As the dust settles on a record-breaking Australian Open, the golf world feels like it could be just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the tournament’s storied history.Last week at Royal Melbourne was an undeniable success.A record 112,698…
Cameron Smith is back in business and has the Australian Open firmly in his sights ahead of what promises to be a fascinating third round at Royal Melbourne.Rory McIlroy will tee off a little earlier than he would have liked…
Rory McIlroy says he will need to putt better if he’s to win the Australian Open for a second time after an opening round of one-over 72 at Royal Melbourne on Thursday. Huge galleries followed the morning group of Mcllroy…
When Rory McIlroy tees off at Royal Melbourne on Thursday, he will receive a far warmer reception than he did at Royal Sydney in 2013. Twelve years ago, the Northern Irishman played party pooper to the Masters champion’s much-anticipated Australian…
Most of us will never what it’s like to receive a call from a global sporting legend.Aussie golf gun Karl Vilips does. Too bad he shunned it.That legend was Vilips’ hero Tiger Woods. Several months after letting that call go…
He was “a little bit chubby and pudgy” with “the whitest legs you’ve ever seen”, but at only 16 years of age, Rory McIlroy showed he destined for stardom on his first trip to Australia. Twenty years ago, whispers spread…
Kobori, 69, sits in a share of fourth at 12-under with Australian Min Woo Lee, the 2023 champion.Hillier, 67, is another shot back alongside former Masters winner Adam Scott, who has won the event twice, fellow Aussie Marc Leishman and…
World No. 46 Min Woo Lee is poised to strike in Round 3 of the Australian PGA Championship, with the Aussie superstar starting the day two shots behind surprise leader Kazuma Kobori.Lee carded a five under, 66 in the second…
He was one of a number of Kiwis to see their current strong form continue, with Daniel Hillier also making moves on the second day of the tournament. The 27-year-old came within two spots on the DP World Tour standings…
Joaquin Niemann, the LIV Golf superstar, is on the brink of missing the cut at the Australian PGA Championship. Despite his success on the LIV circuit, Niemann struggled with an even-par round. Meanwhile, Aussie veteran Marc Leishman and Cam Davis…