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R&A TO DISCUSS MERGER WITH LADIES’ GOLF UNION

The R&A is in talks with the Ladies’ Golf Union over the prospect of developing closer working ties and a possible merger. Although no timetable has been set for the two governing bodies to come together, a joint statement issued on February 20 said that ‘exploratory discussions are underway’ to achieve a ‘closer relationship and the possibility of a merger’. The statement continued: “There is a great deal of synergy between the LGU and The R&A, with both based in St Andrews […] The post R&A TO DISCUSS MERGER WITH LADIES’ GOLF UNION appeared first on Golf News.

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KO KO’S RIVALS TO WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Newly-crowned women’s world No.1 Lydia Ko added to her already glowing CV with a stunning victory in the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. The 17-year-old New Zealander, who became the youngest-ever world No.1 earlier this month, is now also the youngest player to win the Australian Open. Ko finished on nine under par in Melbourne to claim a two-shot victory over South Korea’s Amy Yang, following a tense final round battle, which also involved a 90-minute suspension of play for […] The post KO KO’S RIVALS TO WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN appeared first on Golf News.

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KO KO’S RIVALS TO WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Newly-crowned women’s world No.1 Lydia Ko added to her already glowing CV with a stunning victory in the Australian Open at Royal... The post KO KO’S RIVALS TO WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN appeared first on Golf News.

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CASEY PIPPED IN NORTHERN TRUST PLAY-OFF

Paul Casey threw away a golden opportunity to claim his first PGA Tour victory in six years after losing a play-off in the Northern Trust Open held at Riviera Country Club in California. The title was won by 33-year-old James Kahn, who beat Casey and America’s Dustin Johnson after the three players had tied for the lead on six under par. Kahn birdied the par-three 14th hole to secure a maiden victory on the PGA Tour at the expense of Johnson, […] The post CASEY PIPPED IN NORTHERN TRUST PLAY-OFF appeared first on Golf News.

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