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THE OPEN: Best images from round three

THE OPEN: Best images from round three

Jordan Spieth stamped his authority and Branden Grace made history, all during the third round of The Open Championship. Here are some of the best shots from the team at Getty Images. 23 Jul 2017
U.S OPEN: Erin Hills sets up “perfectly” for Rory

U.S OPEN: Erin Hills sets up “perfectly” for Rory

The eve of any major championship is typically one of reflection, a time to contemplate the odds and the likely contenders. This time, the 117th U.S Open is, on paper at least, a bit harder to predict than usual. 15 Jun 2017
AUS OPEN: Scott seeking Royal redemption

AUS OPEN: Scott seeking Royal redemption

It may have been three years ago but the final hole bogey to lose the 2013 Emirates Australian Open by a shot remains vivid in Adam Scott’s memory. In fact, the loss still stings. 16 Nov 2016
EURO TOUR: Noren stays hot to clinch Nedbank Challenge

EURO TOUR: Noren stays hot to clinch Nedbank Challenge

Alex Noren has become the first four-time tournament winner in world golf this year with a scorching final round to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa. 14 Nov 2016
RYDER CUP: McIlroy leads spirited European fightback

RYDER CUP: McIlroy leads spirited European fightback

For the New World it could have been better. For the Old World it could have been worse. But at the end of the opening day of the 41st Ryder Cup matches at Hazeltine in Minnesota, the United States leads Europe by five matches to three.  1 Oct 2016
Heckler trumps McIlroy at Ryder Cup

Heckler trumps McIlroy at Ryder Cup

A heckler was pulled from the crowd at the Ryder Cup Thursday morning after belittling Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan's attempts to sink a putt during a practice round. 30 Sep 2016
Inside: Golf Australia October 2016

Inside: Golf Australia October 2016

Rory McIlroy reveals his five keys to hitting big drives, while we show how to improve your swing using a tee. PLUS, we catch up with Olympian Marcus Fraser, and talk to West Australian Curtis Luck about his US Amateur victory. 29 Sep 2016
PGA TOUR: Rory steals the show with $15 million putt

PGA TOUR: Rory steals the show with $15 million putt

A month ago, Rory McIlroy had been winless on the PGA Tour for 16 months. Now he is A$15 million richer having won the Tour Championship and season-long FedEx Cup. 26 Sep 2016
PGA TOUR: McIlroy eyes final round duel with Dustin

PGA TOUR: McIlroy eyes final round duel with Dustin

Rory McIlroy is gunning for Dustin Johnson – the only man that stands between him and a $10 million payday. 25 Sep 2016
Jason Day’s Nike contract could start a golf apparel war

Jason Day’s Nike contract could start a golf apparel war

With World No.1 Jason Day becoming Nike’s latest acquisition, the golf endorsement landscape is changing rapidly. 20 Sep 2016
Day to sign $10m Nike clothing deal

Day to sign $10m Nike clothing deal

World No.1 Jason Day seems set to sign a US$10 million apparel contract with Nike. 15 Sep 2016
PGA TOUR: Rory is back!

PGA TOUR: Rory is back!

After 16 winless months on the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy has fired a final round six under 65 to claim the Deutsche Bank Championship by two strokes. 6 Sep 2016
Nike exits golf equipment business

Nike exits golf equipment business

After 18 years of production and more than a billion dollars invested in research, development and player endorsements, Nike Golf is walking away from the golf equipment business. 4 Aug 2016
THE OPEN: Five players to follow & five to forget

THE OPEN: Five players to follow & five to forget

Golf Australia Editor Brendan James has been keeping a close eye on practice for The Open Championship starting later today. Here, he provides his tips from Royal Troon. 14 Jul 2016
THE OPEN: Honest Rory’s blunt drug claim

THE OPEN: Honest Rory’s blunt drug claim

Rory McIlroy says drug testing in golf is so bad he could take human growth hormone and "get away with it", which compromises the game as an Olympic sport. Brendan James reports. 13 Jul 2016
OLYMPICS: Rory withdraws over Zika virus concerns

OLYMPICS: Rory withdraws over Zika virus concerns

Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Rio Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus, and several other players, including Jason Day, remain undecided. 23 Jun 2016
US OPEN: Players wary of brutal Oakmont

US OPEN: Players wary of brutal Oakmont

The 156-man US Open field has its hands full this week as wickedly difficult Oakmont Country Club looks set to play as tough as ever. 16 Jun 2016
2016 MASTERS: Spieth keeps lead as an epic battle beckons

2016 MASTERS: Spieth keeps lead as an epic battle beckons

Jordan Spieth still leads but the pack is closing and a formidable immediate opponent looms for the defending champion, writes Golf Australia's Steve Keipert. 9 Apr 2016
MASTERS 2015: Spieth ready to rival Rory

MASTERS 2015: Spieth ready to rival Rory

Jordan Spieth has written a new chapter into the Masters record books with his four-stroke victory., which signals the start of a new era in the game. 13 Apr 2015
MASTERS 2015: Spieth holds firm as Masters heavyweights loom

MASTERS 2015: Spieth holds firm as Masters heavyweights loom

Jordan Spieth will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Masters, with a host of golf's heavyweights pursuing in the belief they can still win. 12 Apr 2015
Geoff Ogilvy: The secret to winning

Geoff Ogilvy: The secret to winning

There's more to winning than beating practice balls, according to Geoff Ogilvy. Real improvement comes from playing with those who are better than you are. 7 Apr 2015