South African Louis Oosthuizen today maintained his challenge for a first major title on the second day of the Open Championship at St Andrews.

Darren Clarke turned in another brilliant performance in foul weather at Loch Lomond today and is in command of the Barclays Scottish Open at the halfway stage.

Welshman Bradley Dredge, leader since his opening 64 on Thursday, was two in front with nine holes to go at the BMW International Open in Munich.

Bradley Dredge moved a step closer to keeping his Ryder Cup dream alive in Munich today.

IRISH golf is set for a second week of success after Simon Thornton put himself in position for a first Tour victory by moving to 10-under par after two rounds of the BMW International Open in Munich.

Welshman Bradley Dredge leads the BMW International Open in Munich at the halfway stage as star attractions Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia crashed out of the event.

Scotland's Paul Lawrie has stepped up his bid for a first title in eight years today.

Welshman Bradley Dredge and Scot Peter Whiteford took the first day honours at the BMW International Open in Munich with eight under par rounds of 64.

CHRIS WOOD, last season’s Rookie of the Year on the European Tour, could be the next uncapped player to throw his hat into the Ryder Cup ring.

Chris Wood, last season’s Rookie of the Year on the European Tour, could be the next uncapped player to throw his hat into the Ryder Cup ring.

Chris Wood began the Wales Open with a sparkling six-under-par 65 at Celtic Manor today.

German star Martin Kaymer, hoping for bad weather at October's Ryder Cup, was going well in the sunshine when the Wales Open began today.

Four days after Rhys Davies won in Morocco, the Welsh flag was flying high again in Malaga this morning – thanks this time to Bradley Dredge.

Bradley Dredge and Robert Karlsson were the front-runners midway through a tense final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

Paul Casey underlined his return to form following last year’s rib injury as the Ryder Cup ace carded a six-under-par 66 to claim a share of the lead at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

A resurgent Paul Casey joined Bradley Dredge at the top of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters leaderboard as the Englishman took full advantage of ideal scoring conditions in Doha today.

European number one Lee Westwood and former caddie Oliver Wilson are ideally placed heading into the weekend at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters with just a two-shot deficit to second-round leader Brett Rumford.

Former European number one Robert Karlsson led a muted challenge to second-round clubhouse leader Brett Rumford at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters today.

Australia’s Brett Rumford moved into a one-shot lead on the second morning of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters after taking advantage of calm morning conditions in Doha.

Europe’s perennial bridesmaid Oliver Wilson battled testing conditions to card a five under par 67 and share a one-shot first round lead at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters with Welshman Bradley Dredge.

Darren Clarke has given himself the chance to go 'Double Dutch' this weekend.

Richie Ramsay, who three years ago became the first Scot for 108 years to win the American amateur title, made a flying start at the Italian Open in Turin today.

Welshman Bradley Dredge wasted no time at Wentworth today in hitting back from the disappointment of last Sunday.

Richard Finch not only won his second European Tour title today, but did something for which he will always be remembered.

Lee Westwood produced one of the greatest finishes to a round in European Tour history at the Irish Open today and now has his sights firmly set on a 30th professional victory.

Lee Westwood made a bright start today to his bid first to stay alive and then maybe to get back into contention for the Irish Open at Adare Manor.

Darren Clarke has said the Irish Open course was "ridiculously difficult" to play yesterday afternoon, after a round of 72.

Welshman Bradley Dredge and England’s Paul Broadhurst fed off each other and led the pursuit of Swede Christian Nilsson when the Italian Open began in Milan today.

Welshman Bradley Dredge boosted his chances of claiming a place in The Masters with a two-birdie start to his second round in the Andalucian Open at Aloha today.

South African Hennie Otto burst clear of the field at the Madeira Islands Open on Friday after a two-and-a-half-hour delay caused by gusts of up to 35mph.

Birdies at the 14th and 16th holes lifted Welshman Bradley Dredge into a share of third place after strong winds delayed the Madeira Islands Open for two and a half hours today.

Germany’s Sven Struver leads South African Hennie Otto by one after a six-under-par opening round of 66 in the Madeira Islands Open at Santo da Serra today.

England’s John Bickerton, whose third European Tour victory in December came courtesy of an amazing collapse by Ernie Els, was among the early leaders in the Madeira Islands Open at Santo da Serra today.

Missing out on this week’s World Golf Championships in Miami might prove to be a blessing in disguise for Welshman Bradley Dredge if he earns another trip to The Masters.

A day after playing some of the best golf of his life, Paul Casey struggled in the second round at the Accenture Match Play Championship today.

The withdrawal of American Brett Wetterich has prevented a first round clash between Colin Montgomerie and Justin Rose at the Accenture World Match Play Championship in Arizona next week.

Johnnie Walker Classic champion Anton Haig held a one-stroke lead over Englishmen Sam Walker and Paul Broadhurst as the big-hitting South African set the early pace in the opening round of the Qatar Masters this morning.

The USA look set to retain outright top spot on the Omega Mission Hills World Cup leaderboard for the final day as they stayed ahead towards the end of the third round.

Scotland and Wales joined a congested group at the top of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup leaderboard as the opening round headed towards a close today.

German rookie Martin Kaymer equalled the lowest round of the European Tour season with a spectacular 11-under-par 61 today.

Justin Rose was happy to be able to start the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura today – but not so happy when one loose shot undid the perfect start.

Nick Faldo’s Britain and Ireland team, stung into action by television pundits predicting doom and gloom, ran away with the Seve Trophy at The Heritage near Dublin.

Colin Montgomerie, who has lost only three of his last 22 Ryder Cup games going back 10 years, this afternoon suffered his third defeat in three matches at this week’s Seve Trophy in Ireland.

Colin Montgomerie, who has lost only three of his last 22 Ryder Cup games, this afternoon suffered his third defeat in three matches at this week’s Seve Trophy in Ireland.