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Day goes back-to-back, wins WGC Match Play
Ben Everill Jason Day has won the World Golf Championships Match Play final to land his second big trophy in two weeks.
Day beats McIlroy, moves to final
![Jason Day celebrates after sinking a putt to defeat Rory McIlroy.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/r/z/j/h/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnrzif.png/1459109554205.jpg)
Jason Day has taken out Rory McIlroy in a tight semi-final tussle to move to the final against Louis Oosthuizen at the World Golf Championships Match Play.
Lee makes albatross, Ko leads Kia Classic
![On target: Australian Minjee Lee scored a rare hole-in-one albatross during the third round of the Kia Classic.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/r/t/r/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnrtoi.png/1459052962763.jpg)
Australian teenager Minjee Lee has scored a rare hole-in-one albatross during the third round of the LPGA Tour's Kia Classic.
Day unseats Spieth to become world No.1
![Well done: Ellie Day hugs Jason after he won his match against Brooks Koepka.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/r/p/x/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnrpji.png/1459061379524.jpg)
Ben Everill Jason Day has claimed the world No.1 ranking after winning his quarter-final clash with Brooks Koepka at the World Golf Championships Match Play at Austin Country Club.
Scott bombs again at WGC, Day advances
![No problems: Jason Day is managing his back injury well.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/p/y/i/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnrfj5.png/1458982431036.jpg)
Ben Everill World No.2 Jason Day's bulging disc was given a reprieve after getting a dream ride through to the knockout stages of the World Golf Championships Match Play in Austin.
Jason Day eases back worries with big win
![No problems: Jason Day is managing his back injury well.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/p/y/i/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnqyom.png/1458953174294.jpg)
Ben Everill Just two weeks out from the Masters, the Australian world No.2 has shown no ill effects from a bulging disc in his back.
Day injury causes Masters concern
![AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 23: Jason Day of Australia reacts to his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the ...](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/p/y/i/p/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnpygb.png/1458806478376.jpg)
World No.2 Jason Day has suffered a back injury in his opening round 3&2 win over Graeme McDowell at the World Golf Championships Match Play, potentially putting his Masters tilt in doubt.
Day joins Scott in pre-Masters surge
![Jason Day, of Australia, kisses the championship trophy after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in ...](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/n/f/z/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnn3mi.png/1458537407043.jpg)
Phil Lutton Jason Day and Adam Scott would be hoping The Masters arrive early as the in-form pair get set to spearhead a quality Australian assault for another green jacket.
Day wins, moves up golf rankings
![Jason Day celebrates after sinking a putt for par on the 18th.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/m/x/e/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnmwbu.png/1458527803636.jpg)
Jason Day sank a four-foot par putt at the final hole to clinch a one-stroke victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Sunday.
Out-of-form Day's Augusta nerves growing
![Jason Day wants to get back to his best form, but says it will take time.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/v/t/l/k/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnjyq7.png/1458077594598.jpg)
Jason Day has admitted his nerves ahead of the Masters are rising, with just two tournaments left to sharpen his game for the tournament he covets most.
Schwartzel wins on US golf tour
![Charl Schwartzel poses with the trophy after winning the Valspar Championship.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/i/4/1/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gni2o0.png/1457911942516.jpg)
South Africa's Charl Schwartzel has tuned up his bid for a second Masters title with a playoff victory in the US PGA Tour's Valspar Championship in Florida.
Tired Hend leads Thailand golf classic
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Phil Casey Scott Hend holds the lead heading into the final round of the True Thailand Classic for the second year running as he looks to go one better than 12 months ago.
Woods working hard on short game
![Hoping to arrest the slide: Tiger Woods.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/3/h/o/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnheo0.png/1457761611144.jpg)
Tiger Woods is trying to allay fears that his back problems will end his career, writing on his website that he is continuing his comeback.
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Jones says it could be Millar-time at NZ Open
![Canberra golfer Brendan Jones has missed the cut at the NZ Open.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/g/s/y/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gngd5z.png/1457691194743.jpg)
David Polkinghorne Mixed fortunes for Canberra golfers at NZ Open in Queenstown.
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Millar off to good start at New Zealand Open
![Canberra's Matthew Millar took some lessons from the Perth International into the NZ Open.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/f/x/m/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnfwj7.png/1457605949083.jpg)
David Polkinghorne Canberra golfer learns valuable lesson from missed cut in Perth International to start strongly in Queenstown.
That Adam Scott's so hot right now
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Malcolm Knox Adam Scott was the Derek Zoolander of the golf world.
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Jones gets Queenstown thrills before NZ Open
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Chris Dutton Canberra golfer Brendan Jones gets Queenstown thrills before New Zealand Open.
Bowditch hopes to bounce back after 37-over
![Steven Bowditch of Australia.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/e/m/r/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnemjs.png/1457501597982.jpg)
Steven Bowditch knows better than anyone a week is a long time in golf.
Adam Scott drops the anchor and surges towards Augusta in rare form
![DORAL, FL - MARCH 06: Adam Scott of Australia plays his tee shot at the par 4, 14th hole during the final round of the ...](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/c/g/p/j/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnc9gm.png/1457354238835.jpg)
Phil Lutton What broomstick? Adam Scott has taken to his new putter with consummate ease and is striking the ball as well as ever as he shapes up for The Masters with a second-straight PGA Tour victory.
Adam Scott wins World Golf Championships
![Adam Scott tips his cap after winning the World Golf Championships in Miami.](/web/20160330065157im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/c/4/v/a/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnc4o8.png/1457333297284.jpg)
Adam Scott is heading toward the Masters in red-hot form after claiming a second successive victory, taking out the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship in Miami.