LIV Golf Series
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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‘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
One LIV win did wonders for Elvis Smylie’s bank balance. Now for his Masters plan
Elvis Smylie has benefited from a controversial decision to recognise LIV Tournament results in the world golf rankings with his victory on debut at LIV Riyadh putting him in contention to qualify for the US Masters.
- Peter Ryan
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
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- PGA Championship
It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?
The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions about LIV Golf’s future.
- Iain Payten
LIV Golf hit hard as another major winner jumps ship
Weeks after Brooks Koepka announced his days on the rebel golf league were over, another American star has said goodbye.
‘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
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- PGA Tour
‘Significant impact’: Five-time major winner walks away from Saudi-backed LIV Golf
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka became the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the Saudi-funded league.
- Exclusive
- Australian Open
Why Melbourne’s weather could cause havoc for world’s top golfers
Marc Leishman, the club and Golf Australia are adamant that, come Thursday, Royal Melbourne will be ready to show off to the world in all its glory.
- Sam McClure
Rory McIlroy the one to beat at the Australian Open, but Lucas Herbert is still simmering
Lucas Herbert believes superstar Rory McIlroy is a sure bet to be among the contenders at the Australian Open, but the local hope has plenty of motivation.
- Iain Payten