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Japanese golf legend Masashi ‘Jumbo’ Ozaki dies aged 78

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Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, Japan’s most successful professional golfer, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with colon cancer. Renowned for his powerful...

Koepka steps away from LIV Golf ahead of 2026 season

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Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has confirmed he will not play in LIV Golf beyond the current season, ending his time with the Saudi-backed...

Paraparaumu Beach returns to PGA Tour calendar for first time in 24 years

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Paraparaumu Beach golf course will rejoin the 2025/26 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia schedule for the first time since 2002, when Craig Parry won...

74-year-old U.K. woman hits three holes-in-one in a month

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A 74-year-old golfer from Devon, England, has stunned the sporting world by scoring three holes-in-one in a single month—an achievement with odds estimated at...

McIlroy condemns Ryder Cup fan abuse after wife hit by thrown drink

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Rory McIlroy has denounced the "unacceptable and abusive behaviour" of some American fans at the Ryder Cup after his wife Erica was struck by...

Europe clinch Ryder Cup 15-13 after surviving dramatic US fightback

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Team Europe retained the Ryder Cup with a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black, overcoming a spirited American comeback on the final day. The US, trailing...

Ryder Cup stars to donate payments amid backlash over $500K payouts

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World number one Scottie Scheffler and fellow US Ryder Cup players Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele have pledged to donate their USD $200,000 stipends...

Ryan Fox claims Guinness World Record with Par-3 Challenge

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New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has become a Guinness World Record holder after teaming up with Australian Min Woo Lee and England’s Dan Bradbury...

McIlroy backs Europe’s Ryder Cup Team

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Masters champion Rory McIlroy says he “loves” the European team chosen by captain Luke Donald for this month’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, praising...

Dunedin schoolgirl wins U9s world title by 8 shots

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Dunedin schoolgirl Joanna Ke has claimed a stunning victory at the World Champion of Champions golf tournament in Northern Ireland, taking out the under-nine...

Scheffler dominates to win British Open by four shots

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Scottie Scheffler delivered a commanding performance at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland to win the 153rd British Open by four strokes over Harris English,...

Auckland father and son defy odds with back-to-back holes-in-one

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An Auckland father and son have achieved one of the rarest feats in golf, both scoring hole-in-ones on consecutive shots on a par four...

Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, claims first AJGA title with dominant final round

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Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, secured his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) victory with a commanding three-shot win at the...

Ryan Fox claims first PGA Tour win with playoff birdie at Myrtle Beach Classic

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Kiwi Ryan Fox secured his maiden PGA Tour victory by winning the Myrtle Beach Classic in a dramatic playoff. Fox, who began the final round...

McIlroy completes Grand Slam with dramatic Masters win

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Rory McIlroy claimed the final piece of the career Grand Slam with a thrilling playoff victory over Justin Rose at the Masters. Despite a late...

Lydia Ko claims first HSBC Women’s World Championship Title in Singapore

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Lydia Ko secured her first HSBC Women's World Championship victory in 11 attempts with a final-round 69 at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, finishing...

Lydia Ko claims Supreme Halberg Award

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Golf icon Dame Lydia Ko has won New Zealand’s highest sporting honour, the Supreme Halberg Award, at a ceremony in Auckland on Tuesday night,...

Tiger Woods to make PGA Tour return at Genesis Invitational

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Tiger Woods is set to compete in his first PGA Tour event since last summer’s Open, as he tees up at next week’s Genesis...

Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier earns $1.75m pay day in Dubai

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New Zealander Daniel Hillier delivered a determined performance at the Dubai Desert Classic, narrowly missing out on victory to Englishman Tyrrell Hatton by a...

Professional Australian trans golfer removed from WPGA Tour following gender rule change

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Transgender golfer Breanna Gill, who won the 2022 Australian Women’s Classic, will be removed from the WPGA Tour of Australasia following a rule change...

Golf tour owner’s experience with trans athlete sparks LPGA’s landmark ban

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Stuart McKinnon, owner of the NXXT Golf Tour, revealed his experience with trans golfer Hailey Davidson, which influenced the LPGA’s decision to ban post-puberty...

Eagle-eyed jogger captures sex act at Clarks Beach Golf Club

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In an unexpected twist to her evening jog, a woman stumbled upon a scene not typically found on a golf course's fairway. At Clarks Beach...

Lydia Ko wins LPGA award, inducted into Hall of Fame

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New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has been honoured with the LPGA's Heather Farr Perseverance Award, celebrating her dedication and resilience in her distinguished career. This...

International team stages stunning comeback to tie with U.S. in Presidents Cup

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The International team delivered a remarkable comeback on Friday at the Presidents Cup in Montreal, leveling the score 5-5 with the United States after...

Lydia Ko clinches stunning victory at LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship

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Lydia Ko continued her incredible golfing form with a dominant win at the LPGA Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio. Starting the final day in...

Lydia Ko clinches third major with British Open victory at St Andrews

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New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has secured her third major title by winning the British Open at St Andrews, finishing two shots ahead of...

Lydia Ko makes history with Gold medal win

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Lydia Ko overcame a challenging final round at Le Golf National in Paris to claim the gold medal, completing her full set of Olympic...

Ryan Fox ties 7th in Canadian Open

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Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox concluded the Canadian Open in Ontario tied for seventh after a rollercoaster final round. Fox, who began the day tied for...

Charges dropped against Scottie Scheffler in Pre-PGA Championship arrest incident

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Charges against Scottie Scheffler, the world number one golfer, have been dismissed by the Jefferson County Attorney’s office following his arrest prior to the...

Grayson Murray took his own life – Family

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Promising golfer and two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray tragically took his own life at the age of 30, his family confirmed. The announcement came...

PGA TOUR mourns sudden death of Grayson Murray, aged 30

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Pro golfer Grayson Murray, who recently won the Sony Open in Hawaii, passed away on Saturday. PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan expressed profound sorrow over...

Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler arrested en route to PGA Championship

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Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, was detained on his way to the PGA Championship, with dramatic images showing him handcuffed and taken to...

Scottie Scheffler secures second US Masters title

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Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Masters victory with a dominant display at Augusta National. Leading from the front, Scheffler's final-round 68 secured him a four-stroke...

Tiger Woods makes record 24th consecutive Masters cut

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Tiger Woods has etched his name in the annals of golf history once again, setting a new record by making the cut at the...

Tiger Woods’ PGA return cut short by illness

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Tiger Woods has withdrawn due to illness during the second round of his return to the PGA Tour at the Genesis Invitational. Hosting the event...

Tiger Woods sued over workplace sexual harassment

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The golfer's ex-girlfriend Erica Herman claims she was forced to keep quiet about her relationship with him or be fired. Pro golfer Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend...

Watch: ‘It was so scary’ – Footage captures moment trees fall over during US Masters golf tourney

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Two huge pine trees fell right during the Masters 2023 golf tournament near the 17th hole at Augusta National. The incident occurred during the second...

Watch: Spaniard Jon Rahm wins 2023 US Masters

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The come from behind win at Augusta has secured Rahm a place in golfing history, as well as the US$15 million winner's purse. https://youtu.be/Te174KE81DI

Golfer ‘bites off rival’s nose’ in row over game

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A golfing dispute turned serious in Mississippi this week. A Mississippi man has posted bail after turning himself in to Bay St. Louis police for...

Golfer Patrick Reed sues broadcaster for $750 million

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Patrick Reed is seeking damages from the Golf Channel and pundit Brandel Chamblee. The 2018 Masters champion, Patrick Reed, is seeking a whopping $750 million...
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