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Pinehurst Readies For U.S. Open Golf Tournament
Golf: The city of Pinehurst is getting ready for thousands of golf fans to descend upon the North Carolina Sandhills for the U.S. Open Golf Tournament.

The Masters Continues Its Legacy
Golf: While this year's Masters golf tournament will be remembered for its exciting finish and the return of Tiger Woods, the legacy of Augusta National stirs different emotions among fans of the game.

The Game of Golf
In the Netherlands, the game had been known as 'Kolf', which means Club. This name, on reaching Scotland, got transformed by the Scots accent into 'Gowf'. Later on this became Golf.

Retief Goosen Takes the U.S. Open
After one of the most dramatic finishes in U.S. Open history, Retief Goosen beat Mark Brooks in an 18-hole playoff on Monday in Oklahoma.

Rory McIlroy is the New Sensation in the World of Golf
Rory McIlroy is a young 19 year old Golfer who recently sprung in to the limelight with his first European Tour win. He is already being referred to as the next Tiger Woods, which whilst a little premature, may well be the case.

Scotland Gives Donald Trump Go Ahead for 'world's Greatest Golf Course'
Billionaire tycoon says his golf resort will be a tremendous asset and source of pride for both Aberdeenshire and Scotland

'World's Best Golf Course' Approved - Complete With 23-acre Eyesore
Donald Trump wins permission to build development on ecologically sensitive stretch of Scottish dunes

Swede Success for Karlsson in Order of Merit Triumph
Despite finishing in 32nd place at Volvo Masters, Robert Karlsson did enough to secure the 2008 European Tour Order of Merit

Ballesteros in Madrid Hospital After Fainting
Seve Ballesteros, the five-time major winner, was admitted to hospital after losing consciousness

Westwood Beaten at the Belfry
Lee Westwood was beaten by Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano in the British Masters

Easy-going Westwood Bounces Back
Having shot a fine 68 at The Belfry, Lee Westwood was eager to defend Nick Faldo's decision to rest him in the Ryder Cup

Mickelson Leads International Rush to Join European Tour
A number of top international golfers have expressed a desire to join the European tour next year

Poulter and Rose Triumph to Give Europe Hope
After losing in the foursomes, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose recovered in the fourballs to record Europe's first full point

Crazy Golfer
Scott Murray recalls a true maverick of the fairways, who ripped up the rule book and put the establishment in a spin

Playing to the Gallery
Paul Azinger has claimed he will send out Kentucky natives Kenny Perry and JB Holmes as his first pairing on Friday

Faldo and Azinger at Pains to End the Bad Blood
The opposing Ryder Cup captains continue to present a friendly exterior, despite 20 years of bitter feuding

Captain Dips Into His Arsenal of Motivational Secret Weapons
Paul Azinger has taken some inspiration from Ben Crenshaw, who masterminded the USA's unlikely win in 1999

Kim Inspired By Woods in Quest to Be the Best
Anthony Kim talks to Lawrence Donegan about his fight to succeed and how he is relishing his debut in next week's Ryder Cup

Tee Totaller
The golf club professional It may not be the Ryder Cup - but John Brotherton tells Graham Snowdon of the satisfaction he takes from teaching everyday golfers to improve their game

I'll Be Fit for Valhalla, Insists Westwood
Lee Westwood has dismissed reports that his tonsillitis will jeopardize his Ryder Cup place

'My Gut Instinct is Good. I'll Say and Do the Right Things Which Will Help This Team Win'
Nick Faldo tells Donald McRae about his Ryder Cup wildcard controversy and spending money like it's water

Nervy Mcilroy Misses Chance for European Masters Success
Rory McIlroy squandered two chances to claim victory at the European Masters in Switzerland

For the Golf Fanatic in Each and Every One of Us
Golfing experience like never before

Faldo, the Most Single-minded Man in Golf, Strikes Again
Whatever the outcome in the Ryder Cup, Faldo will always be remembered as the most single-minded man in golf, writes Lawrence Donegan

Golf Tour Tells Players They Must Speak English
The LPGA has incurred strong criticism after introducing a rule that players be able to speak English

From King to Pauper in Less Than One Week
Who is Larry Bear and why do we care? Life lessons learned from a golf tournament.

Korean Teenager Claims Maiden Win to Deny Sorenstam in Home Event
Amy Yang claimed her maiden professional victory after with a nine-under-par 63 at the Scandinavian TPC

Golf: Harrington Wins Back-to-back Majors With Uspga Victory
Padraig Harrington has become the first European to win the US PGA title in 78 years

Shin Shines to Win Open With Flawless Final Round While Retiring Sorenstam Goes Out on a High
Ji-Yai Shin won the Women's British Open, her first victory outside Asia, after a final-round six-under 66

World of Dan
Daniel Chopra, half Indian and half Swedish, is a surprise contender to represent Europe in next month's Ryder Cup

Vilified Wie Misses the Cut But Walks Tall on Men's Tour
Michelle Wie failed to make the cut at the Reno-Tahoe Open in Nevada

Drawcard Wie Walks Tall on the Men's Tour If Not Her Own
Tied for 77th after round one at the Reno-Tahoe Open, Michelle Wie is vying to become the first woman to make the cut since 1945

The Open: The Players to Watch at Blustery Birkdale
The latest news, tips and gossip from Birkdale, where the field has been thrown open by the withdrawal of Tiger Woods

Allenby Has the First and Last Word
News, comment and gossip from the Open, where it's been a great opening day for the Aussies

Great White Shark Sinks His Teeth Into Golf's Young Bucks
News and comment from the Open, where Greg Norman has put in a storming performance - with his words and clubs

Open Promises an Enthralling Final Round
News, comment and gossip from day three of the Open at Royal Birkdale where the wind tested the best

Worthy Harrington Befitting of a Memorable Sporting Summer
Padraig Harrington is a most popular and deserving winner, having defended his Claret Jug with an iron grip over the last four days

Same Old Story for Norman After Missing Out on Another Major
For the seventh time in his career Greg Norman failed to clinch a major after starting the closing round ahead

The Open, Final Round - As It Happened
Padraig Harrington joined the exclusive club of back-to-back Open winners, shooting a final round 69 to beat Ian Poulter by four strokes

KJ Choi Aiming to Put Asian Golf on the Map
If KJ Choi is pictured with the Claret Jug this evening, he will spark massive interest in the sport across the continent, writes Mike Adamson

Norman's Conquest Still Blowing in the Wind
On a day when nobody broke par Greg Norman, twice former champion, took a two shot lead

The Open: Norman Stutters As Elements Take Their Toll
Greg Norman and KJ Choi both suffered difficult starts to their third rounds at Birkdale

The Open: Curtis Sets the Pace in Tough Conditions at Birkdale
America's Ben Curtis took the early clubhouse lead with a 70 at Birkdale

The Open: Conditions the Toughest Yet at Birkdale
Ben Curtis mastered blustery conditions to pick up three shots on the outward nine

Choi Captures Lead By Staying on the Straight and Narrow
KJ Choi finished at the top of the leaderboard with a one-short margin over Greg Norman at the end of the Open's second round

Flamboyant Villegas Shines Where Others Whine
Camilo Villegas and Rocco Mediate were two products of the American Tour to shine in difficult conditions at the Open

Honeymoon Continues for Cool Norman
The 53-year-old Greg Norman is second in the standings at the Open after KJ Choi edged ahead with a round of 67

García Shrugs Off Aberration at Last Hole and Hopes for Error-free Weekend
Despite missing an 18-inch put at the last, Sergio García believes he is still in contention after round two at Royal Birkdale

Enthusiastic Birkdale Crowds Can't Stop Another Monty Meltdown
Colin Montgomerie's volcanic temper has cost him another shot at the Open, so why does everyone still love him, asks Mike Adamson

The Open, Round Two - Live!
Follow the latest action from the second round at Birkdale now

The Open: Norman Invasion at Top of Leaderboard
Former champion Greg Norman continued to roll back the years in the second round of the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale today

The Open Scoreboard: Day Two
All the latest scores from the second round at Royal Birkdale

The Open, Round One - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Who can take advantage of Tiger's absence? Find out with Scott Murray NOW

The Open Scoreboard: Day One
All the latest scores from round one at Royal Birkdale

Birkdale Shapes Up to Be the Battle of the Bogeys
The course for this year's Open is incredibly tough, and not necessarily enjoyable for fans, writes Mike Adamson

Golfing Bodies Unite to Press for Olympic Inclusion
Golf's disparate ruling bodies are to come together to push for the inclusion of the game at the 2016 Olympics

García Backed to Go One Better on Brute of an Open Course
Spanish star Sergio García will be out to avenge last year's disappointment and tame a tricky course, says Lawrence Donegan

A Chance to Imagine What the Game Would Be Like If Tiger Was Never Invented
This year's Open offers a glimpse of how the past decade in golf would have played out without Tiger Woods, says Richard Williams

The Open: the Players to Watch at Blustery Birkdale
The tight windswept Open course will make testing demands of the players in a field thrown open by Woods' withdrawal. Now could be the time to back García, says Mike Adamson

Tiger an Elephant on the Course As Lesser Lions Scent Their Chance
Although US ratings will drop, Tiger Woods' absence should ensure a classic Open as lesser golfing lights raise their game, says Lawrence Donegan

Unfazed By Last Year's Putting Pain García is Confident of Short Route to Success
Sergio García., 'The best player to never win a major', aims to put his Carnoustie nightmare to rest, writes Paul Kelso

'Even Great Players Can Have Tortured Minds'
Ahead of The Open, Bob Rotella reveals how he helped Padraig Harrington triumph last year

McDowell Sees the Limelight at the End of the Tunnel
Ulsterman Graeme McDowell conquers demons two years after resorting to tip from a man in the pub

Harrington Defends One Title and Has No Major Doubts for the Next
Past performance is no indicator of future outcome but for anyone who is irresistibly attracted to portents, not least when they apply to the major championships, the 2008 Irish PGA Championship at the European Club near Wicklow produced a telling outcome on Saturday afternoon. Padraig Harrington, winner of the tournament in 2007, won again. Now comes the tricky part

'I Let My Chance to Win It Slip Away'
Brian Watts remembers how he came so close to winning the Open when it was last staged at Birkdale, ten years ago

Larrazabal Announces Himself With French Open Victory
The Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal clinched the French Open title after an assured final round in Paris

Play-off Conclusion is a Vain Anti-climax
What motive can the USGA possibly have in decreeing the US Open should be decided by an 18-hole play-off, wonders Lawrence Donegan

Home Advantage Can Tilt Tussle of the Titans the Way of Meticulous Mickelson
Having grown up playing Torrey Pines, Phil Mickelson could have the edge over Tiger Woods in the US Open

Timberlake's Greatest Hit: His Drive at the 1st on the Us Open Course
Justin Timberlake will lead an amateur assault on Torrey Pines, writes Lawrence Donegan

High-tech Wizard Stakes His Chips on a Golf Match
Sir Terry Matthews, who made his fortune in electronics, is the only Welsh billionaire

Alliss is a Dinosaur But It is His Candour That Faces Extinction
The BBC veteran is old-hat and irritating, but his comments about modern golfers were correct, writes Lawrence Donegan

It's Naive to Think Golf is Drug-free, Says Coach Harmon
Butch Harmon has followed Gary Player in saying he suspects that some golfers are using growth hormones or steroids

It's Naive to Think Golf is Drug-free, Says Coach Harmon
Butch Harmon has followed Gary Player in saying he suspects that some golfers are using growth hormones or steroids

Jiménez Makes Point in the Case of the Curmudgeonly Commentator
Miguel Angel Jiménez edged out England's Oliver Wilson in a play-off to take the PGA Championship

McGinley Stands Tall With Precision Putting As Els, Rose and Monty Go Missing
Paul McGinley kept his place at the top the PGA Championship leader board, but Ernie Els, Justin Rose, Darren Clarke and Colin Montgomerie missed the cut

McGinley Leaves Europe's Finest Trailing
Paul McGinley made a fine start to the PGA Championship, leading on seven-under-par after the first round at Wentworth

Homecoming Rose Gives Europe Edge in Tiff of Tours
Justin Rose plans to play more European Tour events due to the huge influx of prize money from Dubai

Dai Davies, a Colossus of the Golfing Press Room
Golfing greats from across the world paid tribute to Dai Davies, the Guardian's former golf correspondent, who has died

Ivan and the Racketeers Target a New Ball Game
Golf: Jon Henderson reports on a peculiar obsession which is drawing many top tennis players onto the golf course

Lendl's Golf Dream Lives on Despite Failure to Qualify for the Us Open
He may not have qualified for the year's second majority, but Ivan Lendl's obsession with golf still burns bright, says Lawrence Donegan

García Sees a Way Out of the Woods After His Most Valuable Victory
Sergio García took great pleasure in his victory at Sawgrass after shouldering so much criticism in recent years

García Puts End to Three-year Barren Spell With Play-off Triumph
Golf: Sergio García ended a three-year winless streak, taking the 'fifth major' at Sawgrass after a sudden-death play-off

Goydos Talks a Good Game and Starts to Play One Too
Golf: Paul Goydos carved out a one-shot advantage over his compatriot Kenny Perry to take the lead going into the final day at Sawgrass

Langer Turns Back Clock to Hand Out Timely Reminder
Golf: Bernard Langer stole the European limelight, going into the final two rounds at Sawgrass one behind leader Kenny Perry

Langer Gives Timely Lesson to the Faltering Europeans
Golf: Bernard Langer stole the European limelight, going into the final two rounds at Sawgrass one behind leader Kenny Perry

Kim Provides the Early Challenge to García's Lead
Exciting young American Anthony Kim provided much of the entertainment early on day two of the players championship

Players Championship Offers Major Challenge
Golf's 'fifth major' offers plenty to savor, writes Lawrence Donegan

Time for Golf to Stop Being So Naive
Drug taking exists in golf, of course it does, and so should widespread drug testing

R&A Delays Open Drug Testing
Golf: The R&A will not test for drugs at this year's Open, a move likely to attract criticism

Immelman a Deserved Winner But the Magic is Gone
Lawrence Donegan: The changes to Augusta's layout made for a dire Masters final as Tiger Woods led the list of players lamenting lost excitement

Who Said Augusta is Out of Touch With the Golfer in the Street?
Richard Williams: Augusta's opening of the suggestion boxes signifies that we may be seeing a significant shift in the game's popularity in the old heartlands

Immelman Emerges As South Africa's New Big Easy With Maiden Major
The Masters: Trevor Immelman held his nerve on the final day at Augusta to claim his first ever major

The Sound of Schmaltz at the Church of Golf
Will Buckley: Sunday at Augusta and the atmosphere is sickeningly reverential

Casey Savours Generation Game
Will Buckley: The last time the British pulled off global domination in golf was two decades ago, when Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam were in their pomp

Poulter Playing Generation Game
Will Buckley: The last time the British pulled off global domination in golf was two decades ago, when Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam were in their pomp

Smug, Snippy and Peed Off in Augusta
In which our Augusta diarist continues his struggle to find out whether he's having a good time at the golf or not

Former Master Makes Serene Progress Around Augusta
After being overlooked for the Ryder Cup captaincy, Sandy Lyle could take solace on the course that secured his measure of golfing immortality, writes Richard Williams

Cadres or Caddies? Island Looks to Golf to Drive Its Tourist Economy
Four decades after Castro's defeat to Che Guevara, up to 10 new courses are planned

Crash Victim Feherty Back at the Mike But Not on His Bike
The Masters: David Feherty, the Irish former Ryder Cup player turned American golf commentator, is fit again after a cycling accident

Rose Follows the World No1 But Believes He is There to Be Beaten
The Masters: Justin Rose, one of a group of golfers who will be chasing Tiger Woods, is hoping to compete with the favorite

Memories of Shot at Glory Still Burn Bright for Lyle 20 Years After His Finest Hour
Golf: Sandy Lyle will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Augusta triumph when he takes to the links at the US Masters

Poulter Desperate to Prove He is Not Just a Major Joke
Golf: Ian Poulter, or No2, as Tiger Woods now calls him, hopes a good showing at Augusta will help everyone forget his famous faux-pas

Immortal Invincible Towers Over Tiger
Frank Keating: Tiger Woods will soon be confirmed the best golfer all of time, but there is no doubting who is the greatest of all sporting champions

Memories of Shot at Glory Still Burn Bright for Lyle 20 Years After His Finest Hour
Golf: Sandy Lyle will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Augusta triumph when he takes to the links at the US Masters

Sun Setting on Monty's Good But Not Great Career
His omission from the Masters suggests Colin Montgomerie is finished as a serious figure at golf's top level, says Lawrence Donegan

Montgomerie Fails to Master Path to Augusta
Golf: After falling to 75 in the world rankings, Colin Montgomerie has failed in his attempt to qualify for this year's US Masters

Montgomerie Fails to Make Masters
Golf: Colin Montgomerie will not play at Augusta after dropping out of the world's top 50 players

The World Of Man And Sports
River fishing, wherever the big fish bite, pumping iron, rodeo rider, golf…besides love men need fishing, boxers, past & present, football, baseball…

Storm Blows Hot at Last, But What of Europe's Golden Generation?
Lawrence Donegan: Last weekend in Miami was yet another example of European golf's bright young things missing out on a big tournament

Ogilvy Holds His Nerve After Tiger Blows His Top
Golf: Geoff Ogilvy held off a surge from Tiger Woods to win his first title since the 2006 US Open

Advancing Storm Leaves Woods in Shade
Golf: Graeme Storm hailed his third-round 63 as the best of his career after he raced onto the leaderboard at the CA Championship

Ogilvy Holds Lead As Aussie Duo Set Tiger a Serious Challenge
Golf: Tiger Woods is the man to beat in Miami, and he is currently being given a run by Australia's Geoff Ogilvy

Woods Saves Worst Until Last But Stays With Leaders
Golf: Tiger Woods begun his bid for an eighth straight tournament win with a five-under-par 67 at the CA Championship

Wizard Woods Enters the Realms of Fantasy to Give Perfection a Run for Its Money
Golf: After an immaculate start to the season, Tiger Woods is well-placed to go unbeaten, says Lawrence Donegan

Jack's New World
Big interview: Jack Nicklaus tells Will Buckley about his plans for spreading the golfing gospel across the globe

Storm Drained As Locals Look to Be Home on the Range
Golf: Graeme Storm overcame illness and a sleepless night to stay firmly in contention going into the final day of the Johnnie Walker Classic

Montgomerie Makes Early Exit and Faces Battle to Reach Augusta
Golf: Colin Montgomerie missed the cut in the Johnnie Walker Classic in New Delhi after a second-round 76

Cink Gushes and Gives Woods No Trouble in Record-breaking Victory
Golf: Tiger Woods scored a crushing victory over Stewart Cink in the final of the World Matchplay in Arizona

Woods Puffs to Win As Montgomerie Blows Up
Golf: Tiger Woods lives on in Tucson after finally putting an end to Aaron Baddely's challenge while Colin Montgomerie was ousted by Stuart Cink

Montgomerie Sets Pulses Racing and Gives Faldo a Nudge
Golf: Colin Montgomerie and Paul Casey were the only British winners on day two of the World Match Play

Wie Injury is Chronic
Golf: Michelle Wie has admitted that she will never be able to fully recover from breaking her wrist

Casey Does It the Hard Way As Montgomerie Sets Pulses Racing
Golf: Paul Casey moved into the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with an unconvincing victory over Bradley Dredge

Montgomerie's Masters Mission Gets Off to Flyer
Golf: Colin Montgomerie defeated Jim Furyk 3 & 2 in the first round of the World Matchplay Championship

Westwood is Back As a Major Player, Big and Fit
Golf: Now is the time for Lee Westwood to start proving why he was once England's great hope, says Lawrence Donegan

(The Duck is the Winner)
Embracing the Americans' love for bracketology, here are Lawrence Donegan's predictions for golf's World Match Play this week

Woods Puts Down Marker for Big Year After Stunning Win
Golf: World No1 Tiger Woods birdied five of the last seven holes to win the Dubai Desert Classic

Woods Chews Up Monty and Hunts for Piece of Poulter
Golf: Tiger dominates in the desert then turns his sights on self-proclaimed 'world No2'

McGrane Defies Sand Storm for Head-to-head With Woods
Golf: Irishman Damien McGrane shot a 69 in tough conditions to book a third-round encounter with world No1 Tiger Woods in Dubai

Woods Chews Up Monty and Hunts for Piece of Poulter
Golf: Tiger dominates in the desert then turns his sights on self-proclaimed 'world No2'

Woods' Rivals Queue Up to Declare Him Unbeatable
Golf: Thomas Bjorn and Colin Montgomerie have said there is nothing to be gained by trying to compete head-to-head with Tiger Woods

Poulter: I'm As Good As Woods
Golf: World No22 Ian Poulter has bravely suggested that only he, among all professionals, has the talent to match Tiger Woods

Day Dreaming is All Very Well But Woods is Fit and Focused on Grand Slam
Golf: Rookie 20-year-old aims to 'take down' world number one while Woods dreams of a grand slam

Lynching Controversy Highlights Golf's Race Issues
Dave Seanor was wrong when he put a noose on his magazine cover, but entirely right when he said golf has got a problem with race, writes Lawrence Donegan

Kaymer Wins First Tour Title
Abu Dhabi Golf Championship: Rookie Martin Kaymer held off a late Lee Westwood challenge to claim his first title

Editor Sacked Over Woods 'lynch' Row Coverage
Golf: Editor of Golfweek magazine pays the price for putting a noose on his latest front cover

Diary
Hugh Muir: So why were Donald Trump's £1bn plans for a golf resort in Aberdeenshire 'called in' for higher consideration by Alex Salmond's SNP-led Scottish government?

Scotland the Brave
Golf: He was hailed as a new Tiger at 14, but lost his way following a car accident. Now the 25-year-old is targeting the Ryder Cup

Tilghman Gets Off Lightly With On-air Gaffe
Golf: Tiger Woods has defended a golf presenter who made a racial slur on air, but the public may not be as forgiving, says Lawrence Donegan

Weir Sets Standard in Tour Starter
Golf: Mike Weir posted a five-under-par 68 to go top of the leader board by a stroke going into the final round in Hawaii

Ochoa Wins the Female AP Athlete Award Once Again
Lorena Ochoa won her second consecutive Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year Award and is very much pleased with having met her long awaited goals. Ochoa received 71 votes from the members of the Associated Press and this is the fifth year in a row a golfer has won the Female Athlete Award up to now the longest streak for any sport.

Using Hybrids Yet?
If you aren't using hybrids yet, it's time to look into putting a couple of them into your bag. However, don't limit yourself to using these wonderful clubs just for longer full-swing shots.

Gudmundsson's Cash Injection to Help Hammers' Bid for a New Stadium
Soccer: The £30.5m West Ham received from Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson today will 'bolster the club's final base'

Bickerton Wins in South Africa
Golf: Ernie Els squandered the chance to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship for the second time

Country Diary: Tetbury
Colin Luckhurst: Some months ago, dinner came in a bucket. Gary, an intermittent golfer in the company who play at midday three days each week on Stinchcombe Hill, had brought me a pailful of crayfish.

Heat on Clarke to Recover Lost Confidence
Golf: Darren Clarke is hoping the Alfred Dunhill Championship will be the first step on his journey back to form

Relief for Slattery As He Bounces Back From Losing Tour Card
Golf: Lee Slattery made no mistakes as he shot a level-par 72 at Q-school to secure his European Tour card for the coming season

Poulter Takes His First Title of the Year With Victory in Japan
Golf: Ian Poulter's final-round 69 was enough to give him a three-shot win in the final stroke play event of the season

Coltart Has a Level Start But Coles Delivers
Golf: After the first round of qualifying school, several former event winners were under pressure to secure a place on the European Tour

20m Reasons to Ignore Dubai's Rotten Record of Exploitation
Lawrence Donegan: The decision to stage golf's richest ever event in Dubai is disappointing considering the UAE's exploitation of immigrant laborers

EU Budget Fails Health Check for 13th Year As Billions in Subsidies Are Claimed Falsely
Golf clubs, railway companies and city councils, some of them in Britain, are skimming off millions in EU aid intended for farmers, according to an official audit yesterday which found that at least €4bn (£2.8bn) of EU money was wasted or mismanaged

Battle for Asian Riches Central to Future Direction of European Tour
Golf: Organizers of The European Tour is looking to Asia and the Middle East as they attempt to expand their market.

European Tour Lines Up Richest Event Worth a Cool $20m
Golf: Dubai will play host to golf's richest ever event to round off the 2009 European Tour.

Rose is Crowned King of Europe
Golf: Justin Rose claimed his first Order of Merit title after victory in the season's final tournament, the Volvo Masters.

Rose and Harrington Ensure Tour Gets the Climax It Merits
Golf: Justin Rose and Padraig Harrington, Europe's two best players, will face-off for the season's final honor, the Volvo Masters.

Work Plus Leisure Equals Wealth
What sort of a look would you get from the boss if you asked for time off to play golf? The answer could be an enthusiastic yes if the boss is serious about getting and keeping the best staff to do their best work. The power of leisure lies in the ripple effect.

Games Without Frontiers
Observer special report: Today it's an NFL game at Wembley, soon it might be the Super Bowl. Stand by for Man Utd v Milan in Miami, Major golf in India and a return to eight world titles in boxing.

I'm Sorry to Widen the Golf Gulf, But I Still Want Answers From Gary Player
George Monbiot: The construction of new courses is big business worldwide, but it leads to dispossession and huge environmental damage.

Els Rediscovers Majestic Best to See Off Cabrera
Golf: Ernie Els won £1million as he defeated Angel Cabrera in style to claim his seventh World Matchplay crown.

Casey Crashes at Wentworth
Golf: Paul Casey, the defending champion, has crashed out of the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth after losing to Argentina's Angel Cabrera.

Stenson and Romero Through to Last Eight at Wentworth
Golf: Henrik Stenson and Andres Romero are through to the last eight of the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth.

Montgomerie Marvels at Full Blooming of Rose
Golf: Colin Montgomerie has described Justin Rose as 'a world player' ahead of the World Match Play Championship.

Dougherty Claims Second Win to Join the Elite
Golf: Nick Dougherty overcame a disastrous start to his final round to win by two shots at St Andrews.

Clarke Finds Form Thanks to Something Els Said
Golf Dunhill Links: Darren Clarke made a very welcome return to form after he got advice from Bob Torrance and Ernie Els.

Lawrie Charms and Adds Magic to His Putting
Golf: Paul Lawrie shot 66 to leave himself one shot behind the lead in the Dunhill Links Championship.

Seve Trophy Coup a Timely Fillip for Under-fire Faldo
Golf: Nick Faldo started his captaincy career in style as the European team secured a victory over America in the 2007 Seve Trophy in Portlaoise.

Faldo's Men Plough Their Way Back
Golf: GB and Ireland made a stirring comeback in the afternoon foursomes to leave the Seve Trophy in the balance.

Chandelier Falls on Warren As Montgomerie Hits Glass Ceiling
Golf: GB&I wildcard Marc Warren was rushed to hospital, but even that failed to improve public interest.

Faldo's Men Plough Their Way Back
Golf: GB and Ireland made a stirring comeback in the afternoon foursomes to leave the Seve Trophy in the balance.

Punters Prefer the Ploughing As Britain and Ireland Struggle
Golf Seve Trophy: Colin Montgomerie and co were left with just 250 paying spectators as the public opted for the national ploughing championships instead.

Faldo Denies Mcginley Fall-out As Vice-captain Stands Down
Golf: Paul McGinley has left his role as an assistant to Europe's Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo.

Foster Feels His Followers' Pressure
Golf: Mark Foster will go into the final round of the British Masters two shots clear of the field.

Rookie Mcilroy Gets Off to a Flier As a Professional
Golf British Masters: After his heroics as an amateur at Carnoustie, Rory McIlroy began his pro career with a 69 at The Belfry.

Golf Enters the Real World As the Drug Testers Approach the Tee
Golf: Golfers will face drug tests after calls by major names within the game, including Gary Player, prompted a shift in policy from the world's major tours.

Read Greens Like the Pros
Superior putting in golf is a function of mind, reading and execution. This article deals with reading greens, the second feature of the putting triad.

Putt the Ball in the Hole
Use your mind to slash strokes from your golf score in less than a week.

Pepper Jibe Adds Spice As Us Retain Solheim Cup
Golf: The US cruised to a 16-12 victory over Europe, urged on by scathing remarks from a former Solheim Cup veteran.

America Retain Solheim Cup
Golf: America's women golfers have retained the Solheim Cup with a storming singles display at Halmstad in Sweden. Leading by a point after the morning completion of fourballs and then by two when Scot Catriona Matthew beat Laura Diaz in the top game Europe, were simply swept aside.

Davies Helps Europeans Out of Their Rough Patch in Solheim Cup Chase
Golf: America dominated the opening day of the Solheim Cup, but it could have been even worse for Europe.

America Draw First Blood
Golf: Europe's Annika Sorenstam and Laura Davies were both defeated as the US began their Solheim Cup challenge on the front foot.

Moore's Last-gasp Miracle Shot Keeps the Walker Cup Stateside
Golf: The USA retained the Walker Cup after a grandstand finish thwarted a stirring comeback by the European team at Royal County Down.

All Square As Mcilroy Slips
Golf: Europe's amateur super-star Rory McIlroy suffered a one-hole Walker Cup defeat to America's Billy Horschel.

McIlroy Ready for Last Amateur Hour at Home in Walker Cup
Golf: Rory McIlroy is the centre of attention as the Walker Cup in County Down represents his last tilt at life as an amateur, says Lawrence Donegan.

Tall Guy Lovemark Stays in Tune As America's Next Big Thing
Golf: Jamie Lovemark, the 6ft 4in American amateur, looks set to be golf's next big thing, says Dai Davies.

Athletes Muscle Out the Angels With Dirty Habits
Golf: Ciggy smoking Angel Cabrera's US Open win was a welcome victory for all of us normal folk, writes Scott Murray.

Daly Stands By His Old Routine
Golf: John Daly has shrugged off Tiger Woods' comments on fitness regimes with typical aplomb.

Return of the Great Dictator As Woods Sets Sights on 19
Golf: Lawrence Donegan: Tiger Woods' superb victory at Southern Hills cocked a snoot at his critics, and took him within five majors of Jack Nicklaus' record.

Woods Holds Off Austin and Els to Claim Major No13
Golf: Tiger Woods overcame midround jitters to holdoff Ernie Els and Woody Austin and claim his 13th major title in Tulsa.

Walk in the Park for Woods
Golf: US PGA: The engraver will be readying the trophy after Tiger Woods steadily fashioned a three-shot lead to take into the final round.

Woods Razes Course As Imperfect Storm Blows Himself Out
Golf: US PGA: Tiger was denied a major record by one putt in an extraordinary round of 63 which gave him an ominous halfway lead.

Storm Stuns the Pack With 65 to Claim Surprise Lead
Golf: Graeme Storm's excellent 65 put him in the first-round lead of the USPGA with crowd favourite long John Daly second.

Garcia Does the Maths - Rose to Play Percentages
Golf: PGA Championship: Far from being annoyed by his failure to win the British Open, Sergio Garcia says his losing experience will help him in Tulsa.

Pop And Drop Or Chop And Roll?
You almost made the green, but not quite. Your ball is sitting on a tuft of grass 7 inches from the green and you can't use a putter. What do you do now?

Harrington Warms to the Challenge As Tulsa Steams
Golf: PGA Championship: Open Champion Padraig Hamilton says the record heat predicted in Tulsa will be an advantage rather than a handicap.

Carnoustie Prodigy Mcilroy Gets Walker Cup Call
Golf: Northern Irish prodigy Rory McIlroy has been named in the squad for the Walker Cup.

Ochoa Makes History at St Andrews and Captures First Major Title
Golf: Women's British Open: World No1 Lorena Ochoa broke her major duck with an impressive win in the historic event on the Old Course.

Sabbatini Faces Up to Woods
Golf: Rory Sabbatini holds a one-shot lead over Tiger Woods going into the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Sabbatini's Hot Streak Leaves Casey Trailing
Golf: Rory Sabbatini yesterday stood firm where others faltered and won his battle with the testing Firestone Country Club's South Course to take a two-shot lead into the weekend at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio.

Ochoa Sets Pace As Putts Go Down the Mexican Way
Golf: Lorena Ochea lived up to her billing at St Andrews as a first round 67 left her two clear at the head of the field.

New Ties Tested As 'the Humorous Scotsman' Boards Golf Cart One
"Do you come here quite a bit?" Gordon Brown's opening gambit as he met President Bush in the mists and woods of Camp David does not quite rank alongside "Dr Livingstone, I presume" as one of the great historic greetings. But with these words began a new era of the special relationship.

Inkster Splashes Out in Front
Golf: Juli Inkster heads the field at the Evian Masters going into the final round, with Michelle Wie way off the pace.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough for Little Lorena of Guadalajara
Golf: The world's No1 woman golfer wants the stamp of greatness which will come with victory at St Andrews, writes David Davies.

Khan Gets His Finger Out on the Greens to Set Early Pace
Golf: Simon Khan's new putter and grip served him well as he took the first round lead in Hamburg with a seven-under par 65.

Khan Gets His Finger Out on the Greens to Set Early Pace
Golf: Simon Khan's new putter and grip served him well as he took the first round lead in Hamburg with a seven-under par 65.

New Property Developments in North Cyprus
North Cyprus is one of the hottest locations for new property developments, with its sights firmly set on the European holiday home market. New property developments in North Cyprus follow the familiar pattern of other Mediterranean counties, focussing either around a major facility, such as a golf course, or on glorious views of coast or mountains.

Swing Doctor Who Took Harrington in Hand
Golf: Padraig Harrington's Open victory was due in no small part to a 76-year-old coach from Ayrshire, Lawrence Donegan meets him.

The Open: R&a Were Well Below Par
Golf: The Carnoustie challenge offered a feast of golf, but if only the officials were up to that standard, says Lawrence Donegan.

The Open: Jubilant Nation Basks in the Glory of Harrington's Heroics
Golf: A delighted Padraig Harrington awoke to an Ireland that was still basking in the warm glow of his Open success.

Sacrificing Art for Labour is a Dangerous Game for Garcã­a
Golf: Sergio Garci­a's fixation on 'grinding out' a result at Carnoustie was perhaps the Spaniard's biggest mistake, says Richard Williams.

the K Chronicles: "Mini-Golf for Cheaters!!"
Keef, leader of "Team Dimpled Balls"..

Golf: Torrance Tune-up Helps End Eight-year Itch for Europeans in Majors
Veteran Scottish coach Bob Torrance broke his Open duck coaching Padraig Harrington to victory.

Golf: Claret Jug Dashed From Garci­a's Lips As Harrington Wins Play-off
Padraig Harrington won The British Open, beating Sergio Garci­a in a play-off at the end of a day full of drama.

Golf's Ancient Certainties Restore Beeb's Gravitas
At the end of a turbulent week for the BBC, the reliable British Open helped them salvage some pride, writes Martin Kelner.

The Open: Harrington Wins Carnoustie Thriller
Golf: A dramatic end to the tournament saw Ireland's Padraig Harrington beat Sergio Garcia by one shot in in a four hole play-off.

The Play-off: As It Happens
Golf: And there's a bit of a wait... as they've lost the flag for the first hole. This is in no way a risible farce. Finally it arrives by buggy and the players make on their way down to the first tee. Whatever happens here, we've got our first European major winner since Paul Lawrie won here in 1999. Sergio looks by far the more nervous of the two. There's a warm shaking of hands, and we're off. Harrington wins the draw to tee off first.

2007 Open: the Final Day - Live!
Golf: Scott will be here from about midday to talk to himself in cyberspace for six hours, then, should yet another US journeyman make off with the jug, smash the computer to pieces so small you could sieve them through a sock.

Golf: Impossible Legacy of Seve the Great
The great Seve Ballesteros attracted riches to the European Tour and inspired the Ryder Cup team to years of success.

Golf: Major Virgins Face Els' Pressure Game
Can two leaders with no majors between them hang on with the experienced Ernie Els creeping up behind?

Golf: Kj Gunning for Initial Success
World no12 KJ Choi tells Will Buckley how playing with Paul Lawrie helped him develop into an Open contender.

Golf: Cabrera Puts Trust in Iron Will and Quiet Confidence
Eddie Butler interviews US Open champion Angel Cabrera, who's life has been far from a simple march to the top.

Golf: Stunning Sergio Floors the Field
Steve Stricker's course record brought him into contention but the day again belonged to El Nino, Sergio Garcia.

The 2007 Open: Third Day - Live!
Golf: This is gonna kick off, right here, quite soon. Bear with me...

Golf: Spaniard Shapes Weekend Drive With Steadiness and a Bit of Luck
Sergio Garcia produced a round of real maturity to add to his first round and exorcise the demons of eight years ago, says Richard Williams.

Golf: Garci­a Makes Most of Woods' Struggle
The Open: Sergio Garcia kept his head and the lead in difficult conditions at Carnoustie to keep Tiger Woods at bay.

The Open: Steady Garci­a Remains in Front As Woods Struggles
Golf: The wind couldn't blow Sergio Garcia off course, as the Spaniard shot a level par 71 to stay at the top of the leaderboard.

Golf: The Open - Morning Live!
Minute-by-minute-report: Join Mike Adamson NOW for all of the action from round one at Carnoustie.

Golf: Just a Glimpse of Genius As Woods Keeps Gloves on
Tiger Woods remains hot favorite after opening his defence with a solid but unspectacular round, but writes Richard Williams.

Golf: Mcilroy Goes One Better Than His Hero Woods in Unblemished Debut
18-year-old amateur Rory McIlroy from Belfast announced himself to the wider public with the day's only bogey-free round.

Golf: Garcí­a Gains the Edge With Sweet Revenge
Sergio García's stunning 65 and Irish wunderkind Rory McIlroy provided the highlights of an eventful first round.

Golf: Garcia Goes Two Clear to Set the Early Open Pace
Day one: Sergio Garcia and Paul McGinley led the European charge at Carnoustie.

Golf: Mcginley Surges Clear to Set Open Pace
Day one: Sergio Garcia and Paul McGinley led the European charge at Carnoustie.

Golf: Live Minute-by-minute Coverage of the Afternoon of Round One of the Open
Join Mike Adamson NOW for all of the action from round one at Carnoustie.

The Open - Live!
Golf: Minute-by-minute-report: Join Sean Ingle NOW for all of the action from round one at Carnoustie

Golf: the Open Live!
Minute-by-minute-report: Join Mike Adamson NOW for all of the action from round one at Carnoustie.

Self-conscious Lineker Hopes He Proves Class to Doubters
Gary Lineker's sideways move from football to golf presenting has not gone as smoothly as TV's golden-boy would have expected, says Lawrence Donegan.

Drug Taking is Rife in Golf, Claims Player
Golf: Gary Player has opened up a can of worms on the eve of the Open by alleging that drug use is rife within golf.

Player: Drugs in Golf is a Fact
Golf: The Open: Gary Player says he knows of players on tour who have taken drugs.

From Champion-in-waiting to Knee-deep in the Burn: How the Claret Jug Fell From Van De Velde's Grasp
Golf: Jean Van de Velde is not returning to the scene of the 1999 crime this week, but it is difficult to forget the moment he will rue for ever, says Lawrence Donegan.

Fickle, Tough and Demanding But Woods Can't Get Enough of Carnoustie
Golf: Carnoustie was Tiger Woods' first experience of Links golf and he aims to tame it this week as he seeks an Open hat-trick, says Richard Williams.

'I'm Going to Carnoustie in a Terrific Frame of Mind. I Believe I Can Win the Open'
Golf: Having survived a third round at Oakmont with the Tiger, Nick Dougherty says he is ready for anything at The Open.

Ballesteros Brings Down Curtain on Stellar Career
Golf: The great Severiano Ballesteros announced his retirement yesterday, ending a wonderful but recently painful career.

Van De Velde Faces New Test to His Well-tried Sense of Perspective
Golf: The Frenchman who provided some of The Open's most memorable scenes is too ill to play this week at Carnoustie.

Rose and Lawrie Join Threeball As Tiger Goes for a Rare Hat-trick
Golf: The fans will swarm around this threeball of the world no1, Carnoustie's last Open winner, and a great British hope.

Navy Club Apologises for Racism That Marred Woods's Early Golf Days
Golf: It has emerged that Tiger Woods' early years in golf were marred by racism at his first club in Southern Carloina.

Golf: Seve Ballesteros Announces His Retirement
Seve Ballesteros, who won five major championships during a stellar career during the late 1970s and 1980s, has announced his retirement.

Golf: Rose and Lawrie Drawn to Play With Woods for the Open
The Open: Justin Rose and 1999 champion Paul Lawrie will play the first two rounds with Tiger Woods at Carnoustie this week.

Golf: Players on Easy Street As Carnoustie Changes Its Ways
The players appear upbeat about how Carnoustie is playing ahead of the British Open, but is it now too easy? asks Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Young, Gifted and Black: Why Woods Suffered Misery at First Club
The story behind the hurdles Tiger Woods was forced to overcome at his first club is a sorry tale, says Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Navy Club Apologises for Racism That Marred Woods's Early Golf Days
It has emerged that Tiger Woods' early years in golf were marred by racism at his first club in Southern California.

Multi-Purpose 5 Iron
Every Golfer should know their golf clubs and no golf club is more important than the 5 iron. The author looks at this clubs versatility and how it can change your golf game.

Golf: Boo Springs Surprise By Keeping It Simple
Eddie Butler meets US prodigy Boo Weekley

Golf: Mickelson Feeling Bonnie on the Banks
Phil Mickelson's classy 68 on a tough day gave him a one-shot lead going into the final round at Loch Lomond.

Golf: Lawrie Back at Square One and Looking for Lift-off
Eight years on, Paul Lawrie is no longer a man tortured by the circumstances of his Open Championship victory, he talks to Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: With Els in Pursuit Havret Puts Thoughts of Van De Velde Behind Him
Ernie Els hinted at a return to form with a 66, but still trails leader Gregory Havret by five shots at Loch Lomond.

Golf: Storm in Awe at Force of Mickelson As World No3 Shows Open Form
Phil Mickelson silenced the skeptics with an awe-inspiring 65 in the first round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond.

Golf: Ballesteros Heart Scare
Golf legend and five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros has been treated in a Spanish hospital for a heart problem.

Golf: Rejuvenated Montgomerie Risks Wrath of Woods
Colin Montgomerie is back in the winning way and confident of beating Tiger at Carnoustie.

Golf: Montgomerie Rides Luck to End Losing Streak
Colin Montgomerie ended a 19-month win drought with a final round charge for his first European Open victory.

Golf: Hansen Splashes His Way Quietly Into the Lead
Denmark's Soren Hansen fired an extraordinary 63 to take a two shot lead going into the final day of the European Open.

Golf: Montgomerie Swings Back Into Form
A sparkling second round 64 has lifted Colin Montgomerie into second place at the European Open.

Golf: Woosnam's Happy Return to Scene of Ryder Glory
Ian Woosnam returns to the scene of Ryder Cup glory but is just happy to be playing golf again after a miserable start to the year with injury.

Unique Golf Memorabilia On Sale To Raise Funds For Adens Veterans
Master clubmaker Nick Pearce has produced a 'one off' unique and very collectable piece of Golf Memorabilia for any golfing enthusiast, to raise money towards a permanent memorial to honour those who lost their lives in the Aden conflict in the 1960's.

Golf: Cabrera Beats Tiger and Everyone Else
Angel Cabrera's success at Oakmont stands on its own high merits, reports Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Spirit of Cabrera Conjures Epic Final Round to Claim the Title
Angel Cabrera's brave final-round 69 was enough to fight off Tiger Woods for the Argentinian's first major.

Golf: Woods and Cabrera Compete for the Us Open
Angel Cabrera surged into the US Open lead at the halfway point of the final round after Aaron Baddeley crumpled in his pairing with Tiger Woods.

How to Cope With Sky's Us Golf: Pass Me the Shiraz...
The insidious, Paul McKenna-like brainwashing tones of Sky's golfing commentators makes you want to reach for the bottle. By Will Buckley

Golf: Find the Ball and Give It a Blast
Bubba Watson keeps an uncomplicated view of golf, says David Davies

Golf: Keep the Rough High and the Holes Long, But Blow Up Those Greens
We know the Oakmont course is one of the toughest in golf, but perhaps the USGA are trying to make it too hard, says Bill Elliott.

Golf: Tiger Puts His Trust in Driving Ambition
Tiger Woods reminded everyone who was boss, and is on the prowl for his thirteenth Major.

Golf: Casey Takes Route 66 to Tame a Course Made More Brutal
Paul Casey produced a miraculous second round 66 to surge back into contention at Oakmont.

Golf: Dougherty Sets the Pace
Nick Dougherty finished the first round of the US Open with a one shot lead as a host of Europeans cluttered the leaderboard behind him.

Golf Course Vetoed Despite a Fistful of Dollars
California turns down Clint Eastwood bid - Plan called for 18,000 trees to be destroyed

Golf - Us Open: Cabrera Takes Early Lead As Big Names Lurk
Three birdies in his first five holes set Angel Cabrera on his way early in the first round at Oakmont.

Golf: Rose's Major Shift to the All-american Way
England's Justin Rose, armed with his secret documents, is the best bet to break Europe's major curse at Oakmont.

Golf: Brutal Oakmont Set Up for a Thinker in the Woods Mould
As per usual the USGA's misplaced machismo mean that the course at Oakmont will be hell for the players.

Golf: Wasteful Europeans Can't Rely on Majors Destiny
It's 30 tournaments since a European lifted one of golf's four most coveted prizes. Mike Adamson wonders why.

Golf: Amateur Ramsay Delighted to Be Keeping in Step With Tiger
US Amateur champion, Scotland's Richie Ramsey, says he has no worries about teeing off with the Tiger.

Golf: I Beat Myself Last Year But I Can Still Win It - Monty
A year ago he blew his best chance at a major, but Colin Montgomerie still believes he can win the US Open.

Golf: Montgomerie Shells Out £41 a Round for His New Caddie
Colin Montgomerie is paying his US Open caddie £41 per round, so is that 82 quid for the tournament then?

Golf: Three's a Crowd at Us Open
Butch Harmon has put his split with Tiger Woods behind him, helping Phil Mickelson prepare for the US Open.

Golf: Maguire Twins' Adventure Begins
David Davies sees 12-year-old twins and golfing prodigies the Maguire sisters, make their professional debut.

Golf: Hansen Wins at Wentworth
Anders Hansen beat Justin Rose in a play-off to claim his second PGA Championship title.

Golf: European Tour in Talks to Match the Pga
The European Tour has started negotiations with other tours as it tries to stem the tide of players choosing to play in America.

Golf: Mediocre Els Feeling Home Sick
Mediocre Els feeling home sick...

Golf: Harrington Given a Million Reasons to Prune Wentworth's Rose Show
Padraig Harrington is in contention for his second tournament in two weeks as Justin Rose and Angel Cabrera lead at Wentworth.

Golf: Wentworth Roar Greets Rose As He Returns to Blighty With a Bang
Justin Rose is tied for the lead of the PGA Championship at Wentworth after a month out through injury.

Golf: Americans Should Give Europe a Shot - Singh
Ahead of the BMW Championship at Wentworth, Vijay Singh has called for more Americans to play on the European Tour.

Norman Von Nida
Golf: Obituary: Diminutive but tough Australian golfer who won 80 tournaments.

Golf: French Fly the Flag
Three French players lead the way at the English Amateur Open on the Forest of Arden course.

Golf Scoring: Strokeplay and Matchplay
One of the good things about golf is that the handicap system allows players of different standards and abilities to compete against each other. There are various types of competitions or ways of scoring golf which suit different playing abilities and different numbers of players. Two of the most well known methods are strokeplay and matchplay.

Planning Your Next Vacation: Florida Attractions with Guy-Appeal
There are many great Florida attractions that have particular appeal for guys, whether they're traveling with families or with friends. From battlegrounds and military museums to baseball, football, and golf games to theme parks, guys are sure to find a multitude of ways to enjoy their trips to Florida. Read on for some great opportunities to take advantage of during your next Florida vacation with the guys.

Golf: Harrington Stages Fightback
Players Championship: Padraig Harrington has pulled himself back into contention at Sawgrass after a first-round 76.

Sabbatini and Mickelson Set Early Pace at Gusty Sawgrass
Golf: Phil Mickelson showed signs of a return to form as he mastered the howling wind at Sawgrass to share the first round lead.

Golf: Shorter Rough, Longer Course As Carnoustie is Tempered, Not Tamed
The Open: The R&A's Peter Dawson has announced that Carnoustie will be refined so "players can display their skills to the best effect."

Callaway FTI – Probably the Best Golf Driver in the World
Find out why the Callaway FTI golf driver can give you an advantage over your competition out on the fairway

Could This Man Be As Big As Tiger Woods?
Golf: After another brilliant performance in Bahrain yesterday Lewis Hamilton, Britain's new motor racing superstar, is being compared to the biggest name in world sport.

Golf: Rose's Reputation Soars As He Finally Mixes With the Elite
Justin Rose has finally shown the maturity on the course to be taken seriously as a top class golfer, says Lawrence Donegan.

The Masters: Stenson Leads Chorus of Complaint About Course
Golf: The argument about Augusta's conditioning continues to rage as frustrated pros let rip at "ridiculous" course.

The Masters: For Once Tiger Caught By the Tail As Errors Prove Costly
Golf: Tiger Woods never relinquishes a lead, but once again he did not prove so adept at coming from the chasing pack, says Richard Williams.

The Masters: Johnson Springs the Big Surprise to Pass Woods and Seize Masters
Golf: Augusta was left in shock as the unheralded Zach Johnson rose from the shadows to claim a Masters victory that had seemed predestined for Tiger Woods.

Jez Feakes
Obituary: Pioneer of urban golf, he hosted an eccentric London tournament.

Golf: Europeans Struggle on Final Day
The Masters: After flirting with the leaders, Luke Donald, Justin Rose and Padraig Harrington all slipped out of contention at Augusta today.

Golf: Tiger and Lefty on Their Own
Apart from Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson US golf fans don't have a lot to cheer about, writes Nick Greenslade.

Golf: Only a Cardinal's Song is Heard As Woods is Lost for Magic
Tiger Woods looked a man burdened by expectation as he hit a very mortal 74 on the second day at Augusta, says Richard Williams.

Golf: Casey and Harrington Tame Brutish Course and Set Off in Chase
American Brett Wetterich maintained his good form at Augusta as humid conditions wrecked the round of his more illustrious rivals.

Martin Kettle: Football is for Foul-mouthed People Who Should Get a Life
With its cheating, violence and tribalism, soccer is the game of the past. Golf has no flags, no filth, and you can stay all day.

Gary Lineker's Attempts to Anchor Bbc Coverage of the Masters
Golf: Instead of telling us how much he likes Ian Poulter's headwear, Gary Lineker should tell us something about the Masters that we want to hear. By Scott Murray

Golf: Rose Flourishes While Favourites Droop in a War of Attrition
The Masters: David Howell and Luke Donald enhanced the English presence on Augusta's leaderboard in tricky conditions.

Familiar Frustration for Monty As Capricious Course Proves a Great Leveller
Golf: Augusta's conditions were changeable, but Colin Montgomerie - in his twentieth year as a professional - slumped into mediocrity, once again unable to fulfil his major ambitions, writes Richard Williams.

Golf: Casey Relishes Playing With Tiger
Paul Casey says being drawn with Tiger will drive him to greatness, not destroy his chances, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Woods Chases 12th Major
Ten years after Masters victory number one, the Tiger is confident before his first round at Augusta since his father died.

Golf: Poulter's Dress Rehearsal More Than a Fashion Statement
The snappily-dressed Ian Poulter - currently ranked 30th in the world - is confident he can make up for missing out on Augusta last year.

Golf: Mickelson Ready to Get Over His Major Disappointment
One of golf's greatest natural talents Phil Mickelson is hoping to overcome his woeful pressure shot at Winged Foot last year and turn it into a plus.

Golf: All Eyes on Casey As British Hope is Paired With Woods
England's Paul Casey will play alongside Tiger Woods for the opening two rounds of the Masters.

Golf: Justin Rose is Dreaming of Augusta Glory
Justin Rose tells Donald McRae that past failures at Augusta could be the key to victory this weekend.

Golf: Masterly Touch Required As Faldo Takes the Mic
Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo is to front CBS's coverage of Augusta - their "flagship event".

Golf: Racism Still Rife in British Clubs, Says the First Asian Captain
Jaz Athwal, organiser of the annual UK Asian Open, thinks that racism in golf is still as nasty as it was nearly fifty years ago.

Tiger Changed the Game, But Its Colour Remains the Same
Golf: In the ten years since winning his first Masters Tiger Woods has advanced golf, but non-whites still find it hard to be accepted, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Woods Embraces Father's Memory
Tiger Woods has paid tribute to his late father as he prepares to return to Augusta a decade after winning his first major there.

Greg Raymer
Poker: The World Series-winning poker player on cannibalism, whipping and golf.

Golf: Rose Gets an Invite for Augusta
England's Justin Rose is one of seven players to have been given a late invitation to next week's Masters.

Golf Tournament Planning: A Mini Guide To A Successful Golf Event
The secret to plan a successful golf tournament is organization. Here's a mini step-by-step planner/guide for a successful Golf Event. The key to success is sticking to schedule, following your timeline and assigning responsibilities to the right people.

Golf: Woods Wobbles But Wetterich Blows His Big Chance
Brett Wetterich made the world No1 work hard for his 13th World Golf Championship tournament victory and the $1.4m (£710,000) pay cheque that came with it.

Golfurlaub in Ferienhäuser Dänemark
Sie mögen Golf und Sie wollen auf Urlaub? Warum nicht einen Golfurlaub in Ferienhaus Dänemark probieren? Ein Golfurlaub Dänemark bedeutet nicht vollgestopfte Hotels und viel Lärm. Sie können überall in Dänemark ein Ferienhaus mieten, wo Sie sich nach einem langen Tag auf dem Golfplatz zurückziehen

Golf: Garcia Faces Heavy Fine
Sergio Garcia has angered the PGA after he was caught spitting into a hole during the thrid round in Florida.

Golf: Woods Regains His Powers to Take the Lead on Brutal Course
Tiger Woods leads the CA Championship, despite describing his game as 'pathetic' 24-hours earlier.

Golf: Bjorn Again As Dane Takes a Familiar Grip
Thomas Bjorn shot a second-round 68 at the Doral country club showing that there is more to Scandinavian golf than Henrik Stenson.

Golf: Hurricane Stenson Arrives With a Blast
Henrik Stenson continued his superb run of form shooting a first-round 67 to lead after the first round of the CA Championship.

Golf: Woods Works on Kinky Swing in Readiness for Augusta
Tiger Woods has prepared for today's CA Championship in Miami by working on his swing - and socialising with Roger Federer.

Golf: Stenson Ready to Raise the Angst of Rattled Americans
Swede Henrik Stenson is the human embodiment of the crisis of confidence afflicting American golf, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Dougherty Roots Out Problem With Fine 66
Nick Dougherty has not lived up to his early promise in his career, but there are signs in Singapore that he is getting back on track.

An introduction to Golf for the Adult beginner
The article offers some of the key areas to focus on for the beginning golfer.

Golf: Wilson Stays in Touch
Oliver Wilson battled for a two under par 70 to leave himself one shot behind leader Richard Sterne at the Blue Canyon Country Club.

Volkswagen to unveil its range of Golf models at the Geneva Motors Show
Volkswagen will unveil its range of Golf models at the upcoming Geneva Motors Show scheduled on March 6, 2007. Some of the Golf models that will be presented include the Golf Estate, Golf Variant, Golf Hatchback and many more.

Country Diary: Dorset
Parkstone golf club has long preserved and nurtured a surviving stretch of heath and wetland hemmed in by residential suburbs and lying at sea level ...By John Vallins

Golf: Stenson Strides Away With a World Title
Henrik Stenson showed iron will to become World Match Play champion, and moved up to fifth in the world.

Cushman Engines Repowered; Tips from the experts at Repower Specialists, LTD
We explain the advantages of repowering your vehicle’s engine. A must read for fleet owners, and Golf course personnel.

World Match Play: Desert Rose Too Good for Mickelson
Golf: Justin Rose found his finest form to beat Phil Mickelson in the second round of the World Match Play in Arizona.

Bellamy Lauds Victory As Highlight of Restless Career
Soccer: Craig Bellamy's goal against Barca was the highlight of his career, and he claims Liverpool have enjoyed "the best week we've had together laugh-wise," golf clubs and all.

Golf: Mickelson Swings Long and Loose
Phil Mickelson conferred with Tiger's swing coach to improve his chances of walking away with the $1.35 World Match Play prize money.

Golf: Dredge Puts the Skids Under a Lacklustre Els
Ernie Els was the biggest first-round casualty at the World Match Play championship as he lost to Welshman Bradley Dredge.

Golf: Singh Announces India's Arrival on the First Tee
Jeev Milkha Singh will become the first Indian to compete in the US Masters when he tees off at Augusta.

Golf: Modest Fisher Stands Tall in Final Head-to-head With the World No1
Ross Fisher's fifth-place finish at the Dubai Desert Classic proved the Englishman can compete with the world's best.

'Hopefully We'll Be Able to Say We Had No Fatalities'
Golf: Forget the Superbowl, golf's FBR Open in Scottsdale, Arizona is the place to be if you want entertaining, Will Buckley reports.

Golf: Fisher Takes First-round Lead
Englishman Ross Fisher shot a first-round 65 for a share of the lead in the Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf: Lawrie Launches Season With Point to Prove
After underachieving since his Open win in 1999, Paul Lawrie is keen to silence his critics.

Cricket: Schofield Will Bring Rigour to His Overhaul for the Ecb
Golf luminaries say Ken Schofield is the perfect man to sift through the rubble of the Ashes series.

Cricket: Schofield to Chair Review Into Ashes Debacle
Leading golf administrator Ken Schofield has been recruited by English cricket to oversee the review into the team's thrashing in Australia.

Beware the Black Widow
Golf: Players on the men's tour must be wondering whether going out with Martina Hingis is just too risky - particularly if they read the American publication ...

Chill Out in Florida
When it comes to relaxation, Florida is hard to beat. Florida has beaches and boat trips, forests and fishing. With more than 1300 golf courses, Florida even manages to fit in more golf courses than any other State.

Another Outrageous Chip - and Another Defeat for Greg Norman
Golf: He did not look up when Mize struck his third shot. But when he heard 'a roar so loud that the noise reverberated into the ground like an earthquake', he knew that the ball was in the hole. Yet again, Norman's putt for a matching three slipped by. By Nick Greenslade

Everyone Wanted Him to Win - Even His Opponent's Wife
Golf: There were hugs and tears on both sides when, less than six weeks after the death of his wife Heather, Darren Clarke inspired Europe to Ryder Cup victory. He tells Nick Greenslade about his emotional return to golf.

Ten Questions for ... Ian Woosnam
Golf: US Masters champion, Europe's Ryder Cup-winning captain and boxing and snooker fan.

Golf - How To Make Your Short Game Shorter
A great way to lower your score is to reduce the number of strokes it takes to get you to the hole once you are within shooting distance of the green and this article examines just how to go about making your short game even shorter.

Setanta Sports Hires Golfer Darren Clarke
Ryder Cup hero Darren Clarke has been hired to become the face of Setanta Sports. By John Plunkett.

Golf: Appleby in Mercedes Driving Seat
In the absence of bigger names, three-time Hawaii winner Stuart Appleby is favourite for the first event of the PGA Tour's new points race.

Babb Bails Out Golf Punk
Digger: Former Sunderland defender Phil Babb has rescued Golf Punk magazine from potential closure. By Paul Kelso

Finding A Pro Golf Shirt
There are many different kinds of golf shirts available to buy and it can become overwhelming trying to choose the right one for you.

Hospital Gives New Mums Five-star Treatment
China's wealthy patients book into luxury suites - Golf, karaoke and tennis offered to visitors

Unconventional Begay Back From the Wilderness
Golf: Four-time PGA circuit winner Notah Begay has joined the European Tour to rebuild his career.

Golf: Darren Clarke on Why He Can't Think About Golf
15 weeks after his wife's death, Darren Clarke tells Donald McRae he has no desire to play golf because he needs to think of his family.

Golf: Rose to Become a Major Fixture
Justin Rose's two shot victory in Melbourne means he could climb into the top 50 by next year and earn himself a place in all four majors.

Golf: Rose Wins Australian Masters
Justin Rose finished on 12-under-par to claim the Australian Masters, his first European Tour title for four years.

Golf: Teenager Fisher to Turn Pro
After becoming the Walker Cup's youngest ever player last year, English teenager Oliver Fisher says he will now turn pro.

What's Your Handicap? Well, Apart From the Lack of Gravity and Dirty Great Space Suit ...
Company's golf stunt on International Space Station faces criticism.

Find Out The Secret Of Having The Best Golf Shoes For Your Game
There are many pieces of golf equipment that are unnecessary for most golfers. One piece of equipment that doesn’t fall in that category are golf shoes. There are many different types of golf shoes on the market, so it's hard to find the right pair for you.

The Husband Is Ten Times Greater
Joke - A woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods...

The Tiny African State, the President's Playboy Son and the $35m Malibu Mansion
· Vast property has tennis courts and golf course · Population in poverty despite $3bn oil revenue.

Golf: Randhawa Leaves Stars in His Wake at Hsbc Champions Tournament
India's Jyoti Randhawa carded a seven-under-par 65 to take the lead on the opening day of the Champions tournament in Shanghai.

Golf: New Ryder Captain Azinger Wants 'dudes'
New US Ryder Cup skipper Paul Azinger believes experience is overrated and wants the younger "dude" generation involved.

Do You Really Need Every Piece Of Golf Equipment Available?
There are many different types of golf equipment and all have the ability to improve your game tenfold as long as you use them to their fullest extent. If you go into the local golf shop, you will notice a large variety of equipment ranging from golf clubs, to putting machines.

Golf: Azinger and Faldo Set for Ryder Rivalry
Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger look set to reignite their bitter rivalry as Valhalla 2008 turns to potential Ryder Cup hell.

Golf: Casey Has to Watch and Hope
Current European No. 1 Paul Casey will be the most nervous spectator at Valderrama today as the destination of the Order of Merit is decided.

Lost in Frustration
Golf is one of the few sports that lets amateurs play alongside the top stars, to the delight of the rich and famous. But money doesn't improve your swing or teach you how to dance, says Nick Greenslade.

Golf: Dodgy Pasta Cramps Casey's Style
Paul Casey dropped five shots against par and his trousers for an injection as a dodgy meal hit his Order of Merit hopes.

Golf: Howell's Shoulder May Hand Casey European Crown
Paul Casey may benefit from David Howell's dodgy shoulder as he vies to win his first European Order of Merit title.

All The Secrets To Buying Discount Golf Equipment Online
When people think of golf they think of a sport that is based more around mental capabilities than physical aspects, however there is also one another part of golf that is perhaps the most necessary and that is the equipment a play carries with him or her.

Golf: Goosen Defends China Masters Title
China Masters: Retief Goosen's final round of 71 was enough to secure him a three shot victory over Michael Campbell.

Do You Really Know All There Is To Know About Golf Carts
Isn't it tiring when you have to walk around that enormous 18-hole golf course every weekend? It certainly is for most elderly folk, but guess what? You don't have to walk everywhere, why not buy yourself a personal golf cart to travel around the course on.

Sergio Garcia
Golf: Sergio Garcia talks to Kevin Mitchell about recent success, his relationship with fans and the quest for that elusive major.

All-New Golf Match: To Rekindle VW’s Flame
Volkswagen has earlier launched its brand new Golf Match to set aflame the desire of car enthusiasts. Said vehicle is packed with beneficial and aesthetic additions to boost its performance and appearance. Additionally, it is anticipated to create a boom in the UK market.

Letting Go
Golf: This year's Ryder Cup in Ireland was won by Europe on a tide of emotion, most of it generated through the extraordinary performance of the recently bereaved Darren Clarke. Will Buckley and Alastair Walmsley were at the K Club to report on three thrilling days of drama, struggle, thunderstorms - and tears.

Teed Off Over Degrees for Golfers
Golf: The fashion for handing out honorary doctorates to celebrities has finally hit the rough ground of academic controversy.

Byron Nelson
Obituary: American golfing legend famed for his 11 consecutive wins known as 'the Streak'.

Lord Byron Passes Away
Golf: Five-time major winner Byron Nelson dies of natural causes at age of 94 in his native Texas.

Ian Woosnam's Captaincy
Golf: He may have lost the media battle but Ian Woosnam certainly won the war, writes Richard Williams.

Europe Power to Unprecedented Third Triumph
Golf: Join James from 11am for all the fun and games that will be trying to keep up with 12 simultaneous matches on the final day of this 36th Ryder Cup.

Day Two Foursomes: As It Happened
Golf: Join James when he gets back from his lunch - c'mon, he's been here since 7.30am - for coverage of the second-day foursomes.

Ask the Expert: Bernard Gallacher
Golf: The former European Ryder Cup captain answers your questions on everything from Thomas Bjorn's outburst to the pressures of the captaincy.

Golf: Garcia the Veteran Relishing the Elements
Sergio García could revel in the stormy conditions predicted at The K Club, writes Mike Selvey.

Golf: The Swing Doctor and the Mind Reader
Lawrence Donegan meets two of the the men working with many of Europe's stars aiming for glory at The K Club.

Golf: Ryder Troops Prepare for Battle
The friendly atmosphere continued between Europe and America on the first day of practice at The K Club, although the Americans revealed they are gunning for Monty.

A Sporting Life: Pitches, Putts and Priests
Golf: Frank Keating asks if the Ryder Cup's appearance at the inland K Club will give a genuine taste of Ireland.

Golf: Monty's Run-ins Point to Europe's Family Strife
The uneasy relationship between Colin Montgomerie and some of his Ryder Cup team mates contradict the notion that the Europeans are one big happy family, says Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Colleagues Come to Captain's Defence
Some of Ian Woosnam's closest friends have spoken up for the Ryder Cup Captain following the criticism levelled at his suitability to lead the Europeans.

Golf: Casey Lifts Hopes With Easy Win
World Match Play: Paul Casey struck a psychological blow for Europe ahead of ther Ryder Cup by taking the £1m winner's cheque at Wentworth.

Golf: Washbuckling Gladiators Give Matchplay Its Unpredictable Appeal
Will Buckley argues that the emotional rollercoaster ride of matchplay golf, disadvantages Tiger Woods and plays into the hands of the volcanic Colin Montgomerie.

It's a Clash of Cultures at the K Club
Golf: The Ryder Cup is the only event that truly galvanises transatlantic rivalry and has become, says Kevin Mitchell, an argument on the relative merits of individualism and communality.

Golf: Europeans Lead the Way at Wentworth
Colin Montgomerie won an epic encounter with Michael Campbell to join Paul Casey and Robert Karlsson in the next round at Wentworth.

Golf: Clarke Makes Strong Madrid Return
Madrid Open: Darren Clarke put a hellish month behind him to shoot a four-under-par 68 at La Moraleja.

Golf: Bjorn Apologies But Cops a Fine
Ryder Cup: Thomas Bjorn apologised for calling Ian Woosnam 'pathetic' but was slapped with a hefty fine for his outburst after not making the team.

Golf: Bjorn Rages at 'pathetic' Woosnam
Thomas Bjorn said Ian Woosnam was 'the most pathetic captain I have ever seen' after Woosnam opted for Lee Westwood to complete his lineup.

Bjorn Fumes Over Ryder Snub
Golf: 'I have totally lost respect for Ian Woosnam,' seethes Dane after missing out on European team.

Golf: Stenson's Eagle Putt Secures Win
BMW Championship: Sweden's Henrik Stenson holed an eagle putt to edge a three-man play off and claim victory in Munich.

Golf: Monty Gaffe Damages European Unity
Ryder Cup: Colin Montgomerie has criticised José María Olazábal for skipping the BMW International after claiming he was tired.

Golf: Westwood Shows Winning Spirit
A tonsilitis-stricken Lee Westwood did his Ryder Cup chances no harm as he edged into conention at the BMW International in Munish.

Sport's Big Battlers - Wayne, Warne, Woods, Christie and Cristiano
Taking a look at what's next on the sporting calendar; 2006 World Golf Championships World Cup, 2006-7 Ashes Series or ICC Cricket World Cup 2007!

Golf: Clarke and Westwood Lead Wild-card Race
The first five in the European list who aren't in the top five in the world list, plus two wild cards. Simple. Ryder Cup qualification ends on Sunday.

Caracas Golf Clubs in a Hole As City Bids to Build Homes on Greens
· Mayor seeks compulsory purchase of elite courses · Capital needs 1m houses but opposition cries foul

Golf: Clarke Calls for Wild Card Consideration
Darren Clarke has asked Europe's Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam to consider giving him a wild card for next month's contest.

Golf's Forgotten Fundamentals - Alighnment part 2
If you are shooting a gun and you want to hit your intended target with any consistency, what is the first order of business? You have to aim the gun at the target in order to hit it...right?

Golf: Cool Hand Luke Happy With Performance
USPGA Championships: Luke Donald's steady game served him well in Medinah, as did his manners.

US Pga: Love Hopes to Conquer
Golf: While everyone was watching Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III took the lead with at seven-under par after ten holes.

Westwood Makes Early Impression
Golf: US PGA Championship: Ryder Cup chasing Lee Westwood and Luke Donald were among the early pace setters in Chicago.

Golf: Garcia Takes the Tree in His Stride
The scene of one of Medinah's most famous shots evoked happy memories for Sergio Garcia ahead of this week's US PGA championship.

Golf: More Money for Green Keepers
After complaining they were the worst paid green keepers in Ireland, a court ruled the K-Club's ground staff should get a hefty pay rise.

Golf: Monty Goes One Over the 18
Colin Montgomerie has designed a golf course with an extra 19th hole for use in the event of a drawn contest.

Golf: Steinhauer Coasts to Title
American Sherri Steinhauer won her third Women's British Open with a final round as flawless as her compatriot Tigr Woods' in the men's version.

Women's Open: It's Top Shelf for Fine Sherri
Golf: Sherri Steinhauer raced to the top of the leaderboard after hitting a six-under par round of 66 at Royal Lytham.

Women's British Open: Stupples Thrives on Home Comfort
Golf: Kent's Karen Stupples holed a 113-yard eagle on the 16th to go four behind the lead at Lytham.

Sports Avoid Big Licensing Bill
Golf: Legislation requiring stewards at sports events to be licensed looks set to be amended following lobbying by football and the other major sports.

Why Tiger Won't Be Beaten
Golf: Golfers are more interested in accumulating wealth than taking risks. That's why Tiger won't be beaten, says Kevin Mitchell.

Golf: Woosnam Gives His Game a Shot in the Arm
European Players Championship: Pain-killing injections have been boosted Ian Woosnam's chances of being Europe's oldest tour winner.

Cut These Stars Down to Size
Golf: Harry Pearson revs up his chainsaw and wields it towards some of our sporting icons who have, quite lterally, become to big for their boots.

The Open: Hoylake Back on the Rota
Golf: After receiving nothing but praise from players and public alike, Royal Liverpool was told by the R&A that it would host another Open within 10 years.

Alliss Plants His Flag on Lineker's Green
The doyen of golf commentary left Match of the Day's front man in no doubt whose turf he was treading on during the BBC's Open coverage. By Paul MacInnes

Scrapper Dimarco Leads the Hunt
Golf: Chris DiMarco's figting instinct served him well at the Open as he lead the chase behind Tiger Woods, but the champion always remained on step ahead. By Mike Selvey

The Open: the Final Day As It Happens
Golf: Scott will be here when he gets his act together, which is hopefully at 1pm

The Open: Ben Crane
Golf: Will Buckley watches a player who has taken slow play to a new level - and is not afraid to laugh at it.

The Open: Ovations As Seve Bids Farewell
Golf: As one legend moved to the top of the leaderboard, Hoylake bade farewell to another golfing icon.

The Open: Garcia Makes Major Surge
Golf: The world number one has his work cut out if he is to hold back Sergio Garcia and secure his eleventh major, says Eddie Butler.

The Open: Tiger Stalls As Angel Carries Hopes of Old Romantics
Golf: Anyone with an ounce of romance about them, who values daring over pragmatism, will be cheering for Angel Cabrera to win the 135th Open at Royal Liverpool today.

The Open: Third Day Live
Golf: Scott will be here at 1.15pm until the end of the day with all the action.

DiMarco Finds Good Grief Therapy
Golf: Chris Di Marco overcame the recent death of his mother to card a seven-under round of 65 to match Tiger Woods on the second day of The Open.

Els Takes Up the Challenge
Golf: The Big Easy moved to just a shot behind Tiger Woods after the second round but knows that the leader has never lost a major from this position.

Trouble Looms at Birkdale
Golf: Digger: Royal Birkdale, the venue for next year's Open has come in for criticism from the R&A following a radical re-working of its 17th green. By Paul Kelso

Golf: García Would Be Great If He Could Putt
If Sergio García's putting was as good as the rest of his game he would be a contender for the majors rather than a player who might be good enough, says Paul Kelso.

The Open: Mcdowell Makes It Happen at Hoylake
Golf: Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell took a shock lead with his 66, but Tiger Woods is lurking close behind.

Owen and Wall Lead the Way
Golf: Greg Owen and Anthony Wall, two unheralded English journeyman, both shot 67s to hold a joint share of the lead at Hoylake.

Owen Takes Early Open Lead
Golf: England's Greg Owen was the early leader as the first round of the 135th Open Championship got underway at Hoylake.

The Open - Live!
Golf: Shot-by-shot: Follow day one of the 135th Open championship with Sean Ingle now!

Ballesteros Flails in Web of Decline
Golf: Richard Williams yearns for the old Seve Ballesteros after watching the 'magician who's lost his magic' stumble around Hoylake.

Aliss Takes a Swipe at Rookie Lineker
Golf: Digger: The BBC's Peter Aliss has launched a scathing attack on Gary Lineker's credibity as a golf presenter, claiming he is nervy and relies too heavily on autocue.

The Open: Test of Nerve Gives Europe
Golf: The Hoylake heat has made the course dangerous for smokers, but Europe's thinking golfers stand a good chance of not seeing their hopes go up in smoke.

Young Trio in Form to End English Drought
Golf: Paul Casey insisted it is only a matter of time before one of the current crop of young English golfers ends the wait for another English victory in a major.

All Hail the Crackpots of the Course
Golf: Simon Hattenstone once thought golf was for posh people and badly-dressed Scotsman, but now he is hooked on the only sport where success can turn to obscurity in a heart beat.

The Open 2006: Pressure Mounts for Drugs Tests
Golf: The organisers of the Open are being leant upon to carry out drugs tests after 21 golfers tested positive in France.

Lawrence Donegan: Flitcroft Runs Out of Steam
Everyone loves a glorious loser and Maurice Flitcroft, hacking golfer, is no exception, says Lawrence Donegan

Golf: Hacker Gets to Join Open Legends
Underdog lovers and hackers alike will be rejoicing at the decision to honour one of the worst players in the game's history.

Golf: Swede Stuns Europe Elite
A little-known Roger Federer lookalike from Sweden clinched the Scottish Open to upset the applecart of Europe's best golfers.

Flitcroft Runs Out of Steam
Golf: Everyone loves a glorious loser and Maurice Flitcroft, hacking golfer, is no exception, says Lawrence Donegan

Golf: Stormin' Norman
Double Open winner Greg Norman found a few minutes in his hectic schedule for an interview. Nick Greenslade made the most of his time.

Learn How to Improve Your Golf Game
I was out on the golf course this past week and happen to speak to a man that I see every week and who has a great game. I asked him his secret and you will not believe what he said.

Golf: Monty Still on the Learning Curve
Colin Montgomerie says he still believes he can win a major a the Open despite his catastrophic 72nd hole at last month's US Open.

Golf: Low-key Dodd Wins European Open
European Open: The big names may have come close but it was eventually the quiet Welshman Stephen Dodd who took the prize in Ireland.

Golf: Clarke Driven By Wife's Health Battle
After a near flawless second round of 68 in the European Open, Darren Clarke revealed he is driven by his wife's fight against health problems.

Golf: Ryder Greenkeepers' Strike Threat
It may not seem much, but unless the billionaire owner of the K Club agrees to pay his greenkeepers £1.40 an hour extra, the Ryder Cup could be played on overgrown greens.

Golf: Casey Reveals Secret of Super Season
Paul Casey hit a fantastic six-under-par 66 at the K Club and then admitted that he used to fear for the crowd before striking the ball.

Lehman Plays Underdog Card
Golf: Tom Lehman reckons his US team are underdogs. He is probably right.

Golf Basics for Newbies
Golf is a very popular sport, especially since Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie have come on the scene. It is a complex sport, but can be broken down into very simple terms. Strike the golf ball square and get it in the hole in as few strokes as possible. As with any sport, you will always play better when you are relaxed and your mind is free of extra garbage.

Save Money and Improve Your Golf Game
The large companies would have you believe that if you want a better game then you need to spend a ton of money. This is not true and you can learn how here.

Setanta Wins Rights to PGA Golf
Golf: Irish pay-TV broadcaster Setanta has picked up exclusive coverage of golf's PGA Tour at the expense of Sky Sports. By Jason Deans

Golf: Casey Holds on for Victory
Paul Casey held off Colin Montgomerie and the rest of the chasing pack to win the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles. Back at the scene of his maiden European Tour win in 2001 - his rookie season as a professional - Casey survived what he called a "nerve-wracking" closing stretch...

Golf: Mighty Casey Takes His Opportunities
A number of mighty strikes off the tee from Paul Casey, gave the Englishman the edge over playing partner Colin Montgomerie at the Johnnie Walker Classic.

Golf: Sifford Has the Right Stuff
Golfing black rights pioneer Charlie Sifford has been awarded an honorary law degree by the university of St Andrews for his efforts to overcome racism golf.

Golf – The Fastest Growing Sport
Improving at any sport takes time and effort but none seem to take as much to improve at as golf. Golf is easy to learn and hard to get good at. Learn how to improve your game here.

Golf: Ogilvy the Urbane Aussie Wins First of Many and Pays Tribute to Norman
Geoff Ogilvy's win at the US Open, his first ever, could lead to many more majors in the future.

Golf: Was This Montgomerie's Last Big Chance?
Colin Montgomerie summed up his 18th hole collapse at the US Open in typically blunt fashion - "I messed up."

Golf: Scot 'pushed Police Officer' After Round
An incident between Colin Montgomerie and a police officer was described as "six of one and half-a-dozen of the other".

Golf - Fun For All Ages
Golf is a wonderful sport that has a lot to offer to young and old. Do you have what it takes? Find out.

Golf: Ferrie Stays Steady But Monty Fades
Kenneth Ferrie is the surprise leader at the US Open but Colin Montgomerie looks to have fallen out of contention.

Golf – The Greatest Sport on Earth
The game of golf is gaining popularity daily. Learn what all the buzz is about and pick up a club and try it. Learn how here.

Golf: Montgomerie Rolls Back the Years
Colin Montgomerie's one-under-par 69 was good enough to lead the field after one round of the US Open at a fiendish Winged Foot course.

Golf: Hawaii's Second Most Famous Teenager Slips Up
There is a lot of difference between Tiger Woods and Brett Quigley, as Tadd Fujikawa - 15-year-old qualifier - found after a schoolboy error left him practising with the wrong man.

Golf: Donald Mcrae Interviews Luke Donald
Luke Donald talks to Donald McRae about, what he believes to be, his best chance of winning a major.

Sports Round-up: England Pair in Final
Badminton's Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms progressed to the final of the Singapore Open, while in Golf Simon Dyson closed in on his Second European Tour title in Austria.

Golf: Karlsson in Control at Celtic Manor
Sweden's Robert Karlsson set a European tour record with 189 after 54 holes of the Wales Open to establish a six-shot lead over the field.

Golf: Super Howell Reigns at Wentworth
David Howell secured the BMW Championship by five shots on the final day to take the £481,000 first-place prize.

Golf: Hurting Howell Works Miracles
David Howell may be struggling with a bad back but his seven-under-par 65 at Wentworth was sublime, says Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Dougherty's Father Helps Out As Young Brits Lead the Field
Nick Dougherty, Luke Donald and Paul Casey all shot 67s to jointly top the leaderboard after the opening day of the BMW Championship.

Bjorn Snatches Irish Open at the Death
Golf: Thomas Bjorn won the rain-delayed Irish Open this morning with a birdie at the 18th, after leader Darren Clarke bogeyed at the last.

Golf: the Trouble With Tom
Tom Lehman remains unrepentant over his Brookline celebrations as he prepares to captain the 2006 USA Ryder Cup team, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Cagey Casey Keeps Carefully in Contention
With only one round to play Paul Casey is leading the field in the Irish Open, with Darren Clarke leading a tightly-packed chasing pack.

Golf – History Of A Game In Constant Evolution
How much do you really know about the origins of golf?

Golf: Casey Lets Edfors in for Title
Paul Casey threw away a two shot overnight lead as Johan Edfors won the British Masters.

Golf: Casey Form Justifies Fairway Swagger
Paul Casey backed up his attitude with an array of fine shots to top the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the British Masters at The Belfry.

Golf: Clarke Swings Late With His Coach
Late-night swinging in the West Midlands sounds like it could get you onto the tabloid's front pages, but it took Darren Clarke to the top of the British Masters leaderboard.

Golf: Ryder Hopefuls Eye Long Game
European stalwarts are already jostling for positions for the Ryder Cup, four months before it is due to tee-off at Ireland's K-Club.

Golf: Women Shun Open Invitation
No female golfers have accepted an invitation to qualify for this year's Open Championship.

At the Masters
Golf: It's Nike and all the other fat companies, not Hootie Johnson, Augusta's chairman, who are the real oligarchs of the game. By Kevin Mitchell

Clarke Finding It Better to Forget
Golf: Helping his wife battle cancer has given Darren Clarke a fresh perspective on his career. And it seems to be helping his game. By Dai Davies

'I Eff and Blind and Throw My Toys Out of the Pram - But I'm Learning'
Jodie Kidd tells Amy Lawrence she would rather be playing snow golf, elephant polo or watching Liverpool than modelling on the catwalk.

US Masters: Clarke Eases Into Contention As Campbell Sets Pace
Golf: Darren Clarke's Caribbean holiday helped him move to within two of Chad Campbell's lead, while Vijay Singh slipped back down the field.

Golf: Drive-by Shooting Fails to Put Captain Lehman Off His Stroke
Only 36 hours after being subjected to a drive-by shooting in Augusta, US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman's opening round was certainly the most commendable on the first day.

Golf: Players Set to Grace Sporting Theatre of Augusta
As the players step up to the tee for this year's Masters in Augusta can a European golfer end America's recent dominance and end up showing off sport's most famous green jacket?

Shooting of British Cameraman
Golf: In a breach of his lifelong vow of public blandness, Tiger Woods has criticised the course changes at this year's Masters.

Golf: Looking Back at the Greatest Major
He was out on the greens with the great man back in 1986, now former caddie Dave Musgrove reflects on the year that Jack Nicklaus won his sixth Masters title, said by some to be the greatest Major ever.

Golf: Man of Modesty Blazes Trail to Follow at Augusta
David Howell is a truly terrific bloke: smart, polite, modest, honest and funny. So how on earth did this choirboy become one of the world's best golfers?

Golf: Changes Have Ruined Augusta, Say Old Masters
Former champions have criticised the radical changes made to Augusta National ahead of the US Masters.

Golf: Ultimate Laxative Leaves Homer Stuck for Words
Dai Davies looks ahead to the pressures that face Augusta first-timers such as Italian Edoardo Molinari and Irishman Brian McElhinney.

Volkswagen Golf: 24 Million Built by 2005 and Still Counting
As of 2005, the statistics from Volkswagen say that there has been some 24 million Volkswagen Golf’s already built, that is why the company claims that this vehicle is its best selling model in its entire history. The Volkswagen Golf has had various functions as well that ranges from being the very basic personal cars and transportation vehicles to high performance sports coupes.

Golf: Van De Velde Calm at Last to End His Wait
Jean Van de Velde ended a 13-year wait for his second European tour title at the Madeira Island Open.

Golf: Imperious Ames Makes Monkey of the Players
On the wrong end of a record thumping by Tiger Woods a month ago, Stuart Ames's victory in the Pleyars Championship left him 23 places ahead of the man responsible for that most embarrassing day of his career.

Easy Driver Destined to Steer Course to Greatness
Golf: Augusta is set up perfectly for Adam Scott to cast aside his 'Best never...' tag by succeeding where no other of his compatriots has held on to claim the prized Green Jacket.

Golf: Owen Back Under Par
Greg Owen carded a one-under 71 in his first tournament since his capitulation at Bay Hill.

Golf: Car Wash Clears Owen's Mind for Sawgrass Challenge
Greg Owen said he had put the devastating choke which cost him the PGA tour's Bay Hill Invitational behind him as he arrived for the Players Championship in Ponte Vedra yesterday.

Owen Left to Rue Costly Last-gasp Lapse
Golf: Greg Owen squandered the lead and a chance to win his first US tour title on the last two holes of the Bay Hill Invitational.

Knowing the Volkswagen Golf
Made available in three trim levels that ranges from the GL 2.0 Sedan to the GLS 1.9 TDI, the Volkswagen Golf is yet another vehicle that would provide its customers and patrons the chance to go over a list of choices that would suit not only their needs but their wants as well. This vehicle is actually a family sedan that holds four doors and has the capacity to take in a maximum of five passengers in its spacious cabin and interior.

Jubilant Donald Targets Major Success
Golf: Victory at the Honda Classic in Florida has propelled Luke Donald into the world's top 10.

Infiniti Propulsion 460 Driver Earn Top Marks
The testing companies loved it. The reviewers raved about it. Even the hard-to-please internet communities could barely find anything bad to say about it (though they tried!). But overall everyone agrees: the Infiniti Propulsion is one of the top new drivers in golf.

Golf: Ogilvy Wins World Matchplay
Geoff Ogilvy has beaten Davis Love III 3&2 to claim the world matchplay in Carlsbad.

Golf: Poulter Will Not Succumb to the Steamroller
The defending champion David Toms will face Ian Poulter in the first round of the World Match Play in southern California.

Golf: Stadler Strides Clear of Choi
Kevin 'Son of Craig' Stadler, took a two-shot lead into the final day of the Johnnie Walker classic in Perth just ahead of Korean KJ Choi and Australian Richard Green.

Finally, A Support Group For Duffers
Struggling golfers need a support group just as much as alcoholics or dieters. If you're a duffer like me, read this article and then join Duffers Anonymous.

Golf: Rocket Scientist is R&a Expert on Distance Learning
Dr Steve Otto, the R&A's very own rocket scientist, is tasked with ensuring new equipment is within the rules of the game.

Golf: Golf Rulers Produced Prototypes of New Balls
The game's governing bodies have produced a larger ball in an effort to solve problems caused by the greater distances achieved by the modern player.

Obituaries: Farewell to the Heroes Who Thrilled the World
Golf: Paul Weaver acclaims the life, times and triumphs of sporting legends from Best to Best Mate who have died in the past year.

Golf: Birkdale Fights Back Against Big Hitters
Royal Birkdale will undergo a radical overhaul in time for the 2008 Open, in a bid to combat improved equipment and the modern game's big hitters.

Golf: Fisher Battles to Maintain Challenge
Englishman Ross Fisher shot a round of 70 to put himself five shots clear of Retief Goosen at the South African Open.

Which Birdie Has Your Husband Got His Eye on - On the GOLF COURSE
Gofl: How to find happiness on a golf course. The next Mrs. Woods is reading this.

New Balls Please, We're Taking the Long View
Golf: Equipment manufacturers are ruining many of the world's great courses with technological "advances" in the modern ball, says Lawrence Donegan.

Town Fights the British Golf Invasion
A giant new town due to arise out of the dry landscape of south-eastern Spain is at the centre of a battle over claims that traditional communities are being buried under a flood of golfing British expatriates and others looking for houses abroad.

Golf: Wales End 18-year Drought As the Heavens Open
The Welsh pairing of Stephen Dodd and Bradley Dredge won the final world golf championship of the year on the Algarve after a lightning storm brought matters to a premature end.

Golf: Argentina's Two Angels in Miracle Round to Grab World Cup Record
Argentina's Ricardo Gonzalez and Angel Cabrera produced a stunning round of 11-under-par to leap into fourth place from last at the World Cup in Portugal.

Want to Play Extraordinary Golf?
Want to learn how to play better golf? Learn one of the top secrets that the pros know. You will quickly be on your way to lower golf scores and more enjoyment on the course.

Golf: Howell on a High After All-time Low
David Howell's rich form continued at the World Cup as he carded a remarkable 59 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round in Portugal.

Golf: Lineker Comes of Age to Be the Bbc's New Face of Golf
Gary Lineker is celebrating a landmark moment in his television career after being unveiled as the BBC's new face of golf.

Golf: Howell and Clarke Find Winning Form
England's David Howell resisted a surge from Tiger Woods to claim the HSBC champions event.

English Duo Leave Woods in Their Wake
Golf: David Howell and Nick Dougherty share the lead at the halfway stage of the Champions' Tournament in Shanghai.

Golf: Where Golf Gains the Whole World and Loses Its Soul
The increasing wanderlust of the European Tour is all very well, but golf is not thriving in its traditional heartland, Lawrence Donegan points out.

Golf: Drysdale Plays It Straight Down the Middle and Ends Up in Golfing Purgatory
The hard-luck story of David Drysdale shows that most pro golfers do more than pay lip service to the spirit and ethics of the game, says Lawrence Donegan.

Playing the Executive 9 Golf Course with Discount Golf Clubs
I am an avid golfer, but only golf at most once a week. I consider myself a bogey to par golfer. I use discount golf clubs including my golf driver, golf woods, golf irons, and golf putter. This article describes my golfing exploits on a 9 hole par 30 course recently.

Golf: Why Van De Velde is Both Boorish and Plain Wrong
Jean van de Velde's desire to play in the women's British Open comes from someone who wants to be loved again, writes Lawrence Donegan, and it may backfire on him.

Montgomerie is Big Again - and His Biggest Day May Follow
Golf: Colin Montgomerie is back on top of the European Order of Merit and if can rediscover his current form for four days next year a first major may yet be on the cards, writes Richard Williams.

Montgomerie Back at European Summit After Six Years Away
Golf: Paul McGinley may have won the Volvo Masters but it was Colin Montgomerie who had the biggest smile after claiming an eighth European Order of Merit.

Golf: The Full-on Monty is Back
Volvo Masters: Colin Montgomerie hit a round of 70 to leave himself six strokes ahead of Michael Campbell, the only player still capable of denying him the Order of Merit title.

Golf: Monty Puts Campbell in the Shade
Colin Montgomerie continued his charge to the Order of Merit title with a fiver-under 66 at Valderrama.

Golf: Van De Velde Eyes Women's Open
Frenchman Jean van de Velde announced yesterday he will attempt to qualify for the women's British Open in protest at the decision to allow female players to enter the male equivalent.

Golf: Montgomerie Steals a March in Volvo Masters
Colin Montgomerie is looking good for an eighth European Tour order of merit win after opening up a five-shot lead over Michael Campbell in the Volvo Masters.

Golf: High Noon for Monty Over a Fistful of Euros
Colin Montgomerie and Michael Campbell are all set to square up to each other for the 2005 European Tour Order of Merit title.

Ghosts of Jakarta Hang Over Montgomerie in Euro Title Showdown With Campbell
Golf: Colin Montgomerie's controversial drop at the Indonesian Open will haunt him as he vies with Michael Campbell for the order of merit title, says Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Another 16-year-old Sensation
16-year-old Brit Kiran Matharu has a golfing talent comparable to that of Michelle Wie, says Clare Balding, as well as a similarly motivational father.

Country Diary: Northumberland
A village trip to Dunstanburgh saw half of our party choosing to play golf on the course here, and the rest of us opting for a walk to the castle.

Golf: The Most Honourable Game is Not As Clean As Its Rulers Like to Think
Those who claim golf is clean of subterfuge should mind the fact that two of its most famous figures have been accused of cheating in the space of a few months, says Lawrence Donegan.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Equality
Golf: In a week that saw women made eligible for golf's Open Championship, Clare Balding considers the slow progress of sexual equality in sport.

Golf: Women Handed Hard Road to Open
The Royal & Ancient have opened up the world's most prestigious to women - but only a select few will be eligible.

R&A Opens Door to Women's Elite
Golf: On the day Michelle Wie makes her professional debut, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club has ended its ban on women entering the Open.

Lineker Tees Up Another Nice Little Earner
Cricket: Digger: Gary Lineker is to be the new face of the BBC's golf coverage, replacing the departing Steve Rider.

Golf: Ballesteros Ready for a New Chapter
Seve Ballesteros returns to the European Tour today when he tees off at the Madrid Open after 23 months off due to an arthritic back.

the K Chronicles: "Swing Low Sweet Golf Cart"
Keef comes face to ass with Tiger Woods!!

Monty Continues Run of Form
Golf: Colin Montgomerie continues to silence his critics as a second-round 69 gives him a one-shot lead at the American Express championship.

Golf: Montgomerie Express Delivery Puts Woods in the Shade
Colin Montgomerie continued his recent good form by carding a six-under-par 64 to take an early lead in the American Express Championship.

St Andrews Called Into Question Over Dunhill Sponsorship
Golf: Lawrence Donegan uncovers the ambiguous background of the sponsor of last weekend's Links Championship.

Montgomerie Comes Back to Break Win Drought
Golf: Colin Montgomerie clawed back a five-shot lead to win the Dunhill Links Championship and ended a run of 46 tournaments win a victory.

Montgomerie Reflects on the 'best Day I Have Ever Had'
Golf: A stunning 65 from Colin Montgomerie gave him a one-shot lead in the Dunhill Links Challenge at St Andrews.

Golf: Dunhill Links Championship: Beem Tames His Demon Course With a 67
Rich Beem was delighted to find himself atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Dunhill Links Championship on a course where he shot 17-over par in two days last time out.

Golf: Dunhill Big on Celebrity, Short on Passion
A lack of competitive spark means that even a plethora of sporting and showbiz luminaries isn't enough to kindle interest in the Dunhill Links Championship.

Golf: New Balls, Please - the Battle for the Future of Golf
The world's most popular golf ball is at the centre of a debate about whether technological advances are compromising the sport.

Golf: Team Ethic Proves Pros Can See the Big Picture
The sense of unity among the teams involved in the Seve Trophy and the Presidents Cup proves that golfers are not just money-obsessed, says Lawrence Donegan.

Ballesteros' Barb Fails to Snag Great Day for Monty's Men
Golf: A storming charge from the GB & Ireland team meant they dominated the European side in the final singles' matches to ensure victory.

Montgomerie's Team Talk Gets Results But Rankles Poulter
Golf: It may have looked messy but whatever Monty said to his team worked a treat as GB and Ireland got their game back on track.

No Avoiding the Rough As Golf Returns to Afghanistan
Enthusiasts defy unusual hazards to stage first charity classic at reopened club.

Golf and Fishing what have they in common?
Do you know what Golf and Fishing have in common? How I went onto teach others. Want to play like a pro, well listen to one.

Golf: Campbell Looks to Australians to Do the Lifting
The form of the Australian contingent in Virginia could have a major bearing on the International team's hopes of winning the President's Cup tournament against the United States this week.

Golf: Europe Do a Ryder on Monty's Men
Continental Europe finished the first day of the Seve Trophy 3-1 up despite Great Britain & Ireland captain Colin Montgomerie's heroics.

Golf: Is Monty a Charmer or Simply on the Offensive?
Colin Montgomerie's recent cheerfulness may well have something to do with the rules controversy he became embroiled in earlier this year, says Lawrence Donegan.

Interview: José María Olazábal
Golf: From victories in major events to a debilitating illness, few golfers have experienced the highs and lows like José María Olazábal. Donald Mcrae

Donald Mcrae Interviews José María Olazábal
Golf: From victories in major events to a debilitating illness, few golfers have experienced the highs and lows like José María Olazábal.

In Time For Wentworth
Golf: Martin Kelner dips into the golf channel in time for Wentworth - but finds that it can make for some rather tedious television.

Golf: Campbell Capitalises
Michael Campbell capitalised on an error by Paul McGinley to take the £1m first prize in the World Match Play final at Wentworth.

Golf: Goosen and Mcginley Rampant
Retief Goosen and Paul McGinley stormed into the semi-finals of the World Match Play Championship after annihilating Mark Hensby and Luke Donald respectively.

Goosen Hands Hensby a Hammering
Golf: Retief Goosen equalled his own championship record today by demolishing Mark Hensby 12 and 11 to reach the World Match Play semi-finals.

Golf: Hungry Hensby Too Hot for Monty As Goosen Gears Up
Colin Montgomerie went out of the World Matchplay Championship after Mark Hensby made birdie at the 17th to secure a 2&1 victory.

Monty Hopes Dashed By Hensby
Golf: Colin Montgomerie is still searching for his first tournament win since March last year after suffering a surprise first-round defeat in the World Match Play at Wentworth today.

Golf: Wentworth No-shows Do Nobody Any Favours
The absence of leading players at Wentworth is symptomatic of their increasing self-interest, says Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Us Win the Solheim Cup
The United States' greater strength in depth proved the decisive factor as they won the Solheim Cup 15.5-12.5.

Golf: Davies and Sorenstam Put Europe in Driving Seat
Crowds verging on the hilariously jingoistic could not prevent the European visitors from taking a 5-3 lead into the weekend in the Solheim Cup.

Golf: Obstacle Course Suits Mcginley
Paul McGinley rose to the challenge of the the old-style course at the NEC invitational by shooting a four-under-par 66.

Golf: Howell Flying High
A brace of birdies left amiable Englishman David Howell well placed behind Tiger Woods at the NEC Invitational in Ohio.

Golf and Waterfront Living: Live, Play, Relax
Making sense of golf and waterfront planned communities can be extremely difficult give the myriad options, amenities, and services. If you are thinking about relocating to one of these golf and waterfront communities, it is imperative to be able to distinguish one community from the next and more importantly, know what to look for before you buy.

Golf: Weather Calls Time on Challenge for Final Major
Phil Mickelson, Steve Elkington and Thomas Bjorn were all in contention as the weather brought the final day of the US PGA to a premature end.

Golf: Owen on the Rise As Woods Feels Heat
England's Greg Owen is a shot behind the leaders at the US PGA championship, but favourite Tiger Woods may struggle to make the cut.

Golf: Mighty 17th Laughs in the Face of Big Hitters
The 17th hole at Baltusrol is the longest in the history of major championship golf at 650 yards long.

Golf: Symmetry Holds No Fear for Tiger
Unperturbed by a pattern of results that suggests he may come second, Tiger Woods is in upbeat mood ahead of the US PGA championship.

Jeong Jang hopes to finish with a bang
Golf: Jeong Jang, a 24-year-old South Korean who, in six years as a professional has never won a tournament, continues to lead the Women's British Open championship at Royal Birkdale. A 69 gave her a three-round total of 203, 13 under, and a five-stroke lead over the field.

Golf: Gulbis Puts Outrage on Hold
America's Natalie Gulbis put her other career as a glamour celebrity to one side as she took to the tee in the second round of the women's British Open.

Golf: Stahl Raises Her Profile
Sweden's virtually unknown amateur Louise Stahl shot 65 in the second round of the women's British Open at Royal Birkdale, moving to within four shots of the lead.

Jang Tames Birkdale Weather
Golf: Teenage sensation Michelle Wie was left trailing in the wake of first-round pace-setter Jeong Jang at a wet and windy Women's British Open.

Golf's Healthy Dose of Denial
Golf: By remaining in denial that drugs could possibly infiltrate the game, golf has provided itself wilth false hope that it is thoroughly clean, writes Peta Bee.

Peter Lawrie is comic in Fasth show
Golf: Peter Lawrie, a genial Dubliner with a dry Irish wit, had a story to tell after he fired a seven-under-par 65 in the second round of the Players' Championship of Europe.

Paula Creamer avoids spills and takes firm grip of title
Golf: Paula Creamer, with a poise and purpose well beyond her 18 years, won the Evian Masters and with it pounds and points aplenty.

Beginners Guide to Buying a Set of Golf Clubs
Information the beginner golfer needs to know before buying their first set of golf clubs.

Mike Adamson: There's No Place Like the Home of Golf
Golf: A weekend at St Andrews proved an eye-opener for Mike Adamson, but not as much as it was for the hapless Scott Gutschewski.

Technology Threatens Golfing Institutions
Golf's governing bodies should impose a new ball on the professional game if courses are not to be mutilated further, says Lawrence Donegan. After some unknown Open champions, the leaders of the Royal and Ancient will be relieved to see the claret jug in the claws of a Tiger.

The Open: Woods Keeps His Distance As the Pack Chase in Vain
Golf: After a key break on the 12th green, it was Captain Sensible that won the day for Tiger Woods, says Mike Selvey.

The Open: Europe Misses Out for the 24th Major in a Row
Golf: Europe has dominated the US in team golf, but half a team of Ryder Cup veterans couldn't match Tiger Woods, says Paul Kelso.

The Open: Early Birds Find Themselves Lacking a Morning Chorus
Golf: Duffy Waldorf and Graeme Storm have bemoaned the system that saw them play the Open at daybreak.

The Open: Monty Makes Hay Until Wind Changes
Golf: Colin Montgomerie is a classic example of respect turning to something warmer once he's suffered in public, says Richard Williams.

Day Four As It Happened
Golf: Final round: Can Monty, Olly or anyone deny Tiger his second title at St Andrews? Find out with James Dart NOW!

Golf: Amy Lawrence
Amy Lawrence enjoyed the empathy between competing and spectating players at The Open.

Golf: Montgomerie Still Dreaming
The favourite Tiger Woods stayed out in front on day three at St Andrews, but Colin Montgomerie could still win his first major, says Will Buckley.

The Open - Live!
Golf: Day three: Can anyone catch Tiger? Follow all the action with Sean Ingle.

Golf: Toms Disqualifies Himself
America's David Toms disqualified himself from The Open after he admitted that he may have touched a moving ball on day one.

Golf: Niklaus Bows Out
Fans turned out in their thousands to support Jack Niklaus as he bowed out in an emotional last round at St Andrews.

The Open: Caddying Can Leave a Hole-in-one's Pocket
Golf: Stockbroker Stephen Bridle has said the £8,500 he paid to be Australian David Diaz's caddie is worth every penny.

The Open: Donald Puts Old-timers in Shade
Golf: Briton Luke Donald has shone in presence of Open legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, says Paul Kelso.

Chasers Hover After Tiger Soars
Golf: The Open: Eight birdies hoisted the world No1 to the top of the leaderboard on the opening day of this year's championship.

The Open - Live!
Golf: As it happens: Follow all the action from St Andrews with Sean Ingle NOW!

Picturesque Intimacy of Golf's Spiritual Home Cast Its Spell
Golf: With its unique openness, stunningly picturesque town and beautiful beach, St Andrews captures the world's imagination.

Pressure is on Donald to Deliver
Golf: Luke Donald is confident that he can silence the doubters by making St Andrews the venue for his first major championship win.

Woods to Call the Tune at Nicklaus's Swansong
Golf: Players and spectators are united in the belief that the 2005 Open Championship is Tiger Woods's to lose.

Old Course Still Fit to Sort Men From Boys
Golf: St Andrews will once again offer a subtle and demanding test of the field's technique and concentration, says Richard Williams.

Hamilton's Year Comes Up Short
Golf: Todd Hamilton will not forget his year as Open champion, but this season he has struggled to match his own expectations he tells Paul Kelso.

Titleist Wary of a Whole New Ball Game
Golf: Manufacturers have reacted warily to requests from within the game to produce golf balls that fly shorter than current models.

Scots Bank on Popularity of Nicklaus
Golf: As a demonstration of respect for Jack Nicklaus, the Royal Bank of Scotland has issued a five pound note commemorating his achievements.

Garcí­a Undaunted By Huge Weight of Expectation
Golf: After his impressive performance in the Ryder Cup last year, Sergio Garcí­a will carry the weight of European expectation at the Open.

Major Fire Still Burns Inside Montgomerie
Golf: Colin Montgomerie's trademark optimism was firmly to the fore as he assessed his chances of victory at this year's Open.

Only the Wind Can Save Old Course
Golf: Following changes to the course at St Andrews, Open Championship history is there for the taking - unless the elements intervene.

'Devastated' Harrington Pulls Out of Open
Golf: The Open: Padraig Harrigton has withdrawn from this year's championship following the death of his father last night.

The Champion That Time Forgot
Golf: Paul Lawrie is the last European to win a major, but it is the man who came second in 1999 that the world remembers.

Open Diary With Arindam Rej
Golf: Monty sends for a new putter as Tiger Woods finds the bunkers and rock music comes to St Andrews.

Donald to Join Nicklaus and Watson
Golf: Luke Donald will have the sage advice of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson when he tees off at the Open.

Van De Velde Happy to Be Back Despite a Knack of Finding Watery Graves
Golf: Jean van de Velde is the same person today as he was five years ago, except that his feet are dry and his trouser bottoms are where they should be.

Stars in Hurry to Salute Nicklaus
Golf: Tributes have been pouring in as Jack Nicklaus makes his umpteenth final visit to the Open Championship.

R&A Tinkering Provokes Outrage
Golf: The Royal and Ancient is set to step into further controversy over its latest manipulations to the venue for this year's Open Championship.

Golf: Ball With Aerodynamics of House Brick
As the debate over ball technology rages, we put a pro throught his paces with one from 1985.

Golf: Learning to Appreciate St Andrews
Lee Westwood talks about how he has come to respect the home of golf - and love the Ashes.

The Big Interview: Gary Player
Golf: Will Buckley talks to Gary Player, the only in the twentieth century to win the Open in three different decades.

St Andrews Curtain Suits Nicklaus Fine
Golf: The Golden Bear's record of 18 major victories may never be equalled and though he has given up ideas of improving upon it this week, he looks ready to compete, says Lawrence Donegan.

Play Golf on the Costa del Sol
A resumé of some of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol, Spain.

Bjorn Blows It at European Open
Golf: Kenneth Ferrie won the European Open after Thomas Bjorn succumbed to the desperate conditions.

Golf: Bjorn and Donaldson Lead European Open
Thomas Bjorn put last year's demons behind him to claim the joint lead of the European Open alongside the Jamie Donaldson.

Golf: Clarke Shines in Hard Times at Euro Open
Darren Clarke overcame personal adversity to card a 69 at the European Open, three shots behind South African Trevor Immelman.

Woosnam Explains Ryder Home Truths
Golf: Go west, young man. But not too often if you want to be certain of a 2006 European Ryder Cup team place, it seems.

Golf: Smyth Ready for Ryder Role
Ireland's Des Smyth is set to be named vice-captain of the European team at the 2006 Ryder Cup.

Golf: Campbell the Enigma Gives His Fellow Maori a Major Triumph
The winner of the US Open reveals how he almost quit the game to sell golf balls for a living.

Golf: Campbell Takes Us Title
New Zealander Michael Campbell upset the odds and took his first major in the US Open at Pinehurst.

Big Guns Misfiring at Pinehurst
Golf: US Open: Phil Mickelson and Colin Montgomerie were involved in damage limitation exercises today after hitting trouble at Pinehurst.

Give Us Back Our Land, Poor Us Tribe Tells Super Rich Owners
Native Americans make $1.7bn claim over former home that is now exclusive holiday playground and top golf course.

Golf: Donald Holds the Advantage
Luke Donald began well on the first day of the US Open at Pinehurst to leave himself within striking distance of the leaders.

Golf: Poulter Aims to Make More Than a Fashion Statement
The sartorially flamboyant Ian Poulter tells Lawrence Donegan he's confident of breaking Europe's US Open drought.

Golf: Donald Sees Compliment in Woods' Snipe
Luke Donald tells Lawrence Donegan he's not bother by Tiger Woods' "plodding" tag - as slow and steady wins the Open.

Golf: Salute to the Superman in Plus-twos
US Open: >Six years ago Payne Stewart was preparing to win a major. Four months later he was dead. Pinehurst will remember him today, says Lawrence Donegan.

Lynn Finds Form on the Roman Road
Golf: David Lynn fired a new course record to take a share of the clubhouse lead in the first round of the Wales Open at Celtic Manor.

Williamsburg Virginia: Golf Capital of the East Coast
This article offers a brief overview of popular golf courses in and near Williamsburg, Virginia.

Golf: Monty Row Spreads Back to Asian Tour
Discontent among fellow pros has spread after Colin Montgomerie incorrectly replaced his ball in the Indonesian Open.

Golf: Cabrera Joyful After Weekend of Troubles
The functional Argentinian Angel Cabrera won the BMW Championship as the row over Monty's moved ball took a turn toward the dysfunctional.

Golf: New War of Words Over Montgomerie Allegations
PGA Tour chiefs were enraged after a tour veteran stirred up controversy over Monty's shifted ball again - and claimed 98% of his fellow pros feel the same.

McGinley Makes Most of Soap Box
Golf: Paul McGinley is taking advantage of the media attention to air his ideas for the future of golf after a stellar performance in the second round of the BMW Championship.

Golf: Journeymen Lead in Bmw Championship
BMW Championship first round leaderboard dominated by journeymen at Wentworth.

Lawrie Gets Off to a Flyer
Golf: Ireland's Peter Lawrie led the way in more senses than one when the BMW Championship began at Wentworth today.

Golf: Gloves Off for Bjorn
Thomas Bjorn hit out at rivals Bernhard Langer and Sergio García for failing to take part in the PGA Tour's flagship BMW Championship at Wentworth.

Golf: Nicklaus Stops at 65
Golf: Golfing legend Jack Nickluas has said his first appearance in the Open for five years will be his last competitive tournament.

Golf: Bjorn Back in the Winning Habit Once Again
A tap-in for par on the second extra hole gave Denmark's Thomas Bjorn victory over David Howell in the British Masters.

Golf: New-look Bjorn Sees the Light Despite Davis's Shadow
The Warwickshire weather may not have been Californian yesterday as Thomas Bjorn battled a near gale to shoot 68 in the second round of the British Masters but the Dane's post-round analysis was only a bowl of aquamarine crystals short of a self-awareness seminar on the corner of Haight and Ashbury.

Golf: Martin the Latest to Fall Foul of Viewer Power
In the second rules controversy to hit golf in twenty four hours, Miguel Angel Martin has been disqualified from the British Masters.

Last-hole Setback Costs Monty
Golf: A closing triple-bogey seven sent Colin Montgomerie tumbling off the leaderboard in the British Masters at the Forest of Arden today.

Golf: Montgomerie Rebuked Over Ball Blunder
Fellow professionals have criticised Colin Montgomerie for failing to replace his ball correctly after a rain delay in Indonesia earlier this year.

Golf: Golf Goes for the High Rollers
With Hugh Grant and Michael Douglas in mind a new breed of course closes its doors to the hoi polloi.

Finch jilts friend in favour of being Milan's best man
Golf: Former British Amateur champion Richard Finch left his friend at the alter but took the lead in the Italian Open.

Finch on Song at Italian Open
Golf: Former English amateur champion Richard Finch leads the Italian Open after breaking the course record with a second-round 63.

Open Opened to Women
Golf: The Royal and Ancient Club have agreed in principle to allow women to enter the Open Championship.

Golf: Pga Breaks Barriers With Woman Captain
Breaking with their men-only tradition, the Professional Golfers' Association have appointed Beverly Lewis as their captain.

Golf: Montgomerie Cleared After Rules Dispute
Colin Montgomerie has been cleared of any wrongdoing following a dispute during last month's Indonesian open.

Golf: Dimarco in Epic Chase
Richard Williams: Chris DiMarco was philosophical about his playoff defeat at the hands of Tiger Woods.

Woods Overcomes the Flaws at Last
Golf: Richard Williams: The old problems returned to haunt the world No1 on the final day before he finally extinguished the challenge of Chris DiMarco.

The Masters: Europe's Big Hitters Fail
Golf: Luke Donald eagled the 13th and 15th holes as he tied with Retief Goosen for third place on his debut at Augusta.

The Masters: Wary Eyes Watch Woods
Golf: Tiger's ability to spread fear is in evidence once again, says Dai Davies.

US Masters: Howell and Donald Sparkle on a Rainy Day
Golf: Englishmen David Howell and Luke Donald sit with Chris DiMarco atop the leaderboard after another rain-interrupted day at Augusta.

Donald Keeps Up the Pressure
Golf: Luke Donald took less than 15 minutes to move into a share of the lead when the Masters resumed at Augusta today.

Golf: Casper's Nightmare at the 16th
Billy Casper took 14 shots at the 16th, the worst score at a single hole in Masters history, and also racked up the worst-ever total score.

Hootie Johnson
Golf: Richard Williams: The governing bodies may have to make players switch to a standard ball that flies a shorter distance to preserve the future of Augusta.

US Masters: Donald Joins Pace-setters
Golf: Luke Donald was one shot behind overnight leader Chris DiMarco when bad light brought a premature end to the first day's play.

Masters Delayed By Bad Weather
Golf: US Masters: Thunder and lightning has delayed the start at Augusta and is threatening to wipe out the entire first day's play.

US Masters: Monty's Misery to Be Short-lived
Golf: Augusta chairman Hootie Johnson has said Colin Montgomerie will definitely play at the Masters in future years.

US Masters: Europeans Threatened By Tiger Trap
Golf: There is not much prospect of a European player receiving an additional jacket for his wardrobe on Sunday night, says Richard Williams.

US Masters: Els Has Game to Lead Fab Four
Golf: The big South African has the form, and he hopes the luck, to win what will be a titanic struggle for the green jacket, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Big Four Kept Apart in Masters Draw
Golf: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Vijay Singh have been drawn into seperate groups for the first two rounds of the US Masters.

The Big White Golf Ball
Satellite communication is now a permanent feature of most ships at sea. But it was not so long ago that ships relied on radio, often setting sail knowing that the next time land was seen would be the next time that they could phone mum!

US Masters: Wiser Elder Lifts Lid on Augusta's Dark Past
Golf: Lee Elder Day was a far cry from the 70s when Elder had to play through 20 death threats to become the first black player at the Augusta National.

Interview With Paul Casey
Lawrence Donegan finds the English golfer untroubled by the trauma of being American enemy No1 and hopeful of another strong showing at Augusta this week.

Try This on for Size ...
Golf: Nick Greenslade: You can learn much about Augusta National golf club from the following: it did not welcome its first black member until 1990; its chairman is resolutely opposed to the notion of female admission;

Golfer Handicapped By an Excess of Clubs
Golf: It is a delusion which many keen amateur golfers must surely share: the belief that an expensive wood or iron will turn them from humble hackers to a near-professional players.

No Masters Invite for Monty
Golf: Colin Montgomerie will not play in the Masters next week after missing out on a late invite to Augusta.

Golf: Donald Ducks Out and Hoists a Question Mark
Lawrence Donegan questions Luke Donald's metal when it comes to nailing victories.

Funk Holds His Nerve to the Last
Golf: Monsoonal conditions at the Players' Championship have not prevented Luke Donald from going into the final round in the lead.

Donald Rides the Rollercoaster
Golf: Monsoonal conditions at the Players' Championship have not prevented Luke Donald from going into the final round in the lead.

Golf: Donald Blows Hot Between the Storms
English pair find order amid the weather-induced chaos but Tiger Woods creates some mayhem of his own.

Westwood Shows Duval the Way Home
Golf: The former Open champion has sunk without trace in the world rankings, a fate that the Englishman is emerging from in some style.

Tournament Players Championship: Westwood Hits the High Notes
Golf: Lee Westwood shot seven birdies en route to a 65 in the first round of the Tournament Players Championship.

Tournament Players Championship: `lucky' Donald Stays on the Right Line
Golf: Luke Donald shot a six-under-par 66 at the first round, earning him an early lead and the nickname "Lucky".

Golf: Monty Master of His Destiny
Failure to win this week's Indonesian Open will see Colin Montgomerie miss his first US Masters in 14 years.

Big Interview With Colin Montgomerie
Golf: Donald McRae finds Britain's favourite golfer happy and confident again despite his battle just to qualify for the Masters.

Golf: Casey Cleans Up at Third Attempt
Paul Casey won the TCL Classic in China after a play-off with Paul McGinley.

Tee Time Golf Pass offers deep discounts to golfers
The Tee Time Golf pass offers discounts to golfers. Offering discounts on many leading courses tee time golf pass is great for any golfer.

Golf: Norman Minds His Own Business
Greg Norman is now applying his shark-like skills primarily to the world of commerce rather than golf, he tells Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: Woosnam the Excitable Leader
Europe's new Ryder Cup captain marked his appointment by shooting a 74, and then promised that golf will be the winner in 2006.

Gracious Faldo Content to Take Long-term View
Britain's most successful golfer is happy to wait until 2008 to be Ryder Cup captain, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Too Fast Toms is a Television Turn-off
Golf: David Toms destroyed Chris DiMarco by a record margin of 6&5 to win the $US1.3m-worth Accenture World Match Championship final.

Golf: American Dream Works Its Magic
Big bucks and ranking advantages have lured 23 Europeans to play in the United States this week, writes Lawrence Donegan.

Golf: European Hopes Fade
Ian Poulter is the only European through to the World Match Play Championship quarter-finals after a day of shocks.

Golf: Mcdowell Knocks Out Clarke
Graeme McDowell beat his Northern Ireland countryman Darren Clarke by one hole in the first round of the World Match Play Championship.

Marge Simpson's Sister Comes Out
With her predilection for lumberjack shirts and love of golf, the revelation that Marge Simpson's sister Patty is a lesbian didn't come as much of a shock to US fans of the series.

Goosen Shows He is Human
Golf: John Rawling: World No5 cooks his Grey Goose after a heavy night on the vodka means he turned up late for his tee-time.

Royal and Ancient Revolution: Women Golfers to Play in Open
Golf: One of the enduring divisions in the world of professional sport is to be abolished after the Royal and Ancient, golf's governing body, said yesterday that a decades-old bar on women playing at the Open Championship will be removed.

Golf: Cautious Moderniser Puts Women on Course, But Not for Members' Bar
Peter Dawson, secretary of the R&A , discusses his plans for the future of the game, including women playing in the Open.

Fasth Show Best After Record Burst
Golf: Swede Niclas Fasth was one of three players to equal the Gulf Harbour course record in the NZ Open, giving him a two-shot lead at the halfway stage.

ITV Hopes to Drive Celebrity Golf Upmarket
Once handicapped by its association with the naff end of light entertainment, celebrity golf is being given a makeover by ITV, replacing the likes of Jimmy Tarbuck and Bruce Forsyth with A-list stars.

Cocktails, Golf, Tourism- the Grass Was Greener in 1965
Cricket: David Hopps looks back at how it used to be, 40 years ago.

Moore stages back-nine recovery for two-shot lead
Golf: Titch Moore holds a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the South African Open.

Lehman hangs on to top spot as fog rolls in
Golf: The American Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman was last night clinging to the lead in the second round of the Buick Invitational when play was suspended due to fog.

Golf: Woods, Irons and Global Growth Make a Game We're Not Familiar With
David Davies: Looking back over 21 momentous years, The Guardian's retiring correspondent sees a sport transformed.

Golf: Easy Ryders and Toothless Tigers
November 23: 2004 was a season of almost seismic significance; the power shift away from the USA will raise big questions for the sport.

Golf: Cool Casey Lifts World Crown for England
November 22: After an uneasy week, Paul Casey and his putter won the World Cup for England, beating Spain by one shot.

Golf: Donald and Casey Prove the Real Deal
November 20: After 14 sensational holes of foursomes golf - and four more distinctly ordinary ones - England look good for the World Cup.

Golf: Irish Lead the Field As Casey Explains Himself
Paul Casey found himself one shot behind leaders Ireland but with a lot of ground to make up with the Americans he 'hates'.

Golf: Casey Opens War With America
Paul Casey opened a can of particularly volatile worms after criticising the appointment of Tom Lehman as US Ryder Cup captain.

English Golfers: We 'properly Hate' Americans
Golf: Both members of England's World Cup team used today press conference to slag off Americans. Ah yes, this one's going to run and run ...

European Tour Qualifying School: Walton Finally Wins His Tour Card Back
Ireland's 1995 Ryder Cup hero Philip Walton was one of 39 golfers to regain their European Tour cards at San Roque.

Golf: Roger Chapman Walks Out of European Tour
November 16: Roger Chapman walked out of the European Tour, five days after his initial threat to quit, relinquishing any chance of a tour card.

Golf: Wakefield Leads in Gruelling Qualifiers
November 15: Simon Wakefield and Francois Delamontagne are the leaders going into the last two rounds of the PGA Tour qualifying school.

Golf: School Report Shows a Gap in Class for Baker
November 13: Peter Baker is 21 strokes behind the 36-hole leader and looks likely to lose his European Tour card.

Golf: Francis Tackle Sets Up Chapman for a Chance at Goal
Trevor Francis appeared on the 10th tee at qualifying school just in time to give Roger Chapman a much-needed boost.

Golf: The Old and Busy in Scrap for Tour Cards
Roger Chapman and Peter Baker share one ambition in San Roque, this week - to regain their cards for the European Tour.

Golf: Beast of Brookline Needs to Fire Up Us Challenge
Tom Lehman's boorish behaviour was rightly criticised at the 1999 Ryder Cup, but America badly needs that fire in his belly.

Transsexual Drives Off to Score a First on the Golf Course
Golf is not a sport renowned for being at ease with gender issues. Many of the game's great clubs refuse to admit women, so it comes as something of a surprise to discover that this most conservative of sports is about to embrace its first full-time transsexual professional.

Golf: Poulter Back in Fashion
November 1: Ian Poulter turned disgust into delight in the space of 18 holes yesterday when he won the Volvo Masters, the European tour's season-ending tournament.

Golf: Clarke Throws Away His Lead
October 30: Darren Clarke yesterday demonstrated how to turn a potential birdie into a sextuplet bogey as he dropped to 27th place from tied first.

Golf: Garcí­a Winds Up Best in Tough Going
Sergio Garcí­a's already outstanding year was improved by a first round 67 and a share of the lead at the Volvo Masters.

It's the World's Largest Golf Course - and You'll Definitely Need a Driver
It might not boast the most well-watered greens in the world or the best standard of food and drink at the 19th hole. But Australia's treeless Nullarbor Plain will, within 18 months, play host to the world's largest golf course. The Nullarbor Links will cross three time zones and stretch...

Golf: Machine Aims to Sink the Great Putting Problem
A new putting machine claims to be able to measure no fewer than 28 parameters of the putting stroke, for some reason.

World's Biggest Course Gives Golf a New Dimension When It Comes to Driving
It might not boast the most well-watered greens in the world or the best standard of food and drink at the 19th hole. But Australia's treeless Nullarbor Plain will, within 18 months, play host to the world's largest golf course. The Nullarbor Links will cross three time zones and stretch...

Golf: Jiménez Runs Out of Puff
Miguel Angel Jiménez, a happy throwback to the good old days, finally succmbed to the powerful hitting of Lee Westwood.

Golf: World Match Play: Goosen Digs Out a Jewel in the Gloom
Jeff Maggert lost 12&11 to a majestic Retief Goosen, a record defeat, amid a massive deluge on the opening day at Wentworth.

Golf: Gallacher Hits Big Time With Perfect Timing
October 11: Scot Stephen Gallacher won a play-off with Graeme McDowell to secure the Dunhill Links Championship title.

Golf: Mcdowell Rides Old Course Luck
Graeme McDowell, who only just lost out appearing in the Ryder Cup, made amends by shooting a 62 around St Andrews.

Golf: Fitting Return for Stenson the Forgotten
September 27: Sweden's Henrik Stenson shot a final round of 66 to win The Heritage by four strokes at Woburn.

Golf: the Heritage: Price Shares Lead
September 25: Phillip Price, without a top-ten finish all year, is tied for the lead at the halfway stage of the Heritage.

Golf: Dougherty Back on the Straight and Narrow
Nick Dougherty has finally accepted that meaningful golf and parties with your mates are wholly and totally incompatible.

Golf: Europe Take Charge After Making History
Lead of five points after first day puts Bernhard Langer's team in complete control as Hal Sutton's Americans manage only one victory in eight matches.

Golf: Canadian Open musings
Mike Weir must have felt like he was carrying the weight of a country on his back on Sunday as a home crowd tried to will him to victory at the Canadian Open. The fellow from Fiji had other ideas and a faltering Weir handed the title to him.

Golf: Little Miracles From Europe's Unlikely Heroes
David Davies takes a trip back through memory-lane and finds some lesser lights who were made immortal by the Ryder Cup.

Golf: Mcginley's Finest Moment Has Yet to Lose Its Fizz
Big interview: Paul McGinley delights in telling the story of his Ryder Cup winning putt at The Belfry. Here's hoping he feels the same "ecstasy" again on Sunday.

GolfDonald Gets Serious With a Fun Day at Work
It was an alpha moment in the burgeoning career of Luke Donald at the European Masters.

Stuck in a Golf Club Fantasy
Blair has to constantly confirm the prejudices that guide him. Optimism is an essential ingredient of socialism. So last week I spent an afternoon in Edinburgh attempting - without much success - to persuade a group of old friends that after the next election a Labour government, even under Tony Blair, would take a few faltering steps towards a more equal society.

Golf: Garcia Walks Tall With a 65
A change of swing has generated a change of fortune for the one time little Spaniard.

Golf: Donald Surfs on a Wave of Relief
Riding a wave of relief following his Ryder Cup selection, Luke Donald played his way into contention for the European Masters.

Monty makes the final Ryder cut
Golf: The two European Ryder Cup wild cards have gone to Great Britain's Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald.

Monty adds to confusion
Golf: Rarely can there have been a tournament of so many convolutions and complexities as the BMW International.

General: Random thoughts for the week
Some Monday morning musings on what is going on in the world of golf, the Olympics, and a couple of other areas.

Golf: A lot on the line
Although it is often an anticlimactic exclamation on the season, this year's PGA Championship is shaping up to have its yearly potential to have a deep impact on the remainder of the 2004 season. Here's a look at the final stretch of the golf season.

Golf: The PGA Championship
The last major of the year is upon us and the focus in on Whistling Straits. Often seen as the weak link, the major with the deepest field could use some fine tuning but it is still worthy of its status as a major championship.

Golf: Cablevision is killing my father
This is an editorial criticizing a major cable provider for their years of refusal to carry the Golf Channel, even though there have been countless petitions and constant demand for it in the area.

Golf: Lynn Finally Crowned King of Europe
Stoke's David Lynn overhauled a three-shot deficit to win his first Euopean Tour title in 168 attempts.

The Observer Profile: Peter Alliss
Does a jauntily-sported Union Jack spell the end of tradition? Is it time that Peter Alliss, the BBC's voice of golf, called it a day? Don't even whisper such things to his army of T-shirted admirers.

Golf: Randhawa Finally Proves He Can Cut It at the Highest Level
Will Buckley hails the first Indian, Jyoti Randhawa, to record an under-par round at the Open.

Golf: First-class Short Hole Stamps Authority at The Open
The shortest hole in Open Championship golf - The Postage Stamp - is also one of the most devilish, writes Kevin Mitchell.

Golf: Monty's Highs and Lows
Will Buckley watches Colin Montgomery, the volatile Scot, struggle with emotions as he tries to stay in touch with leaders.

Golf: Lane Breaks From the Pack for a Spirited Charge at the Top
Barry Lane, the 44-year-old veteran of 28 years on the circuit and surprise leader here, might yet stage one of golf's memorable final rounds.

Golf Punk Invades Polo Shirt Bastions
Union flag drainpipes highlight conflict between traditionalists and irreverent young.

Save the Planet - Don't Play Golf, Med Tourists Are Warned
They attract millions of tourists seeking to improve their swing in the sun. But the rush to coastal golf courses around the arid southern Mediterranean is posing a grave threat to its limited fresh water stocks. Each of an estimated 200 courses built around the Mediterranean consumes the...

Open Golfer's Strides Hit Taste Hazard
English golfer Ian Poulter yesterday simultaneously offended the game's traditionalists and the boundaries of good taste with a pair of Union flag trousers during the first round of the Open Championship in Troon. Poulter's patriotic, Saville Row-tailored drainpipes prompted a flood of...

Tee Time Golf Pass offers golfers discount golf on hundreds of golf courses in 13 states.
Tee Time Golf Pass is a collection of golf discounts. Tee Time Golf Pass pays for itself after two or three rounds.

Golf: The oracle at Troon
The British Open begins Thursday at Royal Troon in Scotland. After five major champions that are less than renowned, the 2004 major winners are world-class players. Here's a look at why that trend will continue this week.

Golf: Teen Meets Tiger - and Survives
19-year-old qualifier Lloyd Campbell got quite a surprise when teeing up in practice for his first Open.

Golf: The British Open
The grandfather of major championships rolls into the Ayrshire coast next week. It is time for golf in its natural state at the British Open. What is so unique about this major and who will win? Read on to find out.

Golf: Is a golfer an athlete?
With all of the talk of professional golfers in better shape than ever, I though it was time to address the issue of whether golfers are athletes. Find out what I think and why.

Golf: Showdown at Shinnecock
Phil Mickelson did not choke. Retief Goosen was simply better. And where was Ernie, Tiger, and Vijay? All this in a look back at Sunday at the 2004 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Golf: The Iceman Cometh.
In the final round of the 104th U.S. Open, nobody seemed to be pulling for Retief Goosen. But, at the end of the day, the entire country had to stand up and appalaud their new national champion.

Golf: Turning back the clock
As the U.S. Open unfolds this weekend at Shinnecock Hills, the battle between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson serves as a backdrop for the PGA's new "Golden Era." An abundance of talent at the top of the moneylist has helped the tour create the kind of rivalries that haven't been seen since the days of Jack vs. Arnie.

Golf: Grumbling about Golf
I love professional golf and the PGA Tour, but there are several things that irritate me about it. Find out what they are.

Golf: The Golden Bear's tough goodbye
Jack Nicklaus withdrew from a tournament last week for personal reasons. He cited that he had already missed several events for his PGA event, and he could not miss any more for it to be successful. While the reasoning was sound, it was a clear signal of change in golf.

Triumph and Despair
Justin Rose's father, Ken, was a friend and mentor. So the golfer is proud that, before he died, Dad saw him win.

Protests Force Golfing Minister Into a Hole
Tens of thousands flood in to Normandy as political rows erupt in Scotland and Wales.

General: Smell the May flowers (Part 2 of 3)
Part 2 of a three part series, I am recapping one of my most memorable months in recent memory. Follow along as I hack my way around the golf course, win on the ponies, and make Baltimore Ravens fans look cheap and soft.

General: Smell the May flowers - Part 1
The month of May was a good one for me. Won't you join me as I recap my travels around the Washington, D.C. metro area betting on ponies, catching fish, playing golf and making a fool of myself on a wedding dance floor.

John Rawling on Golf: No Quibbles With Langer's Appointment
It was hard to quibble with the appointment of Bernhard Langer as European Ryder Cup captain, even if his style is in marked contrast to the approach of his predecessor.

Golf for the Man in the Street
The opportunity to drive a golf ball down a street in Shoreditch, near the City of London, was too good to miss. Creaming one straight down the middle would give you above average odds of smacking a low-quality artist clean between the eyes.

Ballesteros May Never Play Again
Seve Ballesteros says he is unlikely to play competitive golf again because of the debilitating effects of arthritis on his back.

Blind Golf Champion Challenged
May 20: The first blind golfer to successfully defend the world title is being investigated after allegations that he is not as visually impaired as he claims.

Golf: Will Buckley Interviews Ben Curtis
Ben Curtis came from nowhere to win last year's Open, but he knows where he's going now, he tells Will Buckley.

Stop Telling Me Golf is Cool - It Isn't and It Never Will Be
May 7: According to trendy mags like Bogey and Golf Punk, golf is the new rock and roll. No it's not.

Golf: The PGA train needs coal
The PGA Tour has had a string of exciting, close finishes in recent weeks. Even though another one is ensured this week in Houston, it seems like the PGA Tour may be quickly deflating. What's the cause and the cure for this problem?

Golf: Wolverine on the march
Most golfers accept scholarships from southern schools. Not Michael Harris. The Michigan native stayed in his beloved home state and is now only one step away from the big time.

Golf: Nothing wrong with Mike Weir
Canadian golf fans are in a tizzy with Mike Weir's recent poor play. Find out why they shouldn't be surprised.

First-timers Dominate Masters
April 11: With the past five major winners all being first-timers, golf is verging on becoming democratic.

Golf: The long and narrow road
For every Tiger Woods there are hundreds of golfers that play a season on the PGA Tour then fade into near obscurity. Let's meet one named Brad Sutterfield.

Interview: Ian Poulter
April 5: Donald McRae talks to golf's hippest young talent about his plans to shake up the establishment at his first Masters.

Wolstenholme aiming to cut it like McEvoy
The Masters may be the tournament created by Bobby Jones, the greatest amateur golfer ever, but the days when players like Jones remained lifelong amateurs have long gone.

Golf: The Players -- Never a Major
Blanket coverage of the Players Championship begins next week as television tries to create another major championship. It's an important event and nothing more.

Golf: A wrinkle in time
A couple of unlikely men won this past week on the PGA Tour. Mark O'Meara and Craig Parry reasserted themselves as men who can contend in this intensely competitive game. If there is no rival for Tiger Woods, then what could be better for the game than these stories of redemption?

Golf: Move over Lori Kane
While local favorite Lori Kane gets the headlines on Prince Edward Island, Craig Taylor is quickly making a name for himself in Canadian golf.

Golf: Weir is a winner -- Look out Phil!
For the second consecutive year, Mike Weir has won the Nissan Open. His win further validates his break out year in 2003, and suggests success in the future.

The Importance of Lard
What one factor JUST might be the difference between the good golfer and the snake killer? The pros won't tell you. Be prepared to be surprised!

US Terror Patrols Wield Guns and Golf Bags
The high alert declared in the US last month after intelligence surfaced of an impending terrorist attack has had a global impact as its consequences have rippled around the world. The 15 flight cancellations, strict security measures at airports and on flights in and out of the US have...

Golf: A missed opportunity
What's worse than losing? How about a tie? The 2003 President's Cup was hardly a show of sportsmanship or goodwill, but rather a cheap copout when the sun set.

New Year Special Offer: You Bet, You Win
British bookmakers began the New Year in an unusual spirit of generosity this morning by offering a bet on which it is impossible to lose. Ladbrokes are offering 1-2 about the golfer Tiger Woods winning one of the four major championships - the Open, the US Open, the Masters or the US PGA...

Extreme Golfers Take to Mountains and Forests
Extreme golfers take to mountains and forests for a game where all the world's your bunker.

Golf: Riding a wave to the PGA Tour
Former college standout Jason Allred is working his way to the PGA Tour. The 24-year-old needs another year of seasoning before hitting the big show, but he's not worried. His family and friends mean more to him than golf and his feet are firmly planted on the ground.

How to Play the Game
Will Hutton: Whether it's playing rugby, hitting a golf ball or repairing your car, it's no go if you haven't got flow.

Golf: Not your average Joe
With over 100 tournament wins, Joe Cioe may be the best mini-tour golfer of all time. The 38 year old has played and won everywhere in North America while not giving up his PGA Tour dream.

Playing By the Book
The weakest link in sport is not the rulebook but how to enforce it. In good news for cartoonists and the makers of English dramas aimed at American markets, the convention that golfers shout "fore!" after a shot that endangers others is to be formalised for the first time in a new book of rules for the game to be published next year.

Golf: Her future is bright
Jan Dowling is a golfer you haven't heard of... yet. A fine rookie season on the Futures Tour is paving the way to success on the LPGA. Now, if only Canadian corporations could help out this Canadian Amateur Champion.

Golf: World Golf Championships Need Major Adjustment
The WGC events have accomplished their mission of bringing the world's best together. Now it's time to retire two of the events and adjust the other two before apathy kills them all.

Golf: Vouching for Vijay
Soon, the PGA Tour's Player of the Year award will be bestowed upon one of a handful of worthy individuals. Why, then, is it destined to end up in the wrong player's trophy case?

Golf: Proud Papa celebrates special week
Not every golf pro has dreams of the PGA Tour. Being head pro is good enough for Ron Kenesky. The new dad started a college fund by winning a professional tournament.

Golf: Veress looks to make the PGA
There is more to Canadian golf than Mike Weir and Ian Leggatt. A 28 year-old named Zoltan Veress is steadily climbing the ladder to the PGA Tour. Considering he didn't pick up a club until he was 12, he's come a long way and his confidence is growing with each success.

Golf: The decline of the Canadian Open
What used to be an important tournament is now a third level PGA event played during football season and the pennant races. Long gone is the heyday of the Canadian Open golf tournament.

Golf: Historic subtlety on the PGA Tour
This year may not be remembered for the accomplishments of Tiger Woods. In fact, it shouldn't. However, the year should not be viewed in terms of Tiger's slump, but in the accomplishments of other men, women, and lefties that have helped make 2003 a very historic year in golf.

VW pins hopes on the new Golf
Europe's biggest car maker Volkswagen yesterday took the wraps off the latest version of its best selling Golf, a car seen as crucial to its fortunes.

Golf: The Year of the underdogs
A look at golf's major championship winners and their unlikely rise to success.

Is Golf Undergoing a Revolution?
At the weekend, Ian Poulter, a 27-year-old Englishman with spiky, multi-coloured hair, won the Nordic Open, defeating Colin Montgomerie, a 40-year-old who looks like, well, a golfer. Is this the start of a revolution in the most snobbish game of all? Jim White reports.

And If You Think This is Hot, Think Again
Some jobs are more thankless than others but Randy Crist's is probably the most thankless of all: selling golf jumpers in one of the hottest places on Earth, Death Valley in California. 'No, we haven't had any sales today, or yesterday or this week. Actually, we haven't had any for a few...

Tiger's Tip: Just Do It - Throw Them Away
July 30: Tiger Woods left little hope for the average golfer after he revealed that Nike's specially designed driver for him at a cost of millions of pounds was not good enough.

Just Popping Out for a Fag and 18 Holes
Will Buckley: Non-smokers, like non-golfers, are forever worried that they are out of the loop. They needn't worry, we're simply playing golf and smoking.

When Rules Break All the Laws of Logic
Kevin Mitchell: Mark Roe's disqualification from last week's Open was a mere shrug compared to that of member of Richmond Golf Club during the air raids of 1941.

Golf: The Champions Tour soldiers on
With a ratings decline, it appears the newly-named Champions Tour is in trouble. Find out why it will continue as long as it wants to.

Roe's Woes Scant Reward for Giving Golf a Little Headbanging Fun
July 21: Mark Roe is firmly ensconced in the Premier Division of lovable loonies, and is one of the best-liked players on the European golf tour, says John Rawling.

Iron Will Puts Tiger in the Hunt
Ian Ridley watches the world's best golfer stamp his authority on the tournament.

Faldo Finds Right Key As First Leaves the Rest Blowing in the Wind
The golfer who has never felt the breathless terror of the first tee has yet to be born, says Paul Kelso.

The Open - As It Happens
Live golf: Follow the drama from Royal St George's as it unfolds. Coverage starts at 9am.

Winner Must Bow to Will of the Wind
July 17: The south-west wind is expected to blow at 30 mph this afternoon, proving to be the invisible fourth dimension of links golf, writes Richard Williams.

Breakfasting With the Larks
July 16: Such is Tiger Woods's unprecedented appeal to the golfing public that he tends to begin his practice rounds around the time the local larks are contemplating breakfast.

Beem Shows the Lesser Lights the Way to Tame Tiger
July 15: The standard of Rich Beem's golf this week could fetch the unlikeliest major winner a second title to add to last year's USPGA, writes Paul Kelso.

Failure Will Not Be Tolerated
July 14: A new generation of English golfers is emerging; one for which taking part is not enough. This week it heads to Kent, determined to be involved when the claret jug is in sight.

Out of Africa, Out of Pocket - and at Once Out of the Open
Doh Missewou had further to travel than most of the golfers who yesterday began their effort to qualify for the Open Championship. 3,126- miles to be precise.

Open Wary of African Entrants
The Royal & Ancient will be checking that African players who have entered today's qualifying competition for the Open are professional golfers.

Golf: Observations from Pinehurst
Few words inspire thoughts in a golfer more than Pinehurst. Anyone who knows anything about golf knows that Pinehurst is home to a great deal of golf and its history. But what makes Pinehurst so special?

Golf: No place for cheating in golf
Tiger Woods thinks all his competitors should have their clubs tested before every round. Is there something fishy on the PGA Tour right now? Is golf on a collision course with a Sammy Sosa-like cheating scandal? And what is being done to prevent it?

Golf: A distinguished game
Golf is a great game, cherished by many people abroad. Here's an inside look on what makes the game so special and why it's successful.

Golf: The cure for slow play and poor etiquette
Slow play and lack of etiquette are hurting golf at the amateur level. It's time to take drastic action and cure both problems with one solution.

Golf: Isn't it time to retire the Presidents Cup?
Comparing the Ryder Cup to the Presidents Cup is like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford Pinto. Read why the Presidents Cup should fold, and how the Ryder Cup can get even better.

Golf: Waking up to reality on the golf course
Want to know why your handicap is higher than you think? Find out why only a miniscule number of golfers ever make any money at it and even fewer make it their livelihood.

Mitterrand 'gave Chateau to Golf Partner'
Elf trial puts late president under the spotlight. The ghost of France's first Socialist president, François Mitterrand, has come back to haunt France's biggest postwar sleaze trial - in the form of an extraordinary tale involving his golfing partner, a luxury chateau on the outskirts of Paris, and the sum of £2.6m.

Why Presidents Never Have to Say Double-bogey
John F Kennedy was the best; Richard Nixon was one of the worst; Jimmy Carter never bothered; and Bill Clinton just could not play by the rules, although he always convinced himself otherwise. Welcome to the world not of presidential politics but presidential golf - a pursuit common to 14 of the...

Golf: It's not just technology
"If he makes this he'll get to 30 under par," whispers the excited commentator. Welcome to golf in the 21st century, where more than technology is ruining the wonderful game.

Golf: Playing through the rough
A story about a three-handicapper with Tourette Syndrome.

Golf: An Augusta state of mind
In 1920, women took one giant step towards equal rights when they won the right to vote. However, in the 21st century, women are still being denied equal rights as men. The latest controversy involves the right to be a member of the Augusta golf club.

Weir Has Old Master to Thank for Solid Stance
April 15: Mike Weir's victory on Sunday was a win for modesty, for persistence, for Canada and, not least, for left-handed golfers everywhere.

Is Any Woman Willing to Be Seen in Masters Green?
April 14: To no one's great surprise, the demonstrations on Saturday against the men-only policy of Augusta National Golf Club turned out to be an anticlimax.

Monty falls in love with America
Golf: Colin Montgomerie has resumed his love affair with the USA as he prepares well in advance for the three upcoming majors.

Men who run golf still think they are justified and Ancient
Big Sister is watching you. That is the only and inescapable conclusion to be drawn from reading the letter sent this week by Tessa Jowell to Peter Dawson, the secretary of that bastion of blazerhood, the Royal and Ancient golf club of St Andrews.

Jowell Takes R&a Man to Task
March 27: Tessa Jowell and Martha Burk, campaigner against sexism in golf, have joined forces to criticise the Royal and Ancient Club.

Players in major disagreement
Golf: The US Tour chief wants to make the Players Championship "the fifth major", but the players are having none of it.

Golf: Calm in the storm?
With the Masters just weeks away, Martha Burk continues her crusade to force Augusta National to admit a female member before the April tournament. As the country enters war, however, Burk has promised something else: to hold back. What does it mean?

Ship-shape Woods looms large in Bay
Golf: Tiger Woods, already the owner of most of the meaningful records on the US Tour, will set yet another should he win the Bay Hill Invitational.

Masters 'tarnished' for Woods
Golf: Tiger Woods claims that this year's US Masters would be "tarnished" if protests are mounted at Augusta National.

McGinley leaves blood in the sand
Golf: A testing week for Paul McGinley could yet end in triumph in the Qatar Masters.

Big hitters taking fun out of golf, warns Woosnam
Golf: A couple of whingeing, whining professionals visited the media centre at the Emirates golf club yesterday and had a good old-fashioned moan.

One-man Klan underlines need for Augusta to concede
The confrontation is inevitable, and it will now be in weeks not months; the leaders are deciding where they want to place their troops; the tension is palpable - but the final outcome is a foregone conclusion. All we have to hope is that other, less agreeable distractions are settled by April 10, so that we can all concentrate on the hilarious goings-on planned for the Augusta National golf club.

Golf: Crusader without a clue?
Brian Kontak's decision to attempt to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open has sparked a debate about gender lines in professional golf. But, why would Kontak go through with this stunt in the first place?

Clarke kicks the bad habits
Golf: Darren Clarke is letting his clubs do the talking at the Cisco World Match Play championship at Wentworth.

KKK steps into Augusta controversy
A Ku Klux Klan group has asked for a permit to demonstrate in support of Augusta National's right to have an all-male membership at the golf club.

Woods sounds off at mobile interruption
Golf: Tiger Woods lost a small part of his game and a large part of his temper in the first round of the Los Angeles Open.

Woods tops the bill in an all-star cast
Golf : Led by Tiger Woods, 40 of the top 50 golfers in the world rankings have gone to Los Angeles' Riviera Country Club.

The thin end of the continental wedge threatens Britain's fairways
As has become clear during this week's war of words between Washington and Paris, Britain does not stand alone in the so-called Golf War. For those of you who have missed the details, they are simply stated.

Faldo back in good nick
Golf: The Royal Melbourne Golf Club is perfect type of course for Nick Faldo; he is playing the kind of golf that reminds one of his glory days.

Golf: Tomboys -- Females take on the PGA
She's tall. She's fearless. She's 13. And she's eyeing a future in golf. However, Michelle Wie's ultimate goal is not the women's LPGA Tour, but the men's PGA Tour. Does she have what it takes?

Foster catches winning bug
Golf: Mark Foster won a six-man play-off at the Alfred Dunhill Championship after a sleepless night caused by a stomach bug.

Casey seizes chance
Golf: Paul Casey made the most of his last-hole heroics in the third round of the £500,000 Dunhill Championship in South Africa and climbed back to the top 10. No such luck for Justin Rose.

Docker's son breaks the mould
Golf: John E Morgan has overcome many obstacles to be where he is now, but now he is more excited than nervous - especially with Adam Sandler around.

Els sets record for shots under par
Golf: The Big Easy set a new world record in winning the Mercedes Championship in Hawaii.

Home advantage reaps rewards for Immelman
Golf: Trevor Immelman beat Tim Clark at the first extra hole to win the South African Open at Erinvale. At the club where he was once a member, Trevor Immelman beat Tim Clark at the first extra hole to win the South African Open at Erinvale.

Golding gets his chance
Golf: The ups and downs of golf were shown in all their glory at the South African Open as a boy from Luton equalled the course record.

Wayward drive prunes Rose back
Golf: Justin Rose was among the pre-tournament favourites for this week's South African Open.

Rose invited to join elite at the Masters
Golf: Justin Rose will make his US Masters debut at Augusta in April after being named as one of 96 invited players.

Masters place for Rose
Golf: Justin Rose is set to make his US Masters debut this year after being named in the 96-man field.

Interview:Luke Donald
Golf: Prodigious young golfer Luke Donald, the first European player to win in his rookie year on the US tour, answers the hard questions.

Don't cry for Romero
Golf: Eduardo Romero is still coming to terms with his best-ever year. For two decades now Eduardo Romero's smiling face has been one of the better fixtures on the European golf circuit.

Unforgettable: how the cup was won
Jack Nicklaus, no less, once holed a longish putt on the 17th green at the Augusta National golf club that effectively won for him, at the age of 46, the US Masters title.

Lawrence Donegan: Britain's Craven Role in the Golf War
Lawrence Donegan: The US is finally taking sex discrimination in the sport seriously. It's time our golfers did the same.

World Cup Rough for Rose but French descend into farce
Golf: England's Justin Rose and Phil Casey had a tough time in the opening fourballs of the World Cup, but not as tough a time as the French pair.

Protection - racket that's no help to bowlers
Name me one sport where you improve by playing less. Does Tiger Woods stay at the top by hitting fewer golf balls? Did Paula Radcliffe make her breakthrough this year by pounding out fewer miles on the track? Yet the call this past week has been for England's beaten Ashes squad to play less cricket.

Has rugby become too dangerous in the professional era?
At first glance Nick Beal could be mistaken for just another professional rugby player. A decade of faithful service at Northampton, 15 caps for England, a Lions tour in 1997 and a golf handicap of four clearly indicate a sportsman of above average talent but, outwardly, he is as refreshingly normal as they come.

Keenan hangs his hat on Cape
Golf: England's Ian Keenan has moved to within two shots of leader Darren Fichardt at the Royal Cape Club in South Africa.

£4,900 Damages for Pro Golfer Who Sought £6m
A professional golfer who claimed his chances of becoming one of the world's richest sportsmen were blighted after a dog bit his little finger was yesterday awarded just £4,900 damages by a high court judge. Andrew Raitt fought for more than £6m in damages. He argued that the...

Road Hole regains all its teeth
Golf: One of golf's hallowed sites, the Road Hole bunker on the Old Course at St Andrews, has been saved. Thanks in no small part to us.

New twist to the Road Hole tale
The Road Hole bunker, famous and feared throughout world golf, may yet be restored to its card-wrecking best. The bunker, which dictates play on the 17th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews, has recently been reshaped and traditionalists fear that the hole, labelled the hardest par-four in the world, will lose its bite.

St Andrews in uproar as Road Hole is altered
Golf: Oh, the horror! The most famous hazard in world golf, the Road Hole bunker, has been drastically and dramatically changed.

Faldo gives World Cup the elbow
Golf: An elbow problem has forced Nick Faldo to withdraw from the England team for next week's World Cup at Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.

Monty goes from poor to penalty
Golf: Colin Montgomerie incurred a penalty shot on the 1st to give him a score of 74 at the end of the first round of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City.

Taiwanese becomes Tour's youngest golfer at 13
Golf: When the Hong Kong Open tees off, a 13-year-old Taiwanese will become the European Tour's youngest ever player.

Dixon bites the bullet for six rounds
Golf: Qualifying for the European Tour was a gruelling battle of heart and mind for David Dixon, not to mention the caddy hired specifically to rein him in.

Broadhurst back in big time
Paul Broadhurst produced the best golf of his life yesterday to survive the European Tour qualifying school and regain his card for the 2003 season.

Archer ready to hit the tour bull's-eye
Golf: Philip Archer will be hoping to make it to where the big money is after he attends his ninth European Tour qualifying school this week.

Mouland struggling to pass final exam
Golf: Welshman Mark Mouland who has represented his country in the World Cup eight times played so poorly this season that he is back at qualifying school.

Card game sees Hoey dealt the worst of all possible starts
Golf: Michael Hoey contrived to run up a quadruple-bogey eight at the opening hole at the Pals club in Gerona.

Westwood goes from last to a blast from the past
Golf: Lee Westwood turned around the poor form he showed in finishing last at Valderrama to share second place after the opening day of the TCL Classic.

Golf: Augusta National remains true to itself.
After another failed attempt at membership at Augusta National, women activists around the country are looking for blood.

Europe measures its strength in millionaires
Golf: The game has largely avoided the effects of a troubled economy, as the winnings of Europe's top players testifies.

Tour ends in dark farce
Golf: Colin Montgomerie and Bernhard Langer agreed a tie when the Volvo Masters ended in a shambles.

Golf: The drowning pool
Tiger's season was a success, and so was the entire 2002 PGA campaign. But will it continue? Is it possible that interest in the Tour has peaked and that the dethroning of Tiger Woods could mean an end to golf's popularity?

Montgomerie still on flying Angel's trail
Golf: The hazards of the Valderrama course could give Monty and the rest of the pack chasing leader Angel Cabrera a sniff of a chance at the Volvo Masters.

Donald breaks duck in the rain
Golf: Britain's Luke Donald won the Southern Farm Bureau Classic in Mississippi, when rain washed out the final round.

Lawrie's slip lets in Poulter
Golf: Paul Lawrie handed Ian Poulter the Italian Open when he drove out of bounds with his tee shot at the last.

Grace thrives on local favours
Women's golf: South Korea's Grace Park won the Cisco Women's World Match Play in Narita, Japan.

Poulter's borrowed putter gives glimpse of magic 59
England's Ian Poulter shot a course-record 61, 11 under par, with an eagle and nine birdies in the first round of the Italian Open. The 26-year-old from Luton carded the second lowest score on the European Tour this season and a career best after borrowing Justin Rose's putter here at Olgiata Golf Club.

Faldo finds annoying key to success
Golf: Nick Faldo began his preparations to qualify for the 2004 Ryder Cup in the strangest fashion yesterday.

Woosnam makes his case for captaincy
Golf: Ian Woosnam has expressed interest in captaining the European Ryder Cup team in 2004.

Player to Sell Symbols of Success for $5m
The golfing legend Gary Player is selling almost his whole collection of memorabilia - including replicas of his complete set of four Major trophies - for $5m (£3.2m) in what is likely to the biggest sale the sport has seen. The small, dogged South African, who earned the soubriquet...

Sam will go out on top
Golf: Sam Torrance has decided to quit while he's ahead. Good on him. Sam Torrance's decision not to stand again for captain of Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2004 will have come as no surprise to the people who know him best, despite the pressure put on him to reconsider his earlier intention by Nick Faldo and some members of the Torrance team last week.

Faldo rules himself out as captain
Golf: Nick Faldo, who has spent much of the last two years promoting his cause as the next Ryder Cup captain, says he no longer wants the job.

Bjorn suffers a bad day at the office
So what is it like to play Tiger Woods when your A-game has turned into so much cold alphabet soup? It is tough, apparently, so no surprise there then. But just how tough? Well, Thomas Bjorn is a very tall bruiser of a Dane who once beat Woods in Dubai despite spending 72 holes in the world number one's presence but even he was reduced to a regretful hulk of a golfer after a disappointing morning at the office in the Midlands.

How to Put a Real Man Off His Swing
Mark Lawson: Golf, cricket, football -no sport is safe from the power of sledging.

How the underdogs can become a team with bite
Sam Torrance has been saddled with the most unenviable job in golf - moulding together 12 disparate individuals used to playing for only one thing, themselves. He has had since Monday to build a European team fit to take on the United States and his success or failure will be clear within four days.

The revolution will be televised (on Sky Sports)
It's the Ryder Cup. Golfers from that bit of the Asian land-mass where all the white folks live, versus a team from the New American Empire. And security is tighter than a dead ferret's chuff. The Yanks are all flying their own private jets to the tournament.

Parnevik conquers naked fear
He ran, naked, into the night. But then, if you think your hotel has just been bombed, it is maybe excusable. It is even more excusable if you are Jesper Parnevik, who is probably the only genuine eccentric in golfing captivity and who is staying this week at the Belfry and trying, earthquakes permitting, to prepare for the Ryder Cup.

Paper View
In today's round-up of the sporting press: where Tiger eats his dinner, and whether golfers deserve any dinner at all.

Interview Darren Clarke
Darren Clarke has been playing at majors for 12 years now. In 2000, he took on the best golfer in the world at match play and won. He has even been up the aisle to be married, and has seen his children born.

Inkster shatters Europe dream
Women's golf: Europe's hopes of retaining the Solheim Cup were dashed by a US fightback.

Reid sees lead slip
Women's golf: America came back from 3 - 1 down in the Solheim Cup to tie 4 - 4 at close of play, much to European captain Dale Reid's chagrin.

Suzy on Tee With Men
Lawrence Donegan reports on Suzy Whaley,a 36-year-old golf club professional from Connecticut who has become the first woman in history to qualify to play in a men's event on the US PGA tour.

Ouimet Shows the Way
Kevin Mitchell Tiger Wood's would do well to look up Francis Ouimet - a young man who played for nothing throughout his career and single handedly turned America on to golf - if he is lacking the desire to compete for prestige in the Ryder Cup.

Woods gambles on new clubs
Tiger Woods, with two of the most important weeks of his career immediately in front of him, has untypically taken an enormous golfing gamble. Even though the American Express World Golf Championship starts today in Kilkenny, followed by next week's Ryder Cup, Woods has put a complete new set of irons in his bag.

Golf: Playing on -- The meaning of sports
The 2002 Ryder Cup promises to renew a rivalry between the Americans and the Europeans. But for America, it is not the rematch of 1999 that seems most pressing right now, but rather the need for sports itself in this month of solemn reflection. The Ryder Cup will show us all the meaning of sports.

Let's be friends
Fuelled by an invigorated patriotism, subdued by the anniversary of 9/11 and motivated by a desire to do the right thing this time around, America's Ryder Cup captain Curtis Strange is determined to deliver the match back into the hands of the players and to embrace again Samuel Ryder's original inspiration, which was simply to encourage friendship between golfers from opposite sides of the Atlantic.

No substitute for sport
After a Sparkling summer there is the prospect of some intriguing sport in the autumn. First and foremost a Ryder Cup that promises to be of interest for both golfing and non-golfing reasons. Second, an Ashes series starts in November that may not be as one-sided as recent clashes.

Indian summer
Muirfield is all about contradictions. Its glorious seaside spaces, lush beneath a vast Scottish sky, lie before the sepia-coloured constrictions of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers' clubhouse.

Confident Montgomerie keeps cool in Cologne
Golf: The seven-time European number one's cool, calm attitude is confirmation that he has quickly found form and confidence after his month-long absence.

Bjorn leads European charge
Golf: Denmark's Thomas Bjorn has joined the walking wounded in the European Ryder Cup team.

Rose mourns father
Golf: Ken Rose, father, mentor and coach of Justin Rose, died on Monday night after a long battle with cancer.

Karlsson is king
Golf: Robert Karlsson did a passable impression of Tiger Woods Woods at the European Open on the newly rechristened Seve Ballesteros Course.

Par for the course
When historians come to write the story of modern professional golf, it could be that Martha Burk will command as much space as any of the men holing putts and making millions on the fairways of North America.

Westwood misses cut and runs from Ryder issue
Golf: After missing the cut in the European Masters, Lee Westwood can't wait for the Ryder Cup. To be over.

Faldo clambers to an early peak
Golf: Nick Faldo scored an opening round of 66, five under par, to finish only one behind Robert Karlsson at the European Masters in Switzerland yesterday.

The masters of Augusta: all male, all powerful and all but extinct
The Augusta National Golf Club is, in that splendid Australian phrase, decidedly up itself. It is a high-handed, dictatorial organisation that bullies everyone who dares cross it. This is affordable because it happens to stage a wonderful tournament on a peerless golf course.

Bjorn holds off Langer and gives Torrance a boost
Golf: Thomas Bjorn calmly beat off the challenge of Bernhard Langer to win the BMW International yesterday.

Golf's green light
Redgrave and Pinsent one up going down the 18th with Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan. Great television. At the end of a bad week a glimmer of good news for George 'Winston' Bush. He must have been disappointed to discover he had no friends but he could only have been cheered by the announcement by the IOC that there is likely to be competitive golf at the 2008 Olympics.

Monty's injury poses Ryder dilemma
Golf: Colin Montgomerie has called into question his participation in the Ryder Cup by withdrawing from the BMW International in Munich.

Parry finally realises his American dream and breaks Tour duck
Golf: Australian Craig Parry achieved his life's ambition when, on his 236th start on the US Tour, he finally won.

Rose grows as heat goes on
Golf: English youngster Justin Rose is set to make an the impact in NEC Invitational if his putting improves.

Woods rough and ready
When Tiger Woods rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th green in the first round of the World Golf Championship event, the NEC Invitational at the Sahalee Country Club, Seattle, on Thursday the remainder of the 66-man field sighed collectively.

England v India: Third Test, Second Day, Final Session
148th over: India 455-3. A maiden for Andy Flintoff. Spencer Jones liked the golfing anecdote (he's Scottish) and wants to know whether the boy Ingle or myself won the golf. As you'd expect from a man who eats raw fennel and was once spotted gnawing at a cauliflower like a wild animal,...

Casey challenge goes down the drain
Golf: Paul Casey was forced to declare a ball lost after it fell into a fairway drainage hole during the Scottish PGA championship.

Rose ready to cherry pick
Golf: Resurgent Justin Rose can now pick and choose his tournaments as he preparesfor the NEC Invitational in Washington state. A bit like Tiger Woods who isup for his fourth title at the Sahalee course.

Woods splits with coach
Golf: Tiger Woods has revealed that Butch Harmon, the man who assisted his rise to the top, will no longer be his full-time coach.

Beem a laser on the greens
To quote Golf World, "Who in the world is Rich Beem?" That was the question on the US magazine's front cover last year when the then total unknown won the Kemper Open to announce himself to a surprised golfing world.

Golf: A very (Fred) Funky Tournament
It is so much fun to watch athletes play their sport when they are having fun. Read on if you want to recapture the smiles, laughs, and signs of amazement from Fred Funk's funky weekend.

Golf: The day it mattered who won
Sixty years ago, just outside of Atlantic City, one of the great events in golf history occurred. It was the final round of the PGA Championship, and the crowd was electric with anticipation. Here's what happened.

Walk in the park for Lawrie
Golf: Paul Lawrie, the 1999 Open champion, played 36 holes over the Celtic Manor course in Newport yesterday and was never once put under pressure.

Koch pulls trigger as Kung kicks back
Golf: Sweden's Carin Koch nothched up a second successive 68 to share the halfway lead with Taiwan's Candie Kung on eight-under-par 136 in the women's Weetabix British Open.

McKay delights the locals
Golf: Mhairi McKay posted a four-under-par 68 to stand three shots off the lead in the first round of the £1m Weetabix Women's British Open. Laura Davies had a mare.

Torrance shows Cup players the way
There are only around 50 golfing days to the Ryder Cup and things have come to a pretty pass when the non-playing captain is playing a great deal better than 25% of his team.

Portrush pair battle to be lord of the Manor
Golf: Old friends Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell are set to go head-to-head at the Wales Open.

McDowell shows his mettle
Golf: Graeme McDowell's victory in the Scandinavian Masters was the latest sign that a new breed of European golfers is set emerge from the shadow of Ballesteros, Faldo and Langer.

Six weeks make McDowell a master
Golf: Uber-rookie Graeme McDowell celebrated his maiden victory on the European Tour when he won the Scandinavian Masters.

Golf: He's a golfer, not a politician
Tiger Woods plays an out of this world game of golf. However, just because he's part of a minority, some people have the mistaken idea that he's suppose to speak for the entire Black race. He's a golfer, not a politician.

Monty moves up a gear to challenge
Golf: Colin Montgomerie is looking to patience - not one of his better known traits - to break his seasonal duck and win the Scandinavian Masters this weekend.

Edwards set to leap into history books again
John Regis on how the world's best triple jumper can win it all. Tiger Woods did not manage it, but I fancy Jonathan Edwards can. Woods failed in his attempt at golf's grand slam when he was beaten by the weather at The Open.

Is he Jos too good to be true?
Lawrence Donegan was caddying when he first met Jos Vanstiphout. Here he tells the amazing story of the guru who 'won' the Open. The practise putting green at a professional golf tournament is a brutal place for a newcomer; as hospitable as Jupiter, as hierarchical as an anthill.

Sexy golf? It's the wrong image
Tom Cox says the problems in the modern-day game are caused by snobbery, not a lack of style.

Happy Spence finds a 25-shot improvement
Golf: Jamie Spence followed his 29 on the back nine for 66 on Thursday with a 30 over the same stretch for 64 and is now three behind the leader, Germany's Tobias Dier.

From Dier to near historic
Golf: Tobias Dier leapfrogged the big names to lead the Dutch Open with a first-round 60.

Golf: British hiccup
Tiger Woods was set to take the third leg of golf's Grand Slam until the weather got in his way. However, the British Open debacle doesn't mean that Tiger is slipping or that his challengers are catching up.

Golf: Tiger slammed shut at Muirfield
In the end, it was Muirfield that halted Tiger's bid to win golf's Grand Slam. However, Woods' best chance for that elusive accomplishment came two years ago when he failed to win on a course that was seemingly built for his game.

Golf: Testosterone costs Levet the Claret Jug
What would you do if you were one step from immortality and a lifetime of riches and all you need to do was play it safe? Read why Thomas Levet did what he did when he did it. And how Siegfried and Roy ended up in the column.

Too Late to Stop a World War - But It Could Halt the Tiger
July 21: Tiger Woods's rivals should put away their clubs and shrinks and pick up a short book by Stephen Potter entitled The Complete Golf Gamesmanship.

First round: as it happens
Golf: The 131st Open Championship: First round under way.

Golf's trouble with women
The venue for the Open this year does not allow women members. And it's not the only one. Vivien Saunders, former British women's golf champion, explains why the fairer sex is still not welcome on the fairways.

'Sexist' Golf Club Tells Ministers to Look to Their Own Record
The secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the organising body of the Open championship, yesterday effectively told the government it should mind its own business rather than criticise the sport's attitude to women. Peter Dawson, responding to accusations of sexism made by Richard...

Golf: Privacy, please
The National Council of Women's Organizations came a-knockin' at Augusta National's hallowed door, and the members' would not let them in. Thank goodness because the NCWO, and any other outside organization, has no business changing policies at Augusta or any other private club in America.

Careful Tiger
Woods, once a taker of risks who was going to Botox the face of golf, is no longer setting an example for the new generation, says Bill Elliott.

Past meets future
The midsummer's greatest golf championship will bring into sharp focus the spring and autumn of the British game in the shape of two Englishmen, Justin Rose and Nick Faldo.

Lyle roars back to sweet sound of success
Golf: The 1985 Open winner Sandy Lyle is now only four shots off the lead in the Barclays Scottish Open after adding 68 to his opening round of 67.

New boy Wegerle misses Open goal
Golf: The former Chelsea and Blackburn striker Roy Wegerle failed yesterday in his bid to qualify for the Open at Muirfield.

Campbell drives in on full choke
Golf: Michael Campbell won the European Open despite playing the final four holes 'disgustingly'.

Campbell keeps an Open mind
Golf Michael Campbell is the self proclaimed "quiet little Maori boy" making inroads at the European Open.

Webb crashes to personal-worst round as she seeks major record
Women's golf: Karrie Webb was at an utter loss to explain her extraordinary collapse at the US Open. It was woefully over par.

Montgomerie swings back in contention
Golf: Dennis Pugh has cured Colin Montgomerie's aggravating back problem with five magic words - "Your alignment is all wrong". An opening round three-under-par 69 at the European Open was the result.

Clarke aims low to hit the Open heights
Golf: Darren Clarke is hoping to take a leaf out of the Tiger Woods' book of preparation for majors as he aims for success at the European Open in Dublin.

Monty is quickly back to business
Golf: Colin Montgomerie, the man with the bad back, will play in this week's European Open at the K Club after all.

Björn confident again
Golf: Denmark's Thomas Björn finds himself in a three-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the Irish Open at Fota Island.

Ballesteros withdraws from Open
Golf: Bye bye Seve? The Spaniard's decision to pull out of this year's Open could signal the end of his great career.

Westwood rides again
Golf: Lee Westwood began the long journey back to form yesterday, hitting a four-under-par 67 in the Murphy's Irish Open.

Monty unfazed by warm-up 74
Golf: Colin Montgomerie will be hoping to draw inspiration from last year's Irish Open victory after he notched up a poor opening round at the pro-am in Cork.

First tour victory for man-from-nowhere Tunnicliff is tinged with sadness
Golf: The Great North Open came up with a shock winner yesterday when Miles Tunniclif took the £100,000 first prize.

Golf: Ailing, living, shining
Jeff Julian hasn't made a cut on the PGA Tour all year. In fact, he's not even a full-time member of the Tour. Why should you care about Jeff? Because he's battling an incurable and fatal disease, and he's still playing.

Golf: Second best
Finishing second earns a pretty decent living. It just doesn't make for very good golf.

Golf: My beef with the PGA
The U.S. Open came and went and Tiger Woods won with relative ease. What's new there? Absolutely nothing. That's why I've got a major "beef" with the PGA Tour.

Taylor tears up France
Golf: Despite confessing to being "knackered" Kirsty Taylor yesterday still managed to hit a four-under-par 68 to share the first-round lead in the French Open.

Woods goes for calendar slam
Golf: It's two down with two to go for Tiger Woods after his victory in the US Open, but Muirfield may be a major too far, writes David Davies.

Tiger cruises to eighth major
Golf: Tiger Woods made it seven wins in his last 11 tournaments and completed the first half of grand slam with a comfortable victory at the US Open.

France, family and food do it for McKay
Golf: The first round of the Evian Masters in France saw sound performances from Mi Hyun Kim and Mhairi McKay.

'Be nice' badge is a red rag to rednecks
Golf: New York hecklers are still likely to give Colin Montgomerie a torrid time at the US Open this year despite light-hearted attempts to give him an easier ride with spectators.

Clarke primed for Tiger shootout
Golf: Darren Clarke gave himself the perfect boost for his meeting with Tiger Woods at this week's US Open when he won his third English Open title in four years.

Clarke catches fire without cigar smoke
Golf: Darren Clarke starts the final round of the English Open tied for the lead with Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin.

Phil's major risk
Golf: The world's second-best golfer won't hold back at this year's US Open - he doesn't know how to.

Sell sails on to face Spaniard in final
Golf: Martin Sell, never a winner outside Wiltshire, is one of the most surprising finalists of the Amateur Championship.

Scotland takes the biscuit
That golf is a young man's game has never been more amply illustrated than by the fact that the average age of the quarter-finalists in the Amateur Championship at Royal Porthcawl is 20.8.

Scotland leaves it late
Golf: Zane Scotland, one of the favourites for the Amateur Championship, came within 22 seconds of not getting the chance to play at all yesterday.

Agassi scrapes into quarter-finals
Golf: Experience triumphs over youth in three hour French Open thriller.

Young lion Rose bites the hand that feeds him
Golf: Justin Rose, house guest of Ian Poulter, stole the British Masters at Woburn from under his host's nose yesterday with a final round, seven-under-par 65.

Golf: The hotel Bethpage experience
As you should know by now, this year's U.S. Open site is 100 percent public and carries a greens fee of just $31 dollars. Getting on Bethpage Black, however, is tougher than it sounds. If you want to learn how to score a tee time and experience Bethpage like a true amateur, read on.

Faldo is invited to play in US Open
Golf: Nick Faldo is determined to shine at next month's US Open after being given a wildcard by the United States Golf Association.

Faldo Gets Us Open Exemption
Nick Faldo is determined to shine at next month's US Open after being given a special invitation by the United States Golf Association to play in the second major championship of the year. The 44-year-old Briton, who will be competing in his 60th consecutive major tournament at...

Hansen keeps his nerve but Faldo loses out
Golf: Anders Hansen was the suprise winner of the £2m Volvo PGA Championship, his first tournament win in five years of trying.

Hansen is flying high
Golf: An impressive flurry of birdies helped Denmark's Anders Hansen extend his lead in the Volvo PGA Championship.

Monty strikes again
Golf: Colin Montgomerie lost ground in the Volvo PGA Championships after accidentally knocking out a spectator.

Monty defies his back and hits the front
Golf: Colin Montgomerie leads the field in the Volvo PGA after recording an eight-under-par 64.

Golf Legend Sam Snead Dies at 89
Sam Snead, the USPGA Tour's most prolific title winner of all time with 81 victories, has died following complications from a stroke. He was four days short of his 90th birthday. Known as 'Slammin Sammy', Snead was credited with 135 worldwide wins, including three US Masters, three PGA...

Tiger sends Monty to painful defeat
Golf: Colin Montgomerie defied his aching back but finally succumbed to Tiger Woods after three play-off holes in the Deutsche Bank SAP Open.

Monty and Tiger set up showdown
Golf: Brilliant play from both Tiger Woods and a half-crippled Colin Montgomerie set up a thrilling head-to-head for the final round of the Deutsche Bank SAP Open.

Monty leads, but Tiger prowling
Golf: Colin Montgomerie led the old and decrepit who took control of the £1.7 million Deutsche Bank-SAP Open.

Monty's pain is eased on route 66
Golf: Colin Montgomerie needed painkilling tablets in order to play in the Deutsche Bank SAP Open - but still shot a second round 66.

Cabrera finally brings his big guns to bear
Golf: Angel Cabrera took the B&H International Open by one shot.

Woe of uneasy Ryders
Golf: As Barry Lane burned up the Belfry, the early signs for a harmonious and successful European assault on the Ryder Cup were not promising.

Montgomerie puts on a master class
Golf: Colin Montgomerie's bogey-free day has taken him jointly to the top of the leaderboard of the Benson and Hedges International.

Pillow talks pays for Carter
Golf: David Carter yesterday attributed his four-under-par 68 to his girlfriend, who he asked this week to caddy for him.

Torrance ready to use Eriksson in Svengali role
Golf: Sven-Goran Eriksson, not a man noted for tossing the tea cups in temper at half-time, could be invited to help Sam Torrance win the Ryder Cup for Europe.

After 508 defeats, yesterday this man finally won a tournament
Golf: After 21 years and 509 European tour events, Malcom Mackenzie has won a tournament.

Monty's right on the button
Golf: The editor of Golf Digest has launched a campaign to protect Colin Montgomerie from the usual vitriol that besets him in America.

Golf: PGA's valedictorians and dunces, so far
The 2002 PGA Tour season is already four months old, and it's time to evaluate this year's best and worst performers, courses, and tournaments so far. The standards are high, but getting a passing grade can prove to be quite rewarding.

Nearly man Immelman delivers the goods at last
Golf: Just as Ernie els predicted, South African pretender Trevor Immelman is finally coming into his own.

Montgomerie reverts to type
Golf: Colin Montgomerie is joint leader after the first day of the French Open.

French poised for revolution
Golf: The new company in charge of the French Open is planning to double the prize money at the French Open, making it one of Europe's richest tounaments.

Garcia made to sweat in Spain
Golf: Sergio Garcia survived the perils of El Cortijo's answer to Amen Corner to win the Canaries Spanish Open.

Owen relishing Garcia showdown
Golf: Victory for Sergio Garcia in the Canaries Spanish Open is looking an increasingly foregone conclusion, but try telling that to Greg Owen.

Garcia overcomes the blips
Golf: Sergio Garcia yesterday defied a buffeting breeze to lead the field with a five-under-par 67 on the first day of the Spanish Open.

Garcia favours the wedge
Golf: Money is the key to Sergio Garcia's appearance in the Spanish Open today, as it was with his non-appearance in last week's Seve Trophy match in Ireland.

Seve all over the place - and it's all over for Monty
Golf: Severiano Ballesteros, with a completely outrageous round of golf, once again beat Colin Montgomerie in the singles series of the Seve Trophy.

Seve in the old groove
Golf: Seve Ballesteros turned back the clock with an inspirational performance alongside his old sidekick Jose Maria Olazabal in yesterday's fourballs.

Woods Hopes to Grab a Grand
As if it wasn't enough to see off the cream of the world's golfers at Augusta without breaking sweat, Tiger Woods now has his sights set on achieving a golfing Grand Slam. Woods has already won all four majors in succession, but not all in the same calendar year. His feat, completed at...

Here At Last
The Masters is over. Now is the time that the world of golf will at long last focus on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, site of the 2002 U.S. Open.

Golf: Leaderboard
Second-round scores (rain stopped play)

Tiger Untamed By Savage Augusta
April 10: The modifications to Augusta, a response to the strength of modern golfers, are of little concern to Tiger Woods. The golfer takes a stroll through the new "Tiger-proof" course.

All the Presidents' Man
April 7: Golf is the American national game, according to Raymond Floyd, interviewed by Will Buckley.

Golf: You can't spell "Golden Bear" without O-L-D
It's not a bad back, Jack, it's just old age. Jack Nicklaus will miss The Masters, and in a related story, Ted Williams won't be playing in this year's All-Star Game.

Golf: Length is not the issue
Augusta's new look for the 2002 Masters includes an additional 285 yards in length. The changes were intended to keep Augusta challenging to the top players in the world. Unfortunately, lengthening the course only serves to reward the longest hitters in the field, narrowing the possible winners down to a handful.

Video Shows Golfers Fairway to Success
March 14: If you are a golfer who wants to improve your game dramatically, read on.

Golf: Miss Cleo has nothing on me!
A while back I checked the cards and tea leaves and had a vision. Wedding bells for Jennifer Lopez! I also saw some stuff about golf. Read on for a glimpse at the past and, hopefully, the future.

Golf: Montgomerie gets what he deserves
Colin Montgomerie has announced his intentions to stop playing tournament golf in the United States following the 2002 season. He says it's because American fans are rude and disrespectful to him. Should we feel bad for him? Not a chance.

Golf: New faces impact the PGA Tour
2002 may be another "Year of the Tiger," but this time, Woods will face the toughest competition of his career. A combination of young stars, ripening veterans, and comeback specialists are threatening Tiger's throne. Will Tiger be ousted? Probably not, but here's who can present a challenge.

Golf: 2002 preaseason PGA picks
The 2002 PGA Tour might have already begun, officially, but no one cares about the first few steps of an epic journey. So anything before the Masters is a prelude, mere warmup for the real season that starts down in Augusta. Will Tiger continue his totalitarian regime, or will the Duvicklmearas of the world unite and topple him? Read on for fearless predictions on the 2002 PGA Tour.

Golf: A wild year on the links
From the Casey Martin cart-riding controversy to the youngster, Ty Tyron, earning his playing card, the year was full of surprises on the PGA Tour. Here's a look back at 2001.

The Golfers
Read it, Cmon...

Golf: Don't Miss Your Q
Every year at Q School heartbreaking stories proliferate about near misses and "what might have been."

Golf: Golfing in the Canadian Prairies...In January
This column takes a humorous look at the benefits of golfing in a frozen, snow bound region.

Golf: A bright future for the Walker Cup
The 38th Walker Cup, won 15-9 by Great Britain & Ireland in Sea Island, Georgia, didn't exactly make a lot of headlines last weekend. But that doesn't mean the future isn't bright. At last, the Walker Cup is a genuine competition, after almost eighty years of irrelevance.

Golf: Leapfrog at Hayfield's
Allen Doyle beats Bruce Flisher in the State Farm Senior Classic.

Golf: Sandbagging, tainting the game
For hundreds of years, golf has been a game of honor and integrity. The majority of the 26.7 million golfers that tee it up follow the "Rules of Golf." However, some do not. These people are sandbaggers.

If Golf Courses Could Talk
An atypical Pprspective on someone's first 18-holes of Golf.

Golf: He's human
In the rush to make him the next savior of sports, we've forgotten that Tiger Woods is just a guy. His struggles at the U.S. Open are the proof

Golf: It's the end of the world as we know it
By a 7-2 majority, the Supreme Court has handed Casey Martin the right to use a cart on the PGA Tour. To some, that decision has opened the floodgates for anyone with an ingrown toenail or worse to ride a cart, too. For Casey Martin, it just means he gets a chance to prolong his struggling career - until he loses his right leg to Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome.

Golf: The President's Reserve at The Hermitage
The Hermitage was the home of our nation's seventh president, Andrew Jackson. Today, the land is the home of two fantastic golf courses: The General's Retreat course and The President's Reserve course. Webster's Dictionary defines hermitage as "a secluded residence or private retreat." A private retreat is exactly what I found when I arrived at the Hermitage Golf Complex to play The President's Reserve.

GOLF: Martin's Victory a Real Sign of The Times
Casey Martin got his fondest wish on Tuesday when the highest court in the land gave him unlimited access to a motorized cart on the PGA Tour. Most think his story is one of struggle and determination. To me it's just another reflection on the age we live in.

Golf: Martin wins at Supreme Court level
The PGA's battle with Casey Martin ended on Tuesday in the Supreme Court with Martin doing something he hasn't done all year... win!

GOLF: Casey gets his chance
"This ruling gives Martin the chance to qualify for and compete in the athletic events (the PGA Tour) offers to those members of the public who have the skill and desire to enter." Read more about this historic ruling.....

GOLF: Tiger... guaranteed
Tiger Woods has conquered the world of golf... now he's set his sights on taming the autograph world.

GOLF: My day on the links
A friend of mine convinced me to try the sport of golf. I did. The results were, well, let's just say, no one will confuse me with Tiger Woods. Here's the story.

GOLF: Analyzing Tiger's immortality
It's no secret Tiger reigns supreme in the golf world, but determining what exactly makes him so great is the challenging part. In the latest golf article, Vishal Patel goes into the analyzing of the technical aspects of the game that make Tiger the incredible master he is today.

GOLF: Tiger's slammin'!
Tiger's newest green jacket adds to his legacy.

GOLF: Grand by any other name
Notes and thoughts about Tiger's magnificent acheivement at Augusta on Sunday.

GOLF: Going home a true champion
Greg Puga, playing in his first Masters, shot 76 on Thursday and 80 on Friday on the Augusta National Golf Club. Greg missed the cut by eleven shots and is heading back home to Los Angeles, California. However, he is going home a true champion despite his play in this week’s Masters.

GOLF: Prepare to Singh again
Master’s Preview ’01: Vijay Repeats At Augusta

NHL: Islander woes span almost a decade
Same story… same team … different year. Once again, the New York Islanders are just counting the days until golf season is upon them. The playoffs, for the seventh season in a row, have been out of the question since Santa Claus packed it up and headed back north.

GOLF: Previewing the 2001 Masters
The most worthy tournament in the gold world is right around the corner. Vishal Patel explores the criteria a winner must have along with a full player preview and a winner to take home the coveted green jacket.

GOLF: On golf and depression...
Having watched the next Tiger Woods in the Honda Classic, I became mentally unstable...

GOLF: Not just another average Joe
A refreshing perspective from a golfer on top of the world, on top of his game and on top of his priorities

GOLF: O, Buddy, where art thou?
From 1st to 123rd, the story of Buddy Gardner.

GOLF: A heartbreak two weeks too early
Again, Gogel Falls Prey to the Goddess of Pebble. While, Love completes Pebble victorious.

GOLF: Duval, Calcavecchia Linked To Tiger
Rumor has it that the Tiger "incident" wasn't really an "accident."

GOLF: Give Casey A Chance!
Peter Gloviczki Jr examines the Supreme Court Battle surrounding golfer Casey Martin, and his Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome. In a passionate and personal piece the author compares Martin's condition, to his own disability.

GOLF: A Daly Struggle
First round leader, familiar collapse mark John Daly’s Hawaiian trip.

GOLF: Striker Strikes Gold
American Wins World Golf Championship Event, Without Tiger In Field

GOLF: Preview of the 2001 Golf Season
The golfing year is back upon us. Tiger cleaned up last year and will be favored to do it again. Where are the challengers going to come from? Who's going to win the Ryder Cup in September? Another exciting season awaits.

GOLF: Maximize Your Golf Game, Now!
Incredible Secrets Finally Revealed that can teach you how to destroy your competition and have you more confident than ever!

GOLF: The Year 2000 in Golf - Tiger's Year
Looking back on the year in the golfing world, one word sums it up: Tiger. Tiger-mania was everywhere, as the rest of the world's players just stood back and watched in awe.

Orlimar Golf Names New Chief Financial And Operating Officer
Orlimar Golf, a top golf club manufacturer that is in the midst of relocating from the San Francisco Bay Area to the heart of the golf equipment industry in North San Diego County, announced today that it has retained R. Grant Brisacher as Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO).

GOLF: Figuring Out The Handicap Game
What's your golf handicap? Don't know. Here's a simple primer to teach you what you should know.

The Football Fan's Guide to Golf
Do you find yourself stuck on the outskirts of conversation because you just don't get golf? Then Geoff French is here to help.

GOLF: The Roar of Backlash
A fed up Tiger Woods tells the tour, "Stop using me!"

GOLF: A Year Without Payne
Just over a year ago, Payne Stewart was tragically killed at the ridiculously early age of 42. No one should have his or her life cut so short.

Golf & Fishing Package Combines The Best Of Both Worlds!
Big Easy Golf, Inc. (BEGI), a New Orleans based destination planning company for group, corporate and convention golf packages, outings and tournaments, announced today a golf & fishing package that includes a round of golf at one of a variety of courses in the New Orleans area

GOLF: Golf Needs a Good Rivalry; Now it Might Get One
Every great sportsman needs a deadly rival. To spur him on to even greater heights, Tiger Woods needs a potential nemesis.

GOLF: Next On ESPN2: Tiger Eats An Egg McMuffin! With Cheese!
Tiger Woods is heading for a date with history, and you're with him every step of the way. Every grueling step.

GOLF: Bad News NBA, The Next MJ Plays for PGA
The NBA can stop searching. The next Michael Jordan is Tiger Woods and he plays for the PGA.

GOLF: Rory Show Glory With Birdie at Eighteen
This past weekend at the Air Canada Championship, Rory Sabbatini won his first career tournament in tremendous fashion by holing a thirty-foot birdie attempt on the final hole to win by one stroke over the third-round leader Grant Waite.