Nikki Campbell

Lydia Ko in action during the 2nd round in the Australian Women's Open.

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Ko and Shin share Open lead

Jon Tuxworth Teenage golf sensation Lydia Ko has backed up her round one heroics to join Jiyai Shin in a share of the Australian Open lead this afternoon at Royal Canberra.

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World no.8 takes the lead at Australian Open

Jon Tuxworth World no.8 Jiyai Shin has taken the outright Women's Australian Open lead after getting her second round off to a strong start at Royal Canberra this morning.

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Canberra golfer lifts for ill mother

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's Nikki Campbell drew strength and inspiration from her sick mother to leap into contention at the Australian Open at Royal Canberra on Friday.

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Campbell in form in Auckland

Jon Tuxworth Canberra’s Nikki Campbell hopes to enter the Australian Open on the back of her first win in three years

What lies below the surface?

Professional golf conjures is not always as glamorous as it seems.

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Ko tears up after winning home open

Lee Gaskin She's one of the up-and-coming stars in women's golf, has just won her national championship at the tender age of 15, and best yet she's on her way to Canberra.

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Don't write off Webb's hopes just yet, Korean rival warns

Jon Tuxworth Korean Jiyai Shin has issued a warning to those willing to dismiss Karrie Webb's Australian Open hopes - do so at your own peril.

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Creamer would be icing on the cake for Open

Chris Wilson Former US Open champion Paula Creamer is next on the hit-list of stars for next month's Australian Open after former teenage wunderkind Michelle Wie confirmed on Thursday that she would be making her...

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Canberra will spring a few surprises for the wayward: Smith

Fleta Page Five of the world's top-10 players will hit the fairways of the Royal Canberra Golf Club for the Women's Australian Open next month, but professional Kristie Smith says they might not like what they...

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Canberra should be on circuit, says Lunn

Jon Tuxworth Former British Open champion Karen Lunn says Royal Canberra should remain a contender to host the Women's Australian Open in future, insisting next month's tournament shouldn't be a one-off.

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Campbell out to beat home-course hoodoo

Chris Wilson Nikki Campbell will get a head start on the world-class field for next month's Australian Open at Royal Canberra.

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Campbell runs hot in Europe

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's Nikki Campbell has made a strong start in her quest to graduate to the Ladies European Tour after carding a six-under 66 in the first round of final qualifying at La Manga in Spain.

Pair zero in on cards

Nikki Campbell and Sarah King on track to secure start on next year's Ladies European Tour.

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Campbell scores a season in Europe

Canberra's Nikki Campbell secured a place on the Ladies European Tour on Tuesday.

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Rejuvenated Campbell relishes change of scenery

David Polkinghorne Almost losing her dream job has fuelled the competitive fire burning inside Canberra golfer Nikki Campbell.

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Welsford puts down the bag and picks up clubs again

Chris Dutton Damon Welsford sacrificed his own game to become a caddy and a stint carrying Nikki Campbell's clubs in Japan has reinvigorated his passion for golf.

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Millar plays through pain barrier

Chris Dutton Matt Millar will push through the pain barrier to try to avoid the cut at the Australian Masters on Friday after an injured back limited him in the opening round.