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Nicklaus, Watson cast doubt on any PGA-LIV merger
Masters greats Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson agree there's no sign of a merger between golf's divided tours, but think the PGA Tour will be just fine regardless.
11 Apr 2025
Huggan: The old boys speak
Plugging a brief gap between traditions here at the Masters, three legends of the game took their places in the interview room on Thursday morning. Having just hit their traditional tee-shots to officially open the 88th playing of golf’s so-called “rite of spring”, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson were primed to answer all the usual questions from the assembled journalists. Hey, it’s tradition...
12 Apr 2024
Norman accused of harming Smith's career trajectory
Greg Norman is being accused of robbing Cameron Smith of the chance to forge one of golf's great careers after luring the Open Champion to his Saudi-backed rebel league.
8 Mar 2023
Watch out for world traveller Hisatsune
When Mike Clayton tells you to look out for a player, it is a good idea to pay attention.
28 Nov 2022
Fitzpatrick looking to rewrite Open history
History is stacked against Matt Fitzpatrick winning the 150th Open Championship. That said, he still likes his chances of adding the Claret Jug to his U.S Open trophy.
12 Jul 2022
Vale Jack Newton
Australian golfing great Jack Newton, who has passed away 72, is being hailed as a trailblazer and fearless competitor who leaves a lasting legacy on his sport.
15 Apr 2022
‘That meant a great deal to me’: Watson
Tom Watson never thought eight major championships, including two green jackets, would be enough to join the company of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus on the first tee at Augusta National.
8 Apr 2022
The R&A confirms special celebratory events at The 150th Open
The R&A marked 150 days to go to The 150th Open at St Andrews with the announcement of special activities that will take place before the first tee shot is struck at the Championship.
15 Feb 2022
Shearer’s legacy lives on with looper
The passing of Bob Shearer last week was felt by the entire golf fraternity. And there was a touch of serendipity at this week’s Fortinet Australian PGA at Royal Queensland.
15 Jan 2022
Tom Watson added to Masters honorary staters
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that two-time Masters champion Tom Watson will join Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an Honorary Starter beginning Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the 86th Masters Tournament.
12 Jan 2022
The eight words that saved Jack Newton
They were the eight precious words that kept Jack Newton alive, the innocent question from a five-year-old that offered the stricken golf great the will to live in the face of unimaginable adversity.
17 Dec 2021
Diet and brain training help Mickelson
Phil Mickelson is not the first middle-aged person to change his diet and engage in brain training in a quest to feel and perform better, but he is the first to win a major golf championship after turning 50.
25 May 2021
Ageless Senior dares to dream at NSW Open
There aren’t many key Australian golf trophies without the name Peter Senior engraved upon them.
25 Mar 2021
The Thing About Golf Podcast #36 - Mat Goggin
There isn’t much Mat Goggin hasn’t done in the game of golf, from Australian Amateur champion to professional tournament winner.
17 Feb 2021
“Jack is Back” – 40 years on from Nicklaus’ greatest comeback
It’s commonplace and often a little frustrating that we have a tendency to assign the moniker of ‘legend’ or ‘great’ far too casually these days.
16 Sep 2020
Percy stumbles as Cink captures Safeway Open
Stewart Cink won the season-opening Safeway Open, after a disastrous final round from joint overnight leader Cameron Percy ruined any chance the Australian had of victory.
14 Sep 2020
R&A to broadcast virtual ‘Open for The Ages’
The R&A is inviting golf fans around the world to take part in a very special celebration of golf’s original championship following the cancellation of The Open this year.
7 Jul 2020
Royal Troon announced as 2023 Open host
The 152nd Open will be played at Royal Troon from 16-23 July 2023.
26 Feb 2020
The charge of Dad’s army hits the Gold Coast
Cameron Smith will dominate early news from RACV Royal Pines as he attempts to win his third Australian PGA. So too will American Cameron Champ and his prodigious driving. But the “old brigade” shouldn’t be dismissed before the first ball is struck if the recent Australian Open is anything to go by.
17 Dec 2019
Ogilvy: A special Open invitation
It’s been 13 years now since I won the US Open, but the benefits from what is the highlight of my career so far keep on coming.
10 Oct 2019
MacKenzie’s Royal Melbourne
Their feet were on hallowed ground, Augusta National Golf Club. But with prime vistas and sweeping views, they could easily close their eyes and be taken to Royal Melbourne on the other side of the globe.
1 May 2019
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