Brazel goes from zero to hero

As Christmas presents go, Sam Brazel’s gift ranks higher than most. The journeyman pro scored the biggest win of his career with a 72nd-hole birdie to claim the UBS Hong Kong Open by a stroke. The 37-year-old from Lismore in northern New South Wales earns a two-year exemption on the European Tour, having contested a mere 17 events on that circuit in his career to date.

At last, no more of this…

Call it the Dustin Johnson Rule. Overnight the R&A and USGA announced the introduction of a new local rule that effectively rescinds the penalty applied when a ball is accidentally moved on the putting green. The new rule will be available to committees in charge of competitions from January 1, 2017.

Jimmy Likes the 60

Why I used my lob wedge to win my first major—and why I always do.

Punching Above Its Weight

Golf Australia’s high-performance program for elite amateurs is leading the world with a relatively modest level of funding.

A Green and Golf Year

Australia’s Olympic golf team captain Ian Baker-Finch reflects on an enormous 12 months for Aussie golf.