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'A joke' - Paul Lawrie unhappy with talk of rule change for picking Henrik Stenson's Ryder Cup replacement

Henrik Stenson’s axing has led to a vacancy as Ryder Cup captain, and Paul Lawrie said it would be crazy to do anything other than re-interview those who were in the running in March. Stenson took the job in March, but left Team Europe in disarray when electing to join LIV Golf — which prompted his removal as captain. Ad/> Stenson beat off competition from Lawrie, Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson to lead the team in Italy next year.

Charles Barkley dismisses 'blood money,' 'sportswashing' critiques against LIV Golf

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'Unbelievable' - Eddie Pepperell and Paul Waring make back-to-back eagles on same hole at Cazoo Classic

There were fireworks on the 17th hole in the Cazoo Classic at Hillside, as Eddie Pepperell holed from the fairway for an eagle and his playing partner Paul Waring followed suit from the bunker. Pepperell, who has been struggling for form and slipped down to 619 in the world, was going along steadily on two-under after 16 holes. Ad/> An error off the tee on the par five left him well back with his third shot, as he pulled out a long iron from 239 yards.

Niall Kearney best of Irish after Cazoo Classic opening round

Niall Kearney heads the Irish challenge after the opening round at the Cazoo Classic with the Dubliner seven shots off the lead held by England's Paul Waring.

Paul Lawrie says changing Ryder Cup captaincy process would be 'a joke'

Paul Lawrie says it will be “a joke” and lead to “fun and games” if Henrik Stenson’s replacement as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain isn’t one of the three other original candidates.

Korda and Hull in hunt as Furue sets Evian pace

Ayaka Furue holds a one-shot lead after the opening day of the Amundi Evian Championship, with Nelly Korda and England’s Charley Hull part of the chasing pack.

'It’s crazy at the moment' - Ernie Els says LIV is not real golf but feels it has role to play

Ernie Els has said there is room for LIV Golf to operate at the end of the PGA Tour season, before players return to play “real golf.” LIV Golf has disrupted the world order, with a host of players jumping ship on the back of huge signing bonuses. Ad/> The PGA Tour has suspended players who made the move, which has driven a wedge through the game. Golf'Very poor today mentally' — Harrington unhappy despite solid start to Senior Open21 MINUTES AGO LIV is still seeking to acquire world ranking status, but Els feels that is not credible due to it being a 54-hole, no cut format.

Hideki Matsuyama hits three balls in the water on same hole, makes nine, shoots 77 at 3M Open

Hideki Matsuyama hit three balls in the water on the same hole as he made a horrid start to the 3M Open. The Japanese superstar signed for a 77, but that tells nothing of the drama on the ninth hole as he ran up a quadruple bogey. Ad/> His tee shot leaked to the right and bounced into the water.

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'A joke' - Paul Lawrie unhappy with talk of rule change for picking Henrik Stenson's Ryder Cup replacement

Charles Barkley dismisses 'blood money,' 'sportswashing' critiques against LIV Golf

'Unbelievable' - Eddie Pepperell and Paul Waring make back-to-back eagles on same hole at Cazoo Classic

Niall Kearney best of Irish after Cazoo Classic opening round

Paul Lawrie says changing Ryder Cup captaincy process would be 'a joke'

Korda and Hull in hunt as Furue sets Evian pace

'It’s crazy at the moment' - Ernie Els says LIV is not real golf but feels it has role to play

Hideki Matsuyama hits three balls in the water on same hole, makes nine, shoots 77 at 3M Open