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Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen of Denmark after winning 2025 Australian Open

Neergaard-Petersen holds his nerve to win Aussie Open

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open after pipping home hope Cam Smith in a final hole thriller at Royal Melbourne.

Golf • 6 hrs

SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 06: Kristoffer Reitan of Norway plays his second shot on the 18th hole on day three of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 06, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa. (Photo by L

Reitan leaving rest of field in the shade at Sun City

Norway's Kristoffer Reitan heads into Sunday's final round of the DP World Tour's Nedbank Challenge at Sun City with a commanding five-shot lead, but will rue a double-bogey at the last in his otherwise faultless 67.

Golf • 23 hrs

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 13: Padraig Harrington of Ireland putts on the 16th green during the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship 2025 at Phoenix Country Club on November 13, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty I

'Don't write me off' - Harrington wants more Majors

Pádraig Harrington has reflected on a hugely successful year on the Seniors circuit as he sets some lofty goals for 2026 - and top of that list is a return to the 'regular' Major winner's enclosure.

Golf • 8 hrs

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th tee on day three of the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 06, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

McIlroy challenge undone by banana skin in Australia

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made a late surge to card a five-under 66 and take the lead on day three at the Royal Melbourne on Saturday, while Rory McIlroy overcame a strange early setback to post a second consecutive 68 at the Australian Open.

Golf • 06 Dec

SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 05: Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 18th hole on Day Two of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 05, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa. (Photo b

McKibbin's challenge falters in South Africa

Tom McKibbin's challenge regressed following a second round 74 at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City.

Golf • 05 Dec

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot from the rough on the 17th hole on day two of the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo b

McIlroy makes cut Down Under after late birdie blitz

Rory McIlroy registered three birdies in the final four holes of his second round at the Australian Open to make the cut at Royal Melbourne, with the world number two seven shots adrift of joint-leaders Daniel Rodriques of Portugal and Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson.

Golf • 05 Dec

Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland tees off on the second hole on Day One of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 04, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa.

McKibbin makes solid start at Nedbank Golf Challenge

Tom McKibbin is five shots off the lead after a bogey-free opening round at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Golf • 04 Dec

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches a putt during the Pro-Am ahead of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 3, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY

McIlroy in Oz to feed country's 'starved' golf fans

With five-time major champion Rory McIlroy leading the field and a return to Royal Melbourne for the first time since 1991, there is a genuine sense of excitement about the 108th playing of the Australian Open.

Golf • 03 Dec

Tiger Woods won the last of his 15 majors at the 2019 Masters

Woods recovery 'slow' after back surgery

Tiger Woods admitted his recovery from a back operation is not as quick as he would like, meaning he cannot put a date on his return to golf or even commit to a playing schedule.

Golf • 02 Dec

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Fitzpatrick of England and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shake hands on the 18th green following the play-off on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 20

Fitzpatrick edges out McIlroy in Dubai play-off

Rory McIlroy claimed his seventh Race to Dubai title but was edged out in a play-off by Matt Fitzpatrick at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

Golf • 16 Nov

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 14: Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts on the 18th green on day two of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 14, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Im

Lowry and McIlroy share second place in Dubai

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are tied for second place at the midway point at the DP World Tour Championship, three strokes behind pace-setter Nicolai Hojgaard.

Golf • 14 Nov

Rory McIlroy's six previous title successes came in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024

McIlroy in driving seat for seventh Race to Dubai crown

Rory McIlroy is bidding to cap a memorable by year by securing the title as the European circuit's top player for a seventh time this weekend.

Golf • 12 Nov

4 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McIlroy more content without political battles in golf

Rory McIlroy believes stepping away from involvement in the sport's politics has improved his golf and personal happiness.

Golf • 11 Nov

Rory McIlroy plays his third shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 at Yas Links Golf Course on November 08, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Lowry and McIlroy chasing Rai in Abu Dhabi

England's Aaron Rai heads into the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with a one-shot lead but will have two-time former champion Tommy Fleetwood and Nicolai Hojgaard breathing down his neck.

Golf • 08 Nov

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 07: Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his tee shot on the 18th hole on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 at Yas Links Golf Course on November 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ro

Frustrated Lowry three off lead after faltering finish

Shane Lowry's challenge for a second Abu Dhabi Championship was dented by back-to-back closing bogeys as he lies three strokes off the leaders at the halfway point in Yas Island.

Golf • 07 Nov

Lowry shares lead at Abu Dhabi Championship

Shane Lowry fired a fantastic opening round of 64 to sit in a five-way tie for the clubhouse lead on the first day of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links Golf Course.

Golf • 06 Nov

CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 25: Nacho Elvira of Spain reacts after his putt on the 18th green on day three of the Genesis Championship 2025 at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club on October 25, 2025 in Cheonan, South Korea. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Elvira and Lindberg share lead ahead of Genesis finale

Nacho Elvira and Mikael Lindberg took a share of the lead heading into the final day at the Genesis Championship Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, with English pair Alex Fitzpatrick and Andy Sullivan in the chasing pack.

Golf • 25 Oct

CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 23: Sungjae Im of South Korea plays a shot o the 12th hole during the first round of the Genesis Championship 2025 at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club on October 23, 2025 in Cheonan, South Korea. a. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty I

Home hope Im hits front in South Korea

Home favourite Im Sung-jae heads an eight-strong logjam at the top of the leaderboard following the second round of the Genesis Championship.

Golf • 24 Oct

Fleetwood triumphs in India as Lowry ties third

Tommy Fleetwood maintained his scintillating late season form to win the inaugural DP World Tour India Championship at Delhi GC.

Golf • 19 Oct

NEW DELHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 18: Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on hole 17 on day three of the DP World India Championship 2025 at Delhi Golf Club on October 18, 2025 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Jason Butler/Getty Images)

Lowry sits third at DP World India Championship

Shane Lowry is just three shots off the lead at the DP World India Championship in Delhi after a closing birdie saw the Offaly man finish moving day in third spot on 14-under-par.

Golf • 18 Oct

Shane Lowry of Ireland lines up his putt on hole 11 on day two of the DP World India Championship 2025 at Delhi Golf Club on October 17, 2025 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Jason Butler/Getty Images)

Lowry one off lead in India, McIlroy makes late surge

Shane Lowry is one off the lead after the second round of the DP World India Championship, Rory McIlroy finished like a train to finish the day five shots further back.

Golf • 17 Oct

NEW DELHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 16: Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on hole 8 on day one of the DP World India Championship 2025 at Delhi Golf Club on October 16, 2025 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Jason Butler/Getty Images)

Lowry leads after back-nine birdie blitz in India

A sensational back nine propelled Shane Lowry into a first round lead at the DP World India Championship in New Delhi.

Golf • 16 Oct

Marco Penge of England is awarded the trophy as he celebrates victory after a play off against Daniel Brown of England on the 18th hole on day four of the Open de España presented by Madrid 2025 at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid on October 12, 2025 in Madr

McKibbin fourth as Penge wins Open de Espana

Tom McKibbin carded a final-round 69 to secure fourth place at the Open de Espana as England's Marco Penge emerged triumphant after a play-off with compatriot Daniel Brown.

Golf • 12 Oct

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 03: Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 14th hole on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 03, 2025 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Jan Kruger/

McKibbin well placed going into Open de Espana climax

Tom McKibbin lies fifth, six shots off the lead, going into the final round at the Open de Espana.

Golf • 11 Oct

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 10: Shane Lowry of Ireland plays a shot from a bunker during day two of the Open de España presented by Madrid 2025 at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid on October 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Imag

Lowry misses cut, McKibbin three shots off Madrid lead

Shane Lowry missed the cut at the Open de Espana with a dropped shot on the 16th hole proving costly for the Ryder Cup hero, while Tom McKibbin sits three shots off leader Marco Penge.

Golf • 10 Oct