Rory McIlroy claiming an elusive US Masters green jacket was arguably THE sport story of 2025. With the 36-year-old contesting the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne there is a sense the centre of the golfing universe residing in Victoria this week. You can't help but look at Aussie guns like Lee, Scott and Smith through the lens of McIlroy's stellar achievements. What do we see? We dig in. Featured: Ali Whittaker, golf pro and commentator.

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