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Injury forces Paul Casey out of Boston event

03.09.09
Paul Casey's rib muscle tear is taking longer to heal than he hoped and he has now withdrawn from this week's Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston... more

Ross Fisher certain he can land a Major

13.08.09
Ross Fisher goes into the opening round of the US PGA Championship confident he can tame the longest course in major history... more

Greg Norman's golden wonders

23.07.09
Greg Norman believes he and Tom Watson have heralded a new era of golden oldie golfers, one of whom will win The Open... more

Sporting Miscellanies

21.07.09
Why was Tom Watson forced to slum it at Turnberry?... more

R&A to look at Open age limit

20.07.09
The age limit for past Open champions, reduced from 65 to 60 only two years ago, is to be looked at again following the staggering performance of Tom Watson... more

Unknown soldiers are leading march to glory

17.07.09
Journeymen pros Marino and Kuboya steal a march on their more illustrious rivals as they defy the wind and rain at the 138th Open... more

The best of British still looks a club short

17.07.09
Only one round into the 138th Open and, with not one player in the top 20, the chances of a home winner once again appear to be slim... more

Thank God that’s over, says Ian Poulter as he crashes out after nightmare

17.07.09
Ian Poulter made a humiliating exit from The Open today after finishing 14 over par and then admitted he was relieved the agony was over... more

Little-known German has the class to net himself the big one

16.07.09
Martin Kaymer can join the list of shock Open winners even though the relative rookie is bidding for his third win in a row... more

After Duel in the Sun, Tom Watson puts young guns in the shade at The Open

16.07.09
The veteran, who won his classic clash with Nicklaus in 1977, was back to his best to lead The Open... more

Why I hope Padraig Harrington rises from ashes to snuff out Tiger Wood's flame

15.07.09
Is Padraig Harrington, seeking to become the first man for more than 50 years to win three in a row, certifiably insane? ... more

Sandy Lyle 'cheating' outburst leaves Colin Montgomerie reeling on eve of Open

15.07.09
Colin Montgomerie will make his 20th, and possibly final, attempt to win the Open with his hopes having already suffered a potentially fatal blow... more

Kenny Perry asking for sympathy

15.07.09
American Kenny Perry pleaded for understanding over the snub he delivered to the Open last year when he chose to compete in a US Tour tournament rather than Britain's major... more

Sergio Garcia desperate to extend Spain's reign as sporting kings

15.07.09
Sergio Garcia is determined to continue Spain's run of sporting glory by shaking off his tag as one of the best golfers never to win a major... more

Padraig Harrington's fairytale is a major boost for Paul Casey

15.07.09
Paul Casey goes into The Open inspired by the major championship success of Padraig Harrington... more

Rookie Rory McIlroy won't be rushing his Open dream

15.07.09
Rory McIlroy believes a patient approach can make him the youngest winner of an Open championship in the modern era... more

No fear factor for Lee Westwood

14.07.09
Lee Westwood has vowed to look into the eyes of the Tiger and not blink when he goes head-to head with the world No1 over the first two rounds of The Open... more

Ross Fisher puts patter of tiny feet over win at The Open

13.07.09
English star Ross set to drop his clubs at Turnberry and fly south as soon as his wife goes into labour... more

Turnberry is tougher than people think, warns Tiger Woods

13.07.09
World No1, paired with Lee Westwood in draw, voices Open fears after his second practice round... more

Loch Lomond performance key as Ernie Els targets The Open

08.07.09
Ernie Els plans to use all his experience this week at the Scottish Open to make a timely return to his best form... more

Door edges open for late Jean Van de Velde bid

03.07.09
Golf: Jean Van de Velde is still looking for a place in The Open at Turnberry with less than two weeks to go but has the chance to not leave it quite so late as last year... more

Ian Poulter making most of home comforts

02.07.09
Golf: Ian Poulter's return to Europe for the next three weeks has allowed him to catch up on three of the four things he misses most... more

Dougherty proves he's got it to be a major player

29.06.09
Nick Dougherty could not stop himself from laughing after the inevitable question came up following his victory in the BMW International Open in Germany... more

The Big Interview: ‘Gypsy’ Joe Smith

23.06.09
Golf: Bare knuckle champion is fighting to go all the way to Turnberry... more

Confident Paul Casey is ready to go the distance in New York

17.06.09
Golf: Following wins in England, the United States and Abu Dhabi, Paul Csey is determined to leave a real mark on the game... more

Dizzy Christian Cevaer decides to quit

04.06.09
Golf: New European Open champion Christian Cevaer lasted only 12 holes of the Wales Open at Celtic Manor today before quitting with dizziness... more

Colin Montgomerie's keeping a close eye on battler Brian Davis for Ryder Cup spot

03.06.09
Golf: Brian Davis has suddenly become a contender for a place in Colin Montgomerie's Ryder Cup team after a series of top-five finishes... more

There’s more to come, insists Ian Poulter

11.05.09
Golf: Ian Poulter believes he can build on his second place at The Players Championship, which saw him jump to a career-high 18th in the world rankings... more

Fans will be helped to get to The Open

21.04.09
Golf: Organisers of The Open are offering to help pay for golf fans to get to Turnberry in July... more

Tiger Wood’s return will not dim Paddy’s power

09.04.09
Golf: Padraig Harrington is happy to focus on chances of others, but not even the presence of Tiger Woods worries him on leg three of his ‘Paddy-Slam’ quest... more

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