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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.

Faldo wants another Ryder Cup Chance


Nick Faldo tells Inside Sport's Gabby Logan that, given the chance, he'd love to be part of the Ryder Cup again, despite his failure to bring home victory for Europe in 2008.

Faldo gives Gabby a golf lesson


Nick Faldo gives Gabby Logan a golf lesson during a break from filming in Brazil. Catch the full Inside Sport special extended interview on Monday 17 Nov at 2305 on BBC One

Tiger Woods becomes a caddie


Tiger Woods, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, has returned to golf as a caddie.

Faldo backing 'fighter' Ballesteros to recover


Nick Faldo hopes the battling spirit that enabled Seve Ballesteros to dominate the world of golf will help the Spaniard recover from a brain tumour.

Archive - Seve the Master


Enjoy some of the great shots played by Seve Ballesteros down the years.

Woods upbeat on knee recovery


Tiger Woods believes knee surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament will improve his game in the long-run.

Highlights: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship


Watch the climax of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, as three players, Ross Fisher, Martin Kaymer and Robert Karlsson are involved in a thrilling three-way play-off.

Captaincy depends on Olazabal - Woosnam


Ian Woosnam says he would be pleased to accept the role of captain of Europe's team at the 2010 Ryder Cup in Wales if the Jos Maria Olazabal turns it down.

Report: Final day of the British Masters


Watch highlights of the final day's play of the British Masters at the Belfry as Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano beats Lee Westwood in a play-off

Fernandez-Castano thrilled with title


Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano is delighted after beating defending champion Lee Westwood in a play-off to win the British Masters at the Belfry.

Westwood not looking for excuses


Lee Westwood gives credit to Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, after losing his British Masters crown to the Spaniard in a play-off at the Belfry.

Watch the best moments from the British Masters


Watch a compilation of the highlights and funny moments from this year's British Masters at the Belfry, in which Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano beat Lee Westwood in a play-off.

Watch Saturday's best shots at the British Masters


Mikael Lundberg is one of several players to enjoy the sunny conditions in the third round of the British Masters at the Belfry - the Swede finished joint top of the leader board on seven-under par.

Watch Friday's best shots at the British Masters


Lee Westwood produces some magical golf in the second round of the British Masters at the Belfry, but he is upstaged by India's Jeev Milkha Singh who achieves a hole-in-one at the par-three-seventh.

Watch Thursday's best shots at the British Masters


Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell are among those impressing the crowds during Round One of the British Masters at The Belfry.

Ieuan and Brian test the 2010 Ryder course


Celtic Manor owner Terry Matthews tells BBC Wales' Rhodri Llewelyn his plans for hosting the next Ryder Cup, while former Wales rugby captain Ieuan Evans and golf great Brian Huggett test out the 2010 course.

Woosnam coy over Ryder Cup captaincy


Ian Woosnam admits he could be persuaded to take the European Ryder Cup captaincy at Celtic Manor in 2010, if people want him to do the job again.

Torrance backs Woosnam for 2010


Former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance talks to BBC Scotland's Brian McLauchlin about his thoughts on who should be the next European Ryder Cup captain.

Monty voices his Ryder Cup opinions


Speaking at the British Masters, Colin Montgomerie backs Sandy Lyle to be the next Ryder Cup captain, and talks about Europe's recent defeat at Valhalla.

Report: USA claim impressive Ryder Cup win


The United States claim their first Ryder Cup win since 1999 with a crushing 16½-11½ victory over Europe.

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