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LIV makes American start amid demonstration

LIV makes American start amid demonstration

The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Tour's second event teed off on Thursday, angering a group of families who lost loved ones on September 11 and want the Saudi government held to account for the terrorist attacks. 1 Jul 2022
Aussie Tour reaffirms commitment to DP World Tour

Aussie Tour reaffirms commitment to DP World Tour

Although the disruptive force of LIV Golf might have an Australian at the helm in Greg Norman and a smattering of Aussie contestants, there has yet to be any true local connection to the Invitational Series. 30 Jun 2022
Jones condemns PGA Tour ban

Jones condemns PGA Tour ban

Matt Jones has condemned the PGA Tour's ban on him and other 'rebel' golfers, insisting the "disappointing" decision won't stop the momentum of Greg Norman's breakaway series. 10 Jun 2022
PGA Tour bans Norman’s players as Schwartzel leads

PGA Tour bans Norman’s players as Schwartzel leads

Open warfare has been declared in world golf as the PGA Tour announced a ban on all players who have teed off in the glitzy launch of Greg Norman's Saudi-backed LIV Invitational Series. 10 Jun 2022
The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – London

The Preview: LIV Golf Invitational Series – London

After becoming the biggest story in world golf, the first event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series is upon us with Greg Norman, the CEO of the Saudi backed organisation, smiling like a Cheshire cat at the pre-tournament events. 8 Jun 2022
‘It's not a good look for anyone’: Jones

‘It's not a good look for anyone’: Jones

Australia's Matt Jones is hoping his commitment to the Greg Norman-run LIV Golf Series won't lead to a PGA Tour suspension, saying bans wouldn't be good for golf. 3 Jun 2022
DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

DJ, four Aussies among Norman's first LIV field

The Greg Norman-led and Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series has finally announced its first lot of confirmed players ahead of next week’s debut event in England. Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson the biggest name and arguably most significant surprise on the list. 1 Jun 2022
Burns topples Scheffler as Davis shares seventh

Burns topples Scheffler as Davis shares seventh

Sam Burns drained a 38-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole at the PGA Tour event in Forth Worth, Texas, which came just more than two hours after he had finished his round, to beat top-ranked Scottie Scheffler. 30 May 2022
The Preview: Charles Schwab Challenge

The Preview: Charles Schwab Challenge

There’s a relentlessness to professional golf that few other sports would ever indulge. 24 May 2022
Smith's stylish start to PGA Championship

Smith's stylish start to PGA Championship

Cameron Smith has delivered a ball-striking masterclass to live up to his billing as one of the favourites for the PGA Championship in Oklahoma. 20 May 2022
The Preview: Wells Fargo Championship

The Preview: Wells Fargo Championship

If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes to prepare a golf course to host a big professional event, this week on the PGA Tour offers a clue. 3 May 2022
Rahm goes wire-to-wire in Mexico

Rahm goes wire-to-wire in Mexico

World No.2 Jon Rahm has ended his trophy drought in style with a wire-to-wire victory in the PGA Tour's inaugural Mexico Open. 2 May 2022
Rahm lives up to top billing in Mexico

Rahm lives up to top billing in Mexico

Jon Rahm is the biggest star in the Mexico Open and he lived up to his billing on Thursday with a seven-under 64 for a six-way share of the lead in the first round. 29 Apr 2022
The Preview: Mexico Open at Vidanta

The Preview: Mexico Open at Vidanta

It might be a new event for the PGA Tour but this week’s Mexico Open has a rich history and a stellar list of past champions. 26 Apr 2022
Winner’s Bag: J.J. Spaun – Valero Texas Open

Winner’s Bag: J.J. Spaun – Valero Texas Open

J.J. Spaun held on to win his maiden PGA Tour title on Sunday in Texas, with Aussie Matt Jones sharing second two-shots back. Here is what the Valero Texas Open champion had in his bag. 4 Apr 2022
Jones runner-up as Spaun claims maiden win

Jones runner-up as Spaun claims maiden win

Australia's Matt Jones has stormed home with an equal-best final-round six-under to finish in a tie for second at the Valero Texas Open. 4 Apr 2022
Texas birdie blitz for Knox, Jones three back

Texas birdie blitz for Knox, Jones three back

Russell Knox recorded four straight birdies on the back nine and fired a seven-under 65 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Valero Texas Open. 1 Apr 2022
The Preview: Valero Texas Open

The Preview: Valero Texas Open

Everything isn’t really bigger and better in Texas but this year’s Valero Texas Open might be. 29 Mar 2022
Aussies bracing for added challenge at The Players

Aussies bracing for added challenge at The Players

As if TPC Sawgrass wasn't already a brute, now golf's elite stars are bracing for an even greater test at this week's The Players Championship in Florida. 9 Mar 2022
Scheffler wins at Arnie’s place as Herbert jumps into top-10

Scheffler wins at Arnie’s place as Herbert jumps into top-10

Scottie Scheffler is starting to get the hang of what it takes to win on the PGA Tour, grinding out a one-stroke victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational for his second title in less than a month. 7 Mar 2022
The Preview: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

The Preview: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

Few in the history of the game can rival Arnold Palmer in popularity and while ‘The King’ has been gone for more than five years his legacy lives on through one of the richest tournaments on the U.S. schedule. 1 Mar 2022