ERNIE ELS yesterday revealed he could play in the Volvo Masters after all to clinch the European Order of Merit title – if Darren Clarke wins the Madrid Open next week.

Sergio Garcia, a lowly 103rd on the US Tour money list this season, gave a flawless display to lead the American Express world championship in Atlanta today.

Lee Westwood is happy for it to be known that he is now a fan of the Home of Golf – four years after describing it as “not among the top 200 courses in Fife”.

Only six days to go to the Ryder Cup now – and Tiger Woods’ golf, if not his excitement about the match, is coming nicely to the boil.