Japan’s Miyu Yamashita wins first major at Women’s Open, while Australia’s Steph Kyriacou finishes top-10.
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Steph Kyriacou’s final round couldn’t have gotten off to a much poorer start on Sunday of the AIG Women’s Open, but a gritty and determined fightback saw her record a third consecutive under par round to secure Australian bragging rights at Royal Porthcawl.
Read MoreThe final major of the women’s golf season tees off this week at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales, and Australia is sending a formidable squad of nine golfers to chase history at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open.
️The Australian ContingentAustralia’s lineup includes:
Minjee Lee – Chasing a career grand slam. Read MoreScottie Scheffler romped to victory at Royal Portrush while the sole Australian who made the cut struggled to climb the leaderboard.
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Marc Leishman had a simple summary of his 4-over final round of 75 at The 153rd Open Championship that saw him finish tied for 52nd as Scottie Scheffler added the third leg of a potential career grand slam.
Read MoreScottie Scheffler breezed to victory at Royal Portrush, claiming the 2025 Open Championship and edging closer to a career Grand Slam.
The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush wasn’t so much a contest as it was a coronation. Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, turned the rugged Dunluce Links into his personal playground, cruising to a four-shot victory and claiming his first Claret Jug with a final-round 68.
Read MoreAustralia’s Min Woo Lee is feeling fresh and confident ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush this week.
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Like many Australians, Min Woo Lee spent Sunday watching The Amundi Evian Championship to see if sibling, Minjee, could win a second consecutive major championship before turning his attention to Grace Kim’s stunning victory.
Read MoreScottie Scheffler feels no obligation to promote the game of golf around the world and shared some deep thoughts about winning golf tournaments.
Scottie Scheffler took a reflective turn during his media conference ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush this week.
When asked about his mindset and motivation, the world number one offered a candid response that caught the room off guard: “Sometimes I just don’t understand the point.”
Read MoreLydia Ko claimed her third major title with a two-shot victory at the AIG Women’s Open, triumphing at the historic Old Course at St. Andrews.
Lydia Ko secured her third career major title at the AIG Women’s Open, held at the Old Course at St. Andrews, with a final-round 69, clinching a two-shot victory.
Read MoreOn a day where only 17 out of the 144 competitors at the AIG Women’s Open managed an under-par round on The Old Course at St. Andrews, all seven Australian players struggled to keep bogeys off their cards.
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England’s Charley Hull leads at 5-under, with Steph Kyriacou the best placed Aussie in a tie for 79th after a 4-over 76, with Hannah Green and Grace Kim a further shot back at 5-over.
Read MoreThe world’s best players return to the home of the sport for the third time at the AIG Women’s Open this week, with Australia’s chances again led by Olympians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee.
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Seven Australians are in the field for the final major of the women’s season, as 49-year-old Karrie Webb takes her place in a tournament that she has won three times before.
Read MoreFrom nearly man, to two-time major champion, Xander Schauffele has had a wildly successful 2024.
At the start of 2024, Xander Schauffele was considered one of the best golfers on the planet never to have tasted major golf success. The 30-year-old from California now has two major championship trophies with his name on them after winning The Open Championship at Royal Troon.
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