Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood stars in opening round of Scottish Open
The Englishman is one shot ahead of Sweden's Alexander Bjork and Holland's Joost Luiten.
Oct 1, 18:29
USA celebrate victory over Europe at the 2008 Ryder Cup on September 21, 2008
On This Day in 2008: Paul Azinger gets better of Nick Faldo as USA retain Ryder Cup
Nick Faldo was criticised as the USA celebrated a 16 1/2-11 1/2 victory.
Sep 21, 07:30
Bryson DeChambeau in action at the Masters on April 12, 2019
Bryson DeChambeau has clubhouse lead at US Open
On three under par, the big-hitting American held a one-shot lead over Spain's Rafa Cabrera Bello.
Sep 18, 17:44
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood struggles in second round at US Open
Belgium's Thomas Pieters had earlier made a flying start to move into the outright lead.
Sep 18, 15:20
Renato Paratore pictured in August 2018
Renato Paratore closing in on first bogey-free European Tour event since 1995
The Italian could become the first player to win a European Tour event without dropping a shot since 1995.
Jul 24, 18:55
Sam Horsfield pictured in October 2018
Sam Horsfield storms into contention at British Masters with three eagles
Horsfield's fellow Englishman Jack Senior also enjoyed a surge through the field thanks to a 63 which included a hole-in-one.
Jul 24, 12:45
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Dale Whitnell in immaculate form in second round at British Masters
Whitnell fired an eagle and five birdies in a flawless 64 at Close House.
Jul 23, 18:34
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on July 21
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jul 21, 22:39
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood confident "military-style" approach will ensure safe return to action
The full European Tour returns to action for the first time since March at Close House.
Jul 21, 18:41
Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill on February 15, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 9
Sports Mole rounds up the latest coronavirus news from across the sporting world.
Jun 9, 22:39
Liverpool's James Milner celebrates scoring their second goal with Jordan Henderson and Divock Origi on October 5, 2019
Broad takes on Root and Milner mocks Henderson - Tuesday's sporting social
Lee Westwood also took on Kevin Pietersen on the exercise bike.
Jun 9, 17:12
Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
Dele Alli's FIFA clash and Poulter takes to TikTok - Saturday's goodwill stories
Former England bowler Darren Gough is pessimistic about his chances during 'The Race: Wheels for Heroes' on Zwift on Sunday night.
Jun 6, 19:09
Kevin Pietersen pictured in July 2019
Kevin Pietersen and Maro Itoje to race Chris Froome - Friday's goodwill stories
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan gave $500,000 to start a fund to tackle social injustice.
Jun 5, 20:30
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood optimistic that British Masters will go ahead as planned in July
The tournament at Close House, scheduled to start on July 30, is set to be the first European Tour event since the coronavirus crisis halted action.
May 26, 15:40
Joost Luiten pictured in May 2019
Joost Luiten wins inaugural BMW Indoor Invitational
The world number 98 intends to split the 10,000 euros prize money between his own charity and a hospital in his native Rotterdam.
May 10, 15:37
Danny Willett celebrates in the green jacket after winning the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club
On this day: Danny Willett capitalises on Jordan Spieth collapse to win Masters
Yorkshireman tasted success in 2016.
Apr 10, 07:47
Ian Poulter in action on March 16, 2019
Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood hit back at Paul Azinger over European Tour criticism
Azinger said Tommy Fleetwood has yet to prove himself, given he has not won a PGA Tour event.
Mar 2, 21:32
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood holds off compatriots to win in Abu Dhabi
Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and Victor Perez chased Lee Westwood hard on the final day.
Jan 19, 13:49
Louis Oosthuizen in action on March 30, 2019
Louis Oosthuizen builds three-shot lead in Sun City
The 2010 Open champion had problems brought on by kidney stones.
Nov 14, 16:57
Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Relative calm greets early starters in final round of The Open
Eddie Pepperell had three birdies in four holes after a poor start.
Jul 21, 08:34
Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Lowry in driving seat after stunning 63 gives him four-shot lead at Royal Portrush
The Irishman's closest challenger is Tommy Fleetwood, who carded a third-round 66.
Jul 20, 19:24
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Westwood continues form in bid for first major at the Open
The Englishman kept up his bogey-free run across the front nine on Saturday.
Jul 20, 16:51
Henrik Stenson in action during day one of the Ryder Cup on September 28, 2018
Stenson makes early move towards Open leaders
Back-to-back birdies take the Swede to within three shots of the overnight leaders
Jul 20, 14:44
Ryan Fox in action on July 7, 2018
The Open: American duo get off to third round flier
Fox and Hwang also make early progress with back-to-back birdies
Jul 20, 11:53
Francesco Molinari in action at The Open on July 19, 2019
Third round underway at The Open
Graeme McDowell and Charley Hoffman claim birdies early in the third round at Royal Portrush.
Jul 20, 10:42
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
The Open: Lee Westwood moves into contention on day two
The 46-year-old is seven under par after two round at Royal Portrush
Jul 19, 15:54
Tiger Woods wearing the green jacket after winning The Masters in April, 2019.
Lee Westwood: 'Tiger Woods is favourite for USPGA'
The Briton will aim to win the British Masters before taking on the famous black course in next week's US PGA Championship.
May 11, 12:27
Matthew Jordan in action at the British Masters on May 9, 2019
Matthew Jordan planning to "refocus" ahead of "tough" second round
The 23-year-old is two shots clear at Hillside.
May 9, 19:10
Scotland's Russell Knox celebrates winning the 2018 Irish Open
Russell Knox wins Irish Open in playoff
Scotland's Russell Knox wins the 2018 Irish Open title courtesy of a playoff victory over New Zealand's Ryan Fox.
Jul 8, 16:18
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Thorbjorn Olesen holds off Francesco Molinari to win Italian Open
Thorbjorn Olesen finishes a shot clear of Francesco Molinari and two ahead of overnight leader Lee Slattery to win the Italian Open.
Jun 3, 16:11
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Rory McIlroy off pace at British Masters
Rory McIlroy reaches the halfway stage of the British Masters a total of eight shots adrift of leader Tyrrell Hatton.
Sep 29, 17:38
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Rory McIlroy to play in next week's British Masters at Close House
World number eight Rory McIlroy explains that his decision to take part in the British Masters is down to his desire to end 2017 "on a high".
Sep 18, 16:14
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Matthew Fitzpatrick beats Scott Hend in Omega European Masters playoff
Matthew Fitzpatrick clinches his fourth European Tour title with a dramatic playoff victory over Australia's Scott Hend at the Omega European Masters.
Sep 10, 17:57
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Rory McIlroy paired with Dustin Johnson at The Open
Rory McIlroy will play alongside world number one Dustin Johnson and Charl Schwartzel during the first two rounds of The Open at Birkdale.
Jul 17, 12:40
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Tommy Fleetwood claims victory at Open de France
Tommy Fleetwood cards a final-round 66 to overtake Peter Uihlein and claim victory at the Open de France at Le Golf National.
Jul 2, 18:12
Justin Rose celebrates winning Olympic gold in Rio on August 14, 2016
Justin Rose jumps into share of lead on day three at Augusta
Justin Rose joins Sergio Garcia at the top of the Masters standings after carding a five-under-par 67 on day three at Augusta National.
Apr 9, 08:29
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Charley Hoffman opens up four-shot lead on day one of 81st Masters
Unheralded American Charley Hoffman defies tricky blustery conditions to take a four-shot lead after day one of the 2017 Masters at Augusta National.
Apr 7, 09:07
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Rory McIlory paired with Jon Rahm at Masters
Rory McIlroy is paired with Jon Rahm and Hideto Tanihara for the opening two rounds of this year's Masters at Augusta.
Apr 4, 16:29
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Jordan Spieth misses cut at Houston Open
Jordan Spieth fails to make the cut at the Shell Houston Open as Sung Kang opens up a six-shot lead at the final tournament before The Masters.
Apr 1, 08:53
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Rory McIlroy races ahead at halfway point in Mexico
Rory McIlroy is on course for victory in his second tournament appearance of the year, having raced into a two-shot lead at the World Golf Championship event.
Mar 4, 09:30
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