Golf News

Eddie Merrins, the longtime pro at Bel-Air Country Club who touched everyone from U.S. Open champion Corey Pavin to Fred Astaire and even Mikhail Baryshnikov, died Wednesday at age 91.

Australia's Kirsten Rudgeley opened up a two-shot lead at the midway mark of the Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana to lead on nine under par on Friday.

World No 1,214 Nikhil Rama is the surprise leader after round two of the Joburg Open, carding an eight-under-par 62 at the Houghton Golf Club, one shot ahead of compatriot Thriston Lawrence.

Highlights from the second round of the Joburg Open from the Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa's Nikhil Rama, currently No. 1,214 in the world golf rankings, holds 1-shot lead at Joburg Open after carding an eight-under par 62 on Friday.

Reigning champion Cameron Smith made an emotional exit at the Australian PGA Championship on Friday after he missed the cut by nine shots.

Cameron Smith has fought back tears describing his worst day as a pro golfer, the local favourite shooting a seven-over 78 to miss the cut in his Australian PGA Championship defence.

Highlights from the second round of the Australian PGA Championship from the Royal Queensland Golf Club, Brisbane.