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.
As is so often the case, last week’s Australian Open delivered multiple storylines and more than a few talking points. From Cam Smith’s controversial pre-event course setup comments to inclement weather and the multi-championship field, there were numerous avenues for a post-tournament analysis to venture emanating from Kingston Heath and Victoria golf clubs.
With his Australian Summer of Golf campaign over, Cam Smith has expressed his desire to repeat the visit back home on the 2025-2026 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.
Jiyai Shin has won a second Women’s Australian Open title 11 years after her first with a two-shot triumph over defending champion Ash Buhai on Sunday at Kingston Heath.
Splitting up the men and women from a mixed Australian Open after three years would not be easy nor a good move financially, Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland said Sunday in Melbourne.
[Photo: Getty images] In boxing terms, it’s “Herbert vs Hollywood.” But Elvis may jump into the ring and he may be joined by the title holder. The Australian Open began with controversy over the course set up and the format. Bouts of torrential rain tried to dampen it. But the national championship is set for Read more…
The future of the Australian Open remains unclear with player frustrations boiling over in Melbourne this week after three years of the mixed men’s and women’s format.
[Photo: Getty images] Cameron Smith is going to be a dad. In late March next year, the 2022 British Open winner and his wife Shanel are going to welcome a baby into the world several weeks before the 2025 Masters. “I’m more excited than anything,” Smith told Australian Golf Digest on Wednesday at the Australian Read more…
Overall he gives himself a B as a grade for his on-course performances this year, although Min Woo Lee’s end-of-year report card still has room for an upgrade at this Australian Open.
This week at Kingston Heath Golf Club, a much-loved member of the Heath ‘family’ will be simultaneously present and absent: the stunning par-3 10th hole.
Marc Leishman and Lucas Herbert are eyeing a trio of spots in the 2025 Open Championship field that are up for grabs in Melbourne as a bonus to their bid to win an Australian Open title.
Cameron Smith has arrived in Melbourne with a bee in his competitive bonnet after three close calls in Australian tournaments without securing a first individual victory of the year.
A message from the Victorian Government Welcome to Melbourne for the 2024 Australian Open! When we say we’re the sporting capital, visitors tend to think of the MCG. But what makes us the centre for sporting and major events in Australia is the diversity of our world-class venues. The Melbourne Sandbelt is home to some Read more…
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