Australian Open
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Australian golf’s biggest drawcard is also its most influential critic
Cameron Smith drew 20 times more spectators to his round than any other competitor every time he took to the fairways in Australia this summer. But he was also the most vocal critic. He’s left Golf Australia with plenty to consider about the sport’s future.
- by Peter Ryan
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Golf Australia ponders future of joint tournament as Johnston and Shin take Open titles
The world’s 954th-ranked golfer caused a major upset at Kingston Heath, but despite his stirring win, the future of the Australian Open remains clouded.
- by Peter Ryan
An American named after a Lethal Weapon character stands between Aussies and Australian Open title
Lucas Herbert is so desperate to win his national title he thinks it might have affected his play
- by Peter Ryan
Shot down: Smith in the thick of drama as Golf Australia hits back at course critics
Australian Lucas Herbert has a four-shot lead after two rounds, but the Friday focus was on the battle between Cameron Smith and playing partner Elvis Smylie.
- by Peter Ryan
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PGA Tour
Gender behind call to make Australian Open course easier: Green
Champion Australian golfer Hannah Green says the course for the Australian Open was set up to be easier because women were playing alongside men, after compatriot Cam Smith delivered a blistering assessment of the conditions.
- by Peter Ryan
He’s an amateur working in a Pymble pro shop. On Thursday, he tees off with Cameron Smith
Declan O’Donovan only took up golf properly six years ago. Now the 21-year-old from Roseville is preparing to play alongside his hero in the NSW Open.
- by Jonathan Drennan
‘Unbearable pain’: Prodigy opens up after nearly losing eye in freak golf accident
Rising Australian golf star Jeff Guan has spoken about the moment he was struck in the eye during a pro-am, and vowed to return to the game.
- by Iain Payten
‘It’s devastating’: Golfing prodigy awaits further eye surgery after freak accident
The young Australian, who some consider is the country’s best prospect since Cameron Smith, is fighting to save his career after being hit in the face by a ball.
- by Adam Pengilly
Australian golfing prodigy suffers career-threatening injury in freak accident
Jeff Guan, considered one of the country’s most exciting young golfers, made his PGA Tour debut last week. But back in Australia he was badly hurt in a horror incident on course.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Cameron Smith
From LIV Golf’s million-dollar paydays to the Murray River: Cameron Smith’s big call
Australia’s most recent major champion is used to playing in some of the world’s biggest cities. But he’ll trade that for an event on the NSW-Victoria border this year.
- by Adam Pengilly
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