WHAT started out as a parody of modern-day tabloid journalism turned into an international scandal yesterday when the American media went into overdrive about the fake porn pictures of Elin Nordegren.

The American Ryder Cup team will again be distributing €2m to various charities under their agreement reached with the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.

Tom Lehman has acted quickly by naming former team-mates Corey Pavin and Loren Roberts as his assistant captains for next year’s Ryder Cup in Ireland.

Paul Casey has revealed his ‘sadness’ at the storm caused by his comments about the US Ryder Cup team last month.