Golf

Aussies firing Sparkling finish gives Day lead

WORLD number one Jason Day birdied two of the last three holes to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round of the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.

Olympic Games Golf well out of bounds at Rio

GOLF at the Rio Olympics has become a sad and ill-fitting joke, a course that was set before the withdrawal of world No. 1 Jason Day.

World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational - Preview Day 2

Big decision Day out, but wants Olympic golf to stay

JASON Day says he is surprised no women golfers have pulled out of the Olympics amid zika fears, but hopes his decision to pull out of Rio does not affect the sport’s place in the games.

Mass withdrawals Much-trumpeted golf revival now Olympic joke

GOLF at the Rio Olympics has become a sad and ill-fitting joke - and that course was set before the withdrawal of world No.1 Jason Day, writes Jim Tucker.

(FILES) This file photo taken on April 9, 2016 shows Australia's Jason Day as he lines up a putt on the 1st green during Round 3 of the 80th Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. World number one Jason Day said June 23, 2016 he remains undecided about whether or not he will compete at the Rio Olympics because of worries about the mosquito-transmitted Zika virus. Speaking at a promotional event ahead of defending his first major title at next month's PGA Championship at Baltusrol, the 28-year-old Australian said he will talk with his family and agent Bud Martin about the risks before taking a final decision. / AFP PHOTO / Nicholas Kamm

Rio 2016 Olympic golf rocked as Day joins Rio exodus

GOLF’S Olympic return is in tatters after Australian world No.1 and gold medal favourite Jason Day became the latest big name to withdraw over health fears.

Golf column Hend in driving seat for Olympics

RORY McIlroy’s withdrawal may have flattened golf’s presence at the Olympics yet there is a royal two-tournament scramble ahead to clarify Australia’s competitors.

PGA Tour Hometown hero’s emotional PGA win

LOCAL Billy Hurley held for an emotional first PGA Tour win that came almost a year after his father committed suicide.

Tiger iron Jack Riewoldt’s other sport

IF football didn’t work out for Jack Riewoldt, there’s another sport he could probably make a living off. Mark Robinson goes one on one with the Richmond champion.