by Cliff
18. October 2009 02:49
On again! Off again! On again .. again!
 John Daly will play in the Australian Open and Australian PGA golf tournaments in December after recovering more quickly than expected from a rib injury.
The two-time major winner said today he was reversing a decision announced in September to withdraw from the Australian tournaments. A swift recovery has allowed him to return to competitive golf earlier than expected.
"My recovery from stem cell surgery has been closely monitored by my doctor and I have been cleared to begin playing competitively in two weeks," Daly said in a statement.
"As such, I have added the Viking Classic to my 2009 US schedule plus have accepted invitations to play in the 2009 Australian Open and 2009 Australian PGA Championship. More... |
by Cliff
7. August 2009 02:04
Robert Allenby to play the Australian Masters
After threatening never again to play another Australian golf tournament, it seems Allenby is softening in his old age
Robert, 38, has confirmed he will contest the Australian Masters at Melbourne's Kingston Heath in November, and is leaving the door open for the Australian Open and the Australian PGA Championship.
"I've committed to the Masters but haven't committed to anything else,'' said Allenby More...
by Cliff
30. June 2009 21:00
Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen Pitt said "We're delighted to welcome Network Ten as our broadcast partner for the Australian Open for the next five years.
Network 10's commitment to golf and the Australian Open make them an ideal partner for us, particularly when you factor in the immensely successful ONE HD 24 hour sport channel.
We especially like their vision for the Australian Open and we are excited about the benefits the partnership will bring to the Championship and the game of golf."
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