Rory McIlroy might have added Ryder Cup stars Martin Kaymer, Luke Donald and Patrick Reed to a stellar field but the world No 1 is chasing an even bigger name for next month’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open — Phil Mickelson.

GRAEME McDOWELL'S participation in the €4million Volvo Masters is in doubt following the recurrence of spinal injury. He has slipped to 51st place in the world rankings.

AUSTRALIA’S Stephen Leaney is delighted to be playing in this week’s Volvo Masters at Valderrama, thanks to his baby son Sebastian.

TIGER Woods already has his sights set on the 2004 WGC American Express Championship at Mount Juliet even though it is still a full year away.