The Munster Branch of the Golfing Union of Ireland confirmed last night that of a number of significant changes have been made in the hope resurrecting the image and status of the South of Ireland Championship.

The World Boxing Organisation will decide on the fate of featherweight champion Scott Harrison once official confirmation his latest defence has been cancelled is received.

The chairman of the United States Open championship committee has admitted a mistake was made on the hole which Ernie Els described as “ridiculous” and “unplayable”.