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THE OPEN: Beastly ‘Railway’ hole bares its teeth

THE OPEN: Beastly ‘Railway’ hole bares its teeth

The 156 players that took to the Royal Troon course for the first round played the brutal 11th – The Railway Hole – in a combined total of 108 over par, writes Brendan James 15 Jul 2016
OPEN WRAP: Jones’ childhood dream comes true

OPEN WRAP: Jones’ childhood dream comes true

Matt Jones has overcome final round stumbles to realise a boyhood dream and emulate his hero Greg Norman and win the Australian Open, writes Brendan James 29 Nov 2015
OPEN WRAP: ‘I haven’t peaked yet,’ Spieth warns

OPEN WRAP: ‘I haven’t peaked yet,’ Spieth warns

Jordan Spieth's defense of his Australian Open title is back on track heading into the final round, warning he is yet to hit his peak in this championship, Brendan James writes. 28 Nov 2015
OPEN WRAP: Hard keeping up with the Jones boy

OPEN WRAP: Hard keeping up with the Jones boy

Emirates Australian Open halfway leader Matt Jones says his local knowledge of The Australian, where he is a member, is no real advantage at this stage, writes Brendan James in his second round wrap up 27 Nov 2015
US PGA: Day’s date with destiny

US PGA: Day’s date with destiny

For the third time in 2015, Jason Day is the 54-hole leader in a major. This time he holds a two-stroke advantage over World No.1 in-waiting, Jordan Spieth. John Huggan reports. 16 Aug 2015
US PGA: Aussie duo lead the way

US PGA: Aussie duo lead the way

Aussie pair Matt Jones and Jason Day lead the US PGA Championship well into the second round, which was abandoned due to a severe storm. 15 Aug 2015
US PGA: Day & Jones impress as Johnson leads

US PGA: Day & Jones impress as Johnson leads

On a day of mixed fortunes, Aussie duo Jason Day and Matt Jones are just two strokes behind leader Dustin Johnson after the first round of the US PGA. John Huggan reports 14 Aug 2015
THE OPEN: Johnson leads, Day & Spieth in hot pursuit

THE OPEN: Johnson leads, Day & Spieth in hot pursuit

Dustin Johnson has bounced back from losing the US Open to lead after the first round of The Open Championship at St. Andrews. Brendan James reports, his pursuers are familiar foes. 17 Jul 2015