Australian PGA

2024 - 11 - 21

Golfing Greats Shine Rain or Shine at the Australian PGA!

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Watch out golf fans! Jason Day and Cam Smith tear up the course while the son of an Aussie legend makes a miracle finish in a wet showdown!

The Australian PGA Championship is heating up in Brisbane, where the pressure is just as intense as the rain has been. With conditions soggy underfoot, it hasn't stopped two of Australia’s golfing heavyweights, Jason Day and Cam Smith, from putting on a show. Both tied with matching scores of four-under-par 67 in the opening round, they’ve left fans buzzing about the potential showdown to come. Day, a fan-favorite who has recently returned to Aussie greens after several years, has certainly not forgotten how to play, and is eager to remind fans of his prowess.

In a heartwarming twist, the son of an Aussie golfing legend has stunned spectators with a miracle finish, proving that talent truly runs in the family. This young golfer's performance has fans reminiscing about his father's glory days, and excitement is brewing as he makes his mark on the leaderboard. While the weather may be unpredictable, the spirit of competition is unwavering as Jason Day and Cam Smith are preparing to face each other for the title, and they sure know how to play under pressure.

Defending champion Min Woo Lee isn’t about to be left out either; he started strong as well, making for an even more thrilling round as the competition heats up. Rain-soaked conditions add an extra layer of challenge, highlighting the resilience and skill of these golfing legends as they seek to take home the trophy. With these incredible players in the mix, fans are in for a rollercoaster of golf action the remainder of the tournament.

While the debates about the future of Australian golf and the intersections with LIV and PGA tours swirl, what’s clear is that events like this serve to strengthen the game at home and showcase our incredible Aussie talent. Let’s not forget, though—the Australian PGA Championship is not just about the pros; it’s also a celebration of local grassroots talent, inspiring the next generation of golfers.

Fun fact: Did you know that the Australian PGA Championship has been running since 1905? That makes it one of the country’s oldest golf tournaments! Also, Jason Day's stunning success has brought a renewed focus to Australian golf, as he continues to inspire young golfers to chase their dreams on the green!

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LIVE: Son of Aussie legend stuns in miracle finish; Smith, Day in the ... (Fox Sports)

LIVE: Son of Aussie legend stuns in miracle finish; Smith, Day in the mix after late charges.

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Day and Smith shine at wet PGA (NEWS.com.au)

Jason Day is eyeing an Australian PGA Championship Sunday showdown with Cam Smith after the tournament drawcards lived up to their billing in round one at ...

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Day's pledge to win back fans at Aus PGA - PGA of Australia (PGA of Australia)

Professional golf tournament in PGA of Australia. Developing and growing golf in Australia while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game.

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Smith, Day among early leaders at Australian PGA Championship (CNA)

Major winners Cameron Smith and Jason Day went stroke-for-stroke for a share of the early clubhouse lead on four-under-par after matching 67s in the opening ...

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Day, Min Woo Lee cooking to begin PGA title defence (Golf Australia Magazine)

Defending champion Min Woo Lee has made a hot start at a soggy Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane, with Jason Day right behind him.

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Jason Day, Cameron Smith are up the leaderboard early in the ... (Livemint)

Smith, the 2022 British Open champion at St. Andrews, 2015 U.S. PGA Championship winner Day and fellow Australian Marc Leishman were in a group behind first- ...

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Aussie Stars Shine at Challenging Australian PGA Championship ... (Devdiscourse)

Cameron Smith and Jason Day tied for the lead after scoring 67s in the Australian PGA Championship's opening round. Playing alongside Min Woo Lee, ...

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Jason Day, Cameron Smith are up the leaderboard early in the ... (Yahoo Sports)

Former British Open champion Cameron Smith and Jason Day, back Down Under for the first time in seven years, shot 4-under 67s Thursday and were two strokes ...

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Smith, Day among early leaders at Australian PGA Championship (The Straits Times)

Major winners Cameron Smith and Jason Day went stroke-for-stroke for a share of the early clubhouse lead on four-under-par after matching 67s in the opening ...

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What would Australian golf do if the Saudis turned up with a big bag ... (Golf Australia Magazine)

In part three of our feature with Gavin Kirkman, the PGA of Australia chief expands on our local tour, his hopes that LIV and PGA Inc. will find common ...

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Australian PGA 2024: Elvis Smylie holes bunker shot to lead with ... (Australian Golf Digest)

Elvis Smylie pulled off a great escape when he holed a bunker shot on the last hole to steal the Australian PGA Championship lead from superstars Cameron Smith ...

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Australian PGA Championship 2024: Round 1, Cameron Smith ... (Nine)

Cameron Smith and Jason Day started well on the opening day of the Australian PGA Championship to put themselves in a good position.

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Jason Day, Cameron Smith are up the leaderboard early in the ... (The Associated Press)

Smith, the 2022 British Open champion at St. Andrews, 2015 U.S. PGA Championship winner Day and fellow Australian Marc Leishman were in a group behind first- ...

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2024 Australian PGA Championship Day 1 Highlights (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Catch all of the best shots and moments from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian PGA Championship, with Cameron Smith, Min Woo Lee and Jason Day headlining the ...

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Australian PGA: Jason Day, Cameron Smith on collision course but ... (Australian Golf Digest)

Former world No.1 Jason Day has welcomed a Sunday showdown with Cameron Smith at the Australian PGA Championship after the tournament drawcards put ...

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Elvis On Song At Australian PGA As Smith And Day Lurk (Barron's)

Elvis Smylie holed a bunker shot on the last to put his name above star attractions Jason Day and Cameron Smith with a 65 for a first-round lead at the ...

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Cameron Smith, Jason Day open 2 shots back at Australian PGA ... (ESPN Australia)

Cameron Smith and Jason Day each shot 4-under 67 and were two shots behind the leader after the first round of the Australian PGA.

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Elvis Smylie leads first round of Australian PGA Championship in ... (ABC News)

Jason Day returned home for the first time in seven years and shot a four-under 67 at Royal Queensland. What's next? The second round is due to tee-off at 6am ...

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Elvis on song at Australian PGA as Smith and Day lurk (FRANCE 24)

Elvis Smylie holed a bunker shot on the last to put his name above star attractions Jason Day and Cameron Smith with a 65 for a first-round lead at the ...

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Day's pledge to win back fans at Aus PGA | 2024 Australian PGA ... (Australian PGA Championship)

He is prepared to be the second-most popular Queenslander in his group on Thursday yet Jason Day hopes to win back a legion of Aussie fans as he makes his ...

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French flair on show at PGA (NEWS.com.au)

Brisbane's big wet didn't bother Victor Perez at Royal Queensland on Thursday, with the Paris Olympian shooting a five-under 66 to trail Australian PGA ...

Round Two Tee-Times - PGA Championship of Australia (Golf Australia Magazine)

Tournament leader Elvis Smylie (11:40) and the marquee group of Cam Smith, Jason Day and Min Woo Lee (11:10) will enjoy a lie-in for round two of the PGA ...

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'Aussie' Aldrich among the stars at BMW Australian PGA | 2024 ... (Australian PGA Championship)

Aldrich Potgieter plays golf under the South African flag, is bound for the PGA TOUR next year and is two shots back of Elvis Smylie's first-round lead at ...

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Aldrich Potgieter buzzing on Aussie return (Golf Australia Magazine)

Big-hitting South African Aldrich Potgieter has welcomed a potential showdown with Jason Day after the 20-year-old outdid the Australian on his ...

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Australian PGA 2024: How to follow all the action at Royal ... (Australian Golf Digest)

Defending champion Min Woo Lee will have to fend off a field full of Australia's best talent and an array of international raiders when the BMW Australian ...

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Rain suspends play ahead of PGA Champs second round (Golf Australia Magazine)

Overnight rain has forced organisers to suspend play at the Australian PGA Championships ahead of the second round.

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Play delayed at Australian PGA (NEWS.com.au)

The start of the second round at the Australian PGA has been delayed due to the Royal Queensland course being flooded.

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Blog: Round 2 delayed | 2024 Australian PGA Championship ... (Australian PGA Championship)

We will have to wait a little while for the start of day two with play currently delayed after more heavy rain overnight. Follow along live as we track ...

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Australian PGA 2024: Second round delayed - Australian Golf Digest (Australian Golf Digest)

The second round at the Australian PGA in Brisbane has been delayed due to Royal Queensland Golf Club being flooded.

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Second round washed out at the Australian PGA and the tournament ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The second round of the Australian PGA championship was washed out Friday due to rain and an unplayable course and the tournament has been shortened to 54 ...

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Play abandoned in wet weather chaos as flooding turns Aus PGA ... (Fox Sports)

Play abandoned in wet weather chaos as flooding turns Aus PGA into 54-hole shootout.

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Australian PGA to play 54 holes after second round wash out - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The second round of the Australian PGA championship was washed out Friday due to rain and an unplayable course and the tournament has been shortened to 54 ...

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Australian PGA Championship reduced to 54 holes as organisers ... (ABC News)

Flooded fairways and unrelenting rain has forced the Australian PGA Championship committee to abandon play on day two and reduce the $2 million showpiece to ...

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Play abandoned at Australian PGA (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Royal Queensland has been left flooded due to the heavy rain that has hit Brisbane this week.

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