South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel has decided to opt out of the Turkish Airlines Open, scheduled to begin on Thursday.

Irish star Chloe Magee qualified for the finals of both the women’s singles and mixed doubles at the Turkish Open last night.

Europe’s sensational victory in the Ryder Cup was seen as a massive boost for the under pressure European Tour.

Record prize money of £8.8m (€12.2m) will be on offer on the 2008 Ladies European Tour, it was announced today.

Reigning Irish champion Brian McElhinney (North West) will lead the three-man team to