Golf News

Scotland's Catriona Matthew defends her Women's British Open title at Royal Birkdale.

The Killarney Golf & Fishing Club hosts this week's European Tour event.

Darren Clarke's recent good form continues as he starts with a five-under 66 at the Irish Open.

Defending champion Catriona Matthew is in confident mood as she prepares for the Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale, which begins on Thursday.

Darren Clarke receives an invitation to compete at the US PGA Championship for the second year in succession.

Padraig Harrington says he would be "absolutely gutted" and "devastated" if he was not part of Europe's Ryder Cup team in October.

The BBC agrees a new contract for coverage of the Ricoh Women's Open up to and including the 2016 Championship.

Amy Boulden will become one of the youngest British players to play in the British Open this week after the Welsh teenager qualified at Southport.

Lee Westwood admits his ambition to one day captain the Europe Ryder Cup team.

Sweden's Richard S Johnson wins the Scandinavian Masters by one shot as Open champion Louis Oosthuizen finishes joint fourth.