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Injury scare can’t deter Smith heading Open charge

Injury scare can’t deter Smith heading Open charge

When Cameron Smith grabbed at his right knee after hacking out of deep rough on a steep slope beside the 14th hole, there was a collective gasp from Aussie golf fans following him at The Open Championship in St. Andrews. 15 Jul 2022
Cameron Young's happy return to the Old Course

Cameron Young's happy return to the Old Course

The first time Cameron Young played the Old Course at St. Andrews was one of his best moments in golf – but his latest one was even better. 15 Jul 2022
McIlroy in "fantastic" Open start

McIlroy in "fantastic" Open start

Rory McIlroy has celebrated making a fantastic start to the "fiddliest" Open Championship of his career, as his delayed return to St. Andrews proved well worth the wait. 15 Jul 2022
“Tricky” Old Course holding its own

“Tricky” Old Course holding its own

The morning starters for the opening round of the 150th Open Championship had the most favourable conditions for scoring on the Old Course at St. Andrews, a factor that should repeat for day two. 15 Jul 2022
LIV golfers get frosty Open reception

LIV golfers get frosty Open reception

European Ryder Cup hero turned LIV Golf rebel Ian Poulter was booed when introduced onto the 1st tee for the opening round of the 150th Open Championship. 15 Jul 2022
Scott eyes ‘holy grail’ at The Open

Scott eyes ‘holy grail’ at The Open

Adam Scott says he's in the best head space in years as he strives to add golf's "holy grail" to his already-decorated career CV. 14 Jul 2022
Gallery: The Open Final Practice Day

Gallery: The Open Final Practice Day

Final preparations are done and players are now just hours away from teeing off in The 150th Open Championship. Here are the best images from the Old Course on Wednesday. 14 Jul 2022
Smith confident of snapping 29-year Open drought

Smith confident of snapping 29-year Open drought

World No.6 Cameron Smith says he’s confident Australia’s 29-year winning drought at The Open Championship will come to an end at St. Andrews on Sunday. 14 Jul 2022
Barty backing Cameron Smith to lift Claret Jug

Barty backing Cameron Smith to lift Claret Jug

Self-confessed golf nut Ash Barty reckons Cameron Smith will break Australia's 29-year Open Championship drought after again walking St. Andrews' famous fairways with the in-form World No.6. 14 Jul 2022
Gallery: St. Andrews' Old Course – the greatest links of all

Gallery: St. Andrews' Old Course – the greatest links of all

Much of the buzz in St. Andrews leading into the 150th Open Championship has been about the star of the show – the Old Course. Tiger Woods calls it his favourite course and there is a long queue behind him who would share a similar view. Here is a photographic celebration of all 18 holes of the world’s greatest links layout. 13 Jul 2022
Leishman's unfinished Open business

Leishman's unfinished Open business

Buoyed by his barnstorming U.S. Open finish, Marc Leishman has returned to St. Andrews with unfinished business to tend to as he looks to bury the demons of the most bittersweet day of his golfing career. 13 Jul 2022
The Aussies at The Old Course

The Aussies at The Old Course

There are 11 Aussies teeing it up this week at the 150th Open Championship taking place at The Old Course. Here are their key details, Open record, tee times and why they could have success at St. Andrews. 13 Jul 2022
Scrivener has Scottish momentum on his side

Scrivener has Scottish momentum on his side

Fresh off shooting the low round of the day on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open, Australian DP World Tour regular Jason Scrivener is hunting for his best finish in a major at the 150th Open Championship this week. 13 Jul 2022
Gallery: The Open Practice Day Two

Gallery: The Open Practice Day Two

The Old Course was abuzz on Tuesday with practice rounds getting more intense, Jack Nicklaus being granted honorary citizenship of St. Andrews and past champions gathering for dinner. Here are the best images from day two of official practice at the 150th Open Championship. 13 Jul 2022
Tiger treating this Open as if it's his last

Tiger treating this Open as if it's his last

Unsure what the future holds, Tiger Woods is savouring his sixth Open Championship at St. Andrews like it's his last after arriving at the grand Old Course feeling nostalgic and hoping to contend once more. 13 Jul 2022
Kel v The King: Remembering Nagle’s Open win

Kel v The King: Remembering Nagle’s Open win

Sixty-two years ago this month, Kel Nagle stunned the golfing world when he held off a final round charge from Arnold Palmer to win the Centenary Open Championship at St. Andrews. 12 Jul 2022
Rory, Tiger happy with Norman's Open snub

Rory, Tiger happy with Norman's Open snub

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have endorsed the R&A's decision to snub Greg Norman from the 150th Open Championship celebrations, saying the Australian's breakaway Saudi-backed tour is not good for golf. 12 Jul 2022
Rahm: “This is the pinnacle of golf.”

Rahm: “This is the pinnacle of golf.”

He’s said if before and it didn’t take Jon Rahm long to say it again. 12 Jul 2022
‘He wants to beat us so bad’: Morikawa

‘He wants to beat us so bad’: Morikawa

Ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews this week, defending champion Collin Morikawa has spoken on behalf of his peers about what it means for Tiger Woods to be on the grounds. 12 Jul 2022
Fitzpatrick looking to rewrite Open history

Fitzpatrick looking to rewrite Open history

History is stacked against Matt Fitzpatrick winning the 150th Open Championship. That said, he still likes his chances of adding the Claret Jug to his U.S Open trophy. 12 Jul 2022
Gallery: The Open Practice Day One & Champions Challenge

Gallery: The Open Practice Day One & Champions Challenge

Practice for the 150th Open Championship officially started on the Old Course at St. Andrews on Monday, and the day ended with the Champion's Challenge including a special appearance from the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Here are the best images from day one of Open week. 12 Jul 2022