World golf
Why COVID-19 was a ‘godsend’ for golf
Two-hundred-and-thirty thousand people have taken up golf in Australia since the pandemic, as the introduction of new formats fuel the boom.
- by Damien Ractliffe
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Jason Day ends five-year drought with PGA Tour win
The former world No.1 had fallen so far in the world rankings he was struggling to stay in the top 200 last year. Now he’s won another tournament.
- by Adam Pengilly
The PGA of Australia has resisted LIV Golf’s lure. They now have a player who shows why
Australian officials have argued they must protect the pathways for young stars by staying aligned with the PGA Tour. Now, they’ve got a golfer dreaming of a Ferrari as the best example.
- by Adam Pengilly
She thought they were going to the Bahamas. Instead, Tiger Woods’ lawyer broke up with her
Erica Herman says Tiger Woods told her they were going on a weekend trip. But instead of boarding, Woods told Herman to talk to his lawyer and left, she alleges.
- by Terry Spencer
‘It’s been a long few years’: Emotional Green snaps LPGA Tour drought
The world No.27, who hasn’t won on the elite women’s circuit since 2019, survived a three-way play-off to triumph in California.
- by Adam Pengilly
Mark Hensby wanted answers from his abusive father on his deathbed. Now he’s the model dad
The former world No.27 would make sure he left the house as a child before 5am to avoid his father returning home. Now, he’s the dad he always wanted himself in the second coming of his golfing career.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘I would love to’: LIV stars Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka want Ryder Cup inclusion
The two Americans have declared they want to be considered for the clash with Europe as doubt remains over the eligibility of Greg Norman’s golfers.
- by Adam Pengilly
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LIV Golf Series
‘I smelt like beer the rest of the day’: Chase makes ace on LIV’s wild party hole
Fans showered players with beer cups as the first ace at the Grange Golf Club caused fans to erupt on Sunday.
- by Adam Pengilly
Beers, cheers and Mickelson rocking Eminem: A day in the life of LIV’s party hole
It’s the hole which would have golf traditionalists cringing, featuring beer showers and cheesy walk-on music. But, as Phil Mickelson argues, LIV might finally be taking off in Australia.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘It’s the future of Australian golf’: NSW breaks ranks to make pitch for second LIV tournament
On another day of huge crowds in Adelaide, one state has declared their interest in hosting a second LIV event Down Under. And it’s got the backing of LIV’s biggest stars.
- by Adam Pengilly
It costs $225 to buy a LIV Golf jumper in Australia. Can Greg Norman make the concept survive?
It’s the richest - and perhaps best - tournament Australian golf has ever hosted and has changed the momentum of LIV Golf. But are Norman and his Saudi paymasters in it for the long haul?
- by Adam Pengilly