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Tim Noonan

If Jordan Spieth is honest – and he is – he knows his Masters loss is good for golf

18 Apr 2016 - 8:38am

Tim Noonan

Gracious in defeat yet humble in victory: Adam Scott and Jason Day are the epitome of sporting gentlemen

2 Apr 2016 - 6:00pm

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What we learned from this year's Hong Kong Golf Open

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Americans finally hustle into Fanling, and Patrick Reed is happy to lead the charge

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'Smarter' Justin Rose comes out on top of the class in Hong Kong

26 Oct, 9:18am

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UBS Hong Kong Open: final-round scores

25 Oct, 7:32pm

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More on US Open 2015

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No fairytale finish for Jason Day at US Open

22 Jun, 12:07pm

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Dustin Johnson misses three-footer and the chance to exorcise major demons

22 Jun, 12:05pm 1

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Jordan Spieth wins second major in a row with one-shot US Open victory

22 Jun, 12:08pm

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Rory McIlroy rues missed putts as late US Open charge fizzles out

22 Jun, 12:06pm

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'Superhuman' Jason Day keeps vertigo at bay to grab four-way share of US Open lead

21 Jun, 12:16pm

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'Chambers Bay one of the worst golf courses I’ve ever seen’ - Gary Player slams US Open venue

21 Jun, 10:37am

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Jordan Spieth stays on track for rare double with share of US Open lead

20 Jun, 12:55pm

More on The Masters 2015

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‘I’ve got my pop back,’ says Tiger Woods, but it’s back to drawing board

13 Apr, 9:54am

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Rory McIlroy posts best Masters finish, but career grand slam just got harder

13 Apr, 9:40am

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Ice-cool Jordan Spieth claims first major with historic Masters triumph

13 Apr, 10:01am

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Rose blooms among the azaleas as superb back nine keeps him in Masters contention

12 Apr, 12:53pm

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Phil Mickelson pretty in pink as he channels Arnold Palmer spirit

12 Apr, 12:43pm

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Jordan Spieth holds his nerve heading into Masters final round

12 Apr, 12:07pm

Jim Furyk has been out injured and has not played since September. Photo: AFP

Jim Furyk back from injury as Rory McIlroy defends his title at Quail Hollow

American 17-time PGA Tour winner Jim Furyk makes his comeback from injury at this week’s Wells Fargo Championship, where Rory McIlroy is defending champion.

5 May 2016 - 1:09pm

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Donald Trump is Republican presidential nominee and golf cheat?

5 May 2016 - 7:54am 3

Li Haotong of China hits a shot on his way to winning the Volvo China Open in Beijing. Photos: AFP

Li Haotong maintains Chinese grip on China Open

1 May 2016 - 7:23pm

Jason Day made a good start but fell out of touch as the rain interrupted play in Zurich. Photo: AFP

Jason Day trails clubhouse leader Brian Stuard by five shots at rain-hit Zurich Classic

29 Apr 2016 - 12:06pm

Tiger Woods has been spotted back practising suggesting his return to the Tour is not too far away. Photo: Reuters

Spotted on the practice green, the lesser seen Tiger Woods could be returning ‘a lot sooner’ than expected

21 Apr 2016 - 4:07pm

Rio no go: Australia’s Adam Scott opts out of Olympics to focus on PGA Tour

20 Apr 2016 - 3:09pm

Danny Willett sealed an incredible win at Augusta. Photo: AFP

Golf’s new golden boy Danny Willett joins PGA Tour on the back of his stunning Masters triumph

19 Apr 2016 - 12:35pm

Jordan Spieth is consoled by caddie Michael Greller at the end of his final round at the US Masters. Photo: TNS

If Jordan Spieth is honest – and he is – he knows his Masters loss is good for golf

18 Apr 2016 - 8:38am

Danny Willett was a shock winner of the Masters on Sunday. Photo: TNS

Ryder Cup debut on the cards for Masters champion Danny Willett

12 Apr 2016 - 11:14am

A visibly dejected Jordan Spieth presents Masters champions Danny Willett with the iconic green jacket. Photo: AFP

Masters meltdown: Danny Willett claims first Augusta crown after incredible Jordan Spieth collapse

11 Apr 2016 - 11:34am

American Smylie Kaufman had the lowest round of the day in the third round. Photo: AFP

Smylie face: Rookie Kaufman challenges Jordan Spieth at Masters as Rory McIlroy drops away

10 Apr 2016 - 12:08pm

Amateur Bryson DeChambeau has been the surprise package at the Masters so far this year. Photo: TNS

US amateur champion Bryson DeChambeau makes stunning run at historic Masters win

9 Apr 2016 - 1:25pm

First round leader Jordan Spieth saw his lead cut to one shot after struggling on day two at Augusta. Photo: AFP

Defending champion Spieth toils as roaring Rory McIlroy closes Masters gap on day two

9 Apr 2016 - 1:12pm

Jordan Spieth acknowledges the crowd after a birdie at the 13th. Photo: AFP

Masterful show from ‘flawless’ Jordan Spieth but Ernie Els hits early disaster at Augusta

8 Apr 2016 - 12:32pm

Amateur Jin Cheng follows his putt on the 18th hole during the first round. Photo: AP

Chinese amateur teen Jin Cheng finds the going tough on Masters debut

8 Apr 2016 - 12:03pm

Jordan Spieth will be hoping he can don the green jacket again. Photo: Kyodo

Stars align: Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy expect tough line-up for Masters showdown

6 Apr 2016 - 11:28pm

Jin Cheng plays from the 15th tee during a practice round prior to the start of the Masters at Augusta National. Photo: AFP

Beijing teenager Jin Cheng ready to fly the flag for China at Masters

5 Apr 2016 - 1:22pm

Jim Herman kisses the winner's trophy after winning his first event in 106 outings on the PGA Tour. Photo: AP

Unheralded Jim Herman trumps Stenson to win first PGA title at Houston Open

16 Apr 2016 - 12:20pm

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson is in contention after a fine third round in Texas. Photo: AP

Stunning Henrik Stenson one stroke off third-round lead at tight Houston Open

3 Apr 2016 - 11:54am

Tiger Woods winning the 2005 Masters in a play-off with Chris DiMarco, his last of four victories at Augusta. Photo: AP

I’m not physically ready: Tiger Woods confirms he will miss next week's Masters

2 Apr 2016 - 10:12am

Lydia Ko celebrates her birdie putt on the 18th hole in the final round. Photo: AFP

Lydia Ko survives double-hit to win Kia Classic by four strokes

28 Mar 2016 - 11:35am

Jason Day watches the flight of his shot on his way to victory over Louis Oosthuizen. Photo: USA Today

Jason’s Day gets better as he downs Louis Oosthuizen to win WGC Match Play and claim top world ranking

28 Mar 2016 - 11:06am

Thorbjorn Olesen was narrowly beaten by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in their opener. Photo: AFP

Jason Day hobbles to victory in WGC Match Play as Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy triumph on day one

24 Mar 2016 - 11:35am

Arnold Palmer presents the winner’s trophy to Jason Day and his son Dash. Photo: AP

Australian Jason Day grinds out wire-to-wire win to take Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

21 Mar 2016 - 1:57pm

Scott Hend of Australia with the trophy after winning the Thailand Classic at Hua Hin. Photos: AFP

Hong Kong and Macau victor Scott Hend claims Thailand Classic title by one stroke

14 Mar 2016 - 10:55am

Ni Songhua, president of Reignwood Group. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Chinese owners of Wentworth Golf Club say members threaten UK’s investment reputation

12 Mar 2016 - 8:45pm 2

Jordan Spieth said boredom contributed to his outburst. Photo: AP

Troll tantrum: golf ace Jordan Spieth says Twitter tirade likely his last

12 Mar 2016 - 12:04pm

Jordan Spieth had another day to forget as he struggled around Innisbrook before carding five-over-par. Photo: AFP

Top-ranked Jordan Spieth way off the pace and battling to make the cut after Valspar meltdown

11 Mar 2016 - 4:13pm

Adam Scott of Australia took back-to-back titles with his narrow victory at the World Golf Championships in Doral. Photo: AFP

Adam Scott goes back-to-back with one-shot win at World Golf Championships in Doral

7 Mar 2016 - 10:02am