Jun 29, 2011
The former world No 1 will only play if he is 100 per cent, but has not ruled out an appearance at the British Open in two weeks time. Read article Tiger Woods cautious about his return to golf
Chris Vallender, the national golf coach, says the preparation of his four-man team ahead of the August tournament at Fiji is the best he has seen. Read article UAE golf squad get in the swing of things for Nomura Cup
The summer heat has not dissuaded amateur golfers from teeing off on the green. Read article Floodlights, golf clubs, action
Jun 26, 2011
The Spaniard blew his chance of ending a two-and-half-year drought with his defeat to his compatriot at the BMW International. Read article Garcia beaten by Larrazabal at Munich play-off
Jun 23, 2011
Robert Rock overcame visa problems, paid a driver US$1,000 to take him from New Jersey to Maryland, and came up with a stellar show at Congressional. Read article Steady Robert Rock shows he can roll with the punches
The golf-obsessed country boast the courses, such as Royal County Down, and players, such as Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, but not the infrastructure. Read article McIlroy - McDowell make for Northern Ireland's case to host a major
Jun 22, 2011
The US Open winner and prodigal youth returns home aware of the raised expectations from him. Read article Tiger Woods heir apparent McIlroy confident of handling pressure
Jun 21, 2011
With his Congressional conquest, Northern Ireland’s upstart has risen to a place in an exclusive club alongside Pele and Becker Read article The young guns who hit the mark like Rory McIlroy did at the US Open
McIlroy made all the right noises to convince UAE amateur Yousuf he would one day win a major. Read article Rory's always hitting the sweet notes for Khalid
Jun 20, 2011
Officials from the women's European Tour say Michelle Wie will end her season in Dubai at the final event of the year. Read article Michelle Wie to play in Omega Dubai Ladies Masters
Rory McIlroy now has the US Open trophy in his cabinet and if he needs any more affirmation, he has also got the seal of approval from Jack Nicklaus. Read article Jack Nicklaus likes what he sees in Rory McIlroy
The 22-year-old yearns to test himself against his golf idol, Tiger Woods. Read article US Open champion McIlroy's next target is duelling with Tiger Woods
The Northern Irishman claims his first major in a tournament record total of 16-under 268 and puts to rest his Masters capitulation. Read article Magnificent McIlroy clinches US Open in style
Tom Watson, 61, is still playing some wonderful golf and still winning major tournaments. Neil Cameron
Tom Watson, 61, is still playing some wonderful golf and still winning major tournaments.
Neil Cameron
It came as something of a shock when Jose Maria Olazabal gave notice that he would prefer a less influential selectorial role as the Ryder Cup captain. William Johnson
It came as something of a shock when Jose Maria Olazabal gave notice that he would prefer a less influential selectorial role as the Ryder Cup captain.
William Johnson
Pro golfer Lee Westwood says he may stop tweeting because of abuse he has received on the social network. That would be a shame. Neil Cameron
Pro golfer Lee Westwood says he may stop tweeting because of abuse he has received on the social network. That would be a shame.
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