Scotland’s Paul Lawrie was today hoping to take another step closer to a remarkable golfing double as the 141st Open Championship continued at Royal Lytham.

Jarmo Sandelin set about rebuilding his career in the European Tour’s qualifying school final in Spain today after spending more than a decade employing a do-it-yourself approach to the game.

ONE of the most valuable lessons of the unfortunate incidents during the 1999 match at Brookline is that no alcohol will be allowed on the South Course during this week’s Ryder Cup match at Oakland Hills.