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Chalmers wins first US PGA event
Sydney's Greg Chalmers made an eagle at the last hole to win the Barracuda Championship at Montreux, his first US PGA Tour title.
Johnson wins Bridgestone Invitational as Day falls apart
![Blew it: Jason Day lost out to Dustin Johnson in the WGC Invitational.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/x/s/j/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpxsi4.png/1467610982389.jpg)
Ben Everill A late double bogey by world number one Jason Day helped American Dustin Johnson back up his U.S. Open victory with a win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio.
Wayward Day finds way to lead WGC
![Erratic: Jason Day lines up a putt on the fourth green during the third round of the World Golf Championships - ...](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/x/9/p/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpx9mw.png/1467499984334.jpg)
Ben Everill World No.1 Jason Day has somehow held onto a share of the lead despite hitting just three fairways in the third round of the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.
Royal Troon Golf Club Votes to Allow Female Members
Christopher Clarey Members of Royal Troon Golf Club, the host of this year's British Open, voted overwhelmingly to end the club's male-only membership policy, paving the way for the club to remain in the rotation to host the British Open.
Day leads, Scott on tail at World Golf Championships
![Narrow lead: Jason Day has made hard work of his second round, but leads the World Gold Championships by a stroke.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/w/v/s/m/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpwvs3.png/1467415198922.jpg)
Ben Everill World No.1 Jason Day has pushed to a one-shot lead after the second round of the World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.
Olympics-World No.1 golfer Day withdraws over Zika fears
![Virus fears: Jason Day has withdrawn from Rio contention.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/m/t/h/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpu35h.png/1467182249822.jpg)
Ben Everill The world's top-ranked golfer Jason Day on Tuesday withdrew from August's Rio Olympics, citing fears over the Zika virus.
Still only 19, Ko eases to 18th professional title
![Lydia Ko, of New Zealand, watches her shot off the 17th hole during the LPGA Wal-Mart NW Arkansas Championship golf ...](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/s/n/y/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpsnvv.png/1466995854335.jpg)
Yet to turn 20, world No.1 Lydia Ko claimed her 18th professional title as she dominated the final day of the NW Arkansas tournament to win by three shots.
Greg Norman left heartbroken over loss of prized horse
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Simon White Greg Norman endured plenty of gut-wrenching moments during a glittering golf career - but on Sunday his heart was left broken by a four-hour old horse.
Jones turns back clock in search of future success
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Caden Helmers In a game that is introducing new technology to make the ball go that little bit further, Brendan Jones is winding back the clock.
Sydney locks up Australian Open hosting rights for four years with Spieth to return
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Adam Pengilly Sydney's stranglehold on Australian Open hosting rights is likely to extend until at least 2019 as the harbour city prepares to roll out the red carpet for crowd-puller Jordan Spieth for the third straight year.
Winner Dustin Johnson in US Open rules drama
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Thomas Boswell Dustin Johnson won the US Open, but officials are being criticised for telling him he may face a penalty midway through the final round.
Live: US Open golf, Final Round
![Virus fears: Jason Day has withdrawn from Rio contention.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/m/t/h/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpmtia.png/1467167834500.jpg)
Jamie Marcuson Join us for live action as a host of names face off at the Oakmont Country Club in the final round.
Day makes huge charge at US Open
![In pursuit: Jason Day began the final day's play a few shots off the lead.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/m/k/9/q/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpmk7q.png/1466381559323.jpg)
Ben Everill World No.1 Jason Day has made a huge move in the third round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Gretzky to promote ice hockey in Australia
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Having played an influential role in popularising ice hockey across America's southwest, Wayne Gretzky is turning his attention to a new frontier.
Scott well placed as Day survives
![In the hunt: Adam Scott watches his tee shot on the eighth hole during the continuation of the second round of the U.S. ...](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/m/i/3/o/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpmi1o.png/1466283091208.jpg)
Ben Everill Adam Scott and Marc Leishman sit well poised and world No.1 Jason Day has survived the cut as the second round concludes in the rain-interrupted US Open.
Scott in mix, Day struggling at US Open
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Adam Scott is well poised but world No.1 Jason Day is in a battle to make the cut after day two of a rain-interrupted US Open.
US Open golf first-round scores
![Mike Miller in the famous bunker on the 15th hole at Oakmont Country Club.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/k/h/r/j/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpm78k.png/1466218477995.jpg)
First-round scores from US Open first round at Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Horrendous start endangers Day's US Open hopes
![Where's his head at? Jason Day was clearly out of sorts in his disastrous opening round at Oakmont.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/j/8/0/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpm6sz.png/1466218462392.jpg)
World number-one Jason Day has started his US Open with a disappointing six-over 76, his equal worst US Open round.
Day off course as rain washes out US Open
![Fans cross the third fairway during a rain delay during the first round of the US Open at Oakmont.](/web/20160708124217im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/l/4/p/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gpl4n0.png/1466114593879.jpg)
World No.1 Jason Day failed to hit a ball in anger as the opening round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club was marred by thunderstorms.
Other than off the tees, up the fairways and on the greens, Oakmont is a snap
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Dave Sheinin The first signs of trouble came on social media, as web-savvy pro golfers began arriving at Oakmont Country Club late last week to launch preparations for this week's US Open.