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A pain in the neck for Matsuyama’s Masters defence

A pain in the neck for Matsuyama’s Masters defence

Reigning Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the Valero Texas Open after nine holes of the second round, citing discomfort in his neck. 2 Apr 2022
Two Lees better than one at Augusta Par-3

Two Lees better than one at Augusta Par-3

Minjee Lee has pulled rank to take on caddie duties for her younger brother Min Woo Lee before the 23-year-old makes his Masters debut next week. 2 Apr 2022
Could 21 be Scott’s lucky number at Augusta?

Could 21 be Scott’s lucky number at Augusta?

Don't expect any Ash Barty-style exit if Adam Scott wins another Masters, with the former World No.1 revealing he's "a few majors away" from even contemplating retirement. 31 Mar 2022
McIlroy’s new plan to capture grand slam

McIlroy’s new plan to capture grand slam

Rory McIlroy has altered his preparations for his eighth attempt to complete the career grand slam and could not be happier with the difference in his game from 12 months ago. 31 Mar 2022
‘To have Tiger there would be phenomenal’: McIlroy

‘To have Tiger there would be phenomenal’: McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says it would be "phenomenal" to have Tiger Woods return to competition at next week's Masters, adding that the game of golf is better whenever the 15-times major champion is playing. 31 Mar 2022
Chasing a second, Minjee and Hannah lead Aussie major charge

Chasing a second, Minjee and Hannah lead Aussie major charge

It's hunting season for Australia's stars as the first of a bumper nine major championships in 18 weeks gets underway in California on Thursday. 30 Mar 2022
Tiger takes trip to Augusta ahead of rumoured Masters return

Tiger takes trip to Augusta ahead of rumoured Masters return

Tiger Woods has arrived at Augusta National for a practice round and is pondering an audacious comeback to golf at the Masters, reports in the U.S. say. 30 Mar 2022
The Preview: Valero Texas Open

The Preview: Valero Texas Open

Everything isn’t really bigger and better in Texas but this year’s Valero Texas Open might be. 29 Mar 2022
Spieth eyeing career grand slam at Southern Hills

Spieth eyeing career grand slam at Southern Hills

Jordan Spieth believes this year's PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, could well be his best opportunity yet to complete the career grand slam of golf's four majors. 23 Mar 2022
Rahm not concerned with putting, tiring of questions

Rahm not concerned with putting, tiring of questions

World No.1 Jon Rahm found it impossible to hide his frustration after again facing questions about his putting ahead of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. 23 Mar 2022
Scott using Match Play as Masters prep

Scott using Match Play as Masters prep

Two weeks out from his latest Masters tilt, Adam Scott hopes to rediscover that winning feeling at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play event in Austin, Texas. 23 Mar 2022
Matsuyama admits nerves ahead of Augusta return

Matsuyama admits nerves ahead of Augusta return

Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama says he is better prepared to defend his Green Jacket than host the traditional Champions dinner despite nagging back problems. 23 Mar 2022
Mickelson absent from Masters player list

Mickelson absent from Masters player list

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson reportedly will not play the Masters next month, scheduled from April 7-10, which would mark his first time missing the prestigious major since 1994. 22 Mar 2022
Inside Golf Australia April 2022

Inside Golf Australia April 2022

Cam Smith is the latest Players Championship winner, and the fifth Aussie to do so graces the cover of the April issue of Golf Australia magazine ahead of the Masters this month. 18 Mar 2022
Meat pies, Masters title on Smith's menu

Meat pies, Masters title on Smith's menu

Cameron Smith has made light of his newly acquired status entering the Masters next month, predicting he'll bring out his "inner kid" as he chases a maiden major title at Augusta. 18 Mar 2022
Smith skips WGC to spend time with mum

Smith skips WGC to spend time with mum

Cameron Smith is taking a break after his life-changing win at The Players Championship – to spend more time with his mum and sister. 17 Mar 2022
Exclusive: Cam’s coach reacts to win

Exclusive: Cam’s coach reacts to win

Plenty was made of the presence on the ground at TPC Sawgrass of Cameron Smith’s mum Sharon and sister Melanie as he won The Players. However, another of his team could almost not be further away. 15 Mar 2022
Aussies to make Augusta reconnaissance mission

Aussies to make Augusta reconnaissance mission

Young gun Lucas Herbert has one eye on the Masters and the other on The Players Championship heading into what some call golf's unofficial fifth major starting on Friday in Florida. 10 Mar 2022
Straka makes history with Honda win

Straka makes history with Honda win

Sepp Straka is returning to Georgia in a few weeks, for the Masters, after pulling off a huge comeback to win the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. 28 Feb 2022
Tiger won't commit to 2022 return date

Tiger won't commit to 2022 return date

Tiger Woods has offered no clues as to when he will return to the PGA Tour but did say he will be at the Masters in April to attend the traditional champions dinner ahead of the year's first major. 21 Feb 2022
Scott reflects on relationship with Tiger

Scott reflects on relationship with Tiger

It's not surprising given his first awe-struck encounter, but Adam Scott has revealed how tormenting from a scary good Tiger Woods took him years to move past. 18 Feb 2022