Norway's Reitan holds onto narrow lead at Sun City

Kristoffer Reitan has holed a birdie on the 18th to maintain his lead after round two of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City, with the Norwegian sitting one shot ahead of Frenchman Adrien Saddier in the European Tour event.

Open buzzing as star Australian trio chases leaders

With 50,000 fans expected in the next two days and Min Woo Lee leading the local charge, Cameron Smith says the Australian Open has regained its lofty status.

Thanks, Champion: superstar thrills us to the end

He couldn't come back from seven shots down, he couldn't surge up the leaderboard, and he couldn't make off with his second Stonehaven Cup. But the great Rory McIlroy gave fans plenty in his final hit-out at Royal Melbourne and the fans gave him plenty back.

Tested: Callaway Opus SP wedges

Opus wedges combine Tour-preferred shaping with a higher centre of gravity for increased spin and precision.

Course Review: Murrumbidgee Country Club

Matt Cleary reviews a Canberra bush beauty, Murrumbidgee Country Club, nourished by a famous river and nestled among snow-capped Brindabellas.

Course Review: Curlewis GC

Traditional golf matters at Curlewis GC yet the staff live and breathe the club’s motto of “Hip! Green! Fun!” And if that doesn’t sound like most golf clubs, you’re reading it the right way, according to club member and golf writer, Mark Hayes.

Gallery: Rory tackles Royal Melbourne

He's here and he's out on course. Check out the best Getty Images pics of the Masters champion as he navigates our own Royal Melbourne Golf Club during the 2025 Crown Australian Open.

Tested: Callaway Opus SP wedges

Opus wedges combine Tour-preferred shaping with a higher centre of gravity for increased spin and precision.

Tested: Titleist T-Series irons

I find there are few better feelings as a golfer than peeling the plastic off the face of a new set of irons. From your first full set to doing it for the 5th, 10th, or 100th time. It is an instant serotonin boost that never gets old.