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Golfer Smyth's home tour move earns world stage

After years of toil, NSW golfer Travis Smyth has earned a prized DP World Tour card by clinching the Australasian Tour's Order of Merit.

AAP · Mar 16

Aussie Smyth eclipsed by Thai teen star in Saudi Open

Australian Travis Smyth has finished third in the Asian Tour's final event of the season as Thai Denwit Boriboonsub earned a third victory in successive weeks.

AAP · Dec 17, 2023

Colin Montgomerie Q&A: Why LIV players should be out as Ryder Cup captains, which of his eight order of merit titles mean the most to him and the Hall of Fame NFL coach he gets mistaken for all the time

Colin Montgomerie turns 60 later this year. "Later this year? God, it's next month. Stop it!" he said with a chuckle.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 10, 2023

King Charles calls painter David Hockney's bright yellow croc shoes 'beautiful'

The monarch commented on the "galoshes" and said they were beautifully chosen at a reception at Buckingham Palace with leaders from politics, science and the arts

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

King praises Hockney’s beautifully chosen galoshes as he hosts national figures

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

One of Queen's final wishes carried out as 6 people added to distinguished Order of Merit

The distinguished group, who are appointed by the King, include a molecular biologist and a geneticist, an award-winning architect, a former nurse who led sickle cell treatment and a leading historian

Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022

Six leading national figures named as members of the Order of Merit

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Golf officials unveil $8 million schedule

Australian golf officials have unveiled a 17-tournament summer schedule offering a record $8 million in prize money.

AAP · Aug 11, 2022