Golf
Ogilvy challenges Nitties
James Nitties teed off with only a share of the Australian Open lead after Geoff Ogilvy shot up the leaderboard.
Open view from behind the bag
The Weekend Australian’s Will Swanton volunteered to caddie for a 17-year-old Chinese player. It’s tougher than you think.
Morning glory sees Scott climb
Here was a smug morning just begging to be beaten up. Comfortably warm to allow players to keep their cool.
Cool-hand Luck is ready
Craig Bishop describes himself as the quiet type. Which makes his relationship with Curtis Luck all the more intriguing.
Senior statesman bows out
Sporting retirements rarely come in the expected manner. Golfers are an exception because they can nominate the tournament.
Rejuvenated Nitties grabs lead
Frustrated with cockroach-infested hotels, James Nitties went looking for answers about four months ago.
Scott storms into contention
Former champion Adam Scott has made a stunning charge on day two of the Australian Open.
Peter Senior makes shock exit
The golf champion not only withdrew from his Australian Open second round, he pulled the pin on his career.
Amateur star rides his Luck
Curtis Luck finished the first day in a share of the Australian Open lead with former amateur star Lucas Herbert.
Spieth expects a lot of Luck
Two of the world’s most exciting golfers hovered around the top of the leaderboard.
What dreams are made of
This is what dreams are made of when you are an aspiring golf professional.
Shot in the arm for Ogilvy
Golf balls end up in some very strange places, even when the world’s top players are on the course.
Aussie amateur stuns field
Perth amateur Curtis Luck is leading the Australian Open on the first morning after upstaging the favourite Jordan Spieth.
Young Shark’s appetite for upset
It’s been a while since Australians had a tall, blonde countryman to cheer on as he strode the fairways of the world.
Senden a threat to star duo
Adam Scott yesterday acknowledged the threat posed by Jordan Spieth and John Senden at this week’s Open.
Caught between two pulls
Mitchell Brown takes a seat in the media centre and oscillates between the past and the present.
A journey to hell and back
Aaron Baddeley is back where it all began. But the journey from 1999 to now has been a long test of faith.
The golfer’s chase for perfection
Golf’s secret is intoxicating. Even for duffers. Because every now and then you achieve perfection.
At home on the range
Peter Senior was huddled to the left of the Royal Sydney driving range yesterday with Craig Parry and Rod Pampling.
