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Kyriacou involved in second Open hole-in-one drama

Kyriacou involved in second Open hole-in-one drama

Australia's Steph Kyriacou has been centre stage again in a freakish hole-in-one incident at the Women's British Open.

Moving experience as Aussies fight back at British Open

Moving experience as Aussies fight back at British Open

Moving experience as Aussies fight back at British Open

Moving experience as Aussies fight back at British Open

Australia's Minjee Lee and Steph Kyriacou have both made the most of moving day at the Women's British Open, but Grace Kim slipped further back.

Australia's Kyriacou slam dunks a hole-in-one

Australia's Kyriacou slam dunks a hole-in-one

Australia's Kyriacou slam dunks a hole-in-one

Australia's Kyriacou slam dunks a hole-in-one

Steph Kyriacou has lit up the second day of the British Women's Open with a hole-in-one on a day when most Australian hopes were blown off course.

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Minjee in the mix again at golf's final major of 2025

Minjee in the mix again at golf's final major of 2025

Australian superstar Minjee Lee is challenging once again after carding a two-under-par first round at the Women's British Open, golf's last major of the year.

Woodbridge to the Open rescue for Aussie golf ace

Woodbridge to the Open rescue for Aussie golf ace

One of the biggest names in Australian tennis is helping golf star Gabriela Ruffels at the final women's major of the year in Wales.

'Big test': Minjee Lee leads strong Aussie Open assault

'Big test': Minjee Lee leads strong Aussie Open assault

Major winners Minjee Lee, Grace Kim and Hannah Green will spearhead a nine-strong Australian challenge at the Women's British Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales.

Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist

Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist

US President Donald Trump has worked on his golf handicap in Scotland, as his presidency hits the rough over Jeffrey Epstein questions.

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Leishman woes seal historically bad Open for Australia

Leishman woes seal historically bad Open for Australia

Leishman woes seal historically bad Open for Australia

Leishman woes seal historically bad Open for Australia

Marc Leishman did his best, but a poor last round at Royal Portrush sealed Australia's worst display at a British Open in living memory.

Scheffler's magisterial march to British Open triumph

Scheffler's magisterial march to British Open triumph

Scheffler's magisterial march to British Open triumph

Scheffler's magisterial march to British Open triumph

American world No.1 Scottie Scheffler has won the 153rd British Open, outclassing the field at Royal Portrush to win by four shots.

'A Guinness and something silly': Leishman still dreams

'A Guinness and something silly': Leishman still dreams

'A Guinness and something silly': Leishman still dreams

'A Guinness and something silly': Leishman still dreams

LIV golfer Marc Leishman, the only Aussie left standing at the British Open, is focusing on the prizes a top-four finish could earn him at Royal Portrush.

Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open

Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open

Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open

Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open

US great Scottie Scheffler has been hailed "inevitable" by great rival Rory McIlroy as perhaps only some magic from the home hero can now stop him at the Open.

Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day

Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day

Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day

Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day

Marc Leishman is the only Australian, from a starting field of nine, to make the weekend at the British Open at Royal Portrush.

Supreme Scheffler being hunted by Harman at Portrush

Supreme Scheffler being hunted by Harman at Portrush

Supreme Scheffler being hunted by Harman at Portrush

Supreme Scheffler being hunted by Harman at Portrush

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, British heavyweight Matt Fitzpatrick and former champ Brian Harman have risen to the top on a stacked British Open leaderboard.

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Cameron Smith smacked one of the worst tee shots of his major career - a fitting launch of an underwhelming day for Australia's Open Championship battalion.

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Philosophical Scheffler back to winning grind at Open

Fresh from his musings about the meaning of his golfing life, Scottie Scheffler let his clubs do all the talking on the opening day of the British Open.

Cam Smith busting a gut to end frustrating year at Open

Australia's 2022 British Open champion Cam Smith is ready to turn round a "frustrating" season at Portrush after working feverishly to get back to winning ways.

Why former bikie wants to be free at British Open

An Australian former bikie who spent five years in jail says he has owned his story ahead of teeing off with the world's best golfers at the British Open.

Smith out first as Aussie nine target Open challenge

Nine Australians will play Royal Portrush's links for the British Open and the forecast suggests Cam Smith's early start is better than Min Woo Lee's late one.

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Webb weaves magic to usher in golf golden generation

The legendary Karrie Webb has been key in the surge of golf's golden generation with Australian women dominating on the world stage like never before.

'I don't know how': Aussie golfer Kim wins epic major

Aussie golf sensation Grace Kim has produced an astonishing finish to win the Evian Championship, the fourth women's golf major of the year, in epic fashion.

Ruffels leads Aussie charge towards more major glory

Three Australian women loom large at the top of the leaderboard at the Evian Championship, with more major glory in their sights.

'Kept it simple': Aussie golf ace fires up in France

Grace Kim has taken pole position among the Australian challenge at the Evian Championship major after Minjee Lee had an indifferent day.

'Happy vibes': Aussie golf aces fire at women's major

Gabi Ruffels and Grace Kim have upstaged superstar fellow Aussie Minjee Lee to nab a share of the first-round lead at women's golf's fourth major of 2025.

'Really cool': Herbert gives Australia nine Open lives

Australia will have nine chances at winning the famous Claret Jug after Lucas Herbert qualified for this month's British Open at Royal Portrush.

Elvis in the building: Smylie to defend Aust PGA crown

Victory in the Australia PGA Championship propelled Elvis Smylie onto golf's world stage. Now he's aiming for a repeat.

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