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GolfScott, Smith set for PGA Tour title tilt

American Rickie Fowler has the third-round lead at the CJ Cup in Las Vegas, with former world No.1s Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott of Australia hot on his heels.

Darren Walton

GolfGolfer Casey Martin has leg amputated

The Oregon golf coach who successfully sued the PGA Tour for the right to use a cart - Casey Martin - has had his right leg amputated.

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GolfAussie golfer in mix at Andalucia Masters

Australia's Min Woo Lee is in striking distance of England's Laurie Canter who will take a three shot lead into the final round of the Andalucia Masters.

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GolfScott sizzles to surge into PGA Tour mix

Former world No.1 Adam Scott has had two eagles and seven birdies in a brilliant second-round 63 to power into contention at the US PGA Tour event in Las Vegas.

Darren Walton

Golf'I don't want to see a golf club': Rahm

Jon Rahm has failed to make the cut at the Andalucia Masters, with the world No.1 saying he doesn't want to see a golf club.

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GolfScrivener three off lead in Valderrama

Frenchman Romain Langasque, is a shot clear at the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama with Australia's Jason Scrivener three shots off the lead.

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No more yips?CommentsPremiumDockers turn to golf master to iron out goal kicking woes

Fremantle are looking to the sport of golf for answers to their goal kicking problems, with the Dockers exploring working with highly-regarded Ritchie Smith - coach of Minjee Lee - this summer.

Braden Quartermaine

GolfNo Australian Open disappoints top golfers

Former Masters runner-up Cameron Smith has joined the chorus of disappointment among golf's playing ranks at the decision to cancel the 2021 Australian Open.

Darren Walton

GolfSmith runs hot at US PGA Tour event

Cameron Smith is the leading Australian after the first round of the US PGA Tour event in Las Vegas, sharing fourth spot after a six-under 66 at the CJ Cup.

Darren Walton

GolfRahm's struggles continue at home in Spain

Spain's world No.1 Jon Rahm has matched his second worst round as a professional with a woeful 78 in the first round of the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama.

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GolfRefreshed Smith pumped for new PGA season

Fresh off a record-setting 2020-21 campaign, Australian No.1 Cameron Smith can't wait to kick-start his latest US PGA Tour season at the CJ Cup in Las Vegas.

Darren Walton

GOLF GONE In the rough: Postponed Australian Open tournament canned

The 2021 Australian Open and the 2022 Women’s Australian Open have been cancelled as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to play havoc with international travel plans.

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GolfDay at a crossroad entering new PGA season

Former world No.1 Jason Day admits he's battling mental demons as he launches his US PGA Tour season at the 78-man CJ Cup in Las Vegas.

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GolfPremiumMickelson upset at new club length limit

Top-level golf tournaments will be able to impose a 46-inch limit on club length in an attempt to restrict driving distances, but Phil Mickelson is unimpressed.

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GolfNBA champ Smith debuts as college golfer

Two-time NBA champion JR Smith has been humbled in his debut college golf tournament with the Los Angeles Lakers star admitting nerves got the better of him.

Aaron Beard

GolfLeishman surge falls short in Vegas

A haul of nine birdies wasn't enough for Australian golfer Marc Leishman to catch South Korean Sungjae Im at the PGA Tour's Shriners Children's Open.

Melissa Woods

GolfJin Young Ko wins, ties Sorenstam record

Jin Young Ko has achieved a wire-to-wire win at the Founders Cup, while matching Annika Sorenstam's record of shooting 14 straight LPGA Tour rounds in the 60s.

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GolfCabrera Bello enjoys home Spanish Open win

Jon Rahm had been expected to be a home winner of the Spanish Open but instead it's his compatriot Rafa Cabrera Bello who reigns in Spain.

Tales Azzoni

GolfSchenk, Wolff set PGA pace in Las Vegas

Adam Schenk leads by one shot from Matthew Wolff going into the final round of the US PGA Tour event in Las Vegas,

Doug Ferguson

GolfBig LPGA Tour event lead for Jin Young Ko

World No.2 Jin Young Ko will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup with the best of the Australians 10 strokes adrift.

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GolfRahm falters in quest for Spanish Open

Rafa Cabrera Bello will take a two-shot lead into the final round of his home championship as compatriot Jon Rahm's Spanish Open bid faltered.

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GolfSungjae Im, Ramey inseparable in PGA Open

Sungjae Im and Chad Ramey posted identical scores to lead the PGA Tour's Children's Open, but are being eyeballed by a group including Australia's Matt Jones.

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GolfJin Young Ko maintains lead in LPGA Cup

World No.2 Jin Young Ko continues to lead the LPGA Tour's Cognizant Founders Cup, where bad light forced the suspension of the second round.

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GolfMickelson shares lead, Pampling in pursuit

There's a crowded leaderboard at the PGA Tour Champions' event in Jacksonville where Australia's Rod Pampling is two behind the leaders.

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