Tiger v Shark:Australian stars back Norman after Woods swipe at LIV boss

Tiger v Shark:Australian stars back Norman after Woods swipe at LIV boss

It has largely been a LIV-free Australian summer of golf. Then Tiger Woods attacked Greg Norman and the Australian Open’s local stars went on the front foot to defend golf’s most polarising figure.

  • byAdam Pengilly

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Iceman Smith survives lightning delays,late challenge to win PGA

Iceman Smith survives lightning delays,late challenge to win PGA

The world No.3 has turned into a winning machine this year. And not even Mother Nature was going to stop him winning a third Joe Kirkwood Cup.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Keys to the city? How about a ticker-tape parade? Smith surges clear in Australian PGA

Keys to the city? How about a ticker-tape parade? Smith surges clear in Australian PGA

The world No.3 almost aced one hole in between a flurry of bogeys on the back nine. But Smith is still the man to catch as he chases a third Australian PGA title.

  • byAdam Pengilly
After 30 straight majors,Leishman fine if LIV means Augusta days are over

After 30 straight majors,Leishman fine if LIV means Augusta days are over

One of the highest profile players to join Greg Norman’s LIV Golf has made peace with his decision - even if it means his spot in the biggest tournaments is now at risk.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Rory and me:Cameron Smith on the phone call that pre-empted the firestorm

Rory and me:Cameron Smith on the phone call that pre-empted the firestorm

A mulleted,mad Brisbane Broncos fan who loves nothing more than fishing with his Jacksonville neighbours has been at the centre of a power struggle in golf’s bitter civil war. So why did he go?

  • byAdam Pengilly
Why Norman’s American rebel LIV star has entered Australian Open

Why Norman’s American rebel LIV star has entered Australian Open

Kevin Na is about to see his world ranking slide just before an initial cut-off for Masters qualification. So he’s found an alternate solution half-a-world away.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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‘Greg needs to go’:McIlroy demands Norman quit LIV role

‘Greg needs to go’:McIlroy demands Norman quit LIV role

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman must step down from his position immediately as golf’s tours need an “adult in the room” to help end the sport’s feud.

World’s best golfers are heading to Melbourne,but don’t thank LIV:Sutherland

World’s best golfers are heading to Melbourne,but don’t thank LIV:Sutherland

Australian golf is gearing up for its biggest month since Tiger Woods was in Melbourne for the 2019 Presidents Cup,but Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland says it’s not LIV Golf that deserves the credit for the strength of this year’s Australian Open field.

  • byDamien Ractliffe
Thanks a million as Magellan boss tries to more than double directors fees

Thanks a million as Magellan boss tries to more than double directors fees

Hamish McLennan wants to increase non-executive directors’ pay cap from $750,000 to $1.75 million – all while the fund managers’ shares are languishing.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Woods and McIlroy should be thankful for LIV,says Norman

Woods and McIlroy should be thankful for LIV,says Norman

After weeks of speculation,the Saudi-backed series has finally confirmed the course to host its first tournament in Australia. And Greg Norman took a swipe at two of world golf’s biggest stars in the aftermath.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Saudi golf chief threatens to create own majors if ‘Big Four’ ban LIV rebels

Saudi golf chief threatens to create own majors if ‘Big Four’ ban LIV rebels

There have been rumours of a “Super LIV” event with a $US100 million purse. Majed Al Sorour’s comments will fuel the gossip.

  • byJames Corrigan