Entries by Bruce Young

Wollongong’s Travis Smyth faces important career day

Travis Smyth in action today – photo Paul Lakatos Wollongong’s Travis Smyth faces the most crucial day in his professional career on Sunday when he takes a narrow lead into the final round of the International Series event at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort near Newcastle in England. Smyth is confident he can […]

Anthony Quayle back on the horse at Japan Tour Championship

Quayle in action during today’s second round – photo Japan Golf Tour Just five days after losing a playoff which would otherwise have given him his first Japan Tour title, Australian Anthony Quayle has jumped right back on the horse and is in a share of second place as the Japan Golf Tour Championship closes […]

Minjee Lee three back at US Women’s Open

Minjee Lee during her opening round today – photo Jeff Haynes USGA Minjee Lee finds herself in a share of third place and three shots behind American Mina Harigae at the completion of the opening round of the US Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines in North Carolina. Separating […]

Can Lydia Ko add to a great week for New Zealand golf?

Lydia Ko -during practice this week – photo Darren Carroll USGA For a nation of its relatively small population New Zealand has boxed well above its weight in terms of its success in international golf. Four players throughout its history have won major titles, namely Sir Bob Charles, Michael Campbell, Lydia Ko (2) and in […]

Huge Aussie line-up as Asian Tour break new ground

Scott Hend – much improved last week at the Dutch Open and one of Australia’s most successful Asian Tour players The Asian Tour will break new ground this week when it plays an event near Newcastle in England, the first event played in Britain by the Asian Tour and the response from its members has […]

Steve Alker adds major title to his impressive record

Steve Alker with the trophy for his biggest win in the game – photo PGA of America New Zealand’s Steve Alker today won his 4th PGA Tour Champions event in his last eleven starts, the difference this week being that this win was a major and the cheque for US$630,000 takes his earnings in just […]