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SportAustralian Associated PressHorschel: LIV rebels 'hypocrites, liars'
The bitter split caused within golf by LIV Golf has been underlined with Billy Horschel calling some players who have joined the Saudi-backed breakaway series hypocrites and liars.The American was joined by world No.
SportAustralian Associated PressWoods makes slow start to Open warm-up
After sitting out last month's US Open, Tiger Woods is back playing competitive golf, tuning up for the Open Championship at a pro-am event in Ireland."I don't know how I'm going to get my cart around here," Woods joked on Monday regarding the large gathering of people surrounding the first tee.
SportAustralian Associated PressLIV golf's Poulter to play Scottish Open
Ian Poulter and two other players who signed up for the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series have won a stay from a British court that allows them to play in the Scottish Open.Poulter, Adrian Otaegui of Spain and South Africa's Justin Harding challenged their suspension from the Scottish Open and two other tournaments, the penalty for playing a LIV Golf event outside London without a release from the European tour.
SportAustralian Associated PressDeath threats shock LIV recruit McDowell
Graeme McDowell has expressed shock at the level of vitriol generated by his move to the LIV Golf tour as he revealed he now receives regular social media messages wishing him dead.The former Ryder Cup stalwart said he expected consequences from his decision to join the contentious Saudi-backed series, but he did not anticipate "being torn to shreds".
SportAustralian Associated PressPoston posts wire-to-wire PGA Tour win
Poston has completed a wire-to-wire victory in the John Deere Classic for his second PGA Tour title and a spot in the British Open.Three strokes ahead entering Sunday at TPC Deere Run, Poston closed with a two-under 69 for a three-stroke margin over fellow British Open qualifiers Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Emiliano Grillo.
SportAustralian Associated PressPolish trailblazer Meronk wins Irish Open
Adrian Meronk has become Poland's first winner on the European tour with a superb closing stretch at Mount Juliet for a six-under 66 and a three-shot victory in the Irish Open.With the British Open at St Andrews looming the week after next, Australia's Lucas Herbert also showed some form as he finished in the top 10 on Sunday.
SportAustralian Associated PressGrace wins LIV Golf's first US tournament
South Africa's Branden Grace has won LIV Golf's first stop on American soil, an event that drew critics and protestors alike because of the upstart series' funding by Saudi Arabia.128 Grace closed with a six-under 65 on Saturday to finish at 13 under in the 54-hole, no-cut tournament at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Oregon.
SportAustralian Associated PressPoston eyes wire-to-wire PGA Tour win
Poston is eyeing a wire-to-wire victory in the US PGA Tour's John Deere Classic, taking a three-shot lead into the final round.Poston made up for two back-nine bogeys with an eagle on the par-5 17th to shoot a four-under 67 third round and get to 19-under 194 at TPC Deere Run on Saturday.
SportAustralian Associated PressHerbert aims to deny Meronk a Polish first
Defending champion Lucas Herbert lies three shots off the lead in the Irish Open.The Bendigo-born 26-year-old shot a third round 68, as did leader Adrian Meronk who is bidding to become the first Polish winner on the European Tour.
SportAustralian Associated PressJohnson, Ortiz tied for LIV Series lead
The outcry that marked the start of the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf series' first American stop quelled a bit on Friday, putting the focus on the play at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.Modest crowds and mild temperatures in the mid-70s greeted the players on the upstart series - bankrolled by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund - which is trying to shake up the PGA Tour.
SportAustralian Associated PressPoston opens four-shot lead in PGA Classic
JT Poston has followed his opening-round 62 with a six-under-par 65 to establish a healthy lead after two rounds of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run.Poston racked up four early birdies at the second through fifth holes on his way to reaching 15-under 127 at the midway stage of the tournament.
SportAustralian Associated PressSaudi-backed LIV tees off in US amid anger
The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour's second event teed off on Thursday, angering a group of families who lost loved ones on September 11 and want the Saudi government held to account for the terrorist attacks.About 10 family members and survivors spoke at a small park honouring veterans in tiny North Plains, home to Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.
SportAustralian Associated PressJT Poston shoots 62 for PGA Classic lead
JT Poston has fired a nine-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead in the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic.Coming off a second-place tie in Connecticut after also opening with a 62, Poston eagled the par-5 second and had seven birdies in a bogey-free round at TPC Deere Run.
SportAustralian Associated PressLIV players threaten DP Tour with action
Sixteen players have threatened the DP World Tour with legal action unless their sanctions for competing in the first LIV Golf event are rescinded.DP World Tour members, including Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, were each fined STG100,000 ($A176,000) and banned from next week's Genesis Scottish Open and two other events co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour after playing at Centurion Club earlier this month, despite being refused permission.
SportAustralian Associated PressRyder Cup hopes remain for LIV golfers
European Ryder Cup stalwarts Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer say they hope their decision to join LIV Golf does not bring an end to any future involvement in the biennial team competition.The trio, who have a combined 25 Ryder Cup appearances between them, risked their futures as players or captains in the biennial team competition with the United States by joining the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series.
SportAustralian Associated PressKoepka cites injuries, family for LIV deal
Four months after suggesting those who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series were sellouts, Brooks Koepka explained on Tuesday that he simply changed his mind.Koepka signed with LIV Golf last week for its first event on American soil, which starts on Thursday at Pumpkin Ridge west of Portland.
SportAustralian Associated PressPGA, DP World Tours strengthen partnership
The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have announced a new 13-year operational joint venture partnership which creates new player pathways and increased prize funds in the next phase of their fightback against LIV Golf.Coinciding with the opening press conferences at LIV's first United States event in Portland this week, the two circuits announced a strengthening of their alliance which was first launched in November 2020.
SportAustralian Associated PressHensby snatches third in US Senior Open
Retirement-bound golfer Mark Hensby has shown he can still mix it with the best, finishing third in the US Senior Open at the Saucon Valley Country Club.The Australian turns 51 this week but announced mid-tournament his plans to step away from competitive golf at the end of the year.
SportAustralian Associated PressSchauffele wins dramatic sixth PGA title
Xander Schauffele has won the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship with a three-stroke swing on the final hole, hitting to three feet for birdie after rookie Sahith Theegala made a double bogey in the group ahead.A stroke ahead entering the day, Schauffele finished with a two-under 68 at TPC River Highlands to beat fellow Americans Theegala and J.
SportAustralian Associated PressMinjee Lee finishes second in Women's PGA
Minjee Lee has stamped herself as the hottest player on the planet after falling agonisingly short in her bold bid for back-to-back majors, finishing equal second at the Women's PGA Championship in Maryland.Korean In Gee Chun denied the Australian golf star her third major by one shot and claimed her third instead in a dramatic finish at Congressional, with American Lexi Thompson level with Lee.
SportAustralian Associated PressSchauffele, Cantlay to battle on PGA Tour
Xander Schauffele is set for a last-group duel with his good friend Patrick Cantlay in the final round of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship.Starting the day with a five-stroke lead, Schaufele shot a three under 67 third round at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut on Saturday to get to 17 under.
SportAustralian Associated PressGreen in Hunt for second golf major title
Australia's Hannah Green will aim to play with controlled aggression as she seeks a second major triumph at the Women's PGA Championship on Sunday.Green, the 2019 champion, fought to an even par 72 on a tough and steamy Congressional Country Club course in Maryland on Saturday to be four shots behind retreating leader In Gee Chun going into the final round.
SportAustralian Associated PressGreen, Lee chasing runaway leader Chun
South Korea's In Gee Chun has increased her lead to six strokes halfway through the Women's PGA Championship, with Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee in the chasing pack.Chun followed her opening 64 with a three-under 69 on the Congressional Country Club course on Friday to get to 11 under as she seeks a third major championship title.
NewsAustralian Associated PressCam Davis in contention on PGA Tour
Australia's Cam Davis has jumped to tied second in the US PGA Tour's Travellers Championship as Xander Schaufele broke clear in front.The Sydneysider shot a four-under 66 second round at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut on Friday following his opening 65.
SportAustralian Associated PressLi holds halfway lead at BMW International
China's Haotong Li has retained his lead at the BMW International Open after a weather-interrupted second day in Munich.Li, who tied the course record on Thursday with a 10-under-par 62, carded a second-round 67 to lead New Zealand's Ryan Fox by one shot at the halfway stage.
