Golf

Sandy Lyle received Green Jacket

NICK RODGER: Time to celebrate a golden age as Sandy Lyle announces retirement

Rory McIlroy lost to Cameron Young in the semi-finals of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (Eric Gay/AP)

Rory McIlroy disappointed to miss out on final as Sam Burns wins in Austin

Lethamhill is undergoing a transformation thanks to a multi-million investment by the R&A

Lethamhill blazing a trail to make golf accessible to all

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Rory McIlroy eased into the last 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin (Eric Gay/AP)

Rory McIlroy through in Austin after rolling back years to outwit Keegan Bradley

Shane Lowry, pictured, ended his losing streak by beating Jordan Spieth in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin (Eric Gay/AP)

Shane Lowry resists fightback to knock Jordan Spieth out of WGC-Dell Match Play

Rory McIlroy produced a spectacular finish to his second match in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (Eric Gay/AP)

Rory McIlroy’s strong finish makes it two wins from two in WGC-Dell Match Play

Catriona Matthew

Catriona Matthew hopes to turn the tide in amateur transatlantic tussle

Jon Rahm defeated Keith Mitchell 4&3 on day two of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (Eric Gay/AP)

World No2 Jon Rahm claims convincing victory on day two of WGC-Dell Match Play

Rory McIlroy, pictured, beat Scott Stallings on day one of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin (Eric Gay/AP)

Rory McIlroy has ‘one eye on Augusta’ as big names suffer defeats in Austin

Matt Fitzpatrick lost 5&3 to JJ Spaun in their group match on day one of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship (Eric Gay/AP)

Matt Fitzpatrick suffers heavy defeat in WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play opener

Cryptocurrency firm buys historic Scots golf course after NFT drive

Cryptocurrency firm 'wins bid' to buy historic Scottish golf course

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Bryson DeChambeau

opinion New balls please: The distance debate looks set to run and run

Scottie Scheffler will defend his title in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin (Eric Gay/AP)

Scottie Scheffler ‘loves’ match play format ahead of title defence in Austin

Allan Robertson, second right, believed his family business would be ruined when the gutty ball came on the scene

Players forever being thrown a curveball as golf moves on

Matthew Baldwin is a DP World Tour winner (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Matthew Baldwin earns maiden DP World Tour title at SDC Championship

Stuart Fraser said 95% of stock from Hickory Smoked Golf dates from between 1910 and 1935. Picture: Gordon Terris

Scottish golf’s hickory history a winner with tourists

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers

Going the distance as R&A and USGA seek to tee-off a whole new ball game

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Scottie Scheffler celebrates

Scottie Scheffler back on top of the world after Players Championship triumph

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler with two-shot lead at Sawgrass Players Championship

Rory McIlroy looks frustrated

Rory McIlroy makes poor start at Players Championship to lie 12 shots off lead

Rory McIlroy makes rough start at Sawgrass as Ramey races ahead

Sawgrass has been a watery grave for many balls over the years

Choppy waters ahead at Sawgrass as Players Championship tees off

Rory McIlroy waves to the crowd after just failing to make the cut at The Open in 2019

Nick Rodger: Money is talking and changing golf but not always for the better

Local legend Peter Thomson leaves indelible mark on Erskine Golf Club

Local legend Peter Thomson leaves indelible mark on Erskine Golf Club

Jon Rahm, of Spain, acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie putt on the 18th green during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Orlando, Fla

Jon Rahm closes eagle-birdie-birdie for two-shot lead at Bay Hill

‘It will be like starting as a rookie’: Asher prepares for full tour return

‘It will be like starting as a rookie’: Asher prepares for full tour return

Rory McIlroy has welcomed a new PGA Tour calendar

Rory McIlroy backs PGA Tour move amid ridicule from LIV Golf

Marcel Siem bridged an eight year title gap

Nick Rodger: Golfing lesson for us all as Siem and Kirk persevere

Meet Michael McAllon, the Nairn club pro opening up on challenges in his role

Meet Michael McAllan, the Nairn club pro opening up on challenges in his role

Bernhard Langer celebrates his record-equalling 45th victory on the over-50s tour

Langer still on winning trail with his incredible journey not over yet

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: The Genesis Invitational host, Tiger Woods of the United States, presents the trophy to Jon Rahm of Spain after putting in to win The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on the 18th green on February

opinion Gag gaffe aside, Woods presence proves PGA pulling power over LIV Golf

Suzann Pettersen

Suzann Pettersen to captain Europe at next two Solheim Cup events

Jon Rahm back on top of world rankings after Genesis Invitational triumph

Does God have a plan for athletes?

The Fixture Newsletter The effect of God in sport? Gary Player knows the answer - The Fixture

Genesis Invitational Golf

Woods apologises for tampon ‘prank’ on his return to action

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Genesis Invitational Golf

Tiger Woods finishes first round back with three straight birdies in California

Tiger Woods gives tampon to playing partner Justin Thomas after outdriving him

Rory McIlroy in action

Rory McIlroy has no problem with number one ranking becoming a ‘hot potato’

The split with Robert MacIntyre was painful for David Burns

Onwards and upwards for David Burns after cancer scare

Rory McIlroy can return to world number one with win at Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods in action at the PNC Championship

Another Tiger Woods return enough to get hearts pumping on Valentine's - Nick Rodger

Tiger Woods in action at St Andrews

Tiger Woods to make competitive return at next week’s Genesis Invitational

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Scotland's Paul O'Hara

O’Hara lives American dream playing with Hollywood royalty Clint Eastwood

The famous Swilcan bridge on the 18th hole of the Old Course links in St Andrews, Scotland. Many famous golfers have traditionally posed for photographs on this bridge at the end of their tournament rounds, thanking the crowds for their support. The

opinion Swilcan Bridge outrage is apt metaphor for the current golf climate

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Daniel Gavins survives final-hole drama to win Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Stuart Murray is carried off the course after becoming Scottish Amateur champion at Muirfield in 1962

The Sheriff, Stuart Murray, born too early to cash in on talent

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Hotel with world-famous views wins at Scottish Golf Tourism Awards

Gareth Bale playing golf

Gareth Bale admits to nerves on debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am

Donald Trump’s Scottish golf courses post losses of £15m as Brexit bites

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opinion Underlying tensions help to produce hammer-and-tongs desert storm

Rory McIlroy holds off rival Patrick Reed with birdie on 18 to seal Dubai win

Scotland's Greig Hutcheon in action

Perseverance pays off for Greig Hutcheon on Legends Tour

‘Unfortunate’ if Masters is no longer shown on terrestrial TV, says Rory McIlroy

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley looks on from the first tee during Day Four of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 20, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

opinion Forget the outside noise: DP World Tour players have never had it so good