Rory McIlroy might have changed his putter three times in as many days but he headed for the Irish Open with hope in his heart after closing with a six-under 64 in the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.

Ryder Cup team-mates Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson found themselves six shots off the lead after the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans - the first official team event on the PGA Tour since 1981.

Shane Lowry will tee off from two under par later this afternoon at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Jason Dufner beat Ernie Els in a sudden death play-off to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, an event which saw Luke Donald regain top spot in the world rankings.

Jason Bohn saw his lead trimmed to three shots as the rain-delayed third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans belatedly got under way.

English duo Brian Davis and Greg Owen hold a share of the overnight lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after play was suspended for the day due to lightning and heavy rain at TPC Louisiana.

Brian Davis and Greg Owen moved into a share of the lead as the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans was delayed due to lightning at TPC Louisiana today.

Jerry Kelly ended seven years without a victory when he captured the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by a single stroke last night.

One slack shot meant Ian Poulter lost some vital ground in the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans today.

American Jerry Kelly, who walked off the course last week after taking 10 on one hole, was the early clubhouse leader on the second day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans today.

Briny Baird shot a three-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead over Peter Lonard and Jay Williamson after the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Friday.

Dean Wilson reaped the benefits of a break as he claimed the early lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a first-round 66.

Nick Watney recovered from a pair of early bogeys to claim victory in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, his first PGA Tour title.

Nick Watney put himself in a good position for an early birthday present by emerging as third-round leader at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Saturday.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini braved the cold on Sunday to wow revellers at this year's Mardi Gras - wearing a bizarre costume.

Chris Couch chipped in from 26 feet on the 18th hole to preserve his lead and win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

First round leader Graeme McDowell could only manage a one-over-par 73 in the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans today, slipping to joint 11th.

PROGRESSIVE Democrat chief whip Liz O’Donnell has labelled as “a joke” the Government’s failure to introduce legislation to regulate the charity sector.

Hurricane Katrina smashed into New Orleans today, knocking out power and submerging part of the low-lying city in up to 6ft of water.

Tim Petrovic claimed his first victory on the PGA Tour when winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at the first play-off hole.

Chris DiMarco fired a seven-under-par 65 to finish tied with India’s Arjun Atwal after the opening round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Joe Ogilvie posted a bogey-free 66 to secure a two-shot lead over Masters hero Phil Mickelson and Charles Howell III going into the final round of the rain-hit HP Classic of New Orleans.