Tough day for G-Mac as Tiger's struggles continue 

Graeme McDowell could only add a 75 to his opening 66 to finish one shot inside the cut on three under at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

Tiger makes his return but he's not in hunt for the lead 

The spotlight was on Tiger Woods as he made his return to competitive golf at the Farmers Insurance Open in California but it was an unspectacular first round yesterday from the 14-time major winner.

Graeme McDowell says he will not get carried away by opening Qatar Masters round 

Graeme McDowell vowed not to get carried away after starting his 2017 campaign with a superb opening round in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

I'll do whatever it takes to get back to game's summit: G-Mac 

Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell concedes he faces a long road back to the top. The Ulsterman was ranked as high as fourth in the world in 2011 and 53rd shortly after his last tournament victory in the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in November 2015.

Rory McIlroy focused on recovery prior to Masters build-up 

Rory McIlroy has become a fan of the TV detective drama 'Sherlock' as he recovers from his rib injury and yesterday he solved the mystery of his comeback date to tournament golf.

Prestige Kings Cup golf tournament to tee off at Lough Erne once again after 2016 success 

Fermanagh's five-star Lough Erne Resort is to host the qualifying and final stages of one of the most prestigious trophies in amateur golf, the Kings Cup, for a second year running. Ardglass will also be involved in the qualifying.

Injured Rory out of action until March 

sidelined Rory McIlroy has targeted the WGC-Mexico Championship from March 2-5 for his comeback from the rib injury he suffered in South Africa two weeks ago.

Rory McIlroy hoping to return at WGC-Mexico Championship in March 

Rory McIlroy does not expect to be back in action from a rib injury until the WGC-Mexico Championship in March - just a month before the Masters.

Rory out with rib injury as Tiger gets ready to roar again 

Rory McIlroy will not compete at next week's big Dubai Desert Classic. The Ulsterman missed last week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with injury and is not yet fit to return.

Rory McIlroy to miss Dubai Desert Classic 

Rory McIlroy will not compete at this week's Dubai Desert Classic.

Tyrrell Hatton takes lead into Abu Dhabi final round after late birdies flourish 

England's Tyrrell Hatton will take a slender lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship, but major champions Dustin Johnson and Martin Kaymer are in close pursuit among a vast chasing pack.

Europe's Ryder Cup bid boosted by changes: Bjorn 

Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn believes Europe had to "move with the times" after significant changes were announced to the qualification process.

Multi million McIlroy tops golf money list 

Rory McIlroy is battling to be world number one again, but in the meantime he has reached the top in another elite list - the Golf Digest magazine's 50 'Highest Paid Golfers 2017' with a total of almost $50,000,000.

Injured Rory McIlroy set for spell on sidelines 

Rory McIlroy's hopes of a fast start to 2017 have been dashed by injury which has forced him to withdraw from this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Abu Dhabi Championship with rib injury 

Rory McIlroy has been forced to withdraw from this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with a rib injury.

Rory McIlroy pulls out of Abu Dhabi Championship due to 'rib injury' 

Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Abu Dhabi Championship because of a rib injury.

Rory McIlroy set for scan after play-off defeat at BMW South Africa Open 

Rory McIlroy could miss next week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship due to a back injury.

Rory McIlroy to have scan on his back 

Rory McIlroy could miss next week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship due to a back injury.

Graeme Storm sees off Rory McIlroy in dramatic South African Open play-off 

Eighty-three days after losing his European Tour card by 100 euros, Graeme Storm pipped Rory McIlroy in a play-off to win the South African Open.

Work to do for McIlroy as perfect Storm stays clear at SA Open 

Rory McIlroy will have to overturn a three-shot deficit if he is to get 2017 off to a winning start at the BMW SA Open.

Rory McIlroy shrugs off injury to storm right into frame at BMW South African Open 

Graeme Storm fired a brilliant 63 to take a two-shot lead and keep world number two Rory McIlroy at bay on day two of the BMW South African Open.

Graeme Storm shoots 63 to hold two-shot lead at BMW SA Open 

Graeme Storm fired a brilliant 63 to take a two-shot lead and keep world number two Rory McIlroy at bay on day two of the BMW SA Open.

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Mark Selby 'is a good lad' 

Ronnie O'Sullivan has had a change of heart about Mark Selby after getting to know the man he labelled snooker's "Torturer".

Rory McIlroy thrilled to kick off his year in fine form 

Rory McIlroy made a strong start to his 2017 campaign at the BMW SA Open as the World No.2 carded an opening five-under-par 67 at Glendower GC.

World number two Rory McIlroy makes strong start in South Africa 

Rory McIlroy made a strong start to his 2017 campaign at the BMW SA Open as the world number two carded an opening five-under-par 67 at Glendower GC.

Stephanie's back in the swing of things after hard 18 months 

Olympics-inspired Stephanie Meadow is aiming high after rediscovering her mojo on the fairways of Rio de Janeiro.

Fired-up Rory hoping to make perfect start to 2017 

Rory McIlroy has his sights on victory in South Africa as he bids to get 2017 off to a flying start. The world number two is the headline name at the BMW SA Open at Glendower Golf Club in Johannesburg this week.

Woods will be in my thoughts for Ryder Cup, says US skipper Furyk 

New American Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says superstar Tiger Woods is in the mix to be part of his side taking on Europe in Paris next year.

Rory McIlroy targets South African glory to kick off 2017 

Rory McIlroy has his sights on victory in South Africa as he bids to get 2017 off to a flying start.

Rory McIlroy rules out Olympic bid over conflicting loyalties 

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he will not be competing at the 2020 Olympics. It's a move which will surprise few people after he said conflicting loyalties made him uncomfortable with declaring to be part of either a Great Britain or Ireland team for the Rio Games.

Rory McIlroy 'unlikely' to take part in Tokyo 2020 Games 

Rory McIlroy has admitted that it is highly unlikely that he will take part in the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.

Rory McIlroy relaxed over new equipment ahead of season opener in South Africa 

World number two Rory McIlroy begins the new year having not yet decided on what clubs he will play but insists the player rather than the equipment is more important.

Rory McIlroy can fire out warning to the world on his return 

Rory McIlroy steps back into European Tour action in the BMW SA Open at Glendower GC in South Africa this week.

Rory McIlroy: I resent the pressure Olympic golf placed on me 

No regrets, no interest - that is Rory McIlroy's verdict on the return of golf to the Olympic Games in Rio.

Rory McIlroy 'won't sacrifice family happiness for golfing success' 

Rory McIlroy has admitted he could drive himself crazy in his pursuit of golfing glory - but insists he will never sacrifice his happiness for success.

Rory McIlroy: I don't know the words to Irish or British anthem - I don't feel a connection to... 

Rory McIlroy has told how he pulled out of the 2016 Rio Olympics because didn't feel a connection to either the Irish or British flag - and how he resents the organisation for making him choose.

All change for Olivia as she gets used to juggling studies and golf 

It was supposed to be the off-season but Olivia Mehaffey spent much of her Christmas break on the practice ground at Royal County Down working on her game.

Day, Johnson and Spieth all hope to leave Major marker 

The motto for the top golfers in the world has to be 'you snooze, you lose' as the action resumes on the PGA Tour with the SBS Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii today.

Nicklaus: Mac has to step up to be greatest 

Jack Nicklaus says Rory McIlroy will have to raise his game if he is to become the greatest golfer in the history of the sport.

Rory McIlroy thrilled us with FedEx Cup triumph 

For Rory McIlroy this year may have been frustrating in terms of the four majors, but he will still reflect on 2016 with pride following his dramatic FedEx Cup success.

Rory McIlroy was genuinely going in over the ropes to get at Ryder Cup heckler: Padraig... 

Padraig Harrington has revealed the moment he thought he would have to wade into a fight to back up Rory McIlroy in a Ryder Cup confrontation with a loudmouth spectator.

Rory McIlroy believes Tiger Woods could be in the hunt at Irish Open at Portstewart 

Rory McIlroy has said a "happy" Tiger Woods can become a force in golf once more, while the Ulsterman has also refused to rule out the possiblity that Woods may compete at the Irish Open at Portstewart in July.

Rory McIlroy not ruling out appearance from Tiger Woods at Irish Open in Portstewart 

Rory McIlroy has said he would not rule out an appearance from Tiger Woods at the Irish Open in Portstewart next year.

Bjorn's fiery nature will make him a great Ryder Cup captain, says Monty 

Colin Montgomerie has backed Thomas Bjorn to be a success as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, saying the Dane was "the obvious choice".

Hungry Tiger is back in the hunt and planning to be a big success in 2017 

Tiger Woods accepts he needs to play more tournaments in order to get his sharpness back and is planning a full schedule in 2017.

Rory McIlroy surprises 9-year-old superfan on Late Late Toy Show 

They say you should never meet your heroes - but this reaction from a young superfan when he came face-to-face with Rory McIlroy - proves that completely wrong.

Tiger takes 15th spot and says: 'I'm hoping dire times are over' 

Tiger Woods admitted there had been "some pretty dire times" during his 15-month injury absence after a closing 76 saw him finish 15th at the Hero World Challenge, 14 shots behind winner Hideki Matsuyama.

Tiger Woods takes the positives as he begins comeback 

Tiger Woods had mixed fortunes as he began his long-awaited comeback at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. The 14-time major winner got off to a superb start with four birdies in the opening eight holes of his first competitive round in 15 months.

Charl Schwartzel and Paul Dunne lead the way in Malelane 

Defending champion Charl Schwartzel and Irishman Paul Dunne led the way after the opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Tiger Woods is dreaming of a triumphant comeback after 15-month lay-off 

Tiger Woods partly measures success just by being able to compete at the Hero World Challenge, where the former World No.1 returns from the longest lay-off of his career tomorrow.