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New Zealand’s Ryan Fox with the Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Sunday for his first major. Photo: AFP
The Open Championship

New Zealanders wake to fourth major champion after Ryan Fox wins Open Championship

Son of ex-rugby union star Grant Fox sinks 18th-hole putt to follow in footsteps of Bob Charles, Michael Campbell and Lydia Ko.

PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy stand out in star-studded field for Open Championship

Asian Tour

Taichi Kho beats Bubba Watson to claim Morocco crown and biggest win of career

LIV Golf

Player equity, fewer events at heart of LIV Golf plan for post-PIF future

League’s investment bankers will begin formally presenting plan to potential backers on Thursday, sources say.

LIV Golf will need buy-in from the likes of Jon Rahm if the league is to survive long term. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf will need buy-in from the likes of Jon Rahm if the league is to survive long term. Photo: AFP
DP World Tour

Jon Rahm commits to rare Scottish Open appearance to clear way for 2027 Ryder Cup

The Spaniard is fulfilling DP World Tour tournament requirements to maintain his status on the circuit and compete in premier events.

LIV Golf

LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour, as Korea Open cuts US$500,000 prize money boost

Move comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announces it will stop bankrolling breakaway golf circuit after the 2026 season.

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PGA Tour

Humble English PGA champ Aaron Rai proud of Indian, Kenyan heritage – and hard work

First golfer from England to win PGA Championship title since 1919 also attributes his victory to his wife, Indian pro Gaurika Bishnoi.

Aaron Rai of England with The Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Photo: AFP
Aaron Rai of England with The Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Photo: AFP
David Beckham

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

Combined wealth of the ex-footballer and his wife, Victoria, reached about US$1.583 billion this year, the Sunday Times Rich List says.

PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy cuts practice round short with blister on right toe ahead of PGA Championship

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and the Northern Irishman are the favourites for this week’s major showdown in Philadelphia.

LIV Golf

Jon Rahm doesn’t see ‘many ways out’ of lucrative multi-year LIV Golf deal

The Spaniard also said he has settled his long-running dispute with DP World Tour that allows him to play on the European circuit this year.

Jon Rahm (right) won the LIV Golf Mexico City event at Club de Golf Chapultepec in April. Photo: AP
Asian Tour

Asian Tour says player at heart of 2-shot penalty row acted on referee’s advice

Hur In-hoi finished in a three-way tie for first in the Maekyung Open, but missed play-off after being punished for incident a day earlier.

The trouble all began for Hur In-hoi with a wayward tee shot on seven during the third round of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. Photo: KGA
The trouble all began for Hur In-hoi with a wayward tee shot on seven during the third round of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. Photo: KGA
Asian Tour

Asian Tour event reaches thrilling end, but ball row overshadows result

Song Min-hyuk claims maiden title, but Hur In-hoi’s fury over 2-shot penalty takes shine off play-off drama at Maekyung Open.

LIV Golf

LIV maps out future without Saudi funding, eyes change in strategic approach

Saudi Arabia backers say supporting league long term is ‘no longer consistent with the current phase’ of its investment strategy.

PGA Tour

Jim Furyk returns as USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods steps away

Since his debut in 1997, the 55-year-old has been in 14 consecutive editions of the event, serving as a player, vice-captain and captain.

Jim Furyk (holding the trophy) and Tiger Woods before unsuccessfully defending the Ryder Cup in France in 2018. Photo: AP
LIV Golf

DeChambeau not leaving LIV Golf, working on contract as he plays out final season

The golfer reportedly spent part of his time at the Masters Tournament earlier this month discussing a possible return to the PGA Tour.

Bryson DeChambeau said he is committed to LIV Golf as long as the league continues next year. Photo: AFP
Bryson DeChambeau said he is committed to LIV Golf as long as the league continues next year. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf

LIV CEO Scott O’Neil claims ‘business as usual’ amid reports of league’s demise

O’Neil seemed to confirm that LIV executives met in New York this week while refuting the idea that they were ‘summoned’.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’

Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.

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The Masters

Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters victories

Northern Irishman holds off Scottie Scheffler to become just fourth golfer to be repeat champion at Augusta.

Rory McIlroy (left) with his caddie Harry Diamond as he celebrates winning his second green jacket. Photo: Reuters
Rory McIlroy (left) with his caddie Harry Diamond as he celebrates winning his second green jacket. Photo: Reuters
The Masters

China’s Li Haotong survives tummy bug to enter Masters’ finale 4 shots off lead

World No 84 missed cut in the four PGA Tour events before the major, but could provide biggest shock since Danny Willett won 10 years ago.

The Masters

Rory McIlroy in total command at the Masters, takes 6-shot lead into the weekend

Defending champion birdies six of final seven holes to move to 12-under par overall, with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns tied for second.

The Masters

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta.

Rory McIlroy walks off the 17th green during the first round of the Masters.Photo: Getty Images
The Masters

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy walks down the sixth-hole fairway during a practice round on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy walks down the sixth-hole fairway during a practice round on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
The Masters

Thai amateur golfer ‘Fifa’ ready to kick off historic Masters debut at Augusta

Pongsapak Laopakdee, a student at Arizona State University, won last October’s Asia-Pacific Amateur in Dubai to claim a spot in this week’s field.

The Masters

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

The Masters

Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters, joins Tiger Woods in pulling out of major

Three-time champion has missed all but one of five LIV Golf events this year, first time neither player has competed at the event since 1994.

Three-time champion Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the Masters, citing a personal health matter with his family. Photo: AP
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