THE younger generation may have gained the impression that the misbehaviour which marred the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline was the first sign of trouble in a competition launched by wealthy British seed merchant Samuel Ryder back in 1927 to foster good relations between the people of the United States and Britain.

SCOTLAND'S Andrew Coltart set a new course record to storm into contention in the North West of Ireland Open at Ballyliffin.

Ireland’s Denis O’Sullivan came from four shots off the overnight lead to capture his second title of the season at the STC Scandinavian Seniors International at Kungsangens GC near Stockholm.