South Australian Wade Ormsby says he will “put his best foot forward” this week as he attempts to complete his hat-trick of Hong Kong Open titles, having arrived here riding a tidal wave of emotions after his father Pete passed away just two weeks ago.
The first 54 holes of strokeplay will decide who advances to the six-hole knockout matchplay contests on the final day. Play began at 7:15 (AEDT) this morning.
South African Erik van Rooyen claimed an emotional two-stroke victory at the World Wide Technology Championship at the Tiger Woods-designed El Cardonal at Diamante in Los Cabos, Mexico for his second PGA Tour career win. The triumph was bittersweet as he had received news earlier in the week that his best friend, Jon Trasamar, was terminally ill with cancer.
MacIntyre will come to Australia with two primary goals – a third DP World Tour career victory and regaining a place in the world top 50 which would guarantee his place in all four of golf’s major championships in 2024.
Australia’s newest LPGA Tour member and one of the longest standing are the latest commitments to the ISPS Handa Australian Open, with Gabi Ruffels and Sarah Kemp today confirming their places in Sydney from November 30.
A talented foursome of golfers including a 2023 DP World Tour winner, two PGA Tour winners and an American with a strong pedigree will be in the fields for the Aussie ‘majors’ in the Summer of Golf.
Three of Australia’s most highly credentialled amateurs have joined the professional ranks ahead of this week’s Queensland PGA Championship at Nudgee Golf Club in Brisbane.
The championship will be contested at Nudgee Golf Club’s Kurrai course for the third straight year where Senden will put his class and experience up against the bright young crop of Aussie golfers coming through.
Part of a legendary sporting family in South Australia, Ormsby impacted the game of golf in countless ways in his 47 years as a member of the PGA of Australia.
In a great coup for the ISPS Handa Australian Open, and show of support for the world-first format, all three champions from 2022 will return to defend their titles in Sydney from November 30 to December 3.
China’s Yunhe ‘Sampson’ Zheng produced one of the greatest-ever rounds at Royal Melbourne Golf Club as a howling northerly wind wreaked havoc in the third round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.
Austin Bautista was shocked when he came from behind in the final round today to clinch the inaugural Webex Players Series South Australia hosted by Greg Blewett.
Australia begins its quest for the World Amateur Team Championship in Abu Dhabi today, with world No.29 Karl Vilips leading a strong team from Down Under.
The Cathedral Invitational provides a rare opportunity for the general public to experience the beautiful Cathedral Lodge & Golf Club and its prestigious surroundings, with action on Wednesday, December 6 open to the public for the only time in 2023.
Xander Schauffele will make his fifth straight appearance at the Zozo Championship in Japan this week with every intention of completing a famous ‘double’ where he also won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.
Earning 61 Order of Merit points on Sunday saw Barker leapfrog Daniel Gale and Simon Hawkes into first spot ahead of this week’s latest addition to the Webex Players Series, the Webex Players Series South Australia.
Pampling was able to edge out Kiwi Steven Alker by two shots, finishing at 15-under in North Carolina to claim his second title on the over-50s circuit.
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