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August 29th, 2026

Louis Dobbelaar returns to pole position at PNG Open

Louis Dobbelaar has reclaimed the lead on Moving Day at the PNG Open after firing a four-under-par 68. The first-round leader will take a one-stroke advantage and plenty of confidence into Sunday’s final 18 holes at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club after tasting success at the Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club Pro-Am last week. Fellow Read more…

August 28th, 2026

Josh Armstrong angles his way to lead at PNG Open

A putter tweak is paying dividends for Canberra native Josh Armstrong, who has poured in 15 birdies across two rounds to lead the PNG Open by one stroke at the halfway point. A return to sunny conditions provided perfect scoring conditions at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club on Friday and Armstrong took advantage as he Read more…

August 27th, 2026

Louis Dobbelaar holds lead at rain-affected PNG Open

Louis Dobbelaar has taken a one-shot lead after a rain-hit opening day at the PNG Open, with PNG Prime Minister James Marape hitting the ceremonial first tee shot before the weather forced play to be suspended.

August 19th, 2026

Adam Scott is ready to resume Open rivalry with Rory McIlroy

Adam Scott is set to renew his Australian Open rivalry with Rory McIlroy after confirming he’ll tee up in both the national championship and the Australian PGA.. Loyal to his home tour throughout his long career, former world No.1 Scott will seek to win the Joe Kirkwood Cup for a third time when the Australian Read more…

August 14th, 2026

Australia’s Grace Kim makes fast start at LPGA event

Australian golfer Grace Kim has continued her hot run with a stellar six-under-par opening round at the LPGA Tour’s Portland Classic. Fresh off two straight top-10 finishes, Kim is just one stroke behind Colombian leader Mariel Galdiano after Thursday’s first round at the Columbia-Edgewater Country Club. Playing all-out attack, the major champion collected seven birdies Read more…

August 9th, 2026

Joaquin Niemann cools off in New York, but hangs on to LIV lead

Joaquin Niemann’s five-shot lead has been trimmed to two after a shaky third round at LIV Golf New York, with Harold Varner III charging into second place.

August 8th, 2026

Joaquin Niemann leaves rivals behind in quest for LIV honours

Joaquin Niemann fired a bogey-free 65 to extend his lead to five shots at LIV Golf New York, as Australia’s Lucas Herbert cooled off with a level-par round.

July 27th, 2026

Rookie Jackson Koivun holds out Scheffler for first PGA Tour win

Jackson Koivun opened up a five-shot lead on Sunday at the 3M Open, holding off a chasing Scottie Scheffler to claim his first PGA Tour title. No Australians made the cut this week.

July 26th, 2026

PGA Tour rookie dominant to end third round in Blaine

In just his third start as a professional, Jackson Koivun posted a tournament-record 28 on the back nine to seize the lead at the 3M Open, with a maiden PGA Tour win now within reach.

July 26th, 2026

Lucas Herbert on track for wire-to-wire victory at LIV UK

Lucas Herbert carries a three-shot lead into the final round at LIV Golf UK, chasing a wire-to-wire victory as Bryson DeChambeau, Tyrrell Hatton and Cameron Smith all lurk within striking distance.

July 25th, 2026

Jenny Shin shows rivals a clean set of heels at Scottish Open

Jenny Shin has raced to a five-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open, while Grace Kim leads the Australian charge and Minjee Lee withdrew with illness after a tough opening round.

July 24th, 2026

Open Championship 2026 winner Ryan Fox returns to NZ with Claret Jug

Fresh off his historic Open Championship victory, Ryan Fox has returned home to New Zealand with the Claret Jug. The Kiwi star says it was important to celebrate with family and friends after becoming the first New Zealander since Bob Charles in 1963 to win golf’s oldest major.

July 24th, 2026

Aussie Cameron Percy cruises to lead at Senior Open

Cameron Percy has surged to a one-shot lead at the ISPS Handa Senior Open with a seven-under 63 at Gleneagles, with fellow Australians Michael Wright, Richard Green, Steve Allan, Greg Chalmers and Mark Hensby all inside the top of the field.

July 24th, 2026

Lauren Coughlin and Jenny Shin seize Scottish Open first-round lead

Lauren Coughlin and Jenny Shin fired matching 66s to share the lead at the Women’s Scottish Open, while Minjee Lee’s day went from bad to worse with a 13-over 85 at Dundonald Links.

July 23rd, 2026

Jason Day withdraws from 3M Open with back injury

Jason Day has pulled out of the 3M Open with a back injury, his second withdrawal of the season, leaving his FedEx Cup playoff hopes in serious doubt with just three events remaining.