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18 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

Bendigo golfer Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a second-round 62 at Royal Birkdale that equalled the lowest round in major championship annals.

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16 Jul 2026 · The Australian · Australia

Cameron Smith urges Australian Open to prioritise sandbelt venues

Cameron Smith argued that Melbourne’s leading sandbelt courses are important to the Australian Open’s ability to attract elite international fields.

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16 Jul 2026 · Times of India · India

Indian-origin trio draws attention at The Open

Three golfers of Indian origin featured in coverage around the 154th Open Championship, reflecting the wider global presence of players with Indian heritage.

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16 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

Lewis Hamilton asked ... can Min Woo Lee answer at Royal Birkdale?

After telling Lewis Hamilton, and his 900,000 Instagram followers, he needed to improve his mental game, Min Woo Lee did just that in Scotland last week and arrives at Royal Birkdale as Australia's leading Open Championship hope.

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16 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu

Ian Baker-Finch, an Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.

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15 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

Scott ready for stiff challenges of Royal Birkdale

Australian golfing great Adam Scott feels the shortest and straightest hitters will have an advantage at Royal Birkdale as the 154th British Open gets underway.

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15 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

The balancing act behind Jason Day's Open bid

Jason Day has been Australia’s best chance at the majors more often than he hasn’t over the past 15 years. He arrived early at Royal Birkdale following his withdrawal from the US Open due to concerns about his troublesome back, which has plagued him in the latter stages of his career.

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15 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

Merch mania: The Open’s retail phenomenon

There are certain traditions which come with attending The Open. Watching players tackle golf’s purest form, finding a perch beside a famous hole ... and the inevitable pilgrimage to the Championship merch tent.

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15 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground

Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale.

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15 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

Former champion upbeat about 2026 Open chances

Cameron Smith feels he's starting to reap the rewards of his new partnership with renowned swing coach Claude Harmon III as he attempts to win a second Open Championship.

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15 Jul 2026 · GolfX / PGTI · India

Saptak Talwar leads the 2026 PGTI Order of Merit

Saptak Talwar tops the DP World PGTI Order of Merit for 2026 with prize money of over Rs 79 lakh.

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15 Jul 2026 · Golf Australia

Six-irons over drivers: the strategy battle shaping The Open

The temptation to attack will be everywhere at Royal Birkdale, but the game's biggest names, including a couple of Australian stars, believe patience and precision will determine who lifts the Claret Jug.

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