Golf News

Australian golfing great Jack Newton, who has died aged 72, is being hailed as a trailblazer and fearless competitor who leaves a lasting legacy on his sport.

Cameron Young shot an 8-under 63 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in his RBC Heritage debut.

Gemma Dryburgh and Jodi Ewart Shadoff were unable to build on their fast starts to the Lotte Championship, where Hyo Joo Kim opened a three-stroke halfway lead.

Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed he hopes to back competing on the PGA Tour "within the next two months" after undergoing surgery on his left wrist, meaning he will likely miss next month’s PGA Championship.

Shane Lowry followed his career-best finish at The Masters by getting within three strokes of the early lead at the RBC Heritage, where Graeme McDowell also impressed.