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Remembering a trailblazer who overcame racism and death threats to change the world
Lee Elder, who died on Sunday aged 87, was the man who first forged the black path down the first fairway of the exclusive clubs and elite tournaments against heavy resistance.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Woods gives few details on accident and return date but ‘would love’ to play British Open
The US star, who was close to having his leg amputated after he lost control of his car in February, was tight-lipped when asked about the crash.
- by Frank Pingue
Woods admits full-time career over, may play ‘one or two’ events a year
Tiger Woods has says that while he can see himself playing in occasional PGA Tour events, his career as a full-time pro golfer is over after February’s car crash.
- by James Corrigan
‘Making progress’: Tiger Woods back on practice range after crash
Almost nine months after suffering serious leg injuries in a car crash, Woods shared a video on Twitter that offered hope of a return to golf.
- by Doug Ferguson
Woods seen swinging a golf club for first time since accident
Tiger Woods has posted a video showing him swinging a golf club for the first time since his car accident
Fresh from million-dollar bounty, Green doubles down in Florida
Hannah Green is two shots off the lead after the opening round of the LPGA’s season-ending CME Group Tour Championship and shares a tie for sixth with compatriot Minjee Lee.
- by James Polson
Hannah Green’s ‘life-changing’ million dollar bonus leaves footy’s high earners behind
The Australian Olympian decided not to play an LPGA Tour event last week. And the result meant she earned more in one cheque than NRL and AFL superstars do in a year.
- by Adam Pengilly
Off the hook: Australian golf is finally emerging from its COVID funk
The third member of the summer sport trinity, golf has been a conspicuous absentee on Australian screens. Now there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
- by Phil Lutton
Opinion
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Norman’s true colours coming out in yet another Saudi sport-wash
Australia’s most famous golfer is fronting Saudi Arabia’s latest bid to try and launder its reputation. How does he justify that? With the quote of the year.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Herbert sinks key putts in Bermuda for $1.5m payday, first PGA Tour win
Herbert’s two-under 69 lifted him to 15-under 269 for the event at Port Royal Golf Course, one stroke better than Patrick Reed and New Zealand’s Danny Lee.
- by Reuters