The bulky Ulsterman is a kind of anti-sportsman, a rebuke to all those golfers who, following the lead of Tiger Woods, spend as much time pumping iron as they do on the practice range... more
Darren Clarke wants nothing more than to get back into the European Ryder Cup team in 2010 but the Northern Irishman knows he must first start winning again... more
Golf: Nick Faldo, Europe's losing Ryder Cup captain, has been criticised by Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke, the two golfing giants he controversially left out of his side... more
Ryder Cup: Ian Poulter, promises to prove his captain right by adding "flair, passion and excitement" to Europe's defence of their title at Valhalla... more
Ryder Cup: In the charm offensive which now habitually precedes the Ryder Cup, Poulter has appeared to be just about the visitors’ best weapon in winning over the locals... more
Colin Montgomerie joins the outcry over Darren Clarke's surprise omission from the European Ryder Cup team, as captain Nick Faldo defends his decision... more
Nick Faldo's decision to pick Ian Poulter over Darren Clarke for Europe's Ryder Cup team could backfire before a golf ball has been driven in anger, says Bernard Gallacher... more
Matthew Norman puts Richard Keys forward for parliament, wonders what Nick Faldo sees in Ian Poulter, and celebrates Jimmy Bullard's England call-up... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do