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Wait for it, but David Smith is out to hit the big time

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:42:53 -0000

Life could begin at 40 for David Smith as he prepares to make a belated breakthrough into golf’s big time.

Jamie Donaldson bounces back to make Dubai Desert Classic cut

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:45 -0000

Macclesfield golfer Jamie Donaldson recovered to shoot 67 and make the cut in the Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf: Winner shows he’s as solid as a Rock

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:06:13 -0000

England’s Robert Rock did what he thought was impossible by beating Tiger Woods head to head and grabbing only his second victory in 227 European Tour events.

Jamie Donaldson on trail of Tiger Woods

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:37:47 -0000

Macclesfield gofler Jamie Donaldson fired a superb third round 67 to trail resurgent Tiger Woods by four shots at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Chamionship.

David Horsey left trailing amazing Grace

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:56:38 -0000

Styal's David Horsey finished tied for 16th at the Volvo Golf Champions event at Fancourt as Branden Grace beat Ernie Els and Retief Goosen in a play-off.

Will Maria Olazabal lead Europe to another win?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:31:38 -0000

Jose Maria Olazabal has a hard act to follow when he captains Europe in their defence of the Ryder Cup in Chicago next September.

Jose Maria Olazabal buoyed up by his easy Ryders

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:58:40 -0000

Four months down, eight to go and Jose Maria Olazabal will be delighted how his Ryder Cup team is shaping up so far.

Another win for Lee Westwood

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:48:48 -0000

Lee Westwood ended 2011 on a high with victory in the Thailand Golf Championship in Bangkok.

Lee Westwood hits stride with 12-under round

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:29:53 -0000

Lee Westwood shot a magnificent 12-under-par 60 – the best round of his career – to establish a five-shot lead on the opening day of the Thailand Golf Championship.

Luke Donald is not finished just yet

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:19:59 -0000

World No 1 Luke Donald insists he has enough fuel in the tank for one more victory as he looks to round off a historic 2011 at the JBWere Australian Masters at Victoria Golf Club this week.

Dream double for Luke Donald

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:41:11 -0000

Luke Donald became the first person to top both the US and European Tour money lists at the Dubai World Championships.

Tiger Woods wins Chevron World Challenge

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:32:35 -0000

Tiger Woods thinks his late father would have been proud of him for finally ending more than two years without a win - and especially the way he did it.

Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy claim titles

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:06:01 -0000

Lee Westwood comfortably held off all challengers to retain the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Royal Lytham door now Open to ace Cantlay

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:31:11 -0000

America’s world number one amateur Patrick Cantlay has been awarded a place in next July’s Open Championship at Royal Lytham under changes to the exemptions announced yesterday.

Ryder chief Richard Hills rides a storm

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:52:29 -0000

Howling winds and torrential rains accompanied yesterday’s date announcement for the 2014 Ryder Cup, but organisers dismissed fears of another weather-disrupted event in Britain.

England left trailing by the States in the Golf World Cup

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:37:42 -0000

The United States won the Golf World Cup after a final round of 67 was enough for Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland to capture the title by two strokes from Germany and England.

Tiger roar: Woods returns to form in Australia

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:23:42 -0000

Clubhouse leader Tiger Woods fired an ominous warning to the chasing pack at the Australian Open, saying he has played far better than his 36-hole score suggests.

Rory McIlroy: I’ve no ill will with former manager

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:17:09 -0000

Rory McIlroy says he remains ‘very close’ to the man he dropped as his manager last month and insists there was ‘nothing personal at all’ in the move that stunned golf.

Lee Slattery holds his nerve for maiden Tour title

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:12:11 -0000

Lee Slattery survived a jittery final hole to claim his maiden win on the European Tour at the Bankia Madrid Masters.

Inspired Jamie Donaldson out to be a Seve success

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:54:32 -0000

Jamie Donaldson will aim to do his hero proud after he was confirmed for next week’s Vivendi Seve Trophy in France.

Nick Dougherty makes first cut of season

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:04:48 -0000

England's Nick Dougherty finally made his first cut of the year in Switzerland on Friday - but not with the round he was hoping for.

Rory McIlroy a no-show for Seve Trophy

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:41:21 -0000

Rory McIlroy has ruled himself out of Britain and Ireland’s team for the Vivendi Seve Trophy in Paris.

Rob Fawcett taps into success in Order of Merit drama

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:24:37 -0000

Rob Fawcett became the third successive first-time winner in the Cleveland Srixon Northern Order of Merit – but he nearly blew his chance of claiming the Bosden Trophy at Hazel Grove.

Rest on the cards for Rory McIlroy

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:45:27 -0000

Rory McIlroy was left with bitter memories of one hole in particular as he shot 74 during the final round of the USPGA Championship yesterday.

Wobbly Tiger Woods left furious after USPGA meltdown

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:16:29 -0000

Tiger Woods slumped to his worst-ever opening round in any of the four majors yesterday – as his Ryder Cup partner Steve Stricker became the 23rd player to shoot a round of 63 in them.

It’s sweet 16 for ace Bronte Law

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:20:37 -0000

Bramhall's Bronte Law joined fellow English players Sophie Godley and Georgia Hall into to the last 16 of the British Girls' Championship at Gullane, Scotland, writes David Birtill.

Major shock awaits Jamie Donaldson

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:17:53 -0000

Jamie Donaldson is in line for a shock when he steps onto the first green at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Georgia on Thursday.

Bill Bromilow fires out title warning to league leaders

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:33:35 -0000

Lancashire skipper Bill Bromilow issued a defiant ‘it’s not over yet’ warning to Cheshire after they displaced his side at the top of the Northern Counties League, writes David Birtill.

Fleetwood discovers finishing flourish

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:47:08 -0000

Lancashire hot-shot Tommy Fleetwood stormed to victory in the Formby Hall Classic for his maiden professional title.

Matthew Nixon battling for European Tour card

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:04:29 -0000

Matthew Nixon is determined to overcome his confidence crisis as he battles to keep hold of the European Tour card he won at the first attempt last winter.

Cheshire duo are gearing up for the US PGA

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:07:21 -0000

Cheshire will have two representatives in the US PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Georgia next week, writes David Birtill.

Jamie Donaldson set for US PGA

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:14:46 -0000

Macclesfield golfer Jamie Donaldson will play his first major in America next week despite falling out of the world's top 100.

Champ Aran Wainwright is in tip-top condition

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:14:18 -0000

Aran Wainwright didn't just phone a friend when he wanted some advice - he went out and played 18 holes of golf with him.