Past Open heartbreak now a bonus: Leishman
Marc Leishman believes his haunting near-miss at holding golf’s famed Claret Jug is now a positive.
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Why you need the August issue of Golf Australia magazine
With Cameron Smith on the cover and the 2025 Open Championship returning to the windswept beauty of Royal Portrush, our August edition is your essential guide to one of the most anticipated weeks on the golfing calendar.
Fresh and fit Min Woo to unleash weapon in Open tilt
Feeling “kind of burnt out” after so many Signature events on the PGA Tour, Min Woo Lee skipped the Scottish Open for tennis at Wimbledon and to play golf with mates in Ireland. And heading into the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, he says he’s happy and fresh – and ready to unleash a weapon off the tee.
The Aussies at The Open
Nine Aussies take on Royal Portrush at this week’s 153rd Open Championship. Paul Prendergast reports on the Australians’ chances in Northern Ireland.
Video Lesson: Hear the swoosh past the ball
A good player does not hit at the ball or even think of hitting it. They swing the club from the top of their back-swing to the top of their follow-through a plane where the ball happens to be. The ball is effectively in the way of their clubhead. Striking the ball on the way through is a by-product of their golf swing.
Huggan: Is McIlroy the best European golfer of all time?
Greetings from sunny Scotland. Which is my way of justifying – or at least explaining what follows – a shameless descent into what might be termed “parochialism”.
Column: Rory will grab the headlines but Portrush will steal the show
Rory McIlroy arrives at Royal Portrush as the reigning Masters champion and Northern Ireland’s favourite son.
Playing With…TaylorMade Qi35 Driver
TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver arrived with bold claims of improved consistency and forgiveness. Backed by cutting-edge tech and early praise, it promised performance gains across the board. Here’s how it measured up.
Through the lens: superstars warm up for The Open
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Portrush as the world’s best golfers prepare for the 153rd Open Championship. From practice swings to fan moments and flashes of personality, here’s how the week is taking shape in Northern Ireland.
Full 2025 Open Championship First Round tee times (AEST)
Presenting the full list of tee times and groupings for the opening round – all converted to Australian Eastern Standard Time.
This is not a fulfilling life: golf champ Scheffler
No one wins more than Scottie Scheffler these days, but the joy of victory doesn’t last long and doesn’t fulfil the world No.1 at a deeper level.
Smith out on course first as Aussie nine targets Open challenge
Nine Australians will play Royal Portrush’s links for the Open Championship and the forecast suggests Cam Smith’s early start is better than Min Woo Lee’s late one.