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Americans off the canvas in late Presidents Cup rally

Americans off the canvas in late Presidents Cup rally

The star-studded American Presidents Cup team had to draw on all their talent, experience and a little luck to avoid an embarrassing International team clean-sweep of the second day foursomes. 13 Dec 2019
The Big Easy has Friday on his mind

The Big Easy has Friday on his mind

International Team captain Ernie Els is sticking to his guns before day two of the Presidents Cup matches, resisting temptation to keep any of his successful pairings together for tomorrow’s first foursomes session. 12 Dec 2019
Patrick Reed – golf’s Jekyll & Hyde

Patrick Reed – golf’s Jekyll & Hyde

It’s the wrong use of the right word but polarising might be the only way to describe American Patrick Reed. 12 Dec 2019
Ernie's men ambush Americans at Royal Melbourne

Ernie's men ambush Americans at Royal Melbourne

The Ernie Els-led Internationals will take a 4-1 lead into the second day of the Presidents Cup after ambushing the United States in the opening day fourball matches. 12 Dec 2019
Morri: Now for something completely different…golf

Morri: Now for something completely different…golf

Finally, the waiting is over. Tomorrow, we get to see some golf. 11 Dec 2019
All the President's men are ready to go

All the President's men are ready to go

Tiger Woods and Ernie Els were once again separated by the partition of the interview room as they passed scribbled notes and whispers to their assistant captains on Wednesday afternoon. Woods deferring selecting his first pairing before Els kicked off proceedings. 11 Dec 2019
Woods to play three Presidents Cup matches

Woods to play three Presidents Cup matches

American assistant captains Fred Couples, Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson have revealed their leading man, Tiger Woods, will play three matches of the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. 11 Dec 2019
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

The Presidents Cup returns to Royal Melbourne this week as the Asian Tour makes its way to Indonesia. See who our so-called experts fancy. Plus, their best bets of the week. 11 Dec 2019
The Preview: The Presidents Cup

The Preview: The Presidents Cup

The 13th edition of the Presidents Cup matches will get underway from Royal Melbourne Golf Club on Thursday morning. Can the International Team break its winning drought? Or will the United States continue its dominance of the 25-year-old event? 11 Dec 2019
Morri: Reed Fits Patrick

Morri: Reed Fits Patrick

He’s the ‘other’ Patrick on the US team, the one not named ‘Reed’, and he’s looking forward to a possible pairing with his more controversial namesake this week at Royal Melbourne. 11 Dec 2019
Different strokes for different folks on penalty strokes

Different strokes for different folks on penalty strokes

“That was last week, and we're glad that we've moved on and hopefully continue playing some good golf with these guys this week and bring home the Cup.” 10 Dec 2019
Morri: Els ready to step out of Tiger’s shadow

Morri: Els ready to step out of Tiger’s shadow

For there to be a victor there needs to be a vanquished, a role that is – for the most part – overlooked in the world of sport. 10 Dec 2019
“We would like to kick their arses,” says captain Els

“We would like to kick their arses,” says captain Els

Believe it or not, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els have actually managed to become quite good friends in recent years. 10 Dec 2019
The beautiful mind behind the creation of Royal Melbourne

The beautiful mind behind the creation of Royal Melbourne

Dr Alister MacKenzie never saw his completed Royal Melbourne design, which will host its third Presidents Cup matches this month. But the ‘Good Doctor’ would be delighted his creation is equally fun and challenging for the game’s greats and not so great players. 10 Dec 2019
Presidents Cup: All You Need To Know

Presidents Cup: All You Need To Know

Two dozen of the world’s best golfers have arrived in Melbourne for the Presidents Cup starting at Royal Melbourne Golf Club on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about the Cup, the teams, the course and how to catch the action. 10 Dec 2019
Presidents Cup player bios

Presidents Cup player bios

The 13th edition of the Presidents Cup gets underway at Royal Melbourne Golf Club this week. Here’s everything you need to know about the 24 players who will be representing the Internationals and the United States. 9 Dec 2019
MORRI: Hey Mr Sandman

MORRI: Hey Mr Sandman

The court of public opinion has delivered its verdict in the Patrick Reed bunker tampering case. 9 Dec 2019
Woods brings X-factor to Presidents Cup

Woods brings X-factor to Presidents Cup

International captain Ernie Els is bracing for an in-form Tiger Woods to inspire his United States team to further Presidents Cup supremacy in what promises to be the biggest edition in its 25-year history. 9 Dec 2019
Cameron Smith won't cop Reed’s “bulls**t response”

Cameron Smith won't cop Reed’s “bulls**t response”

Not wearing Patrick Reed’s excuses, Cameron Smith expects the Melbourne crowds to stick it to him at this week's Presidents Cup as the fallout continues from the American's cheating scandal in the Bahamas. 8 Dec 2019
Captain Woods’ focus turns to Presidents Cup

Captain Woods’ focus turns to Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods has finished fourth behind winner Henrik Stenson at the World Challenge on Saturday but has already switched his attention towards his role as United States playing captain at next week's Presidents Cup. 8 Dec 2019
Els not worried by Cup stars’ mixed Open form

Els not worried by Cup stars’ mixed Open form

The mixed form of International players during the first two rounds of the Australian Open won’t influence captain Ernie Els to change his mind on pairings for the matches. 6 Dec 2019