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Marc Leishman in action at the Victorian PGA Championship. Picture: PGA of Australia

Leishman edges closer to two-decade first

Marc Leishman edged closer to his first win in a world rankings event in Australia for almost 20 years after climbing into the lead at the Victorian PGA Championship at Moonah Links.

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will compete in the 2025 Greg Norman Junior Masters at Palmer Coolum Resort.

Next Cam Smith? Meet Qld’s top teen guns at elite tournament

The best junior golfers from across Queensland, plus several interstate aces, will take to the fairways for one of Australia’s most prestigious underage tournaments on Monday. Here’s 20 athletes to watch, along with every golfer contesting the event.

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07/12/2003: Adam Scott after missing his birdie putt on the second play off hole. Australian Masters golf at Huntingdale Golf Club. DIGITAL IMAGE

‘Megabucks’: How golf became fashion’s obsession

The preppy, etiquette‑fuelled world of golf has emerged as an unlikely force in fashion, as brands capitalise on the sport’s appeal through multi‑million dollar deals.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. December 7th, 2025. GOLF.. Round 4..Australian Open Golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.. Cameron Smith reacts after his par putt on 18 slides over the edge . Picture: Michael Klein

A heckle, a putt — then pain: The moment Smith’s dream crumpled

One heckle broke the silence at the 18th hole before the Australian Open’s deciding putts: ‘it breaks more than you think’. For Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, it was true of the green. For Cam Smith, his heart.

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Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen celebrates after sinking his putt on the 18th during the final round of the Australian Open golf tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

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Great Dane’s impossible putt tears Aus Open from shattered Smith

Cameron Smith has missed a crucial five-foot putt that would have forced a play-off, handing victory to Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at the Australian Open.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. December 6th, 2025. GOLF.. Round 3..Australian Open Golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.. Rory McIlroy looks at where his ball ended up in the rough at the 2nd hole during his 3rd round at Royal Melbourne Golf Club .Ã. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘I didn’t even try’: How banana peel added to McIlroy’s wild Aus Open

Rory McIlroy has described his Australian Open experience as a “week of firsts” after his third round rollercoaster which included play a shot off a banana peel.

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Greg Norman and Minister for Sport Anika Wells at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, announce Greg has joined the Brisbane Organising Committee for the Olympic, Eagle Farm. Picture: Liam Kidston

Where’s Shark? Norman’s absence raises eyebrows

He was spotted at the Ashes in Brisbane, missed a medal ceremony named in his honour and hasn’t been seen during Australia’s summer of golf. And Greg Norman’s absence has raised eyebrows among the sport’s powerbrokers.

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TOPSHOT - Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his putt during the second round of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 5, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Battling McIlroy saves Victoria from million-dollar disaster

Rory McIlroy has saved the Victorian Government from an embarrassment worth millions after producing a late flurry to make the cut at the Australian Open.

Australia's Elvis Smylie shares the lead with Kiwi Ryan Fox heading into Round 2 of the Australian Open. Picture: AFP

Elvis all Smylies after taking equal lead at Aussie Open

Aussie Elvis Smylie has tamed some tough conditions to share the lead going into the second round of the Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy endured a rollercoaster day.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Min Woo Lee of Australia acknowledges the gallery on the ninth green on day one of the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

TikTok star is golf’s secret weapon

Min Woo Lee opens up about balancing tradition with social media fame as he reflects on his high-profile friendships and making his mark in style.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Min Woo Lee of Australia walks on the 15th hole on day two of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Big difference’: Aussie star’s game-changing weight gain

When Aussie Min Woo Lee watched clips of his Australian Open campaign last year, he couldn’t believe what he saw. He reveals the insane body transformation he’s undertaken to beat the best.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches on prior to the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 03, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Who’s Rory? Everything you must know about golf’s next $1b man

He’s the biggest name in golf. But just who is Rory McIlroy, and what makes him so good? Here’s everything you need to know about golf’s next $1 billion man.

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Two swings that perfectly capture the whole Rory McIlroy story

Two swings that perfectly capture the whole Rory McIlroy story

Oscillating from the ridiculous to the sublime, Rory McIlroy is the most extraordinary ordinary golfer of his times. No one has been capable of thrilling and spilling as much as the Northern Irishman.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker during the Pro-Am ahead of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 3, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘Not the best course in Melbourne’: Rory drops Aus Open bomb

Talk about endearing yourself to the locals. Australian Open drawcard Rory McIlroy couldn’t help himself when he was asked for his opinion of Royal Melbourne, where this year’s event is being played.

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A teen golf prodigy, Aaron Baddeley’s career didn’t unfold as expected

After taking down Greg Norman at 18, Aaron Baddeley was tipped to be the next Tiger Woods. Immense expectations crushed Baddeley, the one-time Aussie golfing prodigy.

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Famous faces have flocked to Crown to hear from greats of the golfing world, with Rory McIlroy donning the green jacket he earned winning The Masters. See the pictures.

Rory’s jacket steals the show as celebs step out for VIP golf gala

Famous faces have flocked to Crown to hear from greats of the golfing world, with Rory McIlroy donning the green jacket he earned winning The Masters. See the pictures.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a tee shot on the second hole during practice prior to the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 02, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

Melbourne in line for golf coup as permanent Australian Open host

Rory McIlroy and some of the world’s top golfers are teeing off in Melbourne this week and there are talks underway to lock in the city as the long-term Australian Open host.

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Rory McIlroy at Royal Melbourne on Monday. Picture: Peter Foster

Biggest since Tiger: How McIlroy will reshape the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy has arrived. The megastar landed in Melbourne and hit at several key courses, as the Australian Open prepares for its biggest contender since Tiger Woods two decades ago.

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Rory McIlroy winner congratulates runner up Adam Scott at the 2013 Emirates Australian Open Golf Championship at Royal Sydney Golf Course. pic. Phil Hillyard

‘It slipped away so quickly’: Scott aims to bury McIlroy demons

Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott as leading contenders for an Australian Open — we’ve been here before. The Aussie reflects on his missed opportunity to upstage the five-time major winner.

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Washing machine whiz to Trump taunter: Behind the magic of Rory McIlroy

Washing machine whiz to Trump taunter: Behind the magic of Rory McIlroy

From taunting Donald Trump to weeping on Augusta’s hallowed turf, Rory McIlroy’s whirlwind year continues when he heads to Australia where crowds will treat him like the golfing immortal he has become.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 10: Karl Vilips of Australia hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS at Yokohama Country Club on October 10, 2025 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images)

The Aussie rookie who snubbed Tiger Woods

It’s not every day golf legend Tiger Woods calls, let alone a young gun Aussie who just broke through for his first win. Karl Vilips reveals how he brushed the great ahead of an Australian Open alongside Rory McIlroy.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: David Puig of Spain celebrates winning the tournament with his fiancÃÂ© Berta Sanchez on day four of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Emerging LIV Golf star claims Australian PGA glory

Emerging LIV Golf star David Puig has won the Australian PGA Championship, securing the Joe Kirkwood Cup with a superb final round of 66 at Royal Queensland.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: David Puig of Spain kisses the Joe Kirkwood Cup after victory on day four of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Spanish star clinches Australian PGA

LIV Golf star David Puig has claimed the Australian PGA Championship, becoming the first Spaniard to win the event since Seve Ballesteros triumphed 44 years ago.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Marc Leishman of Australia plays his second shot on the fifth hole on day four of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 30, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

The golden ticket driving Leishman for Aus Open success

Marc Leishman is shaping as the best homegrown chance to topple star attraction, Rory McIlroy, at the Australian Open starting on Thursday with the 42-year-old declaring he’s playing the best golf of his career.

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Esther Rika from Gove Country Golf Club in Nhulunbuy has been named as a finalist for Australian sportâs highest volunteer honour - the Australian Sports Commissionâs Volunteer of the Year Award. Picture: Contributed

‘Not mine alone’: Volunteer on national award nod

A Nhulunbuy woman’s tireless work building junior golf programs in one of Australia’s most isolated communities could see her claim the nation’s top volunteer award.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Adam Scott of Australia plays a bunker shot on the 16th hole on day three of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 29, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

He hasn’t won since before Covid — is it Adam Scott’s time?

The world didn’t know what Covid was the last time Adam Scott won a tournament. But the major winner is among a host of big-name contenders with a round to play in the Australian PGA Championship.

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Cameron Smith (AUS) Royal Queensland Golf COurse, Brisbane Australia - Queenslander Cameron Smith in action during Day 1 of the Australian BMW PGA Championship of Australia. Photo Scott Powick Courier Mail

Smith bombs out of Aus PGA as brutal luck takes its toll

Cameron Smith will be a weekend spectator at the Australian PGA Championship after bombing out of the tournament with a second-round four-over 75.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Cam Smith of Australia tees off on the fifth hole on day two of the BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 28, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

NSW launch secret bid to lure PGA championship out of Qld

The NSW Government have pounced on the PGA championship’s incoming Olympic-sized problem, with an audacious bid to lure the tournament out of Queensland.

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Daniel Gale celebrates a hole-in-one on the 11th during round one of the 2025 PGA Championship at Royal Queensland, Brisbane. Photo: Dan Peled

‘That’s mine tomorrow’: Golfer calls his shot, wins $300k car

On Wednesday, Daniel Gale wildly predicted to his girlfriend that he would win a BMW worth $295,000 for making a hole-in-one in the Australian PGA Championship. On Thursday, it happened.

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Joaquin Niemann has called for an overhaul of the LIV Golf points system. Picture: Getty

Golf star leads calls for major LIV overhaul after $27m controversy

Former Australian Open champion, and five-time LIV Golf winner, Joaquin Niemann has called for major reform into the Saudi-backed league after being robbed of a $27m bonus.

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