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Major names confirmed for Singapore

Major winners Phil Mickelson, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen and Padraig Harrington will all play in next month's Singapore Open, despite the tournament clashing with the Australian Open.

Kim grabs late Open slot

The withdrawal of Tim Clark from the British Open means that US golfer Anthony Kim has ascended from the reserves to Group 32 of the 140-year-old tournament. The Californian will tee off alongside Sandy Lyle and Rory Sabbatini at midday on Thursday.

All eyes on Northern Ireland's Open trio

Much has been made in the media of Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. The Ulsterman, who turned professional in 2007, has won the US Open, Dubai Desert Classic, and Quail Hollow Championship, despite being just 22-years-old.

Tiger confirms Open absence

Tiger Woods has revealed that he will not take his place in the field for this year's Open Championship, due to injury problems with his left leg.The 35-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May, when he was forced to withdraw from the Players' Championship with injuries suffered at the Masters.

Donald looks to bounce back in The Open

World Number one Luke Donald believes his disappointing performance at the US Open was down to him being burned out after his almost constant play in his pursuit to become World Number one.

US Open groupings announced

The groups for the opening two rounds at this week's US Open have been announced, with the world's top three players forming the stand-out grouping. Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood and new world number-one Luke Donald will be the most followed group during the opening two days at the Congressional Club.

Take the hook out of your bag

For many players, moving the ball from right-to-left isn't the issue; making sure the draw doesn't turn into a hook is. Here's how to make sure you transfer your weight fully to your left side and take the hook out of your bag.

Tiger confident about US Open participation

Tiger Woods has maintained he is still fully confident of his participation at next month's US Open, despite the former world number one spending this week using crutches and wearing a protective boot.

Mahan eyes US Open success

Hunter Mahan is shaping up nicely for this year's US Open competition, due to tee off at the Congressional County Golf Club on June 16th, and has been honing his skills by entering a number of tournaments.

Scott back amongst the big time

Adam Scott confirmed his return back among golf's top player after his stunning Masters campaign resulted in his tied second place finish. The Australian, and his compatriot Jason Day, finished two shots behind winner Charl Schwartzel after a magical final round in the famous tournament.

Ishikawa shows his all-round class

He may not be favourite for the US Masters this year, but Japanese golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa will certainly have a number of neutrals looking for his name on the leaderboard at Augusta this week - due in no small part to the fact that he has offered to donate his entire pay packet from 2011 to the Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund

Mickelson fires timely Masters warning

Phil Mickelson's impressive win at the Shell Houston Open has made everyone sit up and take notice ahead of the Masters. There was a strong feeling that the reigning champion would arrive at Augusta in insufficient form to mount a serious title defence, but he put poor 2011 form behind him to storm to a three-shot victory in Texas.

Els looks to repeat Bay Hill success

Ernie Els will continue his build up to next month's Masters by defending his title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week. The big South African will be hoping to improve on his early season performances, which has seen the 42-year-old fail to record a top-ten finish in his five events so far this year.

Rory McIlroy looks to up his game ahead of the Masters

To most observers Rory McIlroy resides in the group of players destined to win a major. Can the Ulsterman fulfil his promise at the 2011 US Masters?

Ogilvy out to push on

Australian Geoff Ogilvy has a consistent if unspectacular record in the US Masters, and the 2006 US Open champion will be desperate to build on his previous decent performances at Augusta and push on up the leader-board this year.

Excellent record will boost Goosen

There aren't many golfers who have as good a record at the US Masters than Retief Goosen. In the last ten years, the South African has notched up seven top-20 finishes with four of them inside the top-three, and that record will give the 42-year old plenty of confidence heading into next month's opening major of the year.

Bubba Watson a dark horse for the Masters?

There would not be a more popular winner at the Masters than Bubba Watson. The jovial Floridian lost his father to cancer last October, soon after losing a play-off to Martin Kaymer in the PGA Championship.

Poulter out to defend Match Play title

With the first major of the year - the US Masters - just around the corner, the world's best golfers will be looking to iron out any issues in their game over the next couple of months. The next star-studded tournament in the build up to the Masters will be the WGC-Accenture Match Play in Arizona.

Augusta National course guide

Augusta is arguably the world's most famous and best golf course. Its uniqueness is characterised by the fact it has never been rated and its status as the only constant venue amongst the four majors, helping it to become instantly recognisable to most golf fans for its distinctive greens, bunkers and natural beauty.

Harrington has his say on disqualification

After showing some of his best form for months in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championships, Padraig Harrington was in good spirits about the way 2011 started. However, that was to change as he was disqualified.

2011 kicks off for real in Abu Dhabi

The tournament of Champions in Hawaii earlier this month may have been the first tournament of the year, but you get the sense that the 2011 season will only really get going this week with the start of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Ten ways to beat your slice or make the most of it

Most recreational golfers battle a slice swing. The question is, do you want to dedicate yourself to practising more and eliminate your slice once and for all? If the answer is no, there's hope yet still. You just have to learn how to live with your slice.

Kaymer finally proving himself to be up there with the best

Lee Westwood must be shaking in his boots right now, glancing nervously over his shoulder as he awaits the announcement of the new world number one at the end of the month.

A better way to get square and add consistency to your shots

There's a common misconception among golfers about exactly when in the golf swing the release occurs. Most believe it occurs just after impact. The truth is a proper release happens just as contact is made.

How to get a solid impact in your shots

Easy steps to establish and maintain a powerful impact position

All aboard the long iron express

The average player should replace his or her long irons with fairway woods. However, for more advanced players, long irons are necessary tools for going low. Whereas most recreational players have no other option but to chip back to safety, intrepid shotmakers can use the Long Iron Express to pound it low and onto the green.

3 tips for more dramatic drives

These three tips will each help you generate greater clubhead speed and produce your longest, most dramatic drives to date.

Golfing from the fringe

When your approach shot comes to rest against the fringe of the green, your normal chipping technique won't work because you can't make contact with the ball without trapping grass between the club face and the ball. In this situation, it's best to use the "bellied sand wedge" shot

Power out of the rough

Power hitters often generate distance from the strength of their hands and forearms. If that's your story, you have an advantage when extricating the ball out of a place that power hitters often end up -- heavy rough.

Smart rough recoveries

Hitting tee shots into the rough doesn't have to be disastrous. What you do once you're there determines whether you take a round-ruining big number or save par or bogey. Here's how to play it smart -- and safe -- out of rough.

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