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Sandy Lyle blasts Colin Montgomerie over Ryder Cup captaincy
Former Open Champion Sandy Lyle has picked his moment to stir up tensions with European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie. In what will largely be deemed as sour grapes for what he sees as missing his turn, Lyle chose to open old wounds and reference the "Jakartagate" scandal of 2005.
Daly given six-month tour suspension
Former Open champion John Daly has been suspended for six months for "conduct detrimental to golf's image".
Ballesteros "feeling very well" after health scare
Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros has moved to reassure fans of his well-being after being rushed to hospital on Monday. The five-time major winner lost consciousness and was taken to a Madrid hospital.
Els & Garcia delight at Woods' absence
Favourites Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia discuss their chances of this year's Tiger-free Open championship.
Birkdale bans mobiles from golf event
Royal Birkdale has installed airport style security systems in an attempt to stop fans taking mobiles onto the course. Despite the lack of the "Tiger-factor" this year, organisers fear many fans will attempt to take phones in, which could potentially distract players.
Harrington's Injury Scare
2007 Open champion Padraig Harrington faces a race against time to be fit for this year's open at Birkdale.
Callaghan and Gregory aim for third time lucky
JIM Callaghan and Mark Gregory will finally get to fulfil their dream of playing in the International Pairs World Final at St Andrews later this month - three years after first setting out on their bid to qualify.
Macdonald Hill Valley opens new nine-hole short course
A “LITTLE gem” of a mini golf course has opened at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa in, Whitchurch, Shropshire. The Little Gem nine-hole, par three course was officially opened by Albert Minshall, the creator of the popular complex.
Clarke defends wildcard choices
European Ryder Cup vice-captain Darren Clarke says the decision by captain Colin Montgomerie not to make Paul Casey or Justin Rose wildcard picks for the tournament was "tough".
Casey 'needs time' to take in Ryder Cup decision
Paul Casey says injury hampered his efforts to qualify for the Ryder Cup, and wishes the team "all the best" after missing out on a wildcard pick.
Donald feels bad for omitted Casey
Luke Donald is delighted to get a wildcard pick from captain Colin Montgomerie for the Ryder Cup, but says players should not be penalised for playing tournaments in America rather than on the European Tour.
Montgomerie explains wildcard picks
European captain Colin Montgomerie says picking his three wildcard selection - Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and Edoardo Molinari - for this year's Ryder Cup was a "fraught decision" that meant leaving out world stars.
Inverdale plays Ryder Cup course
John Inverdale tries out Celtic Manor, the South Wales venue that will host the 2010 Ryder Cup between 1 and 3 October.
Kaymer conquers 'nerves' in play-off
Martin Kaymer admits he was nervous during his final round of the US PGA Championship and left a lot of putts short, but once he was in the play-off he was a lot calmer and managed to clinch his first major title.
Woods high on Pavin's Ryder Cup list
US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin says world number one Tiger Woods is a "big consideration" for a Ryder Cup wildcard pick.
Relaxed McIlroy ready for final round
Rory McIlroy says he will try to replicate what he has done in the last three rounds as he enters the final round in third place at the USPGA Championship.
Watson hails 'great day' at USPGA
Bubba Watson says he "stayed focus" during his opening round of 68 at the USPGA at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin.
Mickelson reveals arthritis battle
World number two Phil Mickelson admits he has been struggling with psoriatic arthritis but says he has responded well to treatment and feels about 90% ahead of the USPGA Championship.
Woods casts doubt on Ryder Cup inclusion
World number one Tiger Woods says he would not be an asset to America's Ryder Cup team on current form after shooting a career-worst score of 18 over par at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational 18 over par.
Woods determined to make US team
World number one Tiger Woods says he is determined to secure his place in the USA Ryder Cup team without having to rely on a pick from captain Corey Pavin.
Westwood insists focus is on performance
England's Lee Westwood insists that the chance to knock Tiger Woods off the top of the world rankings will not be in his mind as he takes part in the Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio.
Tseng holes putt to win Women's Open
Taiwan's Yani Tseng breaks down in tears as she sinks her final putt to win the Women's Open at Royal Birkdale, holding off a late challenge from Australia's Katherine Hull (UK users only)
Highlights - Women's Britsh Open third round
Watch the best of the third round action from the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale as Taiwan's Yani Tseng retains her four-shot lead after an eagle at the 18th.
Highlights - Women's British Open
Watch the best of the second round action from the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale as Taiwan's Yani Tseng shoots a 68 for an eight-under total.
Highlights - Women's British Open
Watch the best of the action from the first round of the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale as Yani Tseng tops the leaderboard with a four-under-par 68.
Pavin backs seniors Ryder Cup
America's Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin says many golfers would support a seniors Ryder Cup competition and he hopes Tiger Woods will play October's Ryder Cup in Newport.
Respect and passion key for Monty
European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie says his vice captains Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Thomas Bjorn will bring "huge, positive" experience to the team.
Open win still sinking in - Oosthuizen
Louis Oosthuizen says celebrating his Open victory at St Andrews was "good fun" and admits he did not arrive in Scotland expecting to win.
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