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McIlroy exits PGA Championship over par and unspoken

McIlroy exits PGA Championship over par and unspoken

Rory McIlroy left the PGA Championship without a single word to the media, leaving the golf world none the wiser as to the details of the reported failure of his driver to pass a conforming test earlier in the week. 19 May 2025
Morikawa primed to pounce at the majors again

Morikawa primed to pounce at the majors again

It happens in sports all over the globe. 9 Apr 2025
Rory reconciles and ends divorce proceedings

Rory reconciles and ends divorce proceedings

Rory McIlroy has reconciled with his wife Erica and voluntarily dismissed the divorce petition he filed in a Florida court last month. 12 Jun 2024
Cam Smith pumped for PGA Championship berth

Cam Smith pumped for PGA Championship berth

A "pumped" Cameron Smith is bracing for a torrid but hopefully triumphant week as the strongest field of the year gathers for the PGA Championship in Kentucky. 15 May 2024
Tiger says body 'OK' ahead of PGA Championship

Tiger says body 'OK' ahead of PGA Championship

Tiger Woods has returned to compete at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, for a third time, with this week's PGA Championship destined to land somewhere in the middle of where his first two ended. 15 May 2024
Huggan: State of the Augusta National nation

Huggan: State of the Augusta National nation

It really should begin with a member of the Monty Python team announcing “and now for something completely different”. But it doesn’t, of course. Instead, “Chairman Fred Ridley” does the opening honours at his own annual eve-of-Masters press conference. 11 Apr 2024
Australian Open praised as Masters make exceptions

Australian Open praised as Masters make exceptions

Augusta National is receiving praise for inviting Australian Open champion Joaquin Niemann to the Masters – despite the Chilean not meeting the usual entry criteria. 11 Apr 2024
Rahm wants peace at golf’s biggest week

Rahm wants peace at golf’s biggest week

Jon Rahm has returned to Augusta National not only as defending Masters champion but, he's hoping, as golf's peacemaker too. 10 Apr 2024
Scheffler doesn't want golf to define him

Scheffler doesn't want golf to define him

Everyone in the world of men's golf is looking up at one man, not much different than when Tiger Woods reigned supreme or Jordan Spieth took his turn at No.1 around 2015. 10 Apr 2024
'I think I can get one more': Tiger Woods

'I think I can get one more': Tiger Woods

Robbed of his power but retaining a relentless drive and desire, Tiger Woods earnestly believes he can conjure one last golfing miracle and land a record-setting sixth Masters green jacket. 10 Apr 2024
Crook Cam 'getting there' as he hits Augusta

Crook Cam 'getting there' as he hits Augusta

Cameron Smith has emerged from his sick bed to ease concerns over his Masters participation with a light practice session at Augusta National. 9 Apr 2024
Harman looking to add to lefty honours at the Masters

Harman looking to add to lefty honours at the Masters

The Masters has been won by a left-handed golfer six times since 2003. Mike Weir of Canada broke the seal, Phil Mickelson earned three green jackets and Bubba Watson won twice. 9 Apr 2024
Tiger says PGA Tour & PIF discussions are ongoing

Tiger says PGA Tour & PIF discussions are ongoing

Tiger Woods says the PGA Tour's negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are ongoing but that the Tour is "in a great position" after securing a $US3 billion ($A4.62 billion) investment last month from a consortium of U.S sports team owners. 15 Feb 2024
Scheffler eyes another 'jump start' at American Express

Scheffler eyes another 'jump start' at American Express

Scottie Scheffler has targeted the same kind of "jump start" at this week's American Express tournament in California that led to him becoming Masters champion two years ago. 18 Jan 2024
Defending champions ready to roll at Australian Open

Defending champions ready to roll at Australian Open

All three defending Australian Open champions – Adrian Meronk (men), Ashleigh Buhai (women), and Kipp Popert (all abilities) – are primed for another tilt at their respective trophies. 29 Nov 2023
Good play brings opportunities: Herbert

Good play brings opportunities: Herbert

Lucas Herbert is backing himself to play his way back into a fully-fledged PGA Tour membership after "struggling" to just one top-10 finish this year. 22 Nov 2023
Scott hunting a victory to springboard into 2024

Scott hunting a victory to springboard into 2024

Adam Scott knows you can't fake that winning feeling. 22 Nov 2023
McIlroy explains clever singles plan at Ryder Cup

McIlroy explains clever singles plan at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy doesn't think much of Patrick Cantlay, and what bothered him the most about Joe LaCava at the Ryder Cup was the caddie not getting out of McIlroy's putting line and then barking back when asked to move. 15 Nov 2023
LIV Golf stars will feel Ryder Cup absence: McIlroy

LIV Golf stars will feel Ryder Cup absence: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes the Ryder Cup absence of Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood will be felt more keenly by the LIV rebels than it will by the European team in Rome. 28 Sep 2023
Brian 'the Butcher' Harman prepared to be the villain again

Brian 'the Butcher' Harman prepared to be the villain again

Open champion Brian Harman is starting to embrace the 'Butcher' nickname he was given by British fans at Royal Liverpool this summer – and even his wife was amused by the American's new moniker. 28 Sep 2023
PGA Tour boss confident merger will have "positive outcome"

PGA Tour boss confident merger will have "positive outcome"

PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan insists a positive outcome is on the brink and confident the merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will meet the January 1st deadline. 23 Aug 2023