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Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen conjures 18th hole miracle at Australian Open to break Cameron Smith’s heart

7 décembre 2025 à 08:18

Dane makes stunning up-and-down on final hole to beat Australian
Rory McIlroy finishes 14th but says it has been an ‘amazing week’

Cameron Smith has come up just short in his bid for a coveted maiden Australian Open title as Denmark’s Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made an up-and-down for the ages on the final hole at Royal Melbourne.

The pair were tied at 15-under coming to the par four-18th on Sunday and it looked as though Smith was in the box seat when he landed his second shot on the green.

Rory McIlroy’s Australian Open on a slippery slope after bizarre banana mishap

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Par :Australian Associated Press

6 décembre 2025 à 06:25

World No 2 hits double bogey after playing under peel
McIlroy five-under after third round at Royal Melbourne

The luck of the Irish has deserted Rory McIlroy, with Royal Melbourne tossing up a banana peel in the latest obstacle to his second Australian Open title.

The world No 2 was hoping to maintain the momentum of three birdies late in his second round when he arrived on course for an early tee time on Saturday, seven shots off the pace.