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Day, Ko in almighty battle to catch runaway co-leaders

Day, Ko in almighty battle to catch runaway co-leaders

The 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational is up and running and, as expected, the mixed teams event is producing some breathtaking scores.

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

Dane locks in title defence after Open thriller

With an appreciation for the history of the Australian Open, champion Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen says he'll be back to defend his crown alongside Rory McIlroy.

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Great Dane denies Smith in epic Australian Open duel

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has dashed Cameron Smith's Australian Open dream in a thrilling climax at Royal Melbourne.

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McIlroy says schedule still a factor in Open appeal

McIlroy says schedule still a factor in Open appeal

Superstar Rory McIlroy says the Australian Open has all of the ingredients to attract the world's best golfers but scheduling still limits its appeal.

No better place: Open glory beckons revitalised Smith

No better place: Open glory beckons revitalised Smith

After a horror 2024 Australian Open which kicked off a year to forget, Cameron Smith has the national title in sight after a timely return to form.

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid

Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title.

Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Drawcard Rory McIlroy wants to finish with a bang after his hopes of challenging for for a second Australian Open title were derailed by a banana peel.

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Open buzzing as star Australian trio chase leaders

Open buzzing as star Australian trio chase leaders

Open buzzing as star Australian trio chase leaders

Open buzzing as star Australian trio chase leaders

With 50,000 fans expected in the next two days and Min Woo Lee leading the local charge, Cameron Smith says the Australian Open has regained its lofty status.

Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough

Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough

Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough

Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough

Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Diamonds from the rough see McIlroy still standing

Rory McIlroy has avoided disappointing 50,000 Australian Open golf fans with the global superstar recovering from a rare air swing to make the halfway cut.

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open

Rory McIlroy will start the second round of the Australian Open seven shots adrift of the leading trio.

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis smiling as young gun shoots to share of Open lead

Elvis Smylie had the Australian Open field, including megastar Rory McIlroy, all shook up, with the Queensland young gun claiming a share of the round-one lead.

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Rory fever takes hold at Royal Melbourne

Tournament drawcard Rory McIlroy has mixed five birdies and six bogeys on a rollercoaster start to his Australian Open campaign.

Aussie Vilips up for Rookie of the Year on PGA Tour

Aussie Vilips up for Rookie of the Year on PGA Tour

Aussie Vilips up for Rookie of the Year on PGA Tour

Aussie Vilips up for Rookie of the Year on PGA Tour

Rising Aussie Karl Vilips has been short-listed by the PGA Tour as Rookie of the Year while Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are duelling for the top honour.

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Let him cook - and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open

Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up.

McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.

Refreshed Cam Davis seeks another Royal Melbourne mark

Cam Davis is aiming to win his second Australian Open, back in his happy place this week at Royal Melbourne where he still owns a course record.

Herbert hopeful practice makes for perfect Open

Leading into the final round in 2024, Lucas Herbert feels like the Australian Open is the one that got away with the LIV Golf star single-focused this year.

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Aussie golf stars praise Open's return to traditions

Cameron Smith and Adam Scott feel the Australian Open has regained its lustre after dumping the dual-gender format in favour of a traditional tournament.

McIlroy mania hits Royal Melbourne ahead of Open

Rory McIlroy had a TV crew in tow while visiting Royal Melbourne hours after arriving in town for this week's Australian Open, where he is the big drawcard.

Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits

Rory McIlroy's much-hyped Australian Open return will allow Marc Leishman, in the form of his life, some respite as he chases an elusive home-soil title.

Puig joins Seve as Spaniard bests Aussies for PGA crown

Spaniard David Puig has defied the chasing pack in Brisbane to become just the second international winner of the Australian PGA Championship in 27 years.

Scott's sentimental option with Australian PGA on move

The Australian PGA Championship could leave Queensland for the first time since the turn of the century, but Adam Scott has a solution to keep it close to home.

'Make sure you tune in': Aussie PGA contenders queue up

With a caddying great in his corner, Anthony Quayle has welcomed the challenge as a star-studded Australian PGA field attempt to chase the co-leader down.

Scott fires but needs 'beauty' to end title drought

Adam Scott has mixed eight birdies with three bogeys in a third-round 66 to get himself in the picture for a third Australian PGA title.

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