IAN POULTER is back in the world’s top 30 after his joint second place behind Tiger Woods in the American Express World Championship at The Grove.

RYDER Cup skipper Ian Woosnam has challenged his players to emulate their team success as individuals – by winning majors.

AMERICAN journeyman Bart Bryant upstaged world number one Tiger Woods by cruising to a six-shot victory in the season-ending Tour Championship on Sunday.

PAUL McGINLEY will be the first Irish player into action in the Open Championship at Royal Troon at 7.03am on Thursday.