Rory McIlroy pictured at the Ryder Cup on September 24, 2021
Ryder Cup day one: Rory McIlroy confident Europe can recover from 6-2 down
Padraig Harrington's side lost both sessions on the opening day 3-1 and won just one match outright.
Sep 25, 03:30
Rory McIlroy pictured at the Ryder Cup on September 24, 2021
Rory McIlroy reduced to a spectator as Europe struggle in Ryder Cup
The four-time major winner will not appear in the Saturday foursomes, with Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia sent out first again.
Sep 25, 03:30
Padraig Harrington is unveiled as Team Europe's 2020 Ryder Cup captain on January 8, 2019
Padraig Harrington praises spirit in Team Europe as Ryder Cup begins
World number one Jon Rahm will be sent out in the first match for the second Ryder Cup in succession.
Sep 24, 03:30
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry keen for battle since watching Padraig Harrington at 2006 Ryder Cup
Fifteen years on he will be part of the European team attempting to retain the trophy at Whistling Straits.
Sep 20, 21:30
Sergio Garcia pictured in September 2020
Sergio Garcia feeling rested and ready for Ryder Cup after wild card 'gamble'
The Spaniard has won 25.5 points at the Ryder Cup.
Sep 17, 21:30
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
No bias with Shane Lowry Ryder Cup selection, says Padraig Harrington
The European captain insists his friendship with his fellow Irishman did Shane Lowry no favours.
Sep 13, 11:44
Padraig Harrington is unveiled as Team Europe's 2020 Ryder Cup captain on January 8, 2019
Padraig Harrington admits picking his Ryder Cup wild cards was a tough task
Justin Rose missed out as Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Shane Lowry were selected.
Sep 12, 20:28
Padraig Harrington is unveiled as Team Europe's 2020 Ryder Cup captain on January 8, 2019
Padraig Harrington admits leaving out Justin Rose was 'incredibly difficult'
Justin Rose eagled the 18th at Wentworth in a final round of 65 to finish in a tie for sixth, but that was not enough.
Sep 12, 19:38
Billy Horschel celebrates his putt on the seventh hole during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at the TPC Boston on September 1, 2014
Ryder Cup setback fired up Wentworth winner Billy Horschel
The American was victorious in the BMW PGA Championship.
Sep 12, 17:42
Billy Horschel celebrates his putt on the seventh hole during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at the TPC Boston on September 1, 2014
Billy Horschel emulates Arnold Palmer as American winner of BMW PGA Championship
Seven-time major winner Palmer claimed the title at Royal St George's in 1975.
Sep 12, 16:35
Francesco Laporta pictured during the PGA Championship on September 11, 2021
Francesco Laporta has the edge as Ryder Cup qualifying battle hots up
European captain Padraig Harrington is facing a major selection headache.
Sep 11, 17:15
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood questions the structure of Europe's Ryder Cup qualifying system
Kiradech Aphibarnrat added a 68 to his opening 64 at Wentworth to post a halfway total of 12 under par and lead by one from England's Laurie Canter.
Sep 10, 18:04
Laurie Canter pictured at the PGA Championship on September 10, 2021
England's Laurie Canter sets halfway target at PGA Championship
Laurie Canter carded eight birdies and two bogeys in a second round of 66 to post a halfway total of 11 under par.
Sep 10, 14:20
Adam Scott in action on March 17, 2019
Adam Scott happy to be back at Wentworth after encouraging opening round
Adam Scott carded eight birdies and a solitary bogey to finish seven under par on Thursday.
Sep 9, 17:57
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry aware he might need a Ryder Cup wild card from Padraig Harrington
The former Open champion has a precarious grip on an automatic qualification place.
Sep 8, 16:01
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry delighted with Open return to Royal Portrush in 2025
The tournament two years ago attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
Sep 8, 14:11
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Open to return to Royal Portrush in 2025 following successful hosting in 2019
The event had a popular winner in Irishman Shane Lowry two years ago, and also attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
Sep 8, 10:37
Rory McIlroy reacts after putting on the 15th green during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament on August 26, 2021
Rory McIlroy takes early share of lead at second FedEx Cup play-off event
The Northern Irishman currently sits 28th in the FedEx Cup.
Aug 27, 00:43
Rory McIlroy pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Rory McIlroy reaping rewards of mental refresh
The Northern Irishman is four shots off the lead.
Jul 30, 11:10
Jordan Spieth in action on January 26, 2019
Jordan Spieth not convinced by good omen
South Africa's Branden Grace has played alongside the eventual winner in the first two rounds in both 2018 and 2019.
Jul 15, 21:36
Jordan Spieth in action at the USPGA on May 17, 2019
Jordan Spieth makes strong start at Open Championship
The American trailed clubhouse leader Louis Oosthuizen by one shot at Royal St George's.
Jul 15, 16:54
Louis Oosthuizen pictured at the US Open on June 18, 2021
Louis Oosthuizen stars in first round of 149th Open Championship
Fellow former champions Jordan Spieth and Stewart Cink are not too far behind the South African.
Jul 15, 14:34
Brian Harman pictured at the Open on July 15, 2021
Brian Harman takes early lead at 149th Open Championship
The left-hander had five birdies in eight holes only to drop a shot after missing the ninth green.
Jul 15, 12:07
Paul Casey in action at the Open on July 15, 2021
English trio share early lead at Royal St George's
Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion, rolled in an eight-footer at the first and picked up another shot at the fifth.
Jul 15, 08:11
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry hopes open "bubble" can work in his favour
Shane Lowry had the Claret Jug in his possession until Monday morning after last year's Open was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 12, 16:29
Tommy Fleetwood pictured at the Masters on April 8, 2021
Tommy Fleetwood hails Open as "most motivating event in the world"
The 30-year-old believes he is close to recapturing his best form as he prepares for Royal St George's.
Jul 12, 11:48
Padraig Harrington is unveiled as Team Europe's 2020 Ryder Cup captain on January 8, 2019
Padraig Harrington preparing for test of "mental fortitude"
The 49-year-old recorded an encouraging top-20 finish in the Scottish Open.
Jul 11, 16:23
Ben Curtis in action at The Open in 2003
Open Championship should prove worth the wait
The 2020 Open was cancelled on April 6 last year.
Jul 8, 07:19
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Five talking points ahead of 149th Open Championship
Shane Lowry is the defending champion at Royal St George's while Rory McIlroy will be looking to end his major drought.
Jul 8, 07:16
Jon Rahm celebrates winning the US Open on June 21, 2021
Five contenders to win the Open Championship
The world's best will descend on Sandwich for the season's final major championship.
Jul 8, 07:15
Australia's Lucas Herbert celebrates winning the Dubai Desert Classic with the trophy on January 26, 2020
Lucas Herbert: 'My career has come full circle'
Lucas Herbert took a one-shot lead into the final round at Mount Juliet and carded a closing 68 to finish on 19 under par.
Jul 4, 18:55
Australia's Lucas Herbert celebrates winning the Dubai Desert Classic with the trophy on January 26, 2020
Rory McIlroy falters as Lucas Herbert leads Irish Open
There were five Britons in the top 11 after 54 holes at Mount Juliet Estate.
Jul 3, 18:55
Rory McIlroy pictured at the US Open on June 20, 2021
Lucas Herbert retains lead at Irish Open as Rory McIlroy fights back
Lucas Herbert recovered from an early double bogey to also add a 67 to his opening 64 and reach 13 under par.
Jul 2, 18:31
Rory McIlroy pictured at the US Open on June 20, 2021
Rory McIlroy struggles in early stages of Irish Open
The pre-tournament favourite could only card an opening 72 at Mount Juliet.
Jul 1, 19:38
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry: 'Claret Jug has become part of furniture'
Shane Lowry has had the famous trophy in his possession ever since he cruised to a six-shot victory at Royal Portrush in 2019.
Jun 30, 15:08
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry hoping to have mixture of luck and skill at US Open
The Open champion finished in a tie for fourth in last month's US PGA.
Jun 17, 07:19
Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the US PGA Championship on May 24, 2021
Phil Mickelson makes history with US PGA Championship triumph
Phil Mickelson is the first 50-year-old to win a major.
May 24, 06:55
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry admits he was "goosed" in second round at PGA Championship
The Irishman is level par after 36 holes.
May 21, 20:07
Alan Shearer pictured on December 14, 2015
Monday's sporting social: Henry and Shearer honoured and Grosjean tests limits
Shane Lowry brought his daughter to work.
Apr 26, 18:33
Bryson DeChambeau pictured during practice for The Masters on November 9, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau insists he will not "rely on luck" at Players Championship
Bryson DeChambeau, who won the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week, began his second round with a double-bogey six on the 10th.
Mar 12, 19:53
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