Australian Open
The Australian Open has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
- by Adam Pengilly
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‘I kind of blew up’: Implosion sinks Minjee Lee as Yuka Saso claims second title
Australian Minjee Lee was top of the leaderboard in the final round of the US Open until it all started to unravel on the ninth hole at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
- by Adam Pengilly
Very few can hit a shot like Cameron Smith did at The Masters. But he has one major problem
Australia’s best hope at The Masters went and played the course last month with his dad. He walked away feeling conditions will suit him.
- by Adam Pengilly
Top Australian to join Cameron Smith’s LIV Golf team
Smith had been searching for a fourth member for his all-Australian franchise - and he has made another significant signing for the Saudi-backed league after Jon Rahm’s defection.
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Australian cricket
Red, white or pink, balls are having a moment in the sun
Usually they’re just … there. Nobody thinks about them much. Truth is, they’re usually treated poorly.
- by Alan Attwood
The Weekly Sports Quiz: Christmas carols and Kyrgios’ new career
How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?
- by Ears McEvoy
New balls: Why weekend golfers will be losing distance off the tee
Originally planned to affect professional golfers and the best amateurs, controversial rule changes have now been extended to all levels of the game.
- by Dan Walsh
Why Australia’s original LIV rebel is sweating over his future
Matt Jones was Greg Norman’s first Australian scalp for the Saudi-funded league. But his fate on the tour next year is in the hands of Cameron Smith.
- by Adam Pengilly
Internationals love Sydney, but Australian Open is set to head south. Here’s why
Sydney has drawn rave reviews for the condition of its courses for the national championship - but it faces a fight to retain the event beyond this year.
- by Adam Pengilly
Niemann wins Australian Open after Scott surge ends with one wayward swing
Australia’s favourite golfing son spent more than three hours conjuring up the most unlikely drought-breaking win. Then it all came undone in three seconds.
- by Adam Pengilly
As it happened: Niemann, Buhai win Australian Open on dramatic final day
Follow the action as a host of the leading men’s and women’s golfers from Australia and overseas do battle at The Australian Golf Club.
- by Adam Pengilly and Paul Zalunardo