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Calls grow for major boost to Australian Open

Calls grow for major boost to Australian Open

Calls are growing louder for the Australian Open to be elevated in global status in a bid to unify world golf after two years of civil warfare. 12 Apr 2024
Bhatia claims Valero Texas Open in play-off

Bhatia claims Valero Texas Open in play-off

Akshay Bhatia nearly celebrated too soon, hurting his left shoulder while pumping his arms after holing the 12-foot birdie that forced a play-off at the Valero Texas Open. 8 Apr 2024
Bhatia's birdie blitz earns him Texas Open lead

Bhatia's birdie blitz earns him Texas Open lead

Akshay Bhatia has poured in nine birdies without a bogey to separate himself from the field and stake a three-shot lead at the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. 5 Apr 2024
McIlroy turns to Butch Harmon ahead of Augusta berth

McIlroy turns to Butch Harmon ahead of Augusta berth

Rory McIlroy has consulted Tiger Woods' former coach Butch Harmon as he prepares to make his 10th attempt to complete a career grand slam. 4 Apr 2024
Baddeley, Endycott scrapping for Masters berth in Texas

Baddeley, Endycott scrapping for Masters berth in Texas

Australians Aaron Baddeley and Harrison Endycott have one last chance to book a Masters ticket at the Valero Texas Open in TPC San Antonio. 3 Apr 2024
PGA and LIV rift cannot go on: McIlroy

PGA and LIV rift cannot go on: McIlroy

The split in the men's game between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is unsustainable and will not benefit anyone in the long term, according to Rory McIlroy 3 Apr 2024
TGL to launch in January 2025

TGL to launch in January 2025

The simulator golf league planned by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will launch in January 2025, one year after it was initially set to begin until a roof collapse at the Florida-based facility housing the event caused a delay. 26 Mar 2024
McIlroy approves of bid to end golf's civil war

McIlroy approves of bid to end golf's civil war

Rory McIlroy has welcomed the news a group of PGA Tour players will meet officials from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund as efforts continue to make a deal to end golf's civil war. 18 Mar 2024
McIlroy shares Players lead after whirlwind first round

McIlroy shares Players lead after whirlwind first round

Rory McIlroy has equalled Cameron Smith's Players Championship birdie record to claim a share of the first-round lead during a dramatic start at TPC Sawgrass. 15 Mar 2024
Scheffler will be tough to beat: Min Woo

Scheffler will be tough to beat: Min Woo

Min Woo Lee has delivered a sobering reminder to Rory McIlroy and any others in the field lamenting the absence of star power at the PGA Tour's $US25 million ($A38 million) Players Championship in Florida. 14 Mar 2024
McIlroy bids to join elite at The Players

McIlroy bids to join elite at The Players

Rory McIlroy is five years removed from winning The Players Championship. 14 Mar 2024
Tall task to dominate like Tiger: Scheffler

Tall task to dominate like Tiger: Scheffler

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler believes he faces a "very tall task" to enjoy a sustained period of dominance despite seemingly finding the solution to his sole weakness. 13 Mar 2024
Kobori wins season-long Order of Merit race

Kobori wins season-long Order of Merit race

Breakout Kiwi star Kazuma Kobori is ready to rub shoulders with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth at this year’s Open Championship after being officially declared the 2023/2024 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit champion. 12 Mar 2024
Scheffler returns to winner’s circle at Bay Hill

Scheffler returns to winner’s circle at Bay Hill

Scottie Scheffler became the No. 1 player in golf with his sublime tee-to-green game. 11 Mar 2024
Min Woo dazzles fans as Ramey and Kim claim PGA Tour lead

Min Woo dazzles fans as Ramey and Kim claim PGA Tour lead

Min Woo Lee continues to entertain his army of fans around the world with the Australian's sublime ball-striking skills on full display at PGA National. 1 Mar 2024
Koepka gunning for three-peat at LIV Jeddah

Koepka gunning for three-peat at LIV Jeddah

Brooks Koepka hopes it will be third time lucky as he aims to complete a three-peat of titles for the first time in his career in the LIV Golf event that tees off near Jeddah. 29 Feb 2024
Friends again: What a 'perfect' World Golf Tour would look like

Friends again: What a 'perfect' World Golf Tour would look like

It was the sainted Rory McIlroy who said: “If we can create a perfect golf calendar, what would it look like? I don’t think it would look like it looks right now. I think there would be changes made.” 14 Feb 2024
'Caveat' for LIV players to return to PGA: Scheffler

'Caveat' for LIV players to return to PGA: Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler has added his name to the list of prominent PGA Tour players who don't think members of LIV Golf should be allowed to return as if "nothing ever happened". 8 Feb 2024
Detry sets tone as Cantlay lurks at Pebble Beach

Detry sets tone as Cantlay lurks at Pebble Beach

Patrick Cantlay spent about as much time on the phone as the golf course this week as a PGA Tour board member trying to nail down a deal for a $US3 billion investment, and it didn't seem to affect his day job at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 2 Feb 2024
Dunlap makes pro debut in elite Pebble Beach field

Dunlap makes pro debut in elite Pebble Beach field

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am finally has an elite field to match the aura of its famed California courses. 1 Feb 2024
PGA Tour cheapened without LIV players: McIlroy

PGA Tour cheapened without LIV players: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy wants golf put back together again as quickly as possible, saying winning one of the PGA Tour's signature events would feel cheapened because it didn't have all the best players in the world. 31 Jan 2024