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Not Car-nasty of old but fiery fairways await

The cream of the world's golfers can expect a fiery Carnoustie this week but the Scottish links is unlikely to live up to its Car-nasty nickname of old.

Turner finishes 5th equal at Swiss tournament

Queenstown golfer Greg Turner finished fifth-equal at the Swiss Senior Open in Bad Ragaz yesterday.

Fox falls short in playoff

Ryan Fox after his missed putt on the 18th hole. Photo: Getty Images

Fox falls short in playoff

Ryan Fox has fallen agonisingly short of his maiden European Tour title.

Fox in lead at Irish Open

Ryan Fox plays a shot on the 10th hole during his first round at the Irish Open. Photo: Getty Images

Fox in lead at Irish Open

An aggressive approach has paid off for golfer Ryan Fox at the European Tour's Irish Open.

Croudis top individual in Metropolitan pennant series

With eight wins and a half, Duncan Croudis (Otago) headed the list of winners in the men's Metropolitan pennant series which concluded with his team winning the final on Saturday.

Otago pennants team cruises to victory in 2018 Metro final

Otago No6 Tyrone Ratahi on his way to beating St Clair Blue’s Ross Colquhoun during the...

Otago pennants team cruises to victory in 2018 Metro final

Having led the men’s Metropolitan pennant series from the outset, the Otago Club team finished in style beating St Clair Blue 5-1 in the 2018 final at Balmacewen on Saturday.

Koepka holds off Fleetwood to secure US Open win

Brooks Koepka tees off the seventh hole during the final round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills...

Koepka holds off Fleetwood to secure US Open win

American Brooks Koepka putted brilliantly to become the first US Open champion in 29 years to successfully defend his title.

Poulter, Piercy share lead

Ian Poulter lines up a putt during his first round at the US Open. Photo: Getty Images

Poulter, Piercy share lead

Ian Poulter and Scott Piercy shared the first-round clubhouse lead in brutal conditions at the US Open.

St Clair Blue advances to Metropolitan pennant final

St Clair Blue advances to Metropolitan pennant final

A strong finish by the top players helped St Clair Blue beat Taieri Lakes 5-1 in the semifinal of the men’s Metropolitan senior A pennant series at St Clair on Saturday.

Wilkinson, Fox qualify for US Open

New Zealanders Ryan Fox and Tim Wilkinson have qualified for the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club next week.

St Clair Blue to host semifinal

St Clair Blue will host the Taieri Lakes team in the semifinal of the men’s Metropolitan Senior A pennant series after beating Otago by a 4-2 margin at St Clair on Saturday.

Ko's worst round of 2018 sinks US Open hopes

Lydia Ko plays her tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the 2018 U.S. Women's...

Ko's worst round of 2018 sinks US Open hopes

Lydia Ko's worst round of the year has sunk her hopes of adding to her two major titles.

Woods can win more majors: Nicklaus

Tiger Woods in action during the recent Players Championship. Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Woods can win more majors: Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus has backed Tiger Woods to eclipse his major championship winning record despite admitting he thought the 42-year-old's career was over after spinal fusion surgery last year.

Otago to host Metropolitan Senior A pennant final

Otago to host Metropolitan Senior A pennant final

Although there is one round robin match to play, Otago, Taieri Lakes and St Clair Blue are guaranteed places in the playoffs of the Metropolitan men’s Senior A pennant series.

Otago Boys' through to intercollegiate final

Otago Boys' High School qualified for the national intercollegiate final in Palmerston North in October after beating Southland Boys' High School by 32 shots at Balmacewen yesterday.