Golf
Tiger: what Jason Day did in 2016 was awesome
TIGER Woods has given a glowing endorsement of world No.1 Jason Day, claiming the Aussie star could be poised to play some of his best golf in his 30s.
Brett ready to take on the pros
MELBOURNE’S Brett Coletta has taken the plunge and ended his stellar amateur career. But it won’t be until he tees off in the Singapore Open that it sinks in he’s finally a professional golfer.
Another star to contest Open
CANADIAN sensation Brooke Henderson has added her name to the hot field to contest the Australian Open at Royal Adelaide next month.
59! Rising star’s historic round
VIDEO: In-form American Justin Thomas made eagle on the final hole to secure a slice of history at the PGA’S Sony Open in Hawaii.
McIlroy reveals what life’s like for Tiger
RORY McIlroy has become a trusted confidant of Tiger Woods — these are his insights into the far from enjoyable life of the world’s most famous golfer.
Positive signs in rusty comeback for Day
WORLD No.1 Jason Day expects a two-week training camp in the Californian desert to restore the razor-like sharpness to his golf game for the big 2017 season ahead.
Aussie ‘battlers’ relishing golfing good life
THE winners-only Tournament of Champions field at Kapalua features four Australians, which is not unusual, it’s who they are.
Day reveals 2017 grand plan ahead of comeback
JASON Day has found a silver lining to three months sidelined with a back injury — the world No.1 golfer says he’s fresh and hungry as he sets his sights high for 2017.
Video: Watch Jason Day’s debut Nike ad
JASON Day debuted his new Nike look in the Aussie’s first commercial with the sports megabrand since signing with them this week.
The venue becoming Rio’s white elephant
FOUR months after golf’s surprising popularity at the Olympics, the Rio venue is causing headaches for locals and threatening to become the city’s white elephant.
Golfer’s shot on ‘frozen’ lake goes wrong
THIS video perfectly illustrates two thing: 1. Why certain features are called ‘hazards’ on a golf course and 2. Golf was not meant to be played on ice.
Why John Daly threw $75,000 off a bridge
RIDICULOUS stories surrounding the antics of golfer John Daly are one of the sports world’s greatest treasures — this latest one is no different.
Amateur golfer’s historical round
RAY Hadley has covered some of the most remarkable sporting events around the world in his 34 years of broadcasting. He just witnessed “a bit of history” at his local golf course.
Griffin can cash in after hard years
MATTHEW Griffin will hop on a chartered plane to Mexico in March next year where he’ll tee off in the World Golf Championship event for a crack at the $13 million prize pool.
Tiger leaves iconic Nike balls behind
REMEMBER at the 2005 Masters when Tiger Woods’ chip-in had his Nike golf ball perfectly sit logo-side up before dropping? Well that scene is certain to never be repeated after Woods confirmed a new golf ball deal.
The moments that made major champions
GUTSY drives, brutal bunker blasts and clutch putts — the men who claimed golf’s four majors of 2016 reveal the shot that they think won them the title.
VIDEO: Little John Daly hits big
HE WEARS shorts, not pants — but they are just as loud as Dad’s. And given his genes you won’t be surprised how far Little John Daly can hit a golf ball at age 13.
Humble Aussie’s stunning first tour win
AN UNHERALDED Aussie had never had a top-10 European Tour finish. But a shock Hong Kong Open win means his golf future looks a hell of a lot more promising.
Why being engaged to Paulina Gretzky sucks
THIS takes “he’s not good enough for my daughter” to a new level. Despite a breakthrough year, Paulina Gretzky’s man just can’t win.
Golf event suspended after death of caddie
THE opening round of the Dubai Ladies Masters has been suspended after a player’s caddie collapsed on course during play and later died.
Australian PGA chief to move on
BRIAN Thorburn, the golf chief who rescued the Australian PGA from billionaire Clive Palmer and his tractor, is to step down after six years.
