Say what you like about Martin Kaymer – and there are those who have done just that during the two-and-a-half years since he made his controversial switch to LIV Golf.
His eponymous website hails him as “more than a champion.” Which is fair if you pay due deference to the nearly 40 tournament victories, the more than nine years he has spent ranked inside the world’s top 10 and take even the briefest glance at Sergio Garcia’s record as part of 10 Ryder Cup teams. Read more…
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.
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…
Sources tell Golf Digest that Scott O’Neil, a sports and entertainment executive, is expected to be hired as the league’s chief executive, replacing Greg Norman in that role, with a formal announcement to come in the next month.
Cameron Smith has blasted a soft and slow course setup across Kingston Heath and Victoria golf clubs as “disappointing,” and added the idea heavy rain was responsible was “bulls–t.”
[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.
Australian Golf Digest
