Pieters ends three-year victory wait with win in Prague
Belgium’s Thomas Pieters breathed a sigh of relief after ending his three-year wait for a fourth European Tour title by winning the D+D Real Czech Masters for the second time in five years.
Ryder Cup
Adare Manor handed 2026 Ryder Cup following on from Portrush’s Open success
Ireland has ridden the crest of The Open wave to host the Ryder Cup for the first time in 20 years.
Adare Manor confirmed as host venue for 2026 Ryder Cup
Ireland will host the Ryder Cup for the first time in 20 years when the biennial showpiece heads to Adare Manor in 2026.
Lowry sets sights on Ryder Cup debut after Open triumph
Open champion Shane Lowry is targeting a Ryder Cup debut after finding himself part of a group of players he used to curse.
Molinari has no plans to visit sprinkles tribute at Portrush ice cream parlour
Open champion Francesco Molinari has spoken of coming in under the radar for his title defence, but he even admits his children may not notice the most famous image of him in Portrush.
I don’t care if I’m not in the spotlight, says Open champion Molinari
Open champion Francesco Molinari is happy to arrive at Royal Portrush under the radar as he begins the defence of his title.
Russell Knox desperate to make the 2020 European Ryder Cup team after two near misses
The qualifying process for the 2020 Ryder Cup does not start until September but Inverness golfer Russell Knox already thinks about making the European team for Whistling Straits every day.
Molinari hopes Northern Irish energy will galvanise his Open title defence
Defending champion Francesco Molinari hopes to harness some of the energy of a Northern Irish crowd celebrating the return of the Open after 68 years in much the same way he did at the Ryder Cup.
Fleetwood proud to be in with a chance of winning Race to Dubai
Tommy Fleetwood is proud to have the chance of retaining his status as European number one, even if his main rival is Ryder Cup partner Francesco Molinari.
Harrington the right fit for Europe
Padraig Harrington believes he is the right fit for captain of the European Ryder Cup team in 2020.
Kuchar fancies shot at US Ryder Cup captaincy
Matt Kuchar has put himself forward as a contender to replace Jim Furyk as captain of the United States Ryder Cup team.
Tommy Fleetwood still has plenty in reserve after recovery in Dunhill Links first round
Tommy Fleetwood was delighted to discover the tank has not run dry after a spirited finish in his first round at Kingsbarns put him in contention at the Dunhill Links Championship.
Reality bites for Ryder Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood can be forgiven for still feeling as if it is the morning after the night before as he tries to channel the excitement of the Ryder Cup into his solo target of winning the Dunhill Links Championship.
Reigning champion Tyrrell Hatton hoping for a Dunhill Links hat-trick
Tyrrell Hatton has had a weekend to remember but the Dunhill Links champion insists his Ryder Cup celebrations have not cost him the chance of a three-peat.
Luke Donald backs calls for Padraig Harrington to be next European Ryder Cup captain
Luke Donald has backed the growing clamour for Padraig Harrington to be named the next European Ryder Cup captain.
Rookie Fleetwood now Europe’s Mr Wonderful
The path to Europe’s handsome 17.5-10.5 Ryder Cup victory was set when the team were at their lowest ebb – 3-0 down on the opening morning, according to captain Thomas Bjorn.
Europe deliver in fine fashion to clinch the Ryder Cup
Riding the passion of the perennial Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter beating the world No 1 and the new star Jon Rahm taking down the greatest of them all, Thomas Bjorn’s Europe withstood a mid-afternoon wobble to reclaim the Ryder Cup amid ecstatic scenes at Le Golf National.
Aberdeen golfer Paul Lawrie hopes Europe avoid slow start as Ryder Cup prepares to get underway
Two-time former Ryder Cup player and former vice-captain Paul Lawrie hopes Europe use their agonising morning session nightmare of two years ago at Hazeltine to ensure they avoid a repeat in this weekend’s match.
Inverness golfer Russell Knox moves into Ryder Cup contention after winning the Irish Open in a dramatic playoff
Russell Knox set his sights on Open championship glory and Ryder Cup redemption after defeating Ryan Fox in a play-off to win the £5.3million Irish Open in truly extraordinary fashion.
Russell Knox gives Ryder Cup hopes major boost with dramatic Irish Open play-off victory
Russell Knox’s hopes of making this year’s European Ryder Cup have received a significant boost with victory in the Irish Open.
No doubting Thomas’s team
The countdown to the Ryder Cup is now firmly under way following Thomas Bjorn’s naming of his vice-captains.
Lawrie looks back to the future with Qatar quest
Aberdeen’s Paul Lawrie is relishing his return to the Qatar Masters.
Ryder Cup 2016: “Never felt so much pressure” admits Phil Mickelson
Rickie Fowler had never won a match in the Ryder Cup prior to the opening morning at Hazeltine, but in a thrilling match fluctuating between inspired and dreadful play by all four competitors he broke his duck as the US whitewashed Europe.
Ryder Cup 2016: Martin Kaymer believes Europe can turn the momentum around
Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer led their foursomes match at Hazeltine into the back nine and had two key chances to make a decisive break, but a collapse allied to a surge from Jimmy Walker and Zach Johnson led the US claiming another point.
Ryder Cup 2016: “We didn’t capitalise when we had chances” says Justin Rose
Europe’s unbeaten pairing from Gleneagles fell to the USA’s unbeaten duo to give the hosts their first win in a first-out Ryder Cup match since 1995, and the difference was almost entirely on the greens.
Ryder Cup 2016: Europe has worst opening morning in 37 years
Europe suffered their worst opening morning in the Ryder Cup since the event changed format in 1979 and the United States their best since the late Arnold Palmer was captain with an overwhelming foursomes whitewash at Hazeltine.
Ryder Cup 2016: Pieters and Westwood suffer US thrashing
Darren Clarke’s faith in Belgian Thomas Pieters showed glimmers of being fulfilled, but his great friend Lee Westwood suffered one of his worst mornings in his long Ryder Cup career as the European pair were thrashed 5 and 4 by Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar in the morning foursomes.
Vice-captain Paul Lawrie laid low by virus
European team vice-captain Paul Lawrie was quarantined in his hotel room at the Ryder Cup after contracting a virus with team officials hoping it has not been passed to the players.
Rory McIlroy to inspire Captain Darren Clarke
Captain Darren Clarke is looking for some inspiration from compatriot Rory McIlroy as Europe go in search of an unprecedented fourth successive Ryder Cup victory.
Ryder Cup dream come true for European rookie Sullivan
The themes of Ryder Cup team rooms usually remain secret until the cup's won, but most European captains bring their own inspiration.
American confidence is sweet music to McIlroy
Rory McIlroy's motivation to put one over on the greatest team ever assembled is all the Northern Irishman needed to get the competitive juices flowing at the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine.
Tiger Woods out of picture for US
Tiger Woods forgot he was only a vice-captain for the United States team as he tried and failed to get on the team photograph.