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Leishman gets clubs back after Open scare

Leishman gets clubs back after Open scare

Australian hope Marc Leishman has had to overcome a pre-Open Championship scare after his golf clubs got lost in transit from the US and his equipment sponsors were forced to create an emergency set for him. 14 Jul 2021
There'll be no Open feuding with Reed: Smith

There'll be no Open feuding with Reed: Smith

A truce has been called between Cameron Smith and American Patrick Reed ahead of their pairing in a potentially explosive Open Championship draw at Royal St. George's. 14 Jul 2021
The Open: First and second round tee times (AEST)

The Open: First and second round tee times (AEST)

The 149th Open Championship gets underway on Thursday at Royal St. George’s in Kent, England. Here are all the tee times converted to Australian Eastern Standard Time so you can plan your viewing schedule. 14 Jul 2021
Scott changes clubs to change Open fortune

Scott changes clubs to change Open fortune

Adam Scott is one of the more experienced players in the field at the 149th Open Championship. The insights gained from his 20 previous starts leading to multiple equipment changes at Royal St. George’s this week. 13 Jul 2021
Gallery: The Open Practice Day One

Gallery: The Open Practice Day One

The first official day of practice at The Open is in the books. Take a look at the best images from Royal St. George's. 13 Jul 2021
So-called expert Open Championship tips for this week

So-called expert Open Championship tips for this week

It’s Open Championship week and our so-called experts are in a rich vein of tipping form. Here, they select their winner, top Aussie and best outsider at The Open, as well as pick winners on the PGA and LPGA Tours. 13 Jul 2021
The Preview: The 149th Open Championship

The Preview: The 149th Open Championship

The final men’s major championship of the year is upon us as the world’s best take to the links land of Royal St. George’s in Kent for the 149th Open Championship. Here is your comprehensive preview covering every aspect of the event. 13 Jul 2021
The Open's list of withdrawals grows

The Open's list of withdrawals grows

Former champion Zach Johnson is the latest to withdraw from The Open because he tested positive for the coronavirus. 13 Jul 2021
The Open: Aussie contingent and their chances

The Open: Aussie contingent and their chances

Australians have won The Open more than any other men’s major. And with our historic ties to Great Britain, prior success and the ideal TV viewing times, it is easy to see why it is one of this country’s favourite championships. 12 Jul 2021
Winner’s Bag: Min Woo Lee – abrdn Scottish Open

Winner’s Bag: Min Woo Lee – abrdn Scottish Open

After a scorching bogey-free 64, Min Woo Lee needed just one extra hole to defeat Matt Fitzpatrick and Thomas Detry and claim Australia’s second consecutive European Tour win. Here is what the West Australian had in the bag. 12 Jul 2021
DeChambeau hires instructor as new caddie

DeChambeau hires instructor as new caddie

Bryson DeChambeau made quite the splash while announcing the identity of his new caddie. 12 Jul 2021
Matsuyama, Watson & Duval pull out of The Open Championship

Matsuyama, Watson & Duval pull out of The Open Championship

The Open Championship field has taken another hit after David Duval became the latest to withdraw, joining Masters champions Hideki Matsuyama and Bubba Watson. 12 Jul 2021
Glover ends decade-long PGA Tour title drought

Glover ends decade-long PGA Tour title drought

Former US Open champion Lucas Glover has ended 10 years without a victory after making birdies on five of his last seven holes to win the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic by two shots. 12 Jul 2021
Davis off to solid start at John Deere Classic

Davis off to solid start at John Deere Classic

After only just experiencing the thrill of a maiden PGA Tour victory, Cam Davis didn't quite know what to expect in the opening round of the John Deere Classic. 9 Jul 2021
Kevin Na a no-show for next week's Open

Kevin Na a no-show for next week's Open

American Kevin Na has withdrawn from next week's Open Championship due to international travel requirements. 9 Jul 2021
TaylorMade’s throwback for nostalgia and playability

TaylorMade’s throwback for nostalgia and playability

The concept of mini drivers has received some attention of late, after one was used to win the US PGA Championship in the bag of Phil Mickelson. And TaylorMade’s new 300 Mini Driver will keep the category in the spotlight having been first spotted at the US Open. 7 Jul 2021
The Preview: abrdn Scottish Open

The Preview: abrdn Scottish Open

Arguably the strongest field on the European Tour of 2021 takes to The Renaissance Club in North Berwick for this week’s Rolex Series abrdn Scottish Open. Here is all you need to know about the final tune-up for The Open Championship, including who and how to watch, Aussies in the field and course details. 6 Jul 2021
Aussie Herbert claims Irish Open

Aussie Herbert claims Irish Open

Australia's Lucas Herbert has won his second European Tour title after claiming a wire-to-wire Irish Open victory by three strokes. 5 Jul 2021
Twelve players secure Open starts via OWGR

Twelve players secure Open starts via OWGR

Twelve players have secured their places in The 149th Open at Royal St George’s from July 11-18. 2 Jul 2021
Hutchinson tops Final Qualifying, Aussie 'Digger' punches Open ticket

Hutchinson tops Final Qualifying, Aussie 'Digger' punches Open ticket

Ben Hutchinson enjoyed one of the best days of his golfing career to book a place in The 149th Open at Royal St George’s. 30 Jun 2021
The Open to welcome up to 32,000 fans per day

The Open to welcome up to 32,000 fans per day

Following the UK Government’s announcement to delay the planned easing of restrictions, we are now actively working with the government and public health authorities, including those in Kent, in the next phase of the Events Research Programme, which will enable a number of events to take place with higher capacities than the current Step 3 guidance. 20 Jun 2021