World golf
Woods’ recovery ‘more painful than anything I have ever experienced’
The 15-time major winner, who would not speculate on a return to the golf course, says his recovery from a February car accident has been ‘an entirely different animal’.
- by Peter Sblendorio
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At the age of 50, Mickelson on track to become golf’s oldest major winner
At a time when most professionals have moved into semi-retirement on the senior tour, Phil Mickelson is closing in on a piece of history.
- by Bill Pennington
Smith, Leishman confirm Olympic ambition after huge US payday
The Australian pair have declared their availability for Tokyo after winning the Zurich Classic on the USPGA Tour.
- by Adam Pengilly
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US Masters
US Masters 2021 day four LIVE updates: Hideki Matsuyama wins first green jacket
Marc Leishman is trying to become just the second Australian to win the green jacket as Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama takes a four-shot lead into the final round.
- by Adam Pengilly
Leishman to draw on past lessons as he contends again at Augusta
The Australian was one of the big movers in the second round and is poised for another run at the green jacket as he closed in on leader Justin Rose.
- by Phil Lutton
‘I would trade it all in for a green jacket’: Smith’s Masters vow after record
He is the only person in the tournament’s 84-year history to shoot four rounds in the 60s. But Cameron Smith returns to Augusta with unfinished business five months later.
- by Adam Pengilly
Tiger Woods was speeding at up to 140km/h at time of crash, sheriff says
Authorities say Tiger Woods was speeding at up to 140km/h when he crashed his vehicle in Southern California less than two months ago, leaving him seriously injured.
- by Stefanie Dazio
Scott finds value in long-shot Masters hopes as he returns to Augusta
Adam Scott has set himself for another strong showing at the Masters and believes some early season tinkering with his driver will pay dividends.
- by Phil Lutton
Macpherson nails eagle to see off young bucks at NSW Open
Bryden Macpherson is just 30, but felt his age playing alongside a couple of 20-somethings as he held on for victory on the final day at Concord Golf Club.
- by Chris Roots
‘I ended up washing cars’: Perry waiting on call to get back to dream job in Japan
The Australian went from playing on the world’s third-biggest tour to not knowing where his next pay cheque would come from because of the pandemic last year.
- by Chris Roots
The daily FaceTime calls that spawned Aussie’s US PGA Tour wins
It had been seven years since Matt Jones won on golf’s biggest tour and a year since he has seen his coach. But he’s ready for a tilt at Augusta after winning the Honda Classic.
- by Adam Pengilly