Articles by Justin Falconer at Royal Portrush (via golf.org.au)

July 22nd, 2019

The Open 2019: Soaked Smith battles for his best Open finish

He shouldered the hopes of all Australians over the weekend and Cam Smith fought until the bitterly cold end at The Open.

July 21st, 2019

The Open 2019: Rock doesn’t roll for Smith at Portrush

It was a ball-striking performance that could have produced anything for Cam Smith on Saturday.

July 20th, 2019

The Open 2019: Cameron Smith feeling the flow, two behind after 36 holes

Smith was the lone Australian of the six who started the championship to make the 36-hole cut.

July 19th, 2019

The Open 2019: Brave Cameron Smith and Jason Day fly the Aussie flag

Amid plenty of carnage from their countrymen, a pair of gritty opening day performances from the two Queenslanders have kept Australian hopes of winning The Open alive.

July 18th, 2019

The Open 2019: Tiger run-in highlights Dimi’s dream debut at Royal Portrush

While Woods wasn’t technically there to meet Papadatos – or fellow Aussie debutant Jake McLeod or Kiwi Ryan Fox – some quick thinking from the 28-year-old ensured he made the most of the chance encounter.