-year-old son were on the practice range together Thursday at the PNC Championship, and social media was blazing with how good Charlie's swing looked, right down to the club twirl. 18 Dec 2020
USGA launches ‘Women Worth Watching’

USGA launches ‘Women Worth Watching’

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today launched “Women Worth Watching,” a long-term commitment to use its championships and platforms to celebrate female athletes and role models while promoting equality and diversity in sports and society. 10 Dec 2020
Aussie golfers finally back in business

Aussie golfers finally back in business

Seventeen holes since January. 10 Dec 2020
The Preview: Alfred Dunhill Championship

The Preview: Alfred Dunhill Championship

The European Tour takes centre stage this week, as the American Tours break for Thanksgiving. Here’s everything you need to know about the Alfred Dunhill Championship from the stunning Leopard Creek Country Club in South Africa. 25 Nov 2020
Tour stars and winners set to play Regional Open Series

Tour stars and winners set to play Regional Open Series

A field brimming with Australasian and international Tour talent will make for some sensational golf when the opening tournament of the NSW Regional Open Series gets underway at Coffs Harbour Golf Club next month. 24 Nov 2020
Smith a record-setting Masters runner-up

Smith a record-setting Masters runner-up

You have to feel for Cameron Smith. 16 Nov 2020
Johnson wins Masters in record style

Johnson wins Masters in record style

Dustin Johnson hopes more is to come after shedding his unwanted tag of one-major wonder, denying gallant Australian runner-up Cameron Smith to win the Masters in record fashion. 16 Nov 2020
Interview: Langer sets Masters record

Interview: Langer sets Masters record

Congratulations on becoming the oldest golfer to have made the cut at the Masters. You must be proud that at 63 you are still setting records. 14 Nov 2020
Gallery: Masters Round 1

Gallery: Masters Round 1

The first round of the 84th Masters was suspended early for inclement weather, then once light had disappeared with many players still on course. Here are some of the best images of a wet and low scoring first day at Augusta. 13 Nov 2020
Nicklaus expects big-hitting restrictions

Nicklaus expects big-hitting restrictions

Jack Nicklaus thinks that golf's rulers are close to restricting how far the ball can travel as the game's long-running distance debate rumbles on. 13 Nov 2020
Interview: Bernhard Langer looks forward to 37th Masters appearance

Interview: Bernhard Langer looks forward to 37th Masters appearance

You will make your 37th appearance in the Masters this week. Forgive the personal question but do you know that at 63, you are the oldest golfer in the field? 10 Nov 2020
Lee Elder to be honoured by Augusta National

Lee Elder to be honoured by Augusta National

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that Lee Elder, the first black man to compete in the Masters Tournament 45 years ago, will be honoured by establishing scholarships in his name and inviting him to be an honorary starter for the 2021 Masters. 10 Nov 2020
Signed Masters flag raising funds for Tim Kirkby's dream

Signed Masters flag raising funds for Tim Kirkby's dream

We all know how challenging this year has been. There have been massive bushfires, worldwide political movements and an unrelenting global pandemic. But one of the great things about the golf community is that we seem to come together during adversity to support important causes. This is one of those times. 5 Nov 2020
New ways to watch the Masters

New ways to watch the Masters

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today the 2020 Masters Tournament, scheduled for November 9-15, will provide an expansive slate of content across multiple platforms, including ESPN’s College GameDay airing live from Augusta National on Saturday, November 14. 28 Oct 2020