Tag: Melbourne
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Aussie Stars Shine at Royal Melbourne: Smylie Takes the Lead at Australian Open
Elvis Smylie felt the golfing gods were on his side as the young Australian upstaged global superstar Rory McIlroy to set the early pace at the Open at Royal Melbourne. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Smylie was the clubhouse leader at six-under 65 as the opening round got underway on Thursday, three strokes clear of the…
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Rory McIlroy Sparks Controversy at Royal Melbourne
Australian golf fans love Rory McIlroy but the Irishman doesn’t appear to love Royal Melbourne with the global superstar saying the famous course isn’t even the best in the city. The world No.2 was swamped by a large crowd during the pro-am in a sign of things to come this weekend, with the Australian Open…