IF confidence counts for anything, then Graeme McDowell is a great bet at 14-1 to maintain the recent trend of home victories in the 3 Irish Open.

Former Ryder Cup player Thomas Levet dedicated victory to Seve Ballesteros after lifting the Spanish Open trophy in Girona today.

PADRAIG HARRINGTON last night became the fourth Irishman to receive the Golf Writers’ Trophy presented annually by the Association of Golf Writers.

At 18, Co Down's Rory McIlroy is the youngest player taking part in the British Open at Carnoustie.