GOLF'S infinite capacity to produce controversy manifested itself once again in yesterday's glorious sunshine at Heidleberg. Older devotees of the sport will remember the bitter dispute that raged through the '60s over the size of the ball.

ONE doesn’t need a degree in rocket science to realise that Europe must always field their very best possible side if they are to have any chance of beating the Americans in the Ryder Cup.

TIGER WOODS last night came out on the side of Padraig Harrington’s viewpoint, that winning the US Open Championship very often involves playing a lot of boring golf.

IN spite of his disappointing weekend in the final Benson & Hedges International at The Belfry, Padraig Harrington is back up from 10th to 9th in the world rankings and up to third in the European Tour order of merit.

Charlie Mulqueen on Golf