On This Day in 2008: Ryder Cup misery for Nick Faldo and Europe
Paul Azinger comprehensively got the better of fellow captain Nick Faldo as the USA regained the Ryder Cup at Valhalla on this day in 2008.
Golf
US Open day one: Rory McIlroy off to fast start as Justin Thomas takes the lead
Two days after stressing the need for a fast start in his pursuit of a fifth major title, Rory McIlroy’s prayers were answered on day one of the 120th US Open at a surprisingly benign Winged Foot.
Thieves steal more than £2,000 of kit from north-east golf clubs
Thieves have targeted golfers at two north-east clubs - making off with more than £2,000 of kit.
Golf: Thomson sets new record at Kintore
Mark Thomson fired a stunning six-under-par 64 to set a new course record at Kintore.
Golf: PGA champion Cameron aims build on biggest career win
Newly-crowned Scottish PGA Champion Ross Cameron is aiming to scale new heights after enjoying the biggest success of his career.
Trio take slender lead into the final round of Safeway Open
Brian Stuard carded a 66 at the Safeway Open to share top place on a top-heavy scoreboard ahead of the final round in California, while Russell Knox remains in contention in the PGA Tour opener.
Sam Burns takes the lead at Safeway Open as Russell Knox drops to third
Sam Burns overcame an early double bogey to take a two-shot lead into the third round of the Safeway Open in California.
Volkswagen reveals practical new Golf estate
Volkswagen has introduced its latest Golf estate.
Man Utd and Wales legend spotted at north-east hotel ahead of golf trip
Manchester United and Wales legend Ryan Giggs has been photographed in the north-east today.
BMW Championship: Jon Rahm outdoes Dustin Johnson in putting masterclass
Jon Rahm sunk a putt from 66 feet to take the BMW Championship after Dustin Johnson forced a play-off in Chicago.
Hard work pays off as John Henry triumphs at Scottish Par 3 Championship
For John Henry victory in the Scottish Par 3 Championship justified the hard work he’s put in during lockdown – and now he’s dreaming of a Scottish Open place.
Rory McIlroy ready to leave BMW Championship if wife Erica goes into labour
Rory McIlroy slipped three shots behind the leader at the BMW Championship as he revealed he was ready to leave the tournament if wife Erica went into labour.
Golf tournament in aid of ARCHIE Foundation to tee off at north-east courses next month
A north-east children’s charity is set to launch a new golf tournament to help raise funds for sick kids and their families.
Rory McIlroy in share of the lead through two rounds in Chicago
Rory McIlroy is one of just two players to finish under par at the BMW Championship on Friday as the world’s best golfers found themselves at the mercy of the gruelling Olympia Fields course.
Danny Willett can count on a friendly face when he makes European Tour return
Former Masters champion Danny Willett could enjoy two brand new experiences when he makes his European Tour return in the ISPS Handa UK Championship at The Belfry.
Dustin Johnson reclaims world number one spot with stunning victory
Dustin Johnson had to wait until near darkness but stormed to a stunning 11-shot win and the world number one ranking at the Northern Trust tournament in Boston on Sunday.
Dustin Johnson takes control of the Northern Trust with a round of 60
Dustin Johnson took a two-shot lead in the Northern Trust at TPC Boston with a second round 60.
Tommy Fleetwood drops from first to 12th in final two holes at Northern Trust
England’s Tommy Fleetwood has been left to rue a disastrous end to his opening round at the Northern Trust, the first of the PGA Tour’s three FedEx Cup play-off events.
Greens to be ripped up after chemical blunder at Aberdeen golf course
The putting surfaces at Kings Links were severely damaged after “the erroneous application of a strong chemical” in June and have become increasingly bare and dry as the season has gone on.
Lawrie tees off Tartan Tour
Former Open champion Paul Lawrie was set to take on a new challenge today as the inaugural event of his Tartan Pro Tour got under way.
Aberdeen golf club confirms positive Covid-19 case
Bosses at an Aberdeen golf club have confirmed an individual who tested positive for coronavirus visited the course.
Rory McIlroy starts slowly in Memphis as he bids to regain world number one spot
Rory McIlroy suffered par-three trouble to make a sluggish start at the WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.
In-form Gemma Dryburgh handed late invite to ASI Ladies Scottish Open
Gemma Dryburgh has landed one of the final spots in next month’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open.
Michael Thompson holds his nerve to triumph at 3M Open in Minnesota
American Michael Thompson held off a late challenge from Adam Long to record a two-stroke win at the 3M Open in Minnesota.
Werenski shares lead in Minnesota after Thompson stumbles
Richy Werenski shot a three-under 68 to hold onto a share of the lead with fellow American Michael Thompson heading into the final day of the 3M Open in Minnesota.
Thompson and Werenski share lead in Minnesota
Michael Thompson shot a five-under 66 to take a share of the lead with fellow American Richy Werenski after the second round of the 3M Open in Minnesota on Friday.
Richy Werenski takes lead at Minnesota with last-gasp birdie
American Richy Werenski calmly sank a short birdie on the par-five 18th to take an opening round lead at the 3M Open in Minnesota.
Jon Rahm overtakes Rory McIlroy for No 1 ranking with Memorial win
Spain’s Jon Rahm won the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio on Monday, dethroning Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy as world No 1 in the process.
Picture of the day – July 12
Jack Nicklaus won the second of his three Open Championship titles in dramatic circumstances at St Andrews.
Collin Morikawa stumbles as Ian Poulter moves into contention in Ohio
Collin Morikawa surrendered a commanding lead as England’s Ian Poulter cemented a place in the chasing pack heading into the final day of the Workday Charity Open at Muirfield Village.