Live leaderboard and updates from the opening day at TPC Sawgrass, Ryan Fox hole-in-one, Adam Hadwin club toss, Jason Day, Australians in action, Rory Mclroy

[ad_1] Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy matched a course record with 10 birdies to share the early lead with reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele while Australian Jason Day is lurking close behind after Thursday’s opening round of The Players Championship. Schauffele fired a bogey-free, seven-under par 65 and was level with McIlroy atop the US … Read more

How Aaron Baddeley slipped into golf obscurity after Tiger Woods call

[ad_1] Nearly 25 years have passed since Australia was convinced its own Tiger Woods was found. “He has it all,” Greg Norman said. “You can see it in his eyes.” Those eyes of laser-focus belonged to an 18-year-old from Melbourne’s outer suburbs who – unlike Woods – was fresh from his Year 12 exams and … Read more

Players Championship Ultimate Guide, Odds, when does it start, TPC Sawgrass, Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott, Aussies in the field, tee times

[ad_1] Labelled golf’s unofficial ‘fifth major’, this weekend’s Players Championships at the famous TPC Sawgrass always attracts a quality field. Despite the absence of LIV Golf players, this year is no different, and with a purse up for grabs of $25 million (USD), there is plenty at stake for the 144-man field. Watch every round … Read more

PGA Golf 2024, Cameron Smith calls out rankings farce amid LIV problem, reveals Masters focus, latest news

[ad_1] Cameron Smith has taken a swipe at the world rankings that could deny his Olympic dream, declaring “I don’t think I’m the 44th best golfer in the world” and revealing a dialled-in focus on the Masters in April as his first stepping stone towards Paris and the major trophies he covets. Readying himself for … Read more

Greg Norman tees off on rankings farce, Cam Smith

[ad_1] Greg Norman has labelled the official world golf rankings as “laughable” pointing to three alternative systems which would have as many as 10 players of his LIV stars in the world’s top 50. A failed bid to have LIV events, which are only 54 holes, with limited fields and no cuts, was rejected last … Read more

Jason Day, Adam Scott impress in third round, Patrick Cantlay leads, leaderboard, scores, results, news

[ad_1] Australia’s Jason Day remains firmly in the hunt at the $20m USD Genesis Invitational currently sitting in a tie for second midway through the third round. Day began the day in the same position after opening rounds of 65 and 69 had him eight-under overall – still well behind leader Patrick Cantlay who starred … Read more

Tiger Woods stuns with incredible shot in PGA Tour return, news, scores, round one, live updates, Cam Davis, leaderboard

[ad_1] Australia’s Cam Davis has carded an impressive six-under 65 to sit second in the first round of the $20m USD Genesis Invitational – and he’s not the only Australian to impress – as Tiger Woods made his competitive return with an incredible shot. Woods made his pro debut at the iconic Riviera Country Club … Read more

Adam Scott says LIV effect could be impacting crowd behaviour at golf events, Olympic team, latest news

[ad_1] Adam Scott conceded he could have been drawing a “long bow” but suggested the LIV effect may have contributed to wild scenes at last week’s Phoenix Open with crowd behaviour at golf tournaments taking a turn towards more regular rowdiness. Gates were shut after more than 200,000 people attended Saturday’s play at the Waste … Read more

Waste Management Phoenix Open, fourth round, leaderboard, Adam Scott, Zach Johnson fires up at fans, video, latest, updates

[ad_1] Aussie golf star Adam Scott has enjoyed a stunning surge up the leaderboard while Zach Johnson and Billy Horschel hit back at fans during round three at the Phoenix Open. Scott went into the fourth round tied for 28th with a score of eight-under par but has rocketed past several rivals into T12. MATCH … Read more

Rory McIlroy burned over illegal penalty drop

Rory McIlroy failed to find the right place to take his penalty drop.

[ad_1] Rory McIlroy’s return to the Pebble Beach Pro-Am started in disastrous fashion on Friday (AEDT) after being penalised for a drop blunder that led to a triple bogey. McIlroy carded a one-under 71 that leaves him eight shots off round one leader Thomas Detry at the revamped, $20 million (AUD$30m) event on the US’ … Read more