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'Nothing short of pathetic' - Tyrrell Hatton falters at BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy makes forward move

Rory McIlroy shrugged off an early bogey and a slightly cold putter to keep himself in the mix after 36 holes of the BMW Championship. The four-time major winner’s approach play was sensational and he gave himself a look at a host of birdie chances, but only converted five of them. Ad Two bogeys saw him sign for a 68 for the second day in a row, and well within striking distance of the leaders — albeit with a host of players still out on the course.

'Ryder Cup is definitely something I would love to play in' - Sepp Straka sets sights on Luke Donald's team

Sepp Straka has told Eurosport that his aim is to secure a spot on Europe’s Ryder Cup team in 2023. The Austrian, who played college golf in America, made a steady climb through the ranks with his first season on the PGA Tour being in 2019. Ad The current campaign has been a breakout one for Straka, with the 29-year-old securing his first victory on the PGA Tour at the Honda Classic in February.

Olympic runner Dina Asher-Smith wants more funding to study how periods affect athletic performance

Shelby Houlihan, a U.S. runner, was banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to a failed drug test that she blames on a pork burrito. Houlihan and her attorney, Paul Greene, joined 'America's Newsroom' in an exclusive interview.

Gavin Green powers ahead at Czech Masters, Ian Poulter 11 shots off the pace at Albatross Golf Resort

Ian Poulter finds himself 11 shots off the lead upon his return to DP World Tour action at the Czech Masters. The Ryder Cup great was one of the high-profile players to jump ship to LIV Golf, after which he was suspended by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Ad His suspension by the PGA Tour remains in place, and a lawsuit challenging the decision will not be heard until January 2024.

Gavin Green surges into halfway lead at Czech Masters

Gavin Green holds a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Czech Masters after carding a 63.

'The Swedish girls are very, very strong' - Alex Noren wants men to be inspired by Maja Stark, Linn Grant

Alex Noren has called on the men’s game in Sweden to take lessons from how the women are flying high in the sport. Noren is the highest-ranked Swede in the men’s game at 55 in the world, with Alexander Bjork being next on the list at 170. Ad Henrik Stenson won a major at the Open in 2016, but he remains the only Swedish man to have lifted one of the sport’s four big tournaments.

LIV set to announce five new signings

LIV Golf is set to announce at least five new big name signings as soon as the FedEx Cup Playoffs are over, Golf Monthly understands.

Pieters one back at Czech Masters as de Jager grabs early lead

Thomas Pieters (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

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'Nothing short of pathetic' - Tyrrell Hatton falters at BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy makes forward move

'Ryder Cup is definitely something I would love to play in' - Sepp Straka sets sights on Luke Donald's team

Olympic runner Dina Asher-Smith wants more funding to study how periods affect athletic performance

Gavin Green powers ahead at Czech Masters, Ian Poulter 11 shots off the pace at Albatross Golf Resort

Gavin Green surges into halfway lead at Czech Masters

'The Swedish girls are very, very strong' - Alex Noren wants men to be inspired by Maja Stark, Linn Grant

LIV set to announce five new signings

Pieters one back at Czech Masters as de Jager grabs early lead