Major coup for women
In an exciting coup for the Ladies’ Golf Union, Ricoh will sponsor the Women’s British Open. Ricoh have taken over from Weetabix in time for the historic event at St Andrews, which is the first time the women professionals have played the Open links course.
Hudson back in the mix with 65 start
A 65 in the first round of the Spanish Open will do Rebecca Hudson’s cause no harm as she sets about proving that her 2006 resurgence, during which she claimed her first Ladies European Tour crown, was no one-season wonder.
Schwartzel keeps cool
A 20-minute cooling-off period was the key to Charl Schwartzel’s second Tour victory, in the weather-interrupted Spanish Open at Madrid’s new National Golf Centre. By Richard James in Madrid.
Clarke steps up pace
Darren Clarke launches a five-tournament attempt to reignite his career in the Spanish Open at Madrid’s new National Golf Centre. By Richard James in Madrid.
Woods exudes aura of invincibility
He said he is not trying to catch Tiger. Phil Mickelson insists that is not his goal. Yet in golf it is everyone’s goal. Tiger Woods is the leader, the best, the one who continues to set the pace, writes Art Spander.