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Dreaded 17th hole puts dent in Herbert’s Open-ing day at Royal Liverpool
The shortest hole at Royal Liverpool provided the largest hurdle for Australian Lucas Herbert on day one of the 151st Open Championship.
- by Mark Tallentire
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Blowing in the wind: Why Open contenders are tinkering for brutal test
Lucas Herbert reckons he’s using a club he’ll only pull out of the closet once a year as treacherous conditions set to take over at Royal Liverpool for the last men’s major of 2023.
- by Mark Tallentire
How a Greg Norman rev-up inspired Australia’s latest major championship debutant
Travis Smyth might not have crossed paths with Norman if it wasn’t for the controversial LIV Golf league. But the day Norman pressed his finger against the young Australia’s heart has helped inspire a shot at The Open.
- by Adam Pengilly
Early start suits Herbert down to a tee but mixed bag for other Aussies at British Open
Lucas Herbert will start his tournament before 7am on Thursday, three hours before Cameron Smith begins his title defence at Hoylake.
- by Mark Tallentire
‘I was holding back tears’: Why Cameron Smith hasn’t quite had his fill of Claret Jug
The routine task of returning the British Open’s famous trophy proved surprisingly emotional for the defending champion. Now he wants it back.
- by Mark Tallentire
Why Smith is in better shape for British Open than when he won it
The world No.7, who won his first event of 2023 in London last week, is putting the final touches to his preparation for the last men’s major of the year.
- by Adam Pengilly
Plot to sack Greg Norman as part of LIV Golf peace deal
The deliberations reflect an enmity forged over decades between the tour and Norman, one of golf’s most talented players, who often chafed at the sport’s economic structure.
- by Alan Blinder and Kevin Draper
‘Hopefully it opens the floodgates’: Cameron Smith seals $6m LIV Golf triumph
The world No.7, in his final event before defending his British Open title in less than two weeks, survived a nervy finish involving compatriot Marc Leishman.
- by Adam Pengilly
Cameron Smith closes in on first win of 2023 and a $6m payday
Just a fortnight out from The Open, the world No.7 is finding his mojo after opening up a commanding lead in the $37 million tournament.
- by Adam Pengilly
Greg Norman steps out as Adam Scott takes swipe at ‘about-face’
The LIV Golf boss drove Saudi Arabian businessman Yasir al-Rumayyan around in a buggy at an event in Spain, but his future remains clouded.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘Who holds the leverage?’ How PGA merger with LIV Golf could collapse
The US Justice Department was looking at professional golf before the deal was announced, and the proposed partnership has only strengthened their interest.
- by Alan Blinder, Lauren Hirsch and Kevin Draper