Rory McIlroy has been locked in to make a competitive return Down Under to play in the Australian Open for two years in a mega coup for the country’s golf landscape.
Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland says Australian Open organisers want an “international flavour” at this year’s two championships, which will return to separate men’s and women’s tournaments after three editions of an unpopular mixed format.
Lucas Herbert has signalled his intentions grab a second victory at home by taking a sizeable 36-hole lead at the Australian Open courtesy of a hot second round that validated his tournament-opening 63.
A stunning eagle at the last catapulted Lucas Herbert above pre-tournament favourite Cameron Smith, with a sensational first round giving Herbert the clubhouse lead at the Australian Open.
It doesn’t have a confirmed date, a host city or a venue, but the Australian Open has morphed into a magic bullet that could end golf’s majors dilemma.
Describing Min Woo Lee as one of the hottest players in the world, Lucas Herbert says he is the man to beat as the Australian Open looks set to deliver a grandstand finish on Sunday.
A message from the New South Wales Government On behalf of the New South Wales Government, I am pleased to welcome you to Sydney for the2023 edition of the ISPS Handa Australian Open. This year, the Australian Open in Sydney will create further history as the world’s first national open tournament bringing together the best Read more…
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