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Bryson DeChambeau driving off the first tee this week at LIV Adelaide.

Golf is booming but what hope does LIV have of winning?

Australia has become the heartbeat of LIV Golf, showcasing to the world what it can be at its best. But after a rocky start to 2026, what is its future?

  • Peter Ryan

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Bryson DeChambeau tops a drive at the 10th hole at LIV Golf Adelaide.

‘Stone-cold skulled it’: Bizarre moment the world’s most famous golfer became a hacker

Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time US Open winner worth hundreds of millions. On the 10th hole at LIV Golf Adelaide, the American star also showed he’s a golfing mortal like the rest of us.

  • Iain Payten
Elvis Smylie holds aloft the trophy after winning on debut in Saudia Arabia.

Elvis LIVs: Son of Aussie tennis greats claims victory on debut in Riyadh

Elvis Smylie has pocketed almost $7 million after winning his debut tournament as a LIV Golf player, under lights in Saudi Arabia.

  • Ian Chadband
Ripper Golf captain Cam Smith.

‘I’ve made my bed’: Cam Smith rejects PGA offer, sticks with rebel LIV tour

Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA has fuelled speculation about the future of other big names in the LIV stable, but Australian Cam Smith has made his intentions crystal clear.

  • Peter Ryan
It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for Cameron Smith since he left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.

Why LIV Golf’s latest ‘innovation’ is actually its dying whimper

The rebel competition was supposed to revolutionise golf. Now “evolution” is the name of the game – and tradition is the way forward.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Cameron Smith is tipping Friday’s rivals Blayke Brailey and Harry Grant to come together for Australia on the Ashes tour.

See you in England: Push for Cronulla star to make Australian debut

Melbourne, Queensland and Kangaroos legend Cameron Smith has paid Cronulla’s Blayke Brailey the ultimate compliment.

  • Christian Nicolussi
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Readers versus Roy Masters: Your best teams from 2000 to 2025

Are you a better selector than the Western Suburbs coach of the century and the man voted best St George coach

Bryson DeChambeau during round one of the US PGA.

Numbers don’t lie, LIV golfers are the world’s best

The Saudi-funded circuit was supposed to ruin the careers of the golfers who signed up, but the statistics tell another story.

  • Malcolm Knox
Norman 12th

‘My hands shake’: Why the most beautiful hole at The Masters terrifies everyone

The picturesque 12th hole at Augusta is famous for its azaleas and creekside charm. It also ends the Masters hopes of star golfers every year.

  • Iain Payten
Cameron Smith.

Shot down: Smith in the thick of drama as Golf Australia hits back at course critics

Australian Lucas Herbert has a four-shot lead after two rounds, but the Friday focus was on the battle between Cameron Smith and playing partner Elvis Smylie.

  • Peter Ryan