Golf News

Golf Australia said it is concerned about the potential of smoke from nearby bushfires affecting the health of players and plans to increase on-site medical staff for this week's Australian Open.

A five-hole stretch in 5 under par got Tiger Woods in contention in the opening round of the Hero World Challenge before a rough final two holes left him at even-par 72 on Wednesday.

Gary Woodland and Patrick Reed ended a blustery first day of the Hero World Challenge tied for the lead as Tiger Woods started and finished poorly at Albany.

Tiger Woods refused to criticise the likes of Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson for accepting invites to play in Saudi Arabia next year.

Sergio Garcia wants professional golfers to be allowed to wear shorts during tournaments to better connect professional golfers with millions of amateurs.