Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy says prospects are bright for 2018

Four-time Major winner pays tribute to rookie playing partner Thomas Pieters

Rory McIlroy takes share of French Open lead after 66

Bogey on 18th fails to dampen mood for world No 4

Matthew Fitzpatrick holds nerve to clinch Nordea Masters

The 22-year-old English golfer held off a late surge by the chasing pack for his second win

Matt Fitzpatrick extends his lead in Sweden

Last year's British Masters champion will take a three-shot lead into Sunday’s final round

Matt Fitzpatrick sees late decision pay dividends in Sweden

English golfer leads at halfway after last-minute decision to play in event

Felipe Aguilar and Lucas Bjerregaard share lead in China

Low-scoring continues as pair finish on 16 under in Beijing

Peter Uihlein surges to the lead in Thailand with 64

The American has been in good form since recovering from a wrist injury last month

Paul Lawrie stands strong in Qatar wind to lead into final day

Lawrie leads by two from Branden Grace and Thorbjorn Olesen after three rounds

Pablo Larrazabal and Louis Oosthuizen share lead in Doha

Michael Hoey shoots an opening round of 68 to sit three shots off the Qatar Masters lead

Best yet to come for Jordan Spieth in Australian Open

Defending champions is four shots off the lead of Matt Jones after second round 68

Andy Sullivan takes five shot lead into final round in Vilamoura

Padraig Harrington the closest Irishman to Sullivan’s 18 under but lies 15 shots behind

Martin Kaymer makes his move at the Italian Open

Peter Lawrie six shots off the lead after a third round score of 70

Darren Clarke hoping to make it in Denmark

Defending champion Marc Warren looks forward to more of the same

Rory McIlroy drawn with Rickie Fowler in Irish Open

Padraig Harrington to play with Sergio Garcia at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy makes strong start in Dubai Desert Classic

A bogey on the final hole is a rare blemish for world number one as he ends day two behind Bernd Wiesberger

Branden Grace claims second title of the season in Qatar

South African makes eagle two on the par-four 16th to win by one from Marc Warren

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

Nicolas Colsaerts ‘in the zone’ in Shanghai

Irish duo of Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell eight under, two ahead of Michael Hoey

Graeme McDowell two off Shanghai lead

France’s Alexander Levy leads on seven under after a 65 at a damp Lake Malaren

Ernie Els blows out candles before shooting the lights out

South African takes two-shot lead in Hong Kong after carding a 65

Jyoti Randhawa takes Hong Kong lead thanks to hot putter

Nicolas Colsaerts and Ernie Els also make strong starts at Fanling

Alexander Levy wins shortened Portugal Masters

Tournament reduced to 36 holes as rain battered the Oceanico Victoria Golf Club

Alexander Levy stays in front at Portugal Masters

Frenchman will take a three-shot lead into tomorrow’s final round in Vilamoura

Portugal Masters reduced to 54 holes after more delays

Only six players able to complete second rounds on Friday, Hoey leads Irish challenge in third place

Nicolas Colsaerts misses a 59 by millimetres

The Belgian shoots an 11 under par opening round in the Portugal Masters

Shane Lowry misses out as Joost Luiten holds nerve to win in Wales

Irish golfer cards closing 70 to finish in share of second place

Shane Lowry leads Wales Open by one

Offaly golfer carded a 65 at Celtic Manor to stay ahead of Nicolas Colsaerts and Joost Luiten

Ryder Cup to the fore at Wales Open

Event dominates agenda but none of four European team at top of leaderboard

Nicolas Colsaerts goes top in Wales but dreams of Scotland

Big-hitting Belgian can’t help think of Ryder Cup after opening round

Dustin Johnson takes break to sort out ‘personal challenges’

‘I am taking a leave of absence from professional golf, effective immediately. I will use this time to seek professional help for personal challenges I have faced’

Lee Westwood coasts to seven stroke victory in Malaysia

English golfer closes with 68 to claim 13th win in Asia

Lee Westwood feeling the heat in Malaysia

Andy Sullivan pulls to within one shot of lead in Kuala Lumpur

Larrazabal forced into evasive action after hornet attack

Lee Westwood four clear after a day that saw Pablo Larrazabal attacked by angry hornets

Michael Hoey two off Lee Westwood’s Malaysian lead

Northern Irishman shot a 67 in Kuala Lumpur to keep former champion in his sights

Pádraig Harrington well off the pace in Florida

Former Major winner seven off the lead in Tampa, Darren Clarke trails by three

Woodland takes one-shot lead as Torrey Pines bares its teeth

Tiger Woods cards 79 to miss secondary cut at Farmers Insurance Open

Europe complete epic comeback to reclaim Royal Trophy

Nicolas Colsaerts completes turnaround for Olazabal’s side in China

Asia in command at Royal Trophy

Defending champions in pole position to retain title in China

Molinari the man again as Europe end long wait for Seve Trophy

Italian sinks the winning putt to claim title for first time in 13 years

Lynn sinks vital putt to level matters at Seve Trophy ahead of singles

Great Britain and Ireland win three of the afternoon foursomes matches in Paris

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