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The Olympics want Tiger Woods. He wants to go. But there’s a catch.

The Olympics want Tiger Woods. He wants to go. But there’s a catch.

To qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, Tiger Woods must be one of the top four American golfers. Currently he is only the fifth-best from his country.

  • by Karen Crouse

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Westwood takes one-shot lead in Abu Dhabi

Westwood takes one-shot lead in Abu Dhabi

Lee Westwood, chasing his 25th European Tour win, has moved into a one-shot lead after the third round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

One-armed amateur golfer sinks improbable hole-in-one
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One-armed amateur golfer sinks improbable hole-in-one

Laurent Hurtubise aced the 151-yard par-three fourth hole at the PGA West Stadium Course during first-round action of The American Express tournament.

Smith wins Sony Open in Hawaii
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Smith wins Sony Open in Hawaii

Cameron Smith wins Sony Open in Hawaii to qualify for the Masters.

Smith secures Masters berth after breakthrough win in Hawaii
PGA Tour

Smith secures Masters berth after breakthrough win in Hawaii

Australia's Cameron Smith will pocket US$1.188 million ($1.7m) for his first solo PGA Tour win and moves up to fifth in the FedEx Cup standings.

Scott hints at Olympics berth
2020 Tokyo Olympics

Scott hints at Olympics berth

Australia's highest ranked golfer Adam Scott has given an indication he'll commit to playing at the Tokyo Olympics this year.

  • by Scott Spits
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Smith well placed for PGA charge in Hawaii

Smith well placed for PGA charge in Hawaii

Cameron Smith has momentum and a great chance to start 2020 with a US PGA Tour victory, sitting second heading into the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Heckle that shows Reed must take responsibility in a zero-tolerance world
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Heckle that shows Reed must take responsibility in a zero-tolerance world

Cheating in golf carries more malign imputations than in most sporting spheres. In football, a cutely timed dive can command grudging admiration, even from the offending player's manager.

  • by Oliver Brown
Brisbane to host 2020 Australian PGA Championship
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Brisbane to host 2020 Australian PGA Championship

The news was met with disappointment by Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, whose city has hosted the tournament for years.

  • by Lucy Stone
'Cheater' Reed burned on $2m putt
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'Cheater' Reed burned on $2m putt

A heckler has burned golf 'cheater' Patrick Reed while he was hitting a playoff putt worth nearly $2 million.

Australians plot fightback on US PGA Tour after winless year
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Australians plot fightback on US PGA Tour after winless year

It has been the happiest of hunting grounds for Australian golfers but for the first time in 22 years none will be contesting the Tournament of Champions.