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'Legs like jelly': Davis' Open defence stalls after nervous start

'Legs like jelly': Davis' Open defence stalls after nervous start

The Australian Open winner blasted two balls in the water on his opening hole alone as part of a horrific beginning to his title defence.

  • by Adam Pengilly

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Uber driver left almost bankrupt stakes Open claim

Uber driver left almost bankrupt stakes Open claim

Adam Stephens had to climb out of bed at 4.30am to be the first player to start this year's Australian Open, a time he is usually driving partygoers home.

  • by Adam Pengilly
'Not firm or fast': Smith frustrated by Open course

'Not firm or fast': Smith frustrated by Open course

The highest-ranked Australian in the field faces an uphill battle to work his way back into contention after struggling with the soft conditions at The Lakes.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Korean leads the Australian Open but military service looms

Korean leads the Australian Open but military service looms

South Korea's world No.51 insists the next Olympic Games will be "no pressure" despite the clock ticking on compulsory military service.

  • by Adam Pengilly
'I don't want to be a number': Open woos back Senior on cusp of 60
Peter Senior

'I don't want to be a number': Open woos back Senior on cusp of 60

After Australia's golden oldie walked off midway through a round in his last national championship, it appeared he was done. But he is making a special return.

  • by Adam Pengilly
'Millartime' ready to end Australian Open woes in opening round
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'Millartime' ready to end Australian Open woes in opening round

Canberra golfer Matt Millar will lead a lone charge on Thursday, but he's confident he can chase his best result at the famous tournament.

  • by Chris Dutton
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Defending Open champion Cameron Davis better prepared than last year

Defending Open champion Cameron Davis better prepared than last year

Cameron Davis won his first Stonehaven Cup as a relatively anonymous Australian youngster but returns as one of the tournament drawcards.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Aussie golf boss regrets handling of Open absentee Adam Scott
Adam Scott

Aussie golf boss regrets handling of Open absentee Adam Scott

Golf chief Stephen Pitt is confident there will be no lasting impact following Adam Scott's decision to skip a second straight Australian Open.

  • by Darren Walton
Chalmers hopes to find his way back into mix at happy hunting ground
Tiger Woods

Chalmers hopes to find his way back into mix at happy hunting ground

The Australian veteran hasn't played competitively for six months due to arthritis in his back, but will return to the scene of his Australian Open triumph over Tiger Woods.

  • by Adam Pengilly
Smith the best $10,000 Australian Open organisers will spend

Smith the best $10,000 Australian Open organisers will spend

Rising star Cameron Smith has settled on a modest appearance fee compared to the huge cash former world No.1s Jason Day and Adam Scott commanded.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Tiger clash set to rob Australian Open of US stars again in 2019

Tiger clash set to rob Australian Open of US stars again in 2019

Tiger Woods' tournament in the Bahamas will go head to head with the 2019 Australian Open, an event already lacking serious American star power this year.

  • by Christian Nicolussi