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Life is good on and off the course for Australia's Marc Leishman.

Leishman inspired by birth of 'miracle' daughter

A near family tragedy behind him, Marc Leishman will dedicate the Claret Jug to his new "miracle baby" after celebrating the birth of his first daughter in the countdown to this week's British Open.

$1.67 million, Norman-esque choke at Scottish Open

Callum Shinkwin of England blew his title chances on the final hole of regulation play.

Pity poor Callum Shinkwin, whose dual choke at the 18th at Dundonald yesterday (Sunday) was of almost Greg Norman-esque proportions. Coming down the final hole on five-under for the day, the young Englishman had the Scottish Open as good as won, only to surrender his one-shot lead, open the door to a play-off against a grateful Rafa Cabrera Bello, and ultimately lose the ??1m cheque that accompanies this title.

Feng leads US Women's Open golf

Plan B: China's Shanshan Feng.

Shanshan Feng snapped a run of 23 consecutive pars with a birdie at the 18th to reclaim the outright lead over a wave of South Korean challengers heading into the final round of the US Women's Open golf.

Pampling, Percy chase but Day falters

CROMWELL, CT - JUNE 22: Jason Day of Australia reacts to his putt on the 15th green during the first round of the ...

Australia's Rod Pampling and Cameron Percy are four shots off the pace after the opening round of the Travelers Championship, but it was another disappointing display from Jason Day.