RORY MCILROY’S Masters chances suffered a major setback when he missed his first cut for 11 months in the Shell Houston Open at Redstone.

Ryder Cup team-mates Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood led the European bid to succeed Paul Casey on the Shell Houston Open victory podium after the defending champion withdrew due to injury.

Adam Scott survived a late scare to claim the Stonehaven Cup by five shots against Stuart Appleby after a tense final round at the Australian Open at NSW Golf Club.

Rounds of 69 from playing partners Greg Chalmers and James Nitties earned the Australian pair a share of the lead at 10-under with world number one Tiger Woods after day three of the 2009 JBWere Masters at Kingston Heath.

World number one Tiger Woods has his first title on Australian soil firmly in his sights after establishing a two-shot break over the rest of the field at the halfway stage of the JBWere Masters at Kingston Heath in Melbourne.

World number one Tiger Woods has made a huge statement on the opening day of the JBWere Masters at Kingston Heath, Australia, tearing up the sandbelt course with a six-under 66 to sit level with James Nitties and 21-year-old South African Branden Grace.

Play has been suspended on day two of the Australian Open at Royal Sydney after heavy rain rendered the Rose Bay layout unplayable.