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Whoop device ban at Australian Open raises discontent
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» MELBOURNE — Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning wrist-worn fitness trackers after several players were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
Sabalenka 'does not understand' Australian Open fitness tracker ban
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» MELBOURNE - World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she could not understand why wearing fitness trackers was banned at the Australian Open after being told to remove hers.
Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
One wrong score for a hole can end your round
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/10/2025
» If you return a scorecard with a wrong score for a hole; the score you entered stands if it was higher than your actual score. However, you are disqualified if you return a score that is lower than your actual score or if you fail to return a score for a hole. Putting down a lower score is considered a serious breach of the rules and results in disqualification, unless an unknown penalty was the cause. Some professional tours have adopted a rule that gives players a 15-minute window to correct an incorrect score after leaving the scoring area.
Jeeno-inspired aspiring trio to lead Thai charge in China
Sports, Published on 14/10/2025
» Aspiring Thai golfers Kan Bunnabodee, Sherman Santiwiwattanaphong and Onkanok Soisuwan will spearhead Thailand's challenge at the Women's China Open from Oct 17-19, with hopes of following in the footsteps of World No.1 and compatriot, Jeeno Thitikul.
Old tricks and new science in green reading
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 27/08/2025
» I have to be honest and say that the 'Feet Feeling Method' for finding the break in a putt has never excited me. This involves using your feet to feel the slope of the green while you walk around it. The Plumb Bob Method in finding the line of any putt involves using your putter as a plumb line to judge the slope. To do this, you need to stand behind your ball, at a right angle to the hole, and hold up your putter so it covers the ball. Then, you align the shaft of your putter with the ball. If the shaft seems to tilt to one side, it indicates that the green also slopes in that direction and you then allow for this.
A rise in the mountains as Vuelta a Espana cranks up the climbing
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» TURIN (ITALY) - Dane Jonas Vingegaard is the man to beat at cycling's final Grand Tour of the season when the Vuelta a Espana rolls out of Turin on Saturday for a 21-day run packed with mountains.
Patcharajutar on fire to join three-way tie for top spot
Sports, Published on 21/08/2025
» Phetchaburi: Patcharajutar Kongkraphan continued her red-hot form with a composed 64 to grab a share of the lead alongside surprise contender Natchapol Srinoon and Phoebe Yao as the five-million-baht TrustGolf Asian Mixed Match 3 got underway yesterday at Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Cha-Am.
Choosing the right putter is important
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/08/2025
» Putters come in many shapes and sizes: blade putters and mallet putters. Some are more traditional, have a simple design and are often favoured by 'feel' putters who rely more on their intuition and touch. Mallet putters have larger heads and offer more forgiveness on off-centre hits, making them ideal for golfers who prefer a 'straight-back-straight-through' stroke.
Remembering Choi's 25 years on the PGA Tour
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/05/2025
» When the South Korean contingent shows up in strength at this week's The CJ Cup Byron Nelson -- a legacy tournament which Sung Kang and KH Lee have tasted victories in recent years -- they will look back with great pride the trailblazing exploits of one man who defied all odds to ensure the American dream isn't quite the pipe dream.