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Rory McIlroy’s air swing.

‘I can’t remember the last time I had one’: McIlroy shows he is human with swing and miss

The Northern Irish star had an air swing on the par-five 14th at Royal Melbourne and made bogey, sending waves of fear around the course that he could miss the cut.

  • Sam McClure

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Rory McIlroy believed he had limited the damage in the first round of the Australian Open.

Sleep-deprived and battling hay fever: Rory McIlroy’s chaotic Royal Melbourne welcome

McIlroy has survived his first round at Royal Melbourne, amid treacherous conditions.

  • Sam McClure
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Kerry Packer.

Saudi Arabia, Kerry Packer and the art of shaking up a sport

Like a wealthy Australian businessman did nearly half a century ago, Saudi Arabia has just taken on and beaten the kingpins of a sport. It’s a big step in a bigger plan.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth during his final round in Dubai.

Herbert third as McIlroy has last laugh over Reed in Dubai

The world No.1 capped a dramatic week with a four-under-par 68 to finish 19 under in Dubai, one clear of Patrick Reed and three ahead of Australia’s Lucas Herbert.

Rory McIlroy said it was “hard to stomach” sharing a course with his former teammates and LIV Golf defectors.

‘I believe in the game of golf’: Defiant McIlroy tees off again on LIV

The world No.3 and four-time major champion is seemingly relishing his role as spokesman for tradition as European tour players go toe-to-toe with LIV defectors for the first time.

  • Mark Tallentire
Adam Scott has turned his back on LIV Golf, with the former Masters champion focusing on the majors.

‘It doesn’t fit Adam Scott right now’: Former Masters winner breaks LIV silence

Adam Scott has no ill will for his countryman and LIV Golf defector Cameron Smith as he prepares for a BMW PGA Championship event like no other in England.

  • Mark Tallentire
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Retired Australian golfing great Greg Norman.

Greg Norman heads $266 million Saudi-backed investment for Asian Tour

More than 25 years after Greg Norman tried to start a world tour, it has emerged he will be the CEO of a new company that will start by adding 10 tournaments on the Asian Tour.

  • Doug Ferguson
Adam Scott plays his second shot on the 9th hole during Day One of The BMW PGA Championship.

Adam Scott high up the leaderboard as PGA Championship begins

The Australian showed his renewed appetite for the game and improved form to shoot an impressive seven-under 65 in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship.

  • Mark Tallentire
Former Masters champion Adam Scott says he is tired of playing ‘mediocre golf’.

Scott leads Australian charge at intriguing PGA Championship

Adam Scott, vying to recover the form that saw him win his lone major in 2013, headlines a four-strong Australian tilt as European Ryder Cup spots go on the line.

  • Mark Tallentire
Min Woo Lee won the Scottish Open and a place in the British Open.

‘It’s just crazy’: Australia’s Lee holds nerve in playoff to win Scottish Open

Australia’s Min Woo Lee edged out Thomas Detry and Matt Fitzpatrick in a three-way playoff to win the Scottish Open in wet conditions at the Renaissance Club.

  • Reuters