Rory McIlroy may not be a factor in the battle to end the year as European number one, but the two-time Major winner was out to make himself a factor in the DP World Tour Championship today.

Italy’s Matteo Manassero today became the youngest ever winner of the BMW PGA Championship as he claimed his fourth European Tour title at the age of 20 on the fourth hole of a sudden-death play-off.

Lee Westwood admits it will be ironic if his first victory since moving to Florida comes in England tomorrow, where the world number 12 could win his maiden BMW PGA Championship at the 20th attempt.

Francesco and Edoardo Molinari were today hoping to turn the BMW PGA Championship into a family affair as good weather produced equally good scoring at Wentworth.

Scotland’s Peter Whiteford shot a six-under-par 66 to share the first-round lead with Spaniard Alejandro Canizares at the Avantha Masters in New Delhi.

Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer began the year battling with each other and that was how it was again today as Ryder Cup qualifying started in Switzerland.

MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ became the oldest-ever winner of continental Europe’s oldest golf title in Paris yesterday – but he did it the hard way after making a real mess of the final hole.

Miguel Angel Jimenez became the oldest-ever winner of continental Europe’s oldest golf title in Paris today – but he did it the hard way after making a real mess of the final hole.

Italian Francesco Molinari made a spectacular start to his last nine holes to lead the Alstom French Open at Le Golf National near Paris today.

Spaniard Alejandro Canizares went into the water twice on the last three holes tonight to toss away a three-stroke lead at the Alstom French Open in Paris.

Miguel Angel Jimenez made hay once the rain stopped at the Alstom French Open in Paris today, starting the delayed third round with a hat-trick of birdies.

If there are two uncapped players Colin Montgomerie wants in his Ryder Cup team, Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer are certainly top of the list.

There was double Dutch delight for Robert-Jan Derksen in Paris today as he maintained his bid for a first European Tour title in over five years.

Jean Van de Velde, playing just his second European Tour event of the year, shared the early lead after an opening five under par 66 in the Alstom French Open at Le Golf National near Paris today.

Swede Peter Hanson overcame a one-shot penalty for a double hit to beat Spain's Alejandro Canizares in a play-off for his third European Tour title in Majorca today.

A double-bogey seven at the 18th proved costly for Ireland’s Graham McDowell in the second round of the Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach, Florida last night.

Dane Soren Hansen and Angelo Que headed a seven-way tie at the top of the Maybank Malaysian Open leaderboard when play was suspended during today’s second round due to lightning.

Luke Donald had given himself a tough task to get back in the hunt for the Madrid Masters, but he clearly had not given up in today’s third round.

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Rory McIlroy’s remarkable start to life as a professional golfer continued in the third round of the Madrid Open today.

Jean Van de Velde became the latest member of the Rory McIlroy fan club after moving into contention for a third European Tour title in the Madrid Open.

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Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho will gamble on Mikel Jon Obi in the pivotal midfield holding role as his side take on Valencia in the Champions League quarterfinal tonight.

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Jose Manuel Lara was a relieved man after finally securing his first victory on The European Tour after capturing the UBS Hong Kong Open crown on Sunday.

Ryder Cup star Paul Casey and European Tour rookie Alejandro Canizares are captain Colin Montgomerie’s latest selections for next month’s inaugural Goodwill Trophy in China.

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Padraig Harrington today became the eighth member of the European Ryder Cup team – but not in a way that gave him any great pleasure.

Ireland’s Gary Murphy believes new Russian Open champion Alejandro Canizares has a bright future.

Spain’s Alejandro Canizares, son of former Ryder Cup star Jose Maria, shot a final-round 66 to win the Russian Open. Ireland's Gary Murphy finished in third place.

Scotland’s David Drysdale held on to top spot on the leaderboard at the Russian Open as he established a one-shot lead through 12 holes of the course at the Moscow Country Club.

England’s Philip Golding made a bright start to the Russian Open at the Moscow Country Club this morning.

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REAL MADRID admit David Beckham was dropped from the 3-2 win against Racing Santander on Saturday amid doubts about the England captain’s form and fitness.

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