A candidate in a US congressional election has been charged with misdemeanor assault for grabbing a reporter by the neck and throwing him to the ground.

Rory McIlroy can win £975,000 with victory in the 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on Sunday, but his father would also have another reason to celebrate.

THEY may have experienced wildly different campaigns in the Majors this year, but hope springs eternal for Rory McIlroy and Pádraig Harrington as they look forward to strong finishes to their seasons.

Tiger Woods will today continue his search for a new caddie after parting company with Steve Williams, having working with the New Zealander since March 1999.

TIGER WOODS’ preparations for next month’s US Open took another blow last night when he hobbled out of the Players Championship after just nine holes of his opening round.