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Australia's Travis Smyth currently tops the Asian Tour Order of Merit. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAsian Tour joins Euro-PGA alliance in blow for LIV Golf

LIV Golf suffered a setback when the PGA Tour, European tour and Asian Tour penned a new global alliance until at least 2029.

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Kiwi Ryan Fox says quick play was key to his British Open triumph at Royal Birkdale. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremium'My brain works fast': How Kiwi Fox raced to Open glory

New British Open champion Ryan Fox has revealed his speedy play around the course helped the Kiwi zone in for his first major title.

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Bryson DeChambeau (r) reportedly wanted help from Donald Trump (l) over his British Open dramas. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumDeChambeau wanted Trump's help in Open drama – report

The American was handed a two-shot penalty at the British Open late on Friday night.

By Carl Markham, Press Association

New Zealand's Ryan Fox is being hailed in his homeland for his incredible win at the British Open. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremium'Mind-blowing': Kiwis cherish magical sporting moment

New Zealanders are in celebration mode after waking to a wintry morning and the news their small nation has its fourth major golf champion.

Darren Walton and Steve McMorran

Stefano Mazzoli claimed his maiden PGA Tour victory in Dominican Republic. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumItalian cashes in on PGA Tour with stars away

Italy's Stefano Mazzoli has earned a coveted PGA Tour membership through 2027 by winning the Corales Puntacana Championship in Dominican Republic.

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Adam Scott showed his enduring class in his 26th consecutive British Open appearance. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumGreat Scott: ageless golfer still a major top-10 gun

At the age of 46, Adam Scott showed he's not ready to become a 'ceremonial' golfer as he pulled off another top-10 finish at the British Open.

Ian Chadband

British Open winner Ryan Fox has built on a proud sporting history for his family and country. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumThe Fantastic Mr. Fox and his debt to Aussie tour

New Zealander Ryan Fox might just have topped the great achievements of his sporting family with his British Open triumph at Royal Birkdale.

Ian Chadband

Australia's Lucas Herbert finished tied sixth after a brave British Open assault. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumTop-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Lucas Herbert has been left frustrated at missing out on the top-five position at the British Open that would have booked his place at all next year's majors.

Ian Chadband

Bryson DeChambeau has been backed by fellow American Scottie Scheffler after his Open controversy. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumBryson DeChambeau is not a cheater – Scottie Scheffler

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler insists Bryson DeChambeau is "definitely not a cheater" following the rules controversy that dominated the Open Championship.

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New Zealander Ryan Fox was a popular winner of the Claret Jug as British Open champion. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumPerfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

New Zealander Ryan Fox has become British Open champion in brilliant style as Australian Lucas Herbert missed out after a battle for the Claret Jug.

Ian Chadband

Todd Clements is 18 holes away from securing his sixth professional win. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumEnglishman stays on track for first PGA Tour triumph

Englishman Todd Clements has held on to lead the Corales Puntacana Championship with one round remaining in a bid for a wire-to-wire PGA Tour victory.

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Aussie Cameron John is on target for a top-10 finish at his debut major tournament. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremium'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

Australian Cameron John can hardly believe he's set to feature in the shake-up to a major championship for the first time after another fine round at Birkdale.

Ian Chadband

Rory McIlroy has delivered a scathing attack on rival Bryson DeChambeau. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremium'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

Bryson DeChambeau has been on the end of a stinging attack from old rival Rory McIlroy, critical of his behaviour over the British Open rules controversy.

Ian Chadband

Kai Trump and Charlie Woods are cashing in on their names with rich NIL deals.

GolfCommentsPremiumTrump and Woods set to dominate college sports NIL market

Kai Trump might not be teeing off her freshman year of college golf at the University of Miami until September, but she is already earning millions thanks to her fast-growing brand and name.

Rourke Walsh

Lucas Herbert knows his work is now cut out after losing his lead in the British Open. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Australian Lucas Herbert has hung in bravely despite a poor finish to 'moving day' but Sam Burns has taken the reins going into the British Open last round.

Ian Chadband

Todd Clements leads the PGA Tour's Puntacana Championship by two strokes. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumClements opens two-shot lead in Puntacana Championship

Todd Clements is the sole leader of the Corales Puntacana Championship after firing a six-under 66 to head his rivals by two strokes.

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Bryson DeChambeau says he's now 'fired up' for the weekend after getting a two-shot penalty. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumDeChambeau 'fired up' for weekend after Open penalty

Bryson DeChambeau is fuming at a ruling that's cost him two shots in his British Open quest, and now says he's 'fired up' for the weekend.

Ian Chadband

Lucas Herbert is ready to embrace the pressure that comes with being British Open leader. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumHerbert ready to embrace the 'anxiety' of Open push

Open Championship leader Lucas Herbert is ready to embrace the pressure that comes with leading the British Open -- and is hoping to inspire a nation.

Ian Chadband

Lucas Herbert doffs his cap after his record-equalling round of 62 at Royal Birkdale. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAussie shocks British Open and storms into lead

The 30-year-old is now facing the biggest weekend of his life and admits he’s feeling anxious.

Ian Chadband

Lucas Herbert doffs his cap after his record-equalling round of 62 at Royal Birkdale. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremium'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

Bendigo golfer Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a second-round 62 at Royal Birkdale that equalled the lowest round in major championship annals.

Ian Chadband

Todd Clements is the co-leader after the opening round of the Corales Puntacana Championship. ? (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

GolfPremiumClements, Cantero Gutierrez share lead in Puntacana

It's a crowded leaderboard at the Corales Puntacana Championship ‌in Punta Cana where 16 players are within two shots of the co-leaders.

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Rory McIlroy had a miserable day at the Open with putter in hand. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumMcIlroy hopes for Open recovery after 'stupid mistakes'

Masters champ Rory McIlroy missed a host of opportunities at Royal Birkdale, ending up with six bogeys on his card and work to do in the British Open.

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Min Woo Lee was the joint-leading Australian on day one at Birkdale with his level-par 70. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumPerspiration but little Aussie inspiration at the Open

The seven-strong Aussie contingent at the British Open have failed to really hit top stride, none managing to break par at Birkdale as 38 other players did.

Ian Chadband

Travis Smyth enjoyed his return to the British Open after overcoming his extreme nerves at Birkdale. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumBag-of-nerves Aussie proud of courageous Open round

Australian Travis Smyth has overcome extreme nerves to enjoy his return to the British Open after an absence of three years.

Ian Chadband