Rory McIlroy prepares for his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of The Players Championship. Photo: Getty Images

McIlroy overcomes controversial drop, 2 water balls, to shoot 65 at The Players

McIlroy ends day with 10 birdies for his lowest start ever at the TPC Sawgrass, leaving him tied with Xander Schauffele and Wyndham Clark.

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China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:14PM

Asian Tour to add event to boost Kho’s chances of sealing Paris Olympics spot

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho on cusp of Olympic Golf Rankings which are expected to be finalised in June.

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho on cusp of Olympic Golf Rankings which are expected to be finalised in June.

13 Mar 2024 - 5:30PM

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:35PM

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Cameron Smith tees off in front of a packed first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: LIV Golf

Record crowds wowed at Hong Kong’s richest event, LIV boosts city’s global profile

Tens of thousands flock to Hong Kong Golf Club for biggest tournament ever staged, and star golfer Paul Casey hails ‘fantastic residents’.

10 Mar 2024 - 10:00PM

Ancer holds nerve to claim first LIV title after dramatic finish in Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer overcomes Paul Casey and Cameron Smith after trio finish tied on 13 under par.

Abraham Ancer overcomes Paul Casey and Cameron Smith after trio finish tied on 13 under par.

10 Mar 2024 - 8:03PM

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:42PM

Pain-free Kaymer in contention again after four-year battle with injury

Martin Kaymer shoots six-under-par 64 to sit in tie for third after opening round at LIV Golf Hong Kong, and says injury to left wrist is finally healing.

Martin Kaymer shoots six-under-par 64 to sit in tie for third after opening round at LIV Golf Hong Kong, and says injury to left wrist is finally healing.

9 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

Winds may be Fanling’s only defence as LIV Golf pair take on course record

Dean Burmester and Abraham Ancer come close to matching Aaron Rai’s course record 61, with opening-round seven-under-par 63s, while chasing pack has six players on six under and only three shots separate the top 17.

Dean Burmester and Abraham Ancer come close to matching Aaron Rai’s course record 61, with opening-round seven-under-par 63s, while chasing pack has six players on six under and only three shots separate the top 17.

8 Mar 2024 - 7:36PM

Ogletree believes HyFlyers on verge of ‘great things’ ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong

Andy Ogletree, who won twice on the Asian Tour last season, says he’s ‘really close to playing some great golf’, and thinks his teammates are starting to come good too.

Andy Ogletree, who won twice on the Asian Tour last season, says he’s ‘really close to playing some great golf’, and thinks his teammates are starting to come good too.

8 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

PGA Tour pair back call for change after LIV ends golf rankings bid

World No 3 Jon Rahm says time has proved Official Golf World Ranking system is wrong, while PGA Tour’s Patrick Cantlay says change is needed.

World No 3 Jon Rahm says time has proved Official Golf World Ranking system is wrong, while PGA Tour’s Patrick Cantlay says change is needed.

6 Mar 2024 - 1:37PM

LIV Golf ends bid to get world ranking points on eve of Hong Kong tournament

CEO Greg Norman tells players ‘resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists’.

CEO Greg Norman tells players ‘resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists’.

6 Mar 2024 - 9:33AM

Green snatches HSBC Women’s World Championship with dramatic birdie on 18

Australia’s Hannah Green drains monster 30-foot putt to edge out Celine Boutier at last in Singapore

Australia’s Hannah Green drains monster 30-foot putt to edge out Celine Boutier at last in Singapore

3 Mar 2024 - 6:30PM

Hataji makes history at New Zealand Open, as Hend lets title slip at death

Takahiro Hataji’s final round 67 gives him one-shot victory at Millbrook Resort, becomes first Asian winner of tournament

Takahiro Hataji’s final round 67 gives him one-shot victory at Millbrook Resort, becomes first Asian winner of tournament

3 Mar 2024 - 4:15PM

Furue rides hot putter to take two-shot lead at HSBC Women’s World Championship

Japan’s Ayaka Furue’s four-under-par 68 moves her clear of the field at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.

Japan’s Ayaka Furue’s four-under-par 68 moves her clear of the field at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.

2 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

Kho races into contention at New Zealand Open, as Hend, Griffin share lead

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho cards third successive round of 67 to move to 12-under-par, with double-bogey at 18 costing him share of the lead alongside Scott Hend and Matthew Griffin.

Hong Kong’s Taichi Kho cards third successive round of 67 to move to 12-under-par, with double-bogey at 18 costing him share of the lead alongside Scott Hend and Matthew Griffin.

2 Mar 2024 - 4:23PM

Rahm, Meronk share lead, as Kim endures tough return at LIV Golf Jeddah

Jon Rahm makes fast start in first competitive round at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, while Anthony Kim pays price for ‘so many unforced errors’ to finish day with a six-over-par 76.

Jon Rahm makes fast start in first competitive round at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, while Anthony Kim pays price for ‘so many unforced errors’ to finish day with a six-over-par 76.

2 Mar 2024 - 3:39AM

Boutier delivers putting masterclass to grab HSBC Women’s lead

Celine Boutier needs just 22 putts in second round at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, bouncing back from an opening 73 to take one-shot over Japan’s Ayaka Furue lead into weekend.

Celine Boutier needs just 22 putts in second round at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, bouncing back from an opening 73 to take one-shot over Japan’s Ayaka Furue lead into weekend.

1 Mar 2024 - 5:57PM

Hend keeps rolling at New Zealand Open, takes two-shot lead into weekend

Scott Hend’s five-under-par 66 moves him to 12 under overall, two shots clear of the field at Millbrook Golf Resort.

Scott Hend’s five-under-par 66 moves him to 12 under overall, two shots clear of the field at Millbrook Golf Resort.

1 Mar 2024 - 6:23PM