Paul McGinley continues to make it clear that he will be his own man when attempting to mastermind Europe’s Ryder Cup defence at Gleneagles next year.

Waterford amateur Kevin Phelan produced a sensational display of control and intelligence to leave a host of superstars in the shade in the first round of the US Open at Merion.

Tiger Woods is in danger of missing the cut at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, but Rory McIlroy’s hopes of winning back the world number one spot remain very much alive.