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Cleary: The Master cometh, but the Aussie to beat him is...
It is a fraught pursuit, golf tipping; the fields are the size of six Melbourne Cups, “exposed form” is fractious, and conditions can be diametrically different for morning and afternoon players. This hasn't stopped Deputy Editor Matt Cleary from ponying up (and no doubt mocking to death) his tip to beat the Master, Rory McIlroy, in this 2025 Australian Open.
3 Dec 2025
Adam Scott laments Open near miss at the hands of McIlroy
The painful memories of having the Stonehaven Cup slip from his fingers are driving Adam Scott's quest for an elusive second Australian Open crown.
3 Dec 2025
Cleary: The Aussie is back and it never went away
Australia's great tournament is back on Australia's great golf course, and they'll be hanging from the trees for a look, writes Matt Cleary.
2 Dec 2025
Australian Open Round One Tee-Times
Rory McIlroy, Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott are the marquee three-ball among round one tee-times at the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne beginning Thursday. Check out when to catch them here.
2 Dec 2025
McIlroy fever hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open
Rory McIlroy and his entourage have arrived at Royal Melbourne as the Irish golfing superstar prepares for the Australian Open.
1 Dec 2025
Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits
Undeterred by his latest near miss, Marc Leishman estimates he's in the form of his life as the Australian Open - and Rory McIlroy-mania - awaits.
1 Dec 2025
McIlroy pipped by Ryder Cup pal for World Tour title
Rory McIlroy has lost out to Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off for the World Tour Championship title but sealed the consolation of the Race to Dubai crown.
17 Nov 2025
McIlroy shares Dubai lead after late birdie rush
Rory McIlroy has moved into the joint lead of the DP World Tour Championship to give himself hope of a seventh season-ending Race to Dubai title.
16 Nov 2025
Rory's great start in latest bid for Europe's golf crown
Rory McIlroy has surged into a dominant position in the head-to-head duel with Marco Penge at the season-ending World Tour Championship in Dubai, as the Masters champ seeks to be crowned European golf's king once again.
14 Nov 2025
LIV Golf star out to make amends at Australian Open
His final round in last year's Australian Open still rankles for Lucas Herbert, and the 29-year-old LIV Golf star is hoping to contend this year alongside world No.1, Rory McIlroy.
13 Nov 2025
Rai holds slender Abu Dhabi lead as Smylie fades
Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship as Australia's Elvis Smylie battled to stay in contention.
9 Nov 2025
LIV's switch to 72-hole tournaments 'peculiar': McIlroy
Rory McIlroy has described LIV Golf's decision to expand its events to 72 holes as "peculiar."
6 Nov 2025
Delhi car horns a joy for Lowry after Ryder Cup abuse
Shane Lowry has been left smiling that the constant noise of Delhi traffic is much easier to handle than an abusive New York Ryder Cup crowd as he rattled off eight birdies to take the lead on the opening day of the India Championship.
17 Oct 2025
PGA boss finally apologises for Ryder Cup behaviour
The PGA of America president has finally apologised for the unruly crowd behaviour at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup.
3 Oct 2025
McIlroy calls out abusive fans after Ryder Cup win
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
29 Sep 2025
McIlroy fumes but silences U.S fans in fiery Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy has survived a "really challenging" day after hitting back at fans heckling him during the Ryder Cup.
28 Sep 2025
Europe closes in on Ryder Cup glory after fiery day
Europe has one hand on the Ryder Cup with a stunning performance on an ill-tempered second day of competition at Bethpage Black.
28 Sep 2025
U.S skipper Bradley vows to stick to Ryder Cup plan
United States captain Keegan Bradley insists he will "stick to the plan" despite a chastening opening day of the Ryder Cup.
27 Sep 2025
Spectre of Trump towers over Ryder Cup in New York
Bryson DeChambeau says Donald Trump's appearance at the Ryder Cup can be a "great force" and "inspire" the United States to victory.
26 Sep 2025
Column: Passion threatens payday at Bethpage
A raucous Ryder Cup crowd at Bethpage will be a sea of red, white and blue, but there is value around the visitors who mentally have a stronghold over their American counterparts.
24 Sep 2025
Cleary: Donald's dig at Team USA; Trump chaos feared; WAGs explained
Luke Donald stakes high ground in pay-for-play imbroglio, organisers fear crowd chaos with attendance by Donald Trump, and our man Matt Cleary attempts to explain the phenomena of WAGs at this 45th Ryder Cup tournament between the USA and Europe.
22 Sep 2025
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