Rory McIlroy loses to Hunter Mahan in WGC Match Play final

Rory McIlroy missed the chance to become world number one when he lost to Hunter Mahan in the final of the WGC Match Play in Arizona on Sunday.
 The 22-year-old US Open champion from Northern Ireland fought back on the back nine before losing 2&1.
 

Tiger Woods and Robert Rock share Abu Dhabi lead

Tiger Woods and Robert Rock are two shots clear at the top of a congested leaderboard after a low-scoring third round at the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Jamie Elson misses out as Branden Grace wins by one

Britain's Jamie Elson missed the chance to claim his first European Tour event by a shot as South Africa's Branden Grace hung on at the Johannesburg Open.

Louis Oosthuizen successfully defends his Africa Open title

Louis Oosthuizen retained his Africa Open title in East London, beating fellow South African Tjaart van der Walt by two strokes in a field dominated by home players.

Champions Tournament - Byrd leads but Laird well placed

Defending champion Jonathan Byrd hit six consecutive birdies to take the first-round lead with a six-under par 67 in the season-opening Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

Royal Portrush to host 2012 Irish Open

This year's Irish Open will be staged at Royal Portrush for the first time since 1947,

The European Tour is set to confirm details of the 28 June to 1 July tournament at the venue on Friday. 

Darren Clarke hails 'golden era' for European golf

Open champion Darren Clarke believes European golf is experiencing another "golden era".