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Fox off pace after poor start at Masters, McIlroy shares lead
He was five-over through nine after dropping shots on five of the first seven holes.
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Fast Augusta greens awaits Masters field
Firm, fast Augusta greens are expected to test players from Friday's start.
Tiger Woods tells police he was on phone with 'the president' after crash
Woods will skip the Masters and seek treatment after the rollover crash.
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to driving under the influence
Police say the golfer had hydrocodone pills on him when he was arrested.
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida car crash
The golfer passed a breathalyser test but refused to give a urine sample.
Ko fires 60 to grab early lead at LPGA Ford Championship
Ko's 12 birdies made hers only the eighth round of 60 in LPGA history.
Golf's next grand slam: Eight players who could join the elite list in 2026
After Rory McIlroy completed the grand slam in 2025, who could do it next?
Lydia Ko signals likely retirement from pro golf after 2027 LPGA season
Ko says she is unlikely to keep playing on the LPGA Tour beyond 2027.
‘A lot more than you think’: Kiwi golfer reveals the true cost of tour life
Sam Jones estimated he incurred expenses of about $250k during his 2024 season.
'Elk sliders and Irish champ': McIlroy reveals Masters menu
The 36-year-old returns as defending Masters champion and world number two.
'I was screaming': Ryan Fox recounts kidney stones battle that ended in surgery
'I certainly wouldn't want to be trying to swing drivers right now,' the Kiwi golfer said.
Kidney stones 'took me down': Ryan Fox undergoes surgery after withdrawing from tournament
After a strong start to the PGA Tour season, Ryan Fox has had an unexpected setback.
'Have fun with it': Taking on Te Arai Links North Course
Even in the rain, Te Arai Links North Course played like a dream.
Six playoff holes needed to decide Japan-Australasia Championship
It took 78 holes, but Australian Travis Smyth triumphed in Auckland.
Kobori leads Kiwi chasers as Peake eyes another big NZ title
The 2025 NZ Open winner holds a two-shot lead heading into the final day.
'Ready to pounce': Kiwi Voke storms up leaderboard in Japan-Australasia Golf Championship
Nick Voke carded a six-under-par second round to climb the leaderboard in Auckland.
Ryan Fox up with leaders at Arnold Palmer Invitational
A four-birdie run from the 13th lifted Ryan Fox to four-under.
Kobori leads Kiwis in inaugural Japan-Australasia Championship
The 24-year-old sat one shot off the lead after the opening day's play in Auckland.
'It's not life and death': Hendry's outlook on golf career after leukaemia
'I'm trying to prove to myself and maybe other people as well that you can come back.'
'No hiding': Ryan Fox's lofty goals in campaign of consequence
Ryan Fox has made a terrific start to his season on the PGA Tour.
ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship: All you need to know
Professional golf is back in Auckland for the first time in 22 years.
'Perfect fit': Why historic Japan-Australasia golf event chose Auckland as a host
It is the first-ever co-sanctioned tournament between the Japan and Australasian tours.
DJs, billionaires and bodysuits: Inside NZ sport’s most unlikely party
Crowds of close to 10,000 turned Millbrook into golf's free festival of fun.
'Stayed patient': Emotional Hillier wins New Zealand Open at Millbrook
Daniel Hillier is the first Kiwi to win the New Zealand Open since 2017.
NZ Open live leaderboard: Daniel Hillier wins first NZ Open title
Live leaderboard of the NZ Open.
'That was crazy': Hillier's late charge lights up NZ Open crowd
Kerry Mountcastle sits one shot back on 17-under with fiancé Georgia Brown caddying.
Top trio confirmed as pro golf returns to Auckland after 20-year wait
John Catlin brings a 14-win career and a historic Asian Tour round of 59.
Young Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf Open
Pre-tournament favourite Dan Hillier sits one shot back after a 68 on day two.
Kobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open start
Kiwi golfing duo Kazuma Kobori and Steven Alker sit one and two shots off the lead.
