American Ben Curtis was today in contention for a sensational victory in the 132nd Open championship.

Mark Roe has the sympathies – millions of them from golf followers all around the world – but Thomas Bjorn has the lead going into the final round of the 132nd Open championship.

TIGER WOODS lost a golf ball yesterday for the first time in a competitive tournament – but didn’t lose his nerve.

Gary Murphy is the best of the Irish during the first round of the 132nd Open at Royal St George's.