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The 29-year-old sits six behind leader Justin Rose in the second FedEx Cup playoff event

US sport’s obsession with the military is commercial patriotism

A Military Tribute At The Greenbrier on the PGA Tour is the latest propaganda exercise

Lowry and McDowell storm into share of the lead in Florida

Irish duo card bogey-free 64 to join Steve Stricker and Sean O’Hair on 18 under

Different Strokes: Lexi Thompson ready to take her best shot

LPGA star will team up with Tony Finau at this week’s Shark Shootout

Pat Perez holds his nerve to seal Kuala Lumpur win

American shoots Sunday 69 to finish four clear of compatriot Keegan Bradley

Pat Perez extends lead in Kuala Lumpur

American shoots impressive third round 64 to lead by four strokes heading into final day

Cameron Smith’s blemish-free 64 leads the way in Kuala Lumpur

US PGA champion Justin Thomas started his defence of CIMB Classic with an opening 70

Out of Bounds: Langer’s putter anchoring his brilliance

German has been dominant in Senior Majors despite the putting ban imposed in 2016

Rickie Fowler fires flawless 64 to set pace in Houston

World number nine admits his confidence is high ahead of next month's Masters

Weather splits field as ‘stress-free’ Phil Mickelson gets to 10 under

Henrik Stenson hot on American’s heels while Rory McIlroy stays in the hunt

Rory McIlroy leading charge to end European Masters drought

Jose Maria Olazabal was the last European to win at Augusta National back in 1999

Bradley grabs share of Valspar lead, Jordan Spieth struggles

Mixed rounds for trio - Graeme McDowell, Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke

Christmas reads: From manager madness to goalkeeper on brink

GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas

Harrington in the hunt in Kuala Lumpur as Piercy fires 62

Three-time Major winner cards opening round of 68 to lurk six off American’s lead

Dustin Johnson sets pace as Rory McIlroy makes promising start

World No 1 shows no sign of rustiness in opening 71 at Whistling Straits

Shane Lowry stalks leaders at Firestone with 67

Graeme McDowell also remains in contention, tied for eighth heading into the final round

Pádraig Harrington misses cut at Travelers Championship

Dubliner slumped to a 75 leaving him three shots adrift of cut while Bubba Watson leads

Padraig Harrington in the hunt in Travelers Championship

Bubba Watson birdies five of his last seven to open up a two shot lead in Connecticut

David Lingmerth holds nerve to beat Justin Rose and win Memorial

Rose went into the day with a three shot lead but lost on playoff

Rory McIlroy one win from last-16 after seeing off Snedeker

World number one sets up winner takes all showdown with FedExCup champ Horschel

WGC Match Play: Spieth and McIlroy secure opening day wins

Shane Lowry claims scalp od Graeme McDowell on opening day in San Francisco

Rory McIlroy handed tough WGC-Cadillac Match Play draw

World number one will play Dufner, Horschel and Snedeker while McDowell and Lowry face off

Tiger and Rory still the main draw on final day at Augusta

Jordan Spieth’s brilliance may take second place to duel between Woods and McIlroy

Jordan Spieth the man to catch in Houston

Harrington slips out of the picture after a round to forget

Shane Lowry delighted with Padraig Harrington’s Honda success

‘It’s one of the best stories in quite a while,’ says Lowry of his compatriot

Rory McIlroy finds comfort back doing what he does best

‘Everything that’s happened at the start of this year, it’s sort of like a clear road ahead’

Tiger Woods struggles in Phoenix Open first round

Ryan Palmer leads on seven under with Keegan Bradley and Bubba Watson in hot pursuit

Jordan Spieth seizes seven-shot lead with stunning 63 in Florida

Graeme McDowell includes brilliant eagle in 68 at Hero World Challenge

Out-of-sorts Tiger mostly in the Woods in Florida

Tournament host falters on his return, Graeme McDowell two off Jordan Spieth’s lead

Alexander Levy surprised by sizzling Shanghai form

The 24-year-old is now 40 under for last five stroke play rounds, with 23 birdies and one bogey in China

Ian Poulter critical of Nick Faldo in his new autobiography

Player says former Ryder Cup captain’s criticism of Sergio Garcia has lost him the respect of Europe’s top players

Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry bow out of World Match Play

Back to back defeats end Irish involvement before quarter-final stages

Lee Westwood backs Clarke for Hazeltine

The English golfer supports his close friend to lead Europe in the 2016 Ryder Cup

Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie leap to Tom Watson’s defence

US Ryder Cup captain was criticised by senior player Phil Mickelson in wake of defeat to Europe

Jesters, bad shoes and a coming-of-age

Martyn Turner: Ryder Cup highlights and lowlights – from great golf to Keegan Bradley’s shoes

Leading USA challenge proves far from elementary for Watson

Captain seemed distant from his players while his decision to drop Phil Mickelson on Saturday proved controversial

Green gloss on European Ryder Cup triumph

“The Europeans kicked our butt,” conceded Tom Watson. He wasn’t wrong

Rory McIlroy leads the way to Ryder Cup glory

World number one was third out but first home with stunning 5&4 win over Rickie Fowler

The buzz, the charge, the thrill. And that’s just my viewpoint

Being lanky comes in handy for golf. Just not for the hitting balls bit

Dubuisson earns glowing praise from McDowell

Partner flags French man’s performance as one worthy of ‘Europe’s next superstar’

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