From “young boy” to being the man leading the Australian Open, the evolution of Elvis Smylie took another gigantic step at Royal Melbourne on Thursday.

Mexican Carlos Ortiz produced a late surge to grab a share of the lead with Elvis Smylie and Ryan Fox after a six-under-par 65 in Thursday's opening round of the Australian Open, while Rory McIlroy struggled in blustery conditions at Royal Melbourne,

More than two years without a win, Cameron Smith goes into the Australian Open this week at Royal Melbourne with another streak he is trying to end. Smith also missed the cut at the Dunhill Links Championship,

More than two years without a win, Cameron Smith goes into the Australian Open this week at Royal Melbourne with another streak he is trying to end.

Ryan Fox has outshone grand slam winner Rory McIlroy on the opening day of the Australian Open after leaping into a share of the lead late on. The Kiwi carded a six-under 65 in windy conditions at the Sandbelt course to match the efforts of Aussie Elvis Smylie and Mexican Carlos Ortiz.

Golfers Cameron Smith and Adam Scott believe the Australian Open has regained its status as a prestigious tournament after returning to its traditional format without playing it concurrently with the Women's Australian Open.

87 - In winning the Australian Open 2025 title, Madison Keys became the player with the most games dropped to win a Women's Singles Grand Slam title in the Open Era (87). Champion. @WTA @AustralianOpen @TennisAustralia pic.twitter.com/vSGOi6W4J0

Rory McIlroy says he will need to “putt better” if he’s to win the Australian Open for a second time after an opening round of one-over 72 at Royal Melbourne on Thursday.