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Cam and Min Woo chasing historic comeback on U.S Open Sunday

Cam and Min Woo chasing historic comeback on U.S Open Sunday

Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee will need to conjure big Sunday charges, with Smith needing to match, and Lee go one better than, the record of the legendary Arnold Palmer to claim an unlikely U.S Open victory. 18 Jun 2023
U.S Open score 'humiliating': Thomas

U.S Open score 'humiliating': Thomas

It has been only 13 months since Justin Thomas won his second major title but right now the former World No.1 looks a world away from contending at the highest level again. 18 Jun 2023
Tiger to miss The Open as he recovers from surgery

Tiger to miss The Open as he recovers from surgery

Tiger Woods will miss next month's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool as he continues to recovery from surgery. 17 Jun 2023
Crowe targeting more Aussie success at Hillside

Crowe targeting more Aussie success at Hillside

Harrison Crowe is not short of inspiration as he prepares to tee it up in two of golf’s biggest and most prestigious championships. 14 Jun 2023
McIlroy's major drought a mystery to Nicklaus

McIlroy's major drought a mystery to Nicklaus

Rory McIlroy may be one of the game's greatest players but the Northern Irishman has not won a major title in nearly nine years, a barren run in the elite events that has left Jack Nicklaus puzzled. 31 May 2023
Hendry: '90 percent' chance of full recovery

Hendry: '90 percent' chance of full recovery

Kiwi golfer, Michael Hendry is involved in the fight of his life and will miss this year's Open Championship while receiving treatment for leukemia. 26 May 2023
Opinion: More reasons than ever for a globe-trotting PGA

Opinion: More reasons than ever for a globe-trotting PGA

It has often been said, and written about before (including by this columnist), but arguably this year is proving the strongest case to take the PGA Championship beyond the borders of the United States. 17 May 2023
Micheluzzi’s US sojourn a big tick for Aussie Tour

Micheluzzi’s US sojourn a big tick for Aussie Tour

David Micheluzzi will make his PGA Tour debut this week at the AT&T Byron Nelson. The following week he will debut at major championship level after receiving an invite into the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. 10 May 2023
Micheluzzi set to make major debut after PGA invite

Micheluzzi set to make major debut after PGA invite

Quickly up-and-coming Australian player David Micheluzzi is set to make his major championship debut in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill in New York next week, after he received an invitation that could change his career. 10 May 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #90 – Peter Dawson

The Thing About Golf Podcast #90 – Peter Dawson

Peter Dawson has been as influential an administrator of the game as anyone in history. 12 Apr 2023
Asian Tour heads to Scottish soil for historic first

Asian Tour heads to Scottish soil for historic first

The Asian Tour is set to make history by staging an event for the first time in Scotland at the Fairmont St Andrews on 24-27 August 2023. 12 Apr 2023
Aussie Smyth talks International Series and LIV starts

Aussie Smyth talks International Series and LIV starts

Playing on the International Series has brought the best out of Travis Smyth, following recent qualification for The Open at Royal Liverpool and he is hoping his recent consistent form can continue in Vietnam this week. 11 Apr 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #89 – Ian Woosnam

The Thing About Golf Podcast #89 – Ian Woosnam

It’s a long way from Wales to Augusta National and the Ryder Cup captaincy but it’s been quite the long journey for 1991 Masters champion Ian Woosnam. 7 Apr 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #88 – Mark O'Meara

The Thing About Golf Podcast #88 – Mark O'Meara

It’s been 25 years since Mark O’Meara slipped on the green jacket after a tense final round battle with Fred Couples and David Duval. 5 Apr 2023
McIlroy feeling buoyant ahead of latest grand slam attempt

McIlroy feeling buoyant ahead of latest grand slam attempt

Rory McIlroy has declared a Masters ceasefire on his LIV Golf rivals as he focuses squarely on completing an elusive career grand slam at Augusta National. 5 Apr 2023
Travelling Aussie trio confirmed for DP World Tour cards

Travelling Aussie trio confirmed for DP World Tour cards

David Micheluzzi, Andrew Martin and Tom Power Horan will take their games to the world stage after being confirmed as the three recipients of DP World Tour cards for season 2024. 29 Mar 2023
Aussie Smyth earns Open Championship spot

Aussie Smyth earns Open Championship spot

Travis Smyth, Taichi Kho, Michael Hendry and Bo Kim have qualified for The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool through the World City Championship presented by Hong Kong Golf Club. 26 Mar 2023
Smyth third as Kho records historic home win

Smyth third as Kho records historic home win

Taichi Kho made history on Sunday by becoming the first player from Hong Kong to win an Asian Tour event after he recorded a hugely popular and significant victory at the inaugural World City Championship presented by the Hong Kong Golf Club. 26 Mar 2023
Morri: Rollback could test power of ruling bodies

Morri: Rollback could test power of ruling bodies

Leaving aside the golf specific elements, the most important development from last week’s rollback proposal might end up being the first real test of the legitimacy of the game’s governing bodies in living memory. 20 Mar 2023
Micheluzzi Open and DP World Tour bound after NSW Open win

Micheluzzi Open and DP World Tour bound after NSW Open win

Mercurial David Micheluzzi pulled off a stunning last-day coup at Rich River to win his third tournament of a remarkable season at the PLAY TODAY NSW Open on Sunday. 20 Mar 2023
Micheluzzi focused on winning not what it potentially brings

Micheluzzi focused on winning not what it potentially brings

Australasian Order of Merit leader David Micheluzzi says he wants to close out the title with a win at the Play Today NSW Open beginning on Thursday at Rich River, and put to bed the notion that he can be overhauled when a tantalising Open Championship spot is in his sights. 15 Mar 2023