Rory McIlroy will not have to wait long to begin his bid to become the youngest Open champion since 1893 at Sandwich this week.

Americans Brad Faxon and Brett Quigley instantly made their presence felt at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland today.

Scottish golfer Ross Bain will enjoy a special homecoming this summer after firing an eight-under-par 64 at Sentosa Golf Club to secure a spot in the 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Half of Europe’s Ryder Cup team will be competing in golf’s World Cup in Barbados in December – but there are a huge number of big name absentees again.