world cup of golf

Exclusive: Martin Kaymer’s mission Down Under

Exclusive: Martin Kaymer’s mission Down Under

Former World No.1 Martin Kaymer’s game has slipped in recent years, resulting in the Ryder Cup hero merely spectating as Europe dominated in Paris. Here, the two-time major winner discusses his plans to return to the game’s pinnacle, which will see him return to Australia this summer. 17 Oct 2018
Cameron Smith’s happy homecoming

Cameron Smith’s happy homecoming

Cameron Smith is champing at the bit to get home for the Australian summer of golf after enjoying another successful year in the United States. 16 Oct 2018
‘I don’t care about fame or fortune’: Marc Leishman

‘I don’t care about fame or fortune’: Marc Leishman

Marc Leishman banked a cool US$1,260,000 yesterday after he captured his fourth career title on the PGA Tour. But the man from Warrnambool, whose career earnings have just ticked over US$24 million, says fame and fortune are the furthest things from his mind as he eyes his next victory. 15 Oct 2018
Teams finalised for Melbourne World Cup

Teams finalised for Melbourne World Cup

Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith will face a field that includes the defending champions, major championship winners and leading players from previous Presidents and Ryder Cups at the 2018 ISPS HANDA Melbourne World Cup of Golf, with each country’s leading player having selected his partner for the unique team format. 21 Sep 2018
Tiger defends stars' World Cup absence

Tiger defends stars' World Cup absence

Tiger Woods has gone into bat for his fellow American golfers who declined to take part in the upcoming golf World Cup in Melbourne, asking Australian fans to appreciate the sentimentality of Thanksgiving. 20 Sep 2018
Leishman selects Smith as World Cup partner

Leishman selects Smith as World Cup partner

Australia will boast the top-ranked player at the US$7 million (AU$9.7 million) World Cup of Golf when Marc Leishman tees up at Melbourne's Metropolitan flanked by confirmed teammate Cameron Smith. 14 Sep 2018
Smith in line for World Cup selection

Smith in line for World Cup selection

Marc Leishman admits a red-hot Cameron Smith is in the driver's seat for a dream World Cup of Golf debut but hasn't ruled out an Adam Scott fightback at this week's BMW Championship. 5 Sep 2018
World Cup: Fastest hole challenge

World Cup: Fastest hole challenge

To celebrate the public release of tickets to the Melbourne World Cup of Golf, teams of young professionals, PGA Australia trainees and local sports stars assembled at The Metropolitan Golf Club to tackle the fastest hole challenge. 21 Jun 2018
2018 Melbourne World Cup of Golf: Player eligibility criteria announced

2018 Melbourne World Cup of Golf: Player eligibility criteria announced

The International Federation of PGA Tours announced today that the player eligibility criteria for the 2018 Melbourne World Cup of Golf has been confirmed, as anticipation builds to the unique international teams event’s return to the famed Melbourne Sandbelt region. 26 Apr 2018
World Cup of Golf returning to Melbourne in 2018

World Cup of Golf returning to Melbourne in 2018

The PGA TOUR, on behalf of the International Federation of PGA Tours, announced today that the 59th edition of the World Cup of Golf will return to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 5 Dec 2017
WORLD CUP: Danish delight as history is made

WORLD CUP: Danish delight as history is made

Danish pair Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen has won the World Cup of Golf title by four shots. It is Denmark's first victory in the 63-year history of the event. 27 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Round 3 Video Highlights

WORLD CUP: Round 3 Video Highlights

Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen maintained their top position after the third round of the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf. They lead the United States by four shots with the fourball final round to play. 27 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Great Danes leave door open for pursuers

WORLD CUP: Great Danes leave door open for pursuers

Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen will take a commanding four-shot lead into the final round of the World Cup of Golf, despite a late bogey raising the hopes of their nearest rivals. 26 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Frustrated Aussies “won’t give up”

WORLD CUP: Frustrated Aussies “won’t give up”

The Australian pair of Adam Scott and Marc Leishman has managed to grind out a two under 70 to reach four under and are on the edge of the top-10 at the World Cup of Golf. 26 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Round 2 video highlights

WORLD CUP: Round 2 video highlights

Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen came out firing in round two of the World Cup of Golf, rolling it in from everywhere to post an impressive 12 under 60 to grab the lead by three strokes over Team China. 25 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Danes shoot 60 to dash clear

WORLD CUP: Danes shoot 60 to dash clear

Denmark’s Søren Kjeldsen and Thorbjørn Olesen have combined for a sensational 12 under 60 to surge to the top of leaderboard on day two of the World Cup of Golf. 25 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Aussies playing like fish out of water

WORLD CUP: Aussies playing like fish out of water

The World Cup of Golf has reached its halfway stage and the Australian team of Adam Scott and Marc Leishman are tied for 18th in a 28-team field. 25 Nov 2016
World Cup heading back to Melbourne

World Cup heading back to Melbourne

THE US PGA Tour’s love affair with Melbourne is set to continue with outgoing Commissioner Tim Finchem revealing the World Cup of Golf is likely to return to the Victorian capital before 2022. 25 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: No flies on Aussies despite shaky start

WORLD CUP: No flies on Aussies despite shaky start

Australia’s Marc Leishman and Adam Scott remain upbeat about their chances of winning the World Cup of Golf despite a shaky opening round at Kingston Heath. 24 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: Spain steals an early march

WORLD CUP: Spain steals an early march

SPAIN’S Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Jon Rahm lead the World Cup of Golf after combining for a three under 69 in the opening round of foursomes. 24 Nov 2016
WORLD CUP: The lowdown

WORLD CUP: The lowdown

The World Cup of Golf tees off at Melbourne’s Kingston Heath tomorrow. Brendan James looks at the event’s history, format and the leading teams vying for the coveted trophy. 23 Nov 2016