Scott’s withdrawal is not a surprise. The Queenslander has previously stated his apathy towards golf’s inclusion in the Olympics, referring to it as an “exhibition” and that a better idea would be to allow amateurs in the field. He passed on both the 2016 and 2020 games.
Of the six DP World Tour events contested so far in 2023-2024 – billed the “Opening Swing” by the tour – five were won by LIV golfers who don’t have status on the DP World Tour but were participants in the tournament via sponsors’ exemptions.
Adelaide will welcome a bevy of international stars in April after LIV Golf announced a multi-year commitment to bring its events to Australia, beginning in 2023.
The first round of the Masters was all Tiger, all the time – but there was plenty of other action to take in producing some facts and figures that interested or outright wowed us. Here’s a look at five stats that stood out from round one.
He knows it will take something “pretty perfect” but Cameron Smith’s quest for the 149th Open Championship remains alive after a round of two-under 68 at Royal St George’s on Saturday.
Bogey-free, the 38-year-old South African strolled round Royal St George’s in a nifty six-under par 64 to claim the early lead in the 149th Open Championship.
Cameron Smith will look to make a second-round surge after enduring difficult winds to lead the Aussie charge in Round 1 of The Open Championship at Royal St George’s Golf Club overnight.