July 27th, 2024 By Australian Golf Digest [MAIN IMAGE: GETTY] He’s statistically one of the best putters on the planet so moments like what you’re about to watch shouldn’t come as a surprise. But even Lucas Herbert was happy with his work with the flatstick during the opening round of LIV Golf UK. Leaving himself...
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Tour pro pulls of an all-time bounce back with an ace after horrible break – Australian Golf Digest
Hayden Buckley was having a truly bad day in the second round of the 3M Open. With three double bogeys over the first 15 holes at TPC Twin Cities and standing at six over for the round, the sixth-year pro knew he was headed home for the weekend. Then came another disaster at the par-4...
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Here’s how an astounding number of simulated shots were hit on Troon’s Postage Stamp – Australian Golf Digest
It’s a predictable reaction. People watch the major championships and then want to get out and hit some balls at the driving range. The beauty of our time is that at the right facility, you can actually hit shots on the golf course you just saw on TV. Last week, that was the case with...
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Argentina clash posits a potential golden regeneration of Australian football
The much heralded 2006 Australian World Cup Squad for some within Arnold’s camp is the source of inspiration to maintain their footballing endeavours. Under a much maligned and heavily scrutinised qualification campaign, whereby the culmination of deleterious effects led to Arnold’s potential departure, nine months onwards its preposterous to foresee a scenario in which the...
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Australia isn’t renowned for judo — but we have two of the world’s best vying for an Olympic medal
Olympics essentials On day one of the Paris Olympic Games, hometown fans will give a heroes’ welcome to a group of athletes considered national celebrities. No, they’re not cyclists, or footballers, but jūdōkas (Judo athletes), a sport more popular in France than anywhere else in the world. France trails only Japan — where the martial...
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Olympic swimming schedule tonight: Events, races, times, Australian swimmers, medals | Sporting News Australia
Getty Images The swimming action begins immediately in Paris, with four medal events scheduled for the opening day. Ariarne Titmus, Emma McKeon and Elijah Winnington will be competing, while Australia will attempt to win medals in two relays. The Sporting News outlines tonight’s slate in the pool. MORE: Australia’s Olympic swimming team in full Olympic swimming...
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Boomers, swimming showdown highlight day 1
Australia’s basketball team will kick off their Olympic campaign on Saturday night (AEST), with the star-studded Boomers looking to push for a medal in Paris. Josh Giddey, Patty Mills and Joe Ingles will all be in action for the side against Spain. But the main attraction on Saturday will be the swimming, with the 400m...
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Australian fashion leaders rally to save heritage knitting mill and preserve artisan crafting skills
Share Tweet Share Share Email Sunset Lover and the Australian Fashion Council are just some of the fashion brands that have come together to save iconic Australian-owned mill, Silver Fleece to preserve the beautiful Australian artisan craft of knitting wool. Sunset Lover founders Melanie and Dean Flintoft are leading the charge to revitalise the 73-year-old...
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Australia Olympic medal tally: Updated gold, silver, bronze medal count at Paris 2024 | Sporting News Australia
With the Olympic opening ceremony complete, it’s now time to turn our attention to the sport. The first medals in Paris will be awarded today, kicking off two weeks of competition. The Sporting News will keep track of every Australian podium-getter with daily medal tally updates. MORE: Which Tokyo 2021 Olympic gold medallists are contending in...
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These pop stars are virtual. Can they save Australia’s ailing music business?
Hatsune Miku is not like other pop stars. She has played the part well for almost two decades: selling out shows, releasing hits and attracting fans. But despite real success, she is not exactly real. Miku is a “vocaloid”, a voice synthesiser that producers can use in their songs. The Japanese software has become so...
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Tour pro’s son has ‘nervous breakdown’ after mom puts his dad’s featured group on TV – Australian Golf Digest
When you’re a player of Adam Schenk’s caliber, which is to say, not a superstar, you’ll take any TV time you can get. That’s why it was such a big deal to his wife, Kourtney, that Adam was on featured groups coverage on PGA Tour Live Friday morning at the 3M Open. A chance to...
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Famed Irish links closing in on becoming first non-U.K. course to host Open Championship – Australian Golf Digest
Since its inception in 1860, the Open Championship has been played at 14 different courses—all within the United Kingdom. The Irish Government is hoping to change that as it’s exploring a bid to host both the Open and the AIG Women’s Open at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin. The famous course has been a constant...