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".

OBE for Darren Clarke and MBE for Rory McIlroy in New Year Honours list

Golfers Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy have received awards for their 2011 success in the New Year Honours list.

Sports Personality of the Year- Lauren Taylor wins Young award

The English teenager became the youngest winner of the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship when she took the title in June aged only 16.

American teen Thompson triumphs in Dubai golf finale

Teenage golf sensation Alexis Thompson became the youngest professional to win on the Ladies' European Tour when she triumphed at the season-ending championship in Dubai on Saturday.

Open star Tom Lewis wins rookie prize

Open silver medal winner Tom Lewis has been crowned European Tour rookie of the year after a memorable 12 months.

Lee Westwood triumphs by seven shots at the Thailand Open

Lee Westwood ended 2011 on a high with a seven-shot win over Charl Schwartzel at the Thailand Golf Championship.

Tears that turned me into Glory McIlroy: I blew it, I choked

Rory McIlroy couldn't bring himself to ring home on the night he threw away the Masters. He couldn't stand the feeling that he had let everyone down. He couldn't shake the feeling of shame.
It was the next morning, when he finally spoke to his mother Rosie, that the emotional dam broke.
'It'll be ok, Rors, you'll get plenty more chances,' said his mum.

Lee Westwood follows career-best 60 with round of 64

England's world number three Lee Westwood followed up from Thursday's career-best 60 with a second-round 64 at the Thailand Golf Championship.

World Ryder cup Golf 2014

The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles will take place from 26-28 September.

The biennial contest between Europe and the United States will be held at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Centenary Course in Perthshire, Scotland.

Torrential rain forced last year's event at the Celtic Manor in Wales into a fourth day for the first time in the tournament's history.

Europe are the reigning champions and have won four of the previous five Ryder Cups.

United States duo Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland win World Cup

United States duo Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland hit six birdies in a closing 67 to win the World Cup by two shots.

The Americans eroded the overnight two-stroke lead held by Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell in China, with birdies on the first two holes.

Four more birdies lifted them to 24 under as Ireland faded with four bogeys in a level-par 72 to stay 21 under.

Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell lead World Cup by two shots

Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell take a two-shot lead into the final round of the World Cup after an eight-under-par round of 64 in China.

Tiger Woods wins first point for the United States in the Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods finally won a point but the International team fought back to 13-9 down to keep alive their hopes of winning the Presidents Cup.

Woods and Dustin Johnson beat Adam Scott and KJ Choi as the US won four of the five foursomes on day three.

The International side then won three of the afternoon fourballs to claim their first session in the biennial matchplay tournament since 2007.

Woods and Johnson lost to KT Kim and YE Yang on the last hole.

Tiger Woods loses but United States lead Presidents Cup 2011

Tiger Woods lost for the second day running but the United States lead the Presidents Cup by two points.

Woods and Steve Stricker suffered a record defeat on Thursday and Woods was paired with Dustin Johnson in the fourballs on day two.

A four-foot par putt by Aaron Baddeley gave him and fellow Australian Jason Day a one-up victory.

Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker thrashed in Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods suffered the biggest matchplay defeat of his career as Adam Scott and KJ Choi hammered him and Steve Stricker 7&6 in the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne.

 The defeat equalled the biggest-ever losing margin at the tournamen.
 

It was the first time Woods had faced his former caddie Steve Williams, who apologised for words he admitted could be "construed as racist" this month.

Despite the loss, the United States lead 4-2 after day one of the event.
Woods and Williams, who split in June, shook hands on the first tee.
The former world number one failed to register a single birdie in the foursomes.
They got off to a quick start, and we just couldn't keep up, said Woods.

"We kept falling to the wrong side of these slopes. The golf course is so difficult, it's hard to make up shots."

Woods unfazed by possible Scott clash at Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods says he is unfazed by the prospect of being paired with Australian golfer Adam Scott and his ex-caddy Steve Williams at this week's Presidents Cup in Melbourne.

Williams, now working with world No. 7 Scott, has apologized for a racial slur he made against his former longtime employer at an awards function in Shanghai, China.

Woods, a 14-time major winner, accepted the New Zealander's apology and insisted his sole focus is on helping the U.S. retain the title they won against the International team in California two years ago.

Greg Chalmers survives Tiger Woods fightback

Local boy Greg Chalmers survived a fine late run by Tiger Woods to win his second Australian Open.

The 38-year-old, who first won the title in 1998, carded a three-under final round of 69 to finish 13 under, one and two shots clear of compatriot John Senden and Woods respectively.

Woods recorded an eagle and five birdies in a fine 67 as he battled back from a third-round 75.
Victory at The Lakes would have been a first for Woods in nearly two years.