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Tiger Woods's 15-year-old son to compete in pre-qualifier for US PGA Tour event

Charlie Woods is looking to follow in the footsteps of his father, a 15-time major winner, as he bids to secure a place in a US PGA Tour event in Florida.
Tiger Woods with his arm around the shoulder of his son Charlie at a tournament.

Former world number one Spieth disqualified from US tournament after rookie error

Jordan Spieth, a three-time major winner, commits an embarrassing career-first mistake after 263 starts on the US PGA Tour, while Jason Day is in contention at the Riviera Country Club in California.
Jordan Spieth holds a club in his right hand during a 2024 US PGA Tour event.

Work stalls on multimillion-dollar resort at Kalgoorlie Golf Course

A long-awaited hotel development at the home of the WA PGA Championship is "off track" according to a council report, despite $10 million in ratepayers' money being committed for early works.
An artist's impression of a new hotel.

Golfer Jack Burke Jr, whose Masters victory featured the tournament's biggest comeback, dies aged 100

The PGA Tour commissioner says "it's hard to measure the impact" Jack Burke Jr had on the game of golf.
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An older man sits in a dark room at a desk with his hands in a notebook, looking at the camera. Books and photos behind him

Rory McIlroy puts forward radical proposal to boost golf prize funds

Rory McIlroy suggests golf tour players may need to be contracted and sign up for a minimum number of tournaments each year to give sponsors value and certainty.
Rory McIlroy smiles

Jason Day, Lydia Ko pair up to win mixed teams event in US

Two of Australia and New Zealand's best combine to claim victory in the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational in Florida, winning by one stroke.
Lydia Ko and Jason Day celebrate with a trophy after winning a mixed teams event.

How disabled women athletes are helping mainstream sport clubs become more inclusive

Sporting clubs around Australia are learning how to make their clubs more accessible, whilst also providing disabled women with more opportunities to work in sport.
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A young boy sitting in a wheelchair wearing a yellow and purple singlet and shorts with a basketball on his lap.

analysis:With the stroke of a pen, Jon Rahm might have just crushed the PGA Tour

The hundreds of millions being paid to Jon Rahm to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf is about more than poaching one of the world's best players. It's about power and leverage in a negotiation that will shape the future of the game.
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Jon Rahm smiles and gives a thumbs up while posing with Greg Norman

Jon Rahm signs monster contract with LIV Golf, landing significant blow to PGA Tour

Jon Rahm confirms big-money move to Saudi-backed LIV Golf, dealing a stunning blow to the PGA Tour in the process.
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Jon Rahm smiles while holding the Masters trophy over his head, wearing the green jacket

Tiger Woods is on board, but other golf stars are calling new ball rules 'monstrous' for amateurs

One of the most significant technological changes to the game of golf has been confirmed, and it is set to impact both touring professionals and weekend hackers alike. Here's everything you need to know about the golf ball roll-back.
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A driver hovers above a golf ball which sits on a tee

Buhai denies Lee to defend Australian Open crown, Aussie men collapse as Niemann grabs victory

Ashleigh Buhai holds on to become the first back-to-back women's Australian Open champion in more than a decade, fighting off a late challenge from local hero Minjee Lee, while Joaquin Niemann triumphs via a play-off in the men's tournament.
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A South African golfer celebrates winning the women's Australian Open.

Defending champion Buhai grabs Australian Open lead

South African Ashleigh Buhai is poised to claim back-to-back women's Australian Open crowns, while local hero Min Woo Lee shares the lead in the men's field heading into the final round.
A South African golfer hits a tee shot during the women's Australian Open.

'Fun, exciting, painful': Min Woo Lee's coach Ritchie Smith reflects on tutoring Australia's man of the moment

Min Woo Lee has shot into the public eye following his brilliant win at the Australia PGA Championship a week ago, but he has never been the easiest player to train, according to his coach.
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Min Woo Lee plays a shot from the tee.

Min Woo Lee storms to three-shot Australian Open lead

Min Woo Lee is on track to complete a golden winning double after storming to a three-shot lead at the Australian Open golf championships in Sydney.
Australian golfer Min Woo Lee waves to his fans in the crowd after finishing his round.

Teenage amateur Rachel Lee grabs shock joint lead after round one at Australian Open

Teenage schoolgirl amateur Rachel Lee takes the joint lead at the Australian Open women's event after almost missing her first-round tee time, as Cameron Davis heads the men's field.
A young golfer looks down the fairway after hitting her approach shot.

Minjee Lee says Australian Open glory — not sibling rivalry — driving her in Sydney

Minjee Lee is enjoying the family banter with in-form brother Min Woo and feeling at ease as she once again chases an elusive Australian Open triumph to crown another stellar season.
Minjee Lee looks on as she completes a shot

Scoring a hole in one is rare, so what about four on the same hole?

Tony Riches once believed he would never get a hole in one, but after 46 years of trying his dream came true. Now, luck has struck four times and he's a world record holder.
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A man poses after swinging a golf club.

Min Woo Lee lights up Royal Queensland to win Australian PGA Championship

Min Woo Lee pulls out a few tricks and even dons a chef's hat on his way to a three-shot Australian PGA Championship title.
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Min Woo Lee smiles while holding a large silver trophy

Min Woo Lee burns off Adam Scott to take control of Australian PGA Championship

Min Woo Lee rolls with Adam Scott's best punches and lands some of his own to earn a three-shot lead ahead of the Australian PGA Championship's final round.
Min Woo Lee watches on after completing a shot in front of the gallery

Australian golf veteran says 'staying open' is key as he reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

John Senden, who won the Australian Open in 2006, says the best thing for him to do is keep playing golf after revealing he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
GOlfer John Senden winces as he completes a shot during a tournament. He's wearing a red jumper.

analysis:Australia's summer of golf might yet save the soul of a troubled sport

Golf has endured a year of bad press, with both the amateur and professional games mired in political and economic disputes. But on the ground at the Australian PGA Championship, reasons to be hopeful abound.
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Adam Scott pulls the club back and prepares to hit it as the gallery looks on

Cameron Smith chokes back tears after missing cut at hometown Australian PGA

Brisbane native Cameron Smith's Australian PGA Championship title defence is over after he endured a horror round of 7-over-par, while Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott are set for a shootout over the weekend.
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Cameron Smith looks anguished during the Australian PGA CHampionship golf tournament.

Minjee Lee chasing namesake at LPGA Tour season finale

Australia's Minjee Lee has co-leader American Alison Lee in her sights at the LPGA Tour's lucrative season-ending Tour Championship in Florida.
An Australian golfer stares down the fairway watching her all as she completes her tee-shot.

Cameron Smith finishes runner-up after back nine drama at Hong Kong Open

Australia's Cameron Smith finishes runner-up in a dramatic finale to the Hong Kong Open, but only after nearly holing a 70-metre chip to force a play-off.
Australian golfer Cam Smith smiles as he looks down the fairway during the final round of a tournament.

Does Sydney have a place for exclusive golf courses or should they be used for parks?

Nearly 100,000 Sydneysiders play on Moore Park golf course each year. After the Minns government announced it would cut it in half for parkland, there is now divided opinion on how green spaces should be used in the city. 
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A golfer plays at the Royal Sydney Golf Course in Rose Bay