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Harrington leads Ryder Cup stars at Sun City

Irish golfer Padraig Harrington fired a six-under-par 66 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

How Monty’s better side brought out best in Europe

He can be charming and inspirational but he can be jaw-droppingly rude, the last man you might want to call upon in your moment of greatest need.

Mickelson, Harrington fired up for Singapore Open

Phil Mickelson warns he is in top form heading into the Barclays Singapore Open, where he faces a field led by Padraig Harrington and Geoff Ogilvy.

Furyk wins play-off to take Grand Slam of Golf title

American Jim Furyk eagled the first play-off hole on Wednesday to defeat Ireland’s Padraig Harrington and win the 26th PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

Harrington, Furyk lead Grand Slam of Golf

Padraig Harrington and Jim Furyk shot two-under 68s to lead the PGA Grand Slam of Golf after the first round on Tuesday.

Harrington looks to improve swing

For double-Major winner Padraig Harrington, the most exclusive golf tournament of the year is also one of the most relaxing.

Harrington claims second Open title in style

Padraig Harrington became the first European in over a century to retain the Open Championship title with a gutsy final round on Sunday.

Perry takes charge at Sawgrass as Langer shines

Germany’s Bernhard Langer rolled back the years with a vintage display while American Kenny Perry eked out a one-shot lead in the Players Championship second round on Friday.…

A question of prestige?

In May a golfer’s thoughts turn to the summer ahead and, if they have trainspotter tendencies, the age-old question of the prestige and status of the Players Championship. The…

Sawgrass layout suits all at Players Championship

A corridor beneath the grandiose clubhouse is lined with black-and-white photographs from more than a quarter-century of winners at The Players Championship since it moved to the…

Rose, Immelman take charge at Augusta

Britain’s Justin Rose reeled off six birdies in eight holes to share the first-round lead at the US Masters while Tiger Woods laboured to stay in touch on Thursday. Rose shrugged…

Tiger sets out on road to Grand Slam glory

Tiger Woods opens his quest for an unprecedented Grand Slam of golf at Augusta National on Thursday, carrying the lowest odds ever for a player at the outset of a Major. The…

Els makes early Match Play exit, Woods survives

Ernie Els was the biggest name to fall by the wayside as twice winner Tiger Woods conjured a miraculous escape at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday. Woods…

Golf looks back on long-overdue triumphs

As much as golf looked the same in 2007, some of the greatest triumphs were long overdue. Until a dramatic and calamitous Sunday on the cruel links of Carnoustie, the only time…

Els eyes record fourth win at Sun City

Three of the world’s top 10 golfers and eight of the top 20 will contest the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge over the Gary Player Country Club course at Sun City, beginning on…

Els: Monty is ‘shooting his mouth off’

Ernie Els has told Colin Montgomerie to stop ”shooting his mouth off” after the Scottish star hit out at the South African for skipping the European Tour’s season-ending Volvo…

Els lashes Tour for scheduling ‘screw up’

World number four Ernie Els lashed out Wednesday at the European Tour for ”screwing up” their dates by scheduling the Volvo Masters to clash with the Barclays Singapore Open. Els…

Cabrera captures PGA Grand Slam crown

United States Open winner Angel Cabrera forced a play-off with an 18th-hole eagle, then birdied the third extra hole on Wednesday to beat Irishman Padraig Harrington and capture…

Harrington leads PGA Grand Slam in Bermuda

British Open champion Padraig Harrington had little time to enjoy the turquoise coastline below the Mid-Ocean Club, struggling to a three-under 67 and a one-shot lead on Tuesday…

American Furyk to bid for Nedbank hat-trick

World number three Jim Furyk will bid for a third successive Nedbank Golf Challenge victory at Sun City from November 29 to December 2. The presence of American Furyk was…