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Kyriacou shines but can't catch Thitikul in LPGA event

Kyriacou shines but can't catch Thitikul in LPGA event

Steph Kyriacou has fallen short in her bid for a first LPGA Tour title despite a brilliant final round as Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul closed with a three-under 69 for a four-shot victory over Celine Boutier in the Mizuho Americas Open 12 May 2025
Ex-Ryder Cupper Wood gets back to big-time in Turkey

Ex-Ryder Cupper Wood gets back to big-time in Turkey

Former European Ryder Cup player Chris Wood says he felt like he "had been going through hell" after a closing 64 at the Turkish Open saw him record a first DP World Tour top-10 finish since 2018. 12 May 2025
Eagle-eyed Herbert cruises to five-shot win in Japan

Eagle-eyed Herbert cruises to five-shot win in Japan

In-form Australian Lucas Herbert has soared to the top of the Asian Tour Order of Merit with a stylish runaway victory at the International Series Japan. 11 May 2025
Kyriacou slips as Thitikul soars for LPGA Tour lead

Kyriacou slips as Thitikul soars for LPGA Tour lead

World No.2 Jeeno Thitikul has defied strong winds to shoot a seven-under 65 and take a one-shot lead from Frenchwoman Celine Boutier into the final round of the LPGA Tour's Mizuho Americas Open in New Jersey. 11 May 2025
Lowry, Straka three clear in PGA Tour signature event

Lowry, Straka three clear in PGA Tour signature event

Ireland's Shane Lowry is seeking his first individual title since the 2019 The Open. Austrian Sepp Straka is looking to become the second multiple-event winner of the PGA Tour season. 11 May 2025
Hughes makes hot start in hunt for third PGA title

Hughes makes hot start in hunt for third PGA title

Mackenzie Hughes has made a fast start at the Myrtle Beach Classic, shooting eight under to lead a group of three by one stroke after round one. 9 May 2025
Korean thrift shop putter helps red-hot Herbert into lead at International Series Japan

Korean thrift shop putter helps red-hot Herbert into lead at International Series Japan

Armed with a second-hand putter he picked up at a thrift shop over dinner in Korea last week, Australia’s Lucas Herbert surged to a two-shot lead and tied the course record with a bogey-free nine-under-par 62 in the opening round of the US$2 million International Series Japan presented by Moutai. 9 May 2025
'Rusty' Rory five shots off the pace in Philadelphia

'Rusty' Rory five shots off the pace in Philadelphia

Rory McIlroy said he hadn't practised much ahead of his Truist Championship title defence at Philadelphia Cricket Club, and felt "rusty" during an opening round of 4-under 66, five shots behind leader Keith Mitchell. 9 May 2025
Rory rumours circle of Masters champ eyeing Australian return

Rory rumours circle of Masters champ eyeing Australian return

Speculation is spreading across the golfing world that recently minted Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be making a competitive return to Australia for the first time in 11 years. 9 May 2025
Aussie trio in the early mix at Liberty National

Aussie trio in the early mix at Liberty National

Minjee Lee, Gabriela Ruffels and Steph Kyriacou are all four shots off the pace after the opening round of the Americas Open in New Jersey. 9 May 2025
A new Tiger leads in Turkish Open as Aussie Gale shines

A new Tiger leads in Turkish Open as Aussie Gale shines

World number 1964 Tiger Christensen has capitalised on a back-nine hot streak of six birdies to earn a share of the lead in the first round of the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya. 9 May 2025
Blues take home second Australian Interstate cup in three years

Blues take home second Australian Interstate cup in three years

It was the blockbuster rematch of their drawn afternoon bout on Tuesday, however this time New South Wales proved too strong for their northern neighbours Queensland to claim their second Australian Interstate Teams Matches title in three years. 8 May 2025
Three states remain after day two at Australian Interstate

Three states remain after day two at Australian Interstate

Day two of the Australian Interstate Teams Matches wrapped up yesterday at Melville Glades Golf Club, with Queensland still leading - but with one round of regular play left, three states remain in contention for a spot in this afternoon's final in Western Australia 7 May 2025
Smylie granted exemption to play U.S PGA Championship

Smylie granted exemption to play U.S PGA Championship

Gold Coast’s Elvis Smylie will make his U.S major tournament debut after being granted a special exemption to play the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in North Carolina from May 15-18. 6 May 2025
Playing From The Tips Ep.111: Truist Championship, Mizuho Americas Open, International Series & more

Playing From The Tips Ep.111: Truist Championship, Mizuho Americas Open, International Series & more

Just one more week till the second men’s major for the year and players are warming up at the Truist Championship in Pennsylvania, the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya and the International Series Japan in Chiba prefecture. 6 May 2025
Queensland secure early lead at Australian Interstate

Queensland secure early lead at Australian Interstate

Just weeks after their juniors took home the top honours, Queensland came out of the gates quickly in Perth yesterday to snare the lead after day one of the Australian Interstate Teams Matches at Melville Glades Golf Club. 6 May 2025
Doyeob Mun gate-crashes Maekyung Open with thrilling victory

Doyeob Mun gate-crashes Maekyung Open with thrilling victory

Korean golfer Doyeob Mun pulled off a surprise win at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open with a stunning final-round 63, featuring eight birdies and no bogeys. 5 May 2025
The Thing About Golf podcast #139: David Leadbetter

The Thing About Golf podcast #139: David Leadbetter

David Leadbetter joins The Thing About Golf to discuss reshaping golf instruction, transforming Nick Faldo’s swing, and building a global coaching, in an intriguing conversation with John Huggan. 5 May 2025
Inside the May 2025 issue of Golf Australia: on sale now

Inside the May 2025 issue of Golf Australia: on sale now

From historic fairways to bold course redesigns, our latest edition is packed with stories which capture the heart, soul, and spirit of the game, both at home and around the globe. 5 May 2025
Scottie the great: Scheffler goes low to share PGA record

Scottie the great: Scheffler goes low to share PGA record

Scottie Scheffler has tied the PGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record, finishing at 253 and running away with an eight-shot win at his home-town CJ Cup Byron Nelson. 5 May 2025
DeChambeau holds off Howell in Crushers’ Korean sweep

DeChambeau holds off Howell in Crushers’ Korean sweep

Bryson DeChambeau finally converted a 36-hole lead into a LIV Golf victory on Sunday. His teammate Charles Howell III, though, didn’t make it easy for him. 5 May 2025