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What Were Standard Iron Lofts In 2000… And How Do They Compare in 2026?

Has the average loft of individual irons decreased over the last three decades and if so why, and by how much?

Golf Monthly

Augusta National Makes Hole Tweak, LIV Agrees Course-Standards Deal And Charlie Woods Signs With First Agent: This Week In Golf

An intriguing week is currently taking place in the world of golf, with a handful of key storylines emerging alongside the usual professional tour events

Golf Monthly

Local rivalries are key for Wallabies as Super Rugby starts the new season full of hope

Australia’s club sides can drive each other to greater heights in a year that will prove crucial ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU

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‘Was I scared going back to China? No’: Ai Weiwei on AI, western censorship and returning home

He has been jailed, tracked and threatened by China’s government. What was it like pay a visit home? As he publishes a polemic about surveillance and state control, the artist relives a momentous trip to see his mother

The Guardian - UK

Bollywood Actors Who Turned Producers and Struck Gold at the Box Office

Bollywood is not just about glitz, glamour, and acting—it’s also about vision, creativity, and taking calculated risks. Over the years, several actors have stepped behind the camera, producing films that not only reflected their cinematic sensibilities but also turned out to be massive commercial successes. Here’s a look at some…

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Rugby's door still open for Zac Lomax amid legal stoush

Phil Waugh says Zac Lomax would still be welcome in rugby union as the ex-Parramatta winger prepares for a court date with his old NRL club.

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Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA

Turning their back on NRLW, rugby sevens sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi will vie for Olympic glory at the 2028 LA Games after re-signing with Rugby Australia.

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LIV Golf’s New Season Is Almost Here, but One Key Piece Remains Unknown

LIV Golf is set to kick off its fifth season but with one major unresolved item, Bob Harig writes. Also: McIlroy backs an Open return to Muirfield, and Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour.

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite ‘lowest point’ in 2013

Rory McIlroy has endorsed Muirfield’s case for an Open revival despite reaching his golfing nadir at the Scottish links in 2013

The Guardian - UK

College King Joins LIV, Patrick Reed's Surprising PGA Tour Admission And Two Stacked Fields: This Week In Golf

Another hectic week in golf has produced multiple storylines already with two stacked fields on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour likely to produce a few more

Golf Monthly

Golf Ball Rollback Timeline Could Be Tweaked As Governing Bodies Seek Further Feedback

The R&A and USGA are interested in "soliciting views" on a possible change from the phased implementation to a single date across the whole game

Golf Monthly

What Do People Mean When They Refer To Golf's 'Governing Bodies'?

Golf has two governing bodies and they determine what golf is and how the sport is to be played...

Golf Monthly

LIV Golf Isn’t Done Making Changes in Hopes of Acceptance From Official World Golf Ranking

CEO Scott O'Neil said LIV Golf will have an expanded Drop Zone in addition to 72-hole events as it tries to strengthen its case for OWGR recognition.

Sports Illustrated

Governing Bodies Update Controversial Model Local Rule Following Notable Incidents

A rule prohibiting the use of motorized transportation during a round has been updated by the USGA and The R&A

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18 Holes Is Tradition, Not Law: Why I'm Torn On The 12-Hole Revolution, But Certain That Golf Needs To Change

It's time to stop treating shorter rounds like a guilty secret

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No welcome mat for league's Lomax from Wallabies star

Star scrumhalf Tate McDermott feels the Wallabies have enough depth on the wing without chasing former NRL flyer Zac Lomax, who is tossing up a code switch.

Golf Monthly

New Issue Out Now! Tiger's 50 Greatest Moments, Winter Instruction Special, Drive It Further, 2025's Most Popular Second-hand Club & More

Get your hands on the latest issue of Golf Monthly magazine – available in print or on iPad and iPhone – from Tuesday, December 30

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'Anything's possible': Kiss tipping a Wallabies revival

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss truly believes the lowly-ranked tournament hosts can be a force at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

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Major Championships Rescheduled in 2028 Around Summer Olympics

The British Open, Senior Open and Women’s Open will be played in consecutive weeks in August after the Olympic golf tournaments in July.

Golf Monthly

R&A Pushes Back 2028 Open To Avoid Olympics Clash

The 2028 Open will take place in August to avoid clashing with the Olympics, the R&A has confirmed

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies’ 2026 schedule brings hope but also potential for bigger headaches

Australia will play just six of their 14 Tests at home next year and with a coaching handover to navigate, a hangover from 2025 may drag on

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Awful and Awesome Ep 398: Frankenstein, Dhurandhar trailer, All Her Fault

While discussing the movie Frankenstein:

The Guardian - AU

Wounded Wallabies on brink of unwanted 67-year record as French test awaits

Defeat in Paris will complete a rare winless European tour and mean Joe Schmidt’s side finish 2025 as, statistically, the worst ever Wallabies

Evening Standard

Hosting golf’s Open generated £280m economic benefit for NI, research suggests

The assessment was jointly commissioned by tournament organisers The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.

Golf Monthly

The Open At Royal Portrush Boosts Northern Ireland Economy By $369m

Figures from research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland show the huge economic benefits to Northern Ireland of the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush

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