Mexico to host 2016 World Amateur Team event
Mexico will host the 2016 World Amateur Team Championships, Golfweek has learned.
From rags to riches, Poulter now Ryder Cup hero
Before Ian Poulter was a European Ryder Cup hero, he was a young boy growing up in England whose future was anything but predictable.
Korea wins team title, Ko is medalist at World Amateur
The final round of the World Amateur Team Championship confirmed two things: Lydia Ko is without doubt the undisputed world’s No. 1 amateur, and the strength of Korean golf shows no sign of abating.
Republic of Korea, Ko lead at World Amateur
The Republic of Korea and New Zealand's Lydia Ko lead after three rounds of the Women's World Amateur Team Championship.
Olazabal: A fighter who respects the match
Jose Maria Olazabal has softened over the years, but he still enjoys a heavyweight contest. He’ll bring the same fighting qualities as European captain to this month’s Ryder Cup that he first revealed as a competitor 30 years ago.
Britain was great in '57, but momentum didn't endure
In 1957, Britain truly was ‘great,’ upsetting the U.S. in the Ryder Cup, But the momentum wouldn’t endure.
TCU's Brun wins on Challenge Tour; will he go pro?
TCU star Julien Brun holds on for a one-shot victory on the Challenge Tour, earning himself a guaranteed spot on the circuit. But will he use it?
A week after DQ, Keating wins LET event
What a difference a week made for Australia’s Stacey Keating. She went from the worst week of her life to one of the best in the space of just a few days.
Dunbar advances at European Q-School
British Amateur champion Alan Dunbar was among the 48 players who advanced to the second stage of European Tour Q-School.
Shin wins Women's Open by nine shots
Jiyai Shin holds on despite the elements, capturing the Women's British Open by a record-breaking nine shots and finishing as the only player under par.
Shin holds three-shot lead at Women's Open
Jiyai Shin fired a 1-under 71 but saw her overnight lead shrink to three shots after Karrie Webb fired a 4-under 68, effectively making the Women's Open a two-woman race.
Shin leads by 5 at Women's British Open
After a flawless second round, Jiyai Shin is feeling good and leads the Women's British Open by five strokes.
Wie shoots 70, makes cut at Women's British
Michelle Wie turned in a 2-under 70 under much better conditions Saturday to move into contention at the Women's British Open.
Winds force cancellation of British 2nd round
Officials sent 18 players off on Friday morning despite high-wind conditions. And after balls started moving around on the green, those same officials have decided to wipe the Friday slate clean upon resumption of the tournament.
Hull, 16, fires 71 at Women's British Open
Charley Hull, 16, might not have been the most popular amateur starting in the Ricoh Women's Open on Thursday, but her 1-under 71 raised eyebrows at Royal Liverpool.
Spain's standing on Euro Tour takes another hit
It’s just as well that the European Tour expanded its horizons globally many years ago. As the news from Spain reveals, the Tour can’t rely on traditional markets anymore.
Tait: Keep an eye on the amateurs at Hoylake
The world’s elite have turned up for the $2.5 million Ricoh Women’s Open Championship, and an amateur tournament seems to have broken out.
McIlroy in a no-win situation for Olympics
Rory McIlroy is faced with a politically sensitive decision: Ireland or Great Britain in the 2016 Rio Olympics? No easy answer there. Maybe it's best to avoid chasing gold altogether.
Hanson wins KLM Open despite hospitalized son
Peter Hanson - nearly choosing to withdraw after his 1-year-old son was hospitalized in Orlando - adds another 2012 victory for the European Ryder Cup team.
Chapman takes advantage of 'second chance'
Roger Chapman is living proof perseverance pays off. At age 53, Chapman is enjoying his best season as a professional after 30 years of frustration.
Ryder Cup: Colsaerts leaves playboy ways behind
"European Ryder Cup player" is a better tag than "party animal." And now Nicolas Colsaerts can say he has worn both labels.
Euros stay on script with Poulter, Colsaerts
England's Ian Poulter and Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts were widely tipped to get Jose Maria Olazabal’s two Ryder Cup picks. Guess what? The European captain duly obliged.
Ryder Cup questions remain after Johnnie Walker
Paul Lawrie won the Johnnie Walker, but a big question remains: Whom will Jose Maria Olazabal pick as his Ryder Cup wild cards? Nicolas Colsaerts? A surprise?
Ryder Cup wait 'exhausting' for Colsaerts
Nicolas Colsaerts is being touted as a possible wild-card pick for the European Ryder Cup team. The wait hasn't been easy for the Belgian, who is in contention at the Johnnie Walker.
Ryder Cup selections overshadow Johnnie Walker
Ian Poulter is a lock to make the European Ryder Cup team, but there are a pair of names that are vying for the second wild-card spot.
Tait: British clubs not likely to follow Augusta
Augusta National took a major step forward in admitting two female members, but Alistair Tait doesn't expect British Clubs to follow suit.
Fitzpatrick cruises to British Boys Amateur win
Matthew Fitzpatrick romped to a 10-and-8 victory over Henry James at the British Boys Amateur at Notts Golf Club.
Hull, 16, focuses on pro career, LET card
Curtis Cup star Charley Hull plans to turn professional at the end of this year. The 16-year-old will try for her Ladies European Tour card in December, and hopes to play the Euro circuit in 2013.
Bjorn, Clarke, McGinley named vice captains
Jose Maria Olazabal made three stout Ryder Cup vice captain picks on Thursday, naming well-respected Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley to join the team.
Lutz defends British Senior Amateur title
Chip Lutz joined select company when he successfully defended the British Seniors Amateur Championship at Machynys Peninsula in Wales.
Joy of Machrihanish is the journey there
Part of Machrihanish’s appeal is the path that takes you there says our Alistair Tait.
Matthew, 43, wins title at Killeen Castle
Catriona Matthew, 43, is playing like a young kid again and it led her to victory at Killeen Castle.
Ellis, 16, becomes youngest winner of English Am
Harry Ellis, 16, becomes youngest winner of English Amateur Championship, while Grant Forrest wins Scottish Amateur and Jason Shufflebotham won the Welsh Amateur.
Bennett looking to recapture old magic
England's Warren Bennett has gone from a "can't-miss kid" to a caddie to a guy with a dream of simply trying to make it on the European Tour.
Tait: Wiesberger picks up special win in homeland
Austrian Bernd Wiesberger wins for the second time this season, but this Euro Tour victory meant a bit more to him by winning in his homeland says Alistair Tait.
Tait: There's still time for Scott to win a major
Adam Scott has to win a major. No two ways about it. It’s either that or enter an alternate hall of fame into which no one wants to be inducted, says our Alistair Tait.
Tait: Els' Open victory comes out of nowhere
"Bizarre" or "crazy" doesn't begin to describe how Ernie Els managed to get his hands on a second Claret Jug on Sunday. This simply came out of nowhere, says Alistair Tait.
McDowell battles his way into Open's final pairing
Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell dreamed of one day getting into the final group of an Open Championship. On Sunday, that dream will come true, with the Claret Jug on the line.
Scott fires 67, one off Open Championship lead
Adam Scott should have won a major by now, right? Forget the past, as the present state of his game could lead him to the Open Championship come Sunday.
Snedeker fires 64 to take lead at Open
Brandt Snedeker has yet to pick up a bogey at the 141st Open Championship, allowing himself to move to 10 under and build a commanding lead at Royal Lytham.
Tait: Royal Lytham fails to challenge on Day 1
The world’s elite turned up for the 141st Open Championship expecting Royal Lytham & St. Annes to play like a lion and found a pussycat, says our Alistair Tait.
Woods hopes to avoid déjà vu after opening 67
Tiger Woods teased the world last month at the U.S. Open. Is his solid 3-under 67 on Thursday a sign that he is really back? Even Tiger says there is "a long way to go" at Royal Lytham.
Tait: Royal Lytham simply gets the job done
If the main job of Open courses is to identify major champions, then give Royal Lytham & St. Annes an A-plus.
Dawson talks down idea of Portrush hosting an Open
The Irish Open started the buzz around Royal Portrush hosting an Open Championship. R&A chief executive Peter Dawson pretty much put that thought to rest after his annual press conference.
Tait: Harrington showing signs of old self
Only four years ago, it seemed Padraig Harrington was destined to win plenty of majors. He then fell off the success map, only to reappear in 2012 and is a legitimate contender at Royal Lytham.
Tiger, Westwood take opposite mindsets into Open
With both players looking to snap major droughts - Tiger Woods at four years and Lee Westwood at career-long - both players are taking polar opposite attitudes into this week's Open Championship.
5 Things: No suds for the old Claret Jug
5 Things: Despite his well-known affinity for a brew or two, Darren Clarke did not use the Claret Jug as a drinking device over the past 12 months.
2012 Open Championship: Tee times and pairings
Tiger Woods will tee off with Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose in the first two rounds at the Open Championship. Check out all the tee times and pairings at Royal Lytham.
Clarke returns Claret Jug; will his game return too?
Maybe now that Darren Clarke has relinquished the old Claret Jug he can get on with the rest of his career.
Royal Portrush deserves the Open Championship
Alistair Tait says the next available date for the Open Championship is 2017. Royal Portrush should be penciled in.
