It was a sobering moment when Rory McIlroy was reminded, in the first city in the world to hold an AA meeting, that its been five months since he last savoured the ‘addiction’ of success on either the European or PGA Tours.

A WIN apiece for Europe and the USA gave cheer to both captains with just three weeks to go until the 38th Ryder Cup matches at Celtic Manor.

Padraig Harrington will complete his Ryder Cup preparations at this month’s Vivendi Cup after he was eliminated from the FedEx Cup Series last weekend.

IRELAND’S Pádraig Harrington provided a timely reminder of his ability to European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie with a second solid round to leave him in contention at the Barclays.

Ireland’s Padraig Harrington provided a timely reminder of his ability to European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie with a second solid round to leave him in contention at the Barclays.

SUDDENLY after a remarkable Sunday of golfing achievement, capped by Rory McIlroy’s Quail Hollow Championship success, Tiger Woods at 34 years of age seems very, very old.

Colombian ace Camilo Villegas is looking to cement his position as one of the top golfers in the world this year after a tremendous season in 2008.

Tiger Woods‘ withdrawal from next week‘s opening tournament in the FedEx Cup series has met with a mixed reaction.