Golf
Mickelson lights up the Open
American golfer Phil Mickelson has taken early command of the British Open with a spectacular record-equalling first-round 63 at Royal Troon.
Big money golfers won't play for glory
Opinion - The mass defection of male golfers ahead of the Olympic Games does not reflect well on them, writes Joseph Romanos.
Golf stars missing from Rio Olympics next month
Golf is looking like being a fizzer on its long-awaited return to the Olympics - while the world's best women are keen, many of the top men say they're not interested. We talk to Ron Sirak from Golf… Audio
Lee looking bonnie in Scotland
New Zealand golfer Danny Lee was tied for second after two rounds of the Scottish Open.
Ko's a goer for Rio but will golf last?
Insight - Golf's controversial return to the Olympics for Rio could prove short-lived, reports Matt Chatterton for Insight.
Passing the torch to women's rugby
Insight - Supporters hope the debut of rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics will give women's rugby a boost, here and globally, reports Barry Guy. Audio
Rio Olympics: A Big Push For Women's Rugby
Barry Guy and Matt Chatterton explore the benefits of golf and rugby sevens being included in the Rio Olympics. Audio
Golf's time at the Olympics could prove short-lived
The RNZs sports team look at the new sports at the Olympics, rugby sevens and golf, and explores what it might mean for the game at home. Audio
Day leading in Ohio
World No.1 Jason Day has taken a one-stroke lead after the wind-swept second round of the latest World Golf Championship event in Ohio.
Woods out of Open Championship
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this month's British Open at Royal Troon as members of the golf club voted overwhelmingly to admit women.
Doubts already cast on golf, rugby's place at Olympics
Two new sports will feature in the Rio Olympics next month, but already doubts are being cast about the future of one of them. Matt Chatterton reports. Audio
McIlroy says golfers no show at Olympics not embarrassing
Rory McIlroy says the number of leading players pulling out of this summer's Olympic Games should not be "embarrassing" for golf.
Spieth still undecided about Rio
Twice major winner Jordan Spieth is still undecided about playing in the Rio Olympics or opt out because of the Zika virus like several of his fellow professionals.
Alker heading to Royal Troon
New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has qualified for the third major of the year - the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland.
Day pulls out of Rio Olympics
World golf number one Jason Day and Ireland's Shane Lowry have withdrawn from the Rio Olympic Games, citing fears over the Zika virus.
Lydia Ko wins third LPGA Tour title
19-year-old golfer Lydia Ko won her third LPGA Tour title at the latest event in Arkansas today. Audio
Ko hits the lead in Arkansas
The New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has stormed into a tie for the lead after the second round of the latest LPGA event in Arkansas.
Lee won't defend title at Greenbrier next month
The New Zealand golfer Danny Lee won't be able to defend his title at the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic next month.
Ko in touch in Arkansas
World golf number one Lydia Ko kick-started her round with an eagle on the par-five seventh on her way to a five-under-par 66 on day one of the Arkansas Championship.
McDowell latest golfer to pull out of Rio
Graeme McDowell has become the latest golfer to pull out of the Rio Olympics, following hot on the heels of Rory McIlroy's decision to miss the tournament.
