PGA Tour
Golf brass warned ball-change proposals could harm women’s game
The plan is designed to limit the lengths male pros are hitting and would restrict the type of ball used in elite competition, but would not affect recreational players.
- by James Corrigan
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour’s policy board as player director
The announcement comes nearly two months after the golf world was left stunned by the announcement of a framework agreement between the US-based circuit and LIV Golf.
- by Frank Pingue
Is golf’s 47-year-old new cult hero coming to Australia?
Michael Block became an almost overnight sensation at the PGA Championship - and Australian officials have held talks about bringing him Down Under for the summer of golf.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘It was a crazy moment’: Australian hits hole in one on British Open debut
Travis Smyth was momentarily the toast of the golfing world after recording an ace on a hole that has proven treacherous for some of the game’s elite players.
- by Adam Pengilly
Blowing in the wind: Why Open contenders are tinkering for brutal test
Lucas Herbert reckons he’s using a club he’ll only pull out of the closet once a year as treacherous conditions set to take over at Royal Liverpool for the last men’s major of 2023.
- by Mark Tallentire
Why Smith is in better shape for British Open than when he won it
The world No.7, who won his first event of 2023 in London last week, is putting the final touches to his preparation for the last men’s major of the year.
- by Adam Pengilly
Plot to sack Greg Norman as part of LIV Golf peace deal
The deliberations reflect an enmity forged over decades between the tour and Norman, one of golf’s most talented players, who often chafed at the sport’s economic structure.
- by Alan Blinder and Kevin Draper
Greg Norman steps out as Adam Scott takes swipe at ‘about-face’
The LIV Golf boss drove Saudi Arabian businessman Yasir al-Rumayyan around in a buggy at an event in Spain, but his future remains clouded.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Who holds the leverage?’ How PGA merger with LIV Golf could collapse
The US Justice Department was looking at professional golf before the deal was announced, and the proposed partnership has only strengthened their interest.
- by Alan Blinder, Lauren Hirsch and Kevin Draper
US Open 2023 final round as it happened: Smith best Australian as McIlroy, Scheffler stalk leaders
Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark, both chasing a first major, lead the way heading into the pointy end, but a few of the usual suspects are breathing down their necks.
- by Billie Eder
Family double beckons as Lee charges into US Open contention behind leader Fowler
Min Woo Lee has thrust himself into contention to complete one of the great family doubles in golf history.