With dance music blaring, live visual effects erupting and Mexico City fans standing almost on top of the tee box at the par-3 18th at Club Golf Chapultepec, Joaquin Niemann’s path to earning a start at the US Open was unique.
Lucas Herbert pulled a rabbit out of the hat with a chip-in eagle at the par-4 11th during a course record-equalling final round during LIV Golf Mexico City at Club Golf Chapultepec.
West Australian Ryan Peake capped his Rookie of the Year season with confirmation of a spot on the DP World Tour in 2026, while Anthony Quayle produced the shot of his life to also secure a pathway to Europe.
Smylie, the BMW Australian PGA champion, comes into the week with a 512-point lead, but he can be overtaken, or alternatively he can secure the order of merit title, with 760 points to be awarded to the winner on Sunday.
Lucas Herbert and Cameron Smith have applauded the decision to return the men’s and women’s Australian Opens to their own individual events and the duo want it back in Melbourne for another attempt at Sandbelt glory.
Ripper GC have announced they are the new principal partner of MyGolf, with a three-year partnership hoping to develop the next generation of Australian golfers – or “Little Rippers.”
A runner-up in New Zealand five years ago when finishing two shots behind fellow Aussie Brad Kennedy, Herbert is excited to be making his way back to a world renowned region to contest a national open.
Lucas Herbert held off superstar Cameron Smith to win the Ford NSW Open at Murray Downs Golf & Country Club, his first title on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.
A stunning eagle highlighted a brilliant round that catapulted Lucas Herbert into the lead while major champion Cameron Smith was left trailing by two shots on an exciting second day at the Ford NSW Open.
In playing this week’s NSW Open, Cam Smith and Lucas Herbert have simply been moved by the charming, country-town reminders that meaningful golf isn’t only played when there are millions of dollars on the line.
After taking the clubhouse lead after the morning wave of the NSW Open with Lucas Herbert snapping at his heels, Cameron Smith has welcomed a potential shootout with his good friend and LIV Golf teammate at Murray Downs Golf and Country Club.
Cameron Smith has lived up to his billing as the superstar golfer on the Murray River, and grabbing the first round lead at the NSW Open with a sensational start at Murray Downs Golf and Country Club.
Australian Golf Digest
