Min Woo Lee leads chase for $6.8 million payday in golf’s fifth major

Min Woo Lee leads chase for $6.8 million payday in golf’s fifth major

The younger brother of two-time women’s major winner Minjee was only an 11th hour addition to golf’s unofficial fifth major. Now he and fellow Australian Cameron Davis are in the top three.

  • byAdam Pengilly

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Major tournaments to tee-up in the bush after government’s golf prizemoney boost

Major tournaments to tee-up in the bush after government’s golf prizemoney boost

The state government has announced a landmark deal to take a suite of tournaments,including the NSW Open,out of Sydney to regional centres.

  • byAdam Pengilly
‘Like getting Willy Wonka’s golden ticket’:Real estate agent invited to US Masters after mix-up

‘Like getting Willy Wonka’s golden ticket’:Real estate agent invited to US Masters after mix-up

On New Year’s Eve,Scott Stallings received an invitation any golfer would recognise instantly. Unfortunately,he only got it because he shares his name with a three-time PGA Tour winner.

  • byMichael Levenson
LIV:Three letters that sparked a civil war and Smith’s incredible year

LIV:Three letters that sparked a civil war and Smith’s incredible year

From Greg Norman turning professional golf on its head to Tiger Woods limping around Augusta and Australians winning two majors in 2022,it’s been a crazy year for golf.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Relief for Cameron Smith as US Masters opens door to LIV rebels

Relief for Cameron Smith as US Masters opens door to LIV rebels

Augusta National has indicated it will not ban LIV players from next year’s tournament,with 16 rebels set to receive invitations.

  • byJames Corrigan
Meronk and Buhai crash local party in historic Australian Open

Meronk and Buhai crash local party in historic Australian Open

A world first tournament also belongs to players of the world. And so on a day when locals wanted Adam Scott and Hannah Green to salute,they were left to salute two overseas stars.

  • byAdam Pengilly andDamien Ractliffe
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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
‘Three more majors’:Scott driven by glory,not cash

‘Three more majors’:Scott driven by glory,not cash

The only Australian to win The Masters has seemingly been in the middle of a PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide all year. But can he find that elusive second major after reuniting with Tiger Woods’ old caddie?

  • 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
From ‘the Valley’ to virality:How lockdown turned Harrison into golf’s next big thing

From ‘the Valley’ to virality:How lockdown turned Harrison into golf’s next big thing

Young Sydney amateur Harrison Crowe will play on golf’s biggest stages next year,and he’ll have one of golf’s smallest stages to thank.

  • byIain Payten