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Back to the drawing board for Rory and Rahm

Back to the drawing board for Rory and Rahm

Defending champion Jon Rahm and grand slam-seeking Rory McIlroy came into this year's Masters looking to add their names to the history books. 15 Apr 2024
McIlroy's grand-slam bid on hold yet again

McIlroy's grand-slam bid on hold yet again

Rory McIlroy's bid to complete a career grand slam will have to wait yet another year after the world's second-ranked golfer failed to make a leap up the leaderboard on moving day at the Masters. 14 Apr 2024
Spieth's wrist good to go for career grand slam attempt

Spieth's wrist good to go for career grand slam attempt

Jordan Spieth has completed another nine holes of practice at Oak Hill and says his left wrist feels good enough to play in the PGA Championship and good enough that he won't rule out his chances of completing the career grand slam this week. 18 May 2023
Rampant Rahm eyeing more major glory

Rampant Rahm eyeing more major glory

World No.1 Jon Rahm hopes to "ride the wave" of an incredible 2023 to yet more major glory as the strongest field of the year gathers for the PGA Championship in New York. 17 May 2023
McIlroy feeling buoyant ahead of latest grand slam attempt

McIlroy feeling buoyant ahead of latest grand slam attempt

Rory McIlroy has declared a Masters ceasefire on his LIV Golf rivals as he focuses squarely on completing an elusive career grand slam at Augusta National. 5 Apr 2023
Mickelson’s U.S. return ends early

Mickelson’s U.S. return ends early

Phil Mickelson's highly anticipated start at this week's U.S. Open following a controversy-filled few months came to an early end as the six-time runner-up was left near the bottom of the field after his second round. 18 Jun 2022
Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

Under-fire Phil four-putts his way out of slam bid

All it took was about two cringeworthy minutes and four putts from 12 feet to bring the golf world back to this: No matter where he plays, or how much money he makes, Phil Mickelson can sometimes remind us of us. 17 Jun 2022
Beyond the madness Mickelson’s slam hopes remain

Beyond the madness Mickelson’s slam hopes remain

Of all the storylines swirling ahead of this week's U.S. Open, none are as compelling as Phil Mickelson's latest bid to win the tournament for the first time. 16 Jun 2022
Minjee dreaming of major sweep and home glory

Minjee dreaming of major sweep and home glory

Only just warming up, Minjee Lee is targeting a career grand slam and an elusive Australian Open crown after winning women's golf's richest and most prestigious event. 8 Jun 2022
Rory feels less pressure to complete slam

Rory feels less pressure to complete slam

Rory McIlroy is not the centre of attention at this week's Masters, with all eyes on Tiger Woods as he attempts to make his return to competitive golf less than 14 months after a serious single-car accident. 6 Apr 2022
McIlroy’s new plan to capture grand slam

McIlroy’s new plan to capture grand slam

Rory McIlroy has altered his preparations for his eighth attempt to complete the career grand slam and could not be happier with the difference in his game from 12 months ago. 31 Mar 2022
Spieth eyeing career grand slam at Southern Hills

Spieth eyeing career grand slam at Southern Hills

Jordan Spieth believes this year's PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, could well be his best opportunity yet to complete the career grand slam of golf's four majors. 23 Mar 2022
Ash Barty: drought breaker basks in Australian Open glory

Ash Barty: drought breaker basks in Australian Open glory

It was a historic night in Melbourne as Ashleigh Barty won the Australian Open women's singles in front of a home crowd. 30 Jan 2022
Mickelson brushes off poor start at Colonial

Mickelson brushes off poor start at Colonial

Phil Mickelson may have struggled at Colonial Country Club in his first start since becoming golf's oldest major champion but did not appear too bothered as he was still revelling in his PGA Championship victory. 28 May 2021
Morri: More to McIlroy than victories

Morri: More to McIlroy than victories

Some say it’s Jimenez, others vote for DeChambeau but for mine the most interesting man in golf is – and has been for a long time – Rory McIlroy. 25 Jan 2021
Mickelson’s chance at Winged Foot redemption

Mickelson’s chance at Winged Foot redemption

Phil Mickelson will get another shot to complete the career grand slam thanks to the United States Golf Association adjusting exemption criteria for this year's US Open. 26 Jun 2020
Pic special - Australian Open - Day 2

Pic special - Australian Open - Day 2

Photos by Ben Southall (@bsouthallau) 15 Jan 2019
The hottest photos from a wild week one at Wimbledon

The hottest photos from a wild week one at Wimbledon

Nadal gone, Hewitt bids farewell and Kyrgios in the headlines ... again. 6 Jul 2015
Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

The scandals breaking out at clubs across the football landscape reflected the procedural chaos seen in this entire drugs-in-sport episode. 17 Mar 2013
I don't believe Lance Armstrong

I don't believe Lance Armstrong

I just don't believe Lance. Why would I? 1 Mar 2013
Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King didn’t just liberate women – she liberated the game of tennis. 8 Feb 2011