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McDowell outlasts Jaidee to win Volvo Match Play

Behind a number of par-saving putts and a nice back-nine run, Graeme McDowell got his redemption at the Volvo Match Play on Sunday with a 2-and-1 victory over Thongchai Jaidee.

Schupak: Uihlein takes the road rarely traveled to success

With no status on the PGA Tour, 2010 U.S. Amateur champ Peter Uihlein boldly went where few Americans go anymore. Uihlein took the fork in the road and joined the Challenge Tour, the European Tour’s developmental circuit.

Uihlein captures first European Tour title in Portugal

Behind a 4-under 68 on Sunday, former Oklahoma State star and U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein won his first European Tour title, clearing the field at the Madeira Islands Open in Portugal by two shots.

McDowell tops Colsaerts in Match Play quarters

Graeme McDowell defeated Nicolas Colsaerts, 2 and 1, to advance to the semifinals of the Volvo World Match Play, but it was Colsaerts' up-and-down from a restroom that had everyone talking Saturday in Kavarna, Bulgaria.

Loss sends Poulter home from World Match Play

Pre-tournament favorite Ian Poulter bowed out of the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing his second match in two days, left only to vent his frustration.

Match Play: Poulter still alive despite loss to Jaidee

Ian Poulter lost 3 and 2 to Thongchai Jaidee, but a win tomorrow against South Africa’s Thomas Aiken, the other player in the group, will see the Englishman through to the knockout rounds of the Volvo World Match Play Championship.

Bulgaria's Thracian Cliffs better fit for match-play event

Thracian Cliffs is a stunning location. Hard by the Black Sea some 220 miles from Bulgarian capital Sofia, Gary Player has somehow carved 18 undulating holes into sheer white cliffs that will provide stunning television pictures. Whether it produces stunning golf is another story.

Volvo Match Play a sight for sore eyes for Poulter, McDowell

The €3 million Volvo World Match Play Championship couldn’t come soon enough for Ian Poulter. It also comes at exactly the right time for Graeme McDowell.

Tait: Hull, 17, continues to impress on LET

Don’t be surprised if Charley Hull makes this year’s European Solheim Cup team. The way she’s going, she looks like a lock to make the trip to Colorado this August.

5 Things: Rumford wins again; Koepka cruises

Australian Brett Rumford wins for a second consecutive week; Florida State product Brooks Koepka wins on the Challenge Tour; and Paul Casey continues his comeback. 5 Things from the European Tour . . .

Australia's Brett Rumford wins China Open

Brett Rumford became the first Australian in 41 years to win back-to-back European Tour titles with Sunday's victory at the China Open.

12-year-old misses European Tour cut in China

Ye Wocheng, the 12-year-old who made history on May 2 in becoming the youngest player to compete on the European Tour, shot consecutive 79s to miss the cut at the Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China.

12-year-old makes history at China Open, shoots 79

Ye Wocheng became the youngest player to compete on the European Tour, shooting a 7-over 79 in the first round with a 40-yard chip-in for bogey on his 15th hole.

See Oosthuizen's wild 500-yard drive in S. Korea

Even long-hitting Louis Oosthuizen had to be surprised to hit a 500-yard drive last week in Incheon, South Korea, during the Ballantine's Championship.

No radical changes to Muirfield, just refining

The world’s elite shouldn’t expect radical changes when they turn up at Muirfield this year to play the 142nd version of the Open Championship.

Open return to Royal Portrush a possibility

Just when the idea of the Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush seemed dead, the R&A has given new hope about the possibility of an Open return to the Irish links course.

5 Things: Coach's call lifts Rumford to win

If Brett Rumford was unsure what to get wife Sally for her birthday, then the winner's check from the Ballantine’s Championship might help. Plus: Peter Whiteford improves outlook, Francois Calmels also wins.

Rude: On Tiger, Tianlang, Muirfield and more

Potential reasons Tiger Woods is skipping Quail Hollow, Tianlang Guan's long challenge, Peter Dawson's 'bullying' denial and more highlight this week's Hate To Be Rude.

Dawson opens up on McIlroy, Tiger, Rio and rules

Expect a number of golf’s important issues to be settled very soon. That’s the message from R&A chief executive Peter Dawson, who chatted about Rory McIlroy, Vijay Singh, 'Dropgate' and the 2016 Olympics.

Dawson: R&A will not force Muirfield to accept women

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews has no immediate plans to follow Augusta National’s lead and allow female members, according to R&A chief executive Peter Dawson. Nor will the R&A force Muirfield, this year’s Open Championship venue, to accept women.

Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy: Abu Dhabi, Round 2

Check out images of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy from Round 2 at Abu Dhabi, including photos of the hole where Woods received a two-stroke penalty.

Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy: Abu Dhabi, Round 1

A look at images from the first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship, where Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were paired.

Photos: Players that use belly/long putters

Here is a photo gallery of the PGA Tour, LPGA and Champions Tour players that use belly and long putters.

Behind the scenes: A look at Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey hosted the World Golf Final - which included the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - and is set to be added as a 2013 European PGA Tour stop. Our Alex Miceli roamed the streets of Istanbul to give you an inside look at this budding golf powerhouse.

2012 Open Championship: Ernie Els, in pictures

Check out images from Ernie Els' dramatic come-from-behind win at the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.

2012 Open Championship: Sunday, in pictures

Check out final-round images from the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.

2012 Open Championship: Saturday, in pictures

Check out images of the third round at the 141st Open Chamionship, held at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.

2012 Open Championship: Friday, in pictures

Check out images from the second round of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.

2012 Open Championship: Thursday, in pictures

Check out photos of first-round action at the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.

2012 Open Championship: Wednesday, in pictures

Check out images of Tiger Woods, Graeme McDowell, John Daly and Rory McIlroy during the Wednesday practice round at 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.