Rescue crews in the US searched neighbourhoods inundated by Hurricane Ike’s storm surge early this morning, racing against time to save those who spent a second harrowing night trapped amid flattened houses, strewn debris and downed power lines.

England’s three top golfers continued to ride the crest of the Ryder Cup wave as an intriguing battle unfolded at the top of the leaderboard in the Dunhill Links Championship today.