tokyo olympics

Scott questions if Olympics should go ahead

Scott questions if Olympics should go ahead

Australian star Adam Scott has questioned whether it's a responsible decision to let the Olympics go ahead, saying some people don't understand the fear that the Japanese people are currently experiencing in the build-up to the Games. 14 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
Jazz hopes to make waves at Tokyo Olympics

Jazz hopes to make waves at Tokyo Olympics

Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond grew up with dreams of putting on his goggles and competing for an Olympic medal in a swimming pool. A twist of fate will see him shoot for gold in the men’s golf competition instead later this month. 9 Jul 2021
Thompson & Kang to skip the Evian

Thompson & Kang to skip the Evian

Five of the top 20 players in the world rankings, including Lexi Thompson and Danielle Kang, will not play in the Evian Championship. 8 Jul 2021
Lahiri qualifies for second Olympic Games

Lahiri qualifies for second Olympic Games

India’s Anirban Lahiri has accepted with open arms a second opportunity – or a gift as he called it – to compete in the Olympic Games men’s golf competition in Tokyo next month, saying it was his duty to represent the sport and his nation. 24 Jun 2021
Matsuyama open to lighting Tokyo cauldron

Matsuyama open to lighting Tokyo cauldron

Hideki Matsuyama cut a solitary figure as he walked alone to the clubhouse to sign his card after winning the Masters, even if all of Japan was with him in spirit. 13 Apr 2021
Burning Questions: Hannah Green

Burning Questions: Hannah Green

Hannah Green became the second consecutive woman from Western Australia to win the Greg Norman Medal following her stellar 2019 season, which included her maiden major victory at the Women’s US PGA Championship. 19 Aug 2020
Travel: Land of the Rising Sun

Travel: Land of the Rising Sun

Japan has emerged as a hotspot for golf-trotting pin seekers looking for something special. As a regular visitor to the country that is planning to host the Olympics at some stage next year, our correspondent jumped at the opportunity to take this golfing assignment. 21 Apr 2020
Irish Open postponed due to coronavirus

Irish Open postponed due to coronavirus

The Irish Open has become the latest European Tour tournament to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 31 Mar 2020
Dustin Johnson to skip Olympics

Dustin Johnson to skip Olympics

Former world No.1 Dustin Johnson will skip this year's Tokyo Olympics to focus on the PGA Tour's season-ending playoffs, his manager has told Golfweek. 3 Mar 2020
Coronavirus worries LPGA major champions

Coronavirus worries LPGA major champions

The LPGA Tour's return to the United States after three Asian events were cancelled due to the coronavirus has not allayed the fears of new mothers Brittany Lincicome and Stacy Lewis. 28 Feb 2020
Golden chance beckons at Royal Adelaide

Golden chance beckons at Royal Adelaide

Aside from the revered Patricia Bridges Bowl as ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open champion, the race for another massive prize begins in earnest at Royal Adelaide next month. 31 Jan 2020
Matt Jones targets Tokyo Olympics

Matt Jones targets Tokyo Olympics

Dual Australian Open champion Matt Jones has set his sights on representing Australia at the Olympics next year. 10 Dec 2019
Tiger Woods targeting Tokyo Olympics

Tiger Woods targeting Tokyo Olympics

Tiger Woods is targeting the Tokyo Olympics as he seeks to add another glittering chapter to his storied career. 18 Oct 2019
Baker-Finch to lead Australian Olympic teams

Baker-Finch to lead Australian Olympic teams

Legendary Ian Baker-Finch will again captain the Australian Olympic golf team. 4 Oct 2019