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PREVIEW: Eleven Aussies chasing Open glory at Royal St George’s
Eleven Aussie golfers – the country’s strongest representation since 2017 at Birkdale – will hope two historical omens hold true when they contest the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George’s Golf Club starting Thursday.
US Open 2021: Jon Rahm’s gutsy 72nd-hole decision and 17 other parting thoughts from Torrey Pines
For one last look back at a dramatic and chaotic week, here are 18 parting thoughts on the year’s third Major.
Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama will carry Japan’s Major hopes with him to the first tee tomorrow
Ever since Matsuyama finished low amateur at the 2011 Masters, he has shouldered the hopes of a nation, a burden he is not fond of.
Masters 2021: Augusta National as a ‘shotmaker’s course’? Maybe not
It’s not that hitting a draw or a fade is better at Augusta; it’s that hitting your shot, whatever that may be, is always a better play at any golf course.
VIEW FROM AFAR: How Cam Smith’s coach and caddie were forced to watch on from the other side of the world
It was a weird Masters for everyone, particularly for Cameron Smith’s coach and caddie watching from the other side of the world.
Masters 2020: Dustin Johnson gets his Major redemption, and 17 other parting thoughts from Augusta
Here are the fruits of some scribbles from a reporter’s notebook, which contain general musings and observations on the 2020 Masters Tournament.
Masters 2020: Can Bryson DeChambeau break Augusta National?
Hurricane Bryson is now upon Georgia. What’s left standing after he blows through could change the game as we know it.
US Open 2020: Patrick Reed, golf’s lone wolf, alone at the top at Winged Foot
While the rest of the field succumbed to Winged Foot, Reed fought back. Which is how golf’s lone wolf was the only one howling after 36 holes, Reed’s temerity and fortitude rewarded with the halfway lead.
PGA Championship 2020: Collin Morikawa is already a star and four other takeaways from a wild PGA
Collin Morikawa slammed the door shut in a manner that would suggest he’d been on the PGA Tour for a decade-plus, already with multiple Majors to his name.
PGA Championship 2020: The halfway leader at TPC Harding Park has no idea how he’s leading
Out of nowhere, Haotong Li became the first Chinese man to lead at the end of a round in a men’s Major championship, while Jason Day shares second place.
PGA Championship 2020: Jason Day reflects on his lone Major five years ago, and whether his game can reach that level again
As Day enters the first Major of 2020, the 32-year-old carries some strong momentum.
Bombs Away
How Royal Melbourne Golf Club’s beguiling design will defend itself against the onslaught of the US team’s bomb squad.
Open For A Win
Jason Day has come close to winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on several occasions. But those near misses may have prepared the Australian to win a US Open on the Monterey Peninsula instead.
PGA Championship 2019: Inside Jason Day’s prep for brutal Bethpage Black
It is that history – and the positive memories that he can draw upon – that makes Swatton believe Day is well positioned to contend for a second PGA Championship title.
Tiger Woods went old school with his driver and it won him the Masters
When Tiger Woods won his first green jacket, in 1997, he overwhelmed Augusta National with his driver.
Masters 2019: Could this be third time lucky for Cam Smith?
After two Masters starts that provided contrasting fortunes, Cameron Smith is one player who might turn heads at Augusta.
Caddie Confidential: 11 questions on the secrets to the Masters
When it comes to predicting who’s going to play well and who isn’t, caddies are the ultimate source.
TIGER’S TIME: Why Woods can win another green jacket, according to those who taught him
His former coaches think a major is realistic.
Ryder Cup 2018: Twelve men, one team. Why Europe succeeds where America fails
The answer is cultural. The answer is about teamwork, and fellowship, and collective spirit.
The PGA field is burning down the scoreboard. And thank the golf gods for that
After holding its own on Day 1, the field set Bellerive aflame on Friday. Gary Woodland set the PGA’s 36-hole scoring record. Brooks Koepka and Charl Schwartzel tied the single-day mark with a pair of 63s.
British Open 2018: Day On The Range
Jason Day’s long-time coach Colin Swatton gives a sneak peek into the practice sessions he’ll conduct with his star student in the lead-up to the 147th British Open at Carnoustie.
