New Hero Cup launched to bridge gap to Ryder Cup
Luke Donald has hailed the launch of the Hero Cup, a new team match play contest aimed at boosting Europe's bid to regain the Ryder Cup.
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'To achieve it is quite emotional' - Thriston Lawrence beats Matt Wallace in play-off to win European Masters
Thriston Lawrence secured his second win on the DP World Tour when beating Matt Wallace in a play-off to lift the European Masters. Wallace was back in Europe after missing out on retaining his PGA Tour card, and he burst back into form. Ad After trailing by three shots at the start of the day, Wallace played aggressively to force a play-off.
Colin Montgomerie leaves golf fans in stitches with hilarious interview about Jelly Babies
Fans were left in stitches after golf star Colin Montgomerie’ s gave an interview all about Jelly Babies. The 59-year-old has been playing on the Champions Tour since 2013 and most recently participated in the Senior Open at Gleneagles.
Darren Clarke fends off Padraig Harrington after rain delay to win Senior Open at Gleneagles
Darren Clarke held firm in difficult conditions to join some elite company with a win in the Senior Open at Gleneagles. The Northern Irishman played the best golf all week, but gave the rest of the field a chance due to a cold putter. Ad/> That remained the case on Sunday, but following a rain delay late in the afternoon, he dug in and made a birdie on 18 to become only the fourth man after Gary Player, Bob Charles and Tom Watson to win both The Open and Senior Open.
Clarke, Broadhurst tied for 9-under at Senior British Open
GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Darren Clarke's bid for a first senior major title wobbled as he lost his overnight two-shot lead at the Senior British Open and Paul Broadhurst pulled level at 9 under overall after the third round on Saturday.
Darren Clarke slips back but birdies final hole to secure share of lead with Paul Broadhurst at Senior Open
The Senior Open is all to play for after Darren Clarke slipped back into the pack on day three at Gleneagles. Clarke began the day with a two-shot advantage and played excellent from tee to green, but his putter was ice cold — and Paul Broadhurst joined him to the top of the leaderboard. Ad/> The 2011 Open champion, Clarke has played sparkling golf all week and that continued on moving day.
Clarke takes two-shot lead at Senior Open; Ames third
GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Chasing a maiden senior major title, Darren Clarke opened a two-shot lead at the Senior British Open after the second round at Gleneagles Friday.
Updated Padraig Harrington: Henrik Stenson's removal after joining LIV won't derail Europe's Ryder Cup plans
Padraig Harrington says Henrik Stenson's departure from the role of Europe captain, following his decision to join the LIV Golf Series, will not affect preparations for next year's Ryder Cup in Rome.