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Jason Day made a strong start at Augusta.

Day in hunt to fulfil Masters dream as McIlroy wobbles in third round

Jason Day has been trying to win a green jacket for 15 years and he has given himself another shot with a strong day three. The 90th Masters is still wide open.

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LIV golfers Cameron Smith, Bryson DeChambeau, Tom McKibbin, Carlos Ortiz and Bubba Watson were all sent home early.

Golf legend questions LIV players’ preparedness for majors

With five of the 10 LIV golfers sent home early from Augusta National, questions have been raised about the tour’s host courses.

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Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy reveals secret behind his stunning start to US Masters defence

The Ulsterman shot a blistering seven-under-par 65 on Friday to lead the field by six shots at the halfway mark, while Jason Day’s one-under 71 kept him in the hunt.

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Jason Day chips to the green on the seventh hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday.

Jason Day storms into Masters contention as McIlroy shares early lead

Former world No.1 Jason Day has carved out a cool and collected first-round three-under-par 69 to storm into Masters contention.

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Rory McIlroy wins the Masters.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 US Masters

The Masters begins on Thursday night at Augusta National Golf Club, and the stage is set for a weekend of brilliant golf and high drama.

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Jason Day wearing his “Birds of Georgia” shirt during a practice round at Augusta National on Tuesday.

Jason Day’s funky outfits cause waves at the straight-laced Masters. Wait until you see his plan for Sunday

Dressed by chic golf fashion label Malbon, the Australian golfer has been asked to tone down his look several times at the tradition-heavy Masters. The founder of Malbon says the drama has been overblown.

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Jason Day.

‘Selfish’: Day stumped by Woods’ decision to drive but sympathises with struggles

Former world No.1 Jason Day says he hopes Tiger Woods comes out better on the other side, with the 15-time major winner seeking treatment following a DUI charge.

  • Evin Priest
Tiger Woods speaks to police after his latest car crash.

Tiger Woods told officer he was ‘talking to the president’ before crash arrest, footage shows

Vision from the back of a police car also shows the stunned golfer – who is dating President Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law – hiccuping, yawning and appearing to nod off.

  • R.J. Rico
Victoria Golf Club, where Jeremy Howe (left) hit a hole-in-one, Geoff Ogilvy is a member, and former US president George H.W. Bush visited.

A dispute, an apology and a legal letter: The story Victoria Golf Club tried to shut down

When The Age came close to publishing a profile of Victoria Golf Club, which included details of an internal dispute that ended up in the Federal Court, the club tried to bury it.

  • Sam McClure
Golf plays a big part of life in Sandhurst.

My suburb has an island, purgatory, and 2000 wardens to catch you doing anything sneaky

My resort-style suburb confuses both outsiders and residents. But its true delight is in the quirky, unexpected pleasures that come with life here.

  • Marg Perry