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Vilips ties fourth as U.S duo win PGA Tour's teams event

Vilips ties fourth as U.S duo win PGA Tour's teams event

Australian rookie Karl Vilips has again underlined his great potential as Americans Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin triumphed in the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans teams event. 28 Apr 2025
McNealy fires 62 to tie RSM classic lead

McNealy fires 62 to tie RSM classic lead

Maverick McNealy and Michael Thorbjornsen are tied for the lead after the opening round of the PGA Classic in St Simons Island. 22 Nov 2024
McKinney and Hopewell through to U.S. Amateur Round of 32

McKinney and Hopewell through to U.S. Amateur Round of 32

Connor McKinney and Hayden Hopewell have continued the recent run of good performances by Australians on the biggest amateur stages. The pair of West Australians advancing to the next round of match play at the U.S. Amateur. 18 Aug 2022
Aussies advance as quartet share U.S. Amateur medallist honours

Aussies advance as quartet share U.S. Amateur medallist honours

It was another glorious summer day in northern New Jersey on Tuesday. The sun was out, the temperatures barely crept into the 80s (Fahrenheit) without humidity and there was a gentle breeze – a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. 17 Aug 2022
Difficult conditions lead to packed U.S. Amateur leaderboard

Difficult conditions lead to packed U.S. Amateur leaderboard

The U.S. Amateur Championship serves as a litmus test for the game’s best amateurs, a chance to challenge themselves on layouts strong enough to host major championships. 16 Aug 2022
Schauffele wins dramatic sixth PGA Tour title

Schauffele wins dramatic sixth PGA Tour title

Xander Schauffele has won the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship with a three-stroke swing on the final hole, hitting to three feet for birdie after rookie Sahith Theegala made a double bogey in the group ahead. 27 Jun 2022
Aussies well back after U.S. Amateur first round

Aussies well back after U.S. Amateur first round

Oakmont Country Club has a reputation as one of golf’s sternest tests, and it kept to that unyielding standard in Round 1 of strokeplay on Monday in the 121st U.S. Amateur Championship, where the three Australians struggled to stay within reach of match play qualification. 10 Aug 2021
US Amateur: Aussie Trent advances in match play

US Amateur: Aussie Trent advances in match play

The lone Australian to make the match play at the US Amateur advanced to the round of 32 today. Queensland’s Jack Trent defeating Florida’s Jackson Suber 3 & 2, while injured compatriot Karl Vilips’ time as a caddie will continue as others look to secure US Open spots. 13 Aug 2020