Kevin Markham gives an A-Z to get you in the mood for the excitement of the Ryder Cup.

One of the biggest stars of Irish golf, Christy O’Connor Jnr, has been remembered as a gentleman and sporting inspiration after he died on holiday in Tenerife.

The death yesterday of Christy O’Connor Junior, one our most beloved golfers, brought to mind the shot heard round the world — but the Galway man was about much more than a two-iron at The Belfry. Junior carried his talents lightly and charmed everyone he met, writes Charlie Mulqueen.

Graeme McDowell can already picture the celebrations if he wins another US Open title to maintain Europe’s recent dominance of the year’s second major championship.

It did not need George O’Grady to tell us it is Darren Clarke’s time to captain Europe at the Ryder Cup, writes Simon Lewis.

Darren Clarke admits his lack of experience as a skipper will leave him heading into the unknown at Hazeltine in 19 months’ time.

World number one Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for the second time in three years following a stunning season that saw him claim two major championships and play a leading role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory.

Rory McIlroy will stride into the Ryder Cup arena a changed man from his last appearance for Europe two years ago.

BBC bosses have reportedly banned "token oldie" contestants from 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Martin Kaymer was crowned US Open champion on Sunday as he pulled away from the field to complete a dominant wire-to-wire, eight-shot victory at Pinehurst No.2.

Graeme McDowell headed for Europe last night determined to turn a corner with his driving and putting as he targets a Ryder Cup spot.

Aliona Vilani has claimed 'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses set her up to fail.

Hairy Biker Dave Myers failed to heat up the dance floor as he made his debut performance in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Rachel Riley is the early favourite to win 'Strictly Come Dancing' after being confirmed as a contestant.

A model, a Bond girl and a Hairy Biker are all lined up to star in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, it was reported today.

Former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher remains in a “critical” condition in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is assured of a major say in who succeeds him for the 2016 match against the United States after European team chiefs announced an overhaul of the selection process.

Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is assured of a major say in who succeeds him for the 2016 match against the United States after European team chiefs announced an overhaul of the selection process.

Jack Nicklaus never achieved it, Tiger Woods was the last to do it and only six of the greatest players ever have, but that will not stop Justin Rose from looking to join an exclusive club next week.

Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years.

Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years last night.

Justin Rose today survived a rollercoaster final round to win his first major title in the US Open and inflict further misery on Phil Mickelson.

Just over five years ago, no Irish golfer had won a major since Fred Daly in the 1947 Open, but how times have changed.

It is one of the biggest clichés in professional golf that Major championships only truly start on a Sunday at the 10th tee and Ernie Els ensured it would survive another few years after this remarkable British Open triumph.

The gauntlet has been thrown down to the 156 golfers whose ambition today is to become British Open champion at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Sunday evening — play it straight or you are in trouble.

Were golf a team sport and he had a friendship with Harry Sinden, Lee Westwood, perhaps, would be in better position for a Major title.

The oldest golf championship in the world, the British Open, returns for the 11th time this week to the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire.

Open Championship officials today admitted a number of bunkers at Royal Lytham were causing concern after the ongoing bad weather – but made no apologies for the rough described as “almost unplayable” by Tiger Woods.

Lee Westwood feels he has already pulled off one “genius” move at Royal Lytham, but admits he is still trying to figure out where the birdies to boost his Open chances will come from.

Graeme McDowell was rising to the challenge of the US Open again today in San Francisco.

Europe now has five of the top seven golfers in the world after Justin Rose roared back into the big time in Miami last night.

Four years ago no Irish golfer had won a major since Fred Daly in the 1947 Open.

As Rory McIlroy travelled home from America today, US Open trophy on board, another runaway winner of the title has spelt out what it means.

Four years ago no Irish golfer had won a major since Fred Daly in the 1947 Open, but how times have changed.

Play has been suspended on day two of the US Open due to a threat of lightning.

Graeme McDowell was a relieved man at Congressional today – talking over, the rest of his career can now begin.

GRAEME McDOWELL believes his best is yet to come as he prepares to defend his US Open title in Washington next week, eager to prove he is no major flash in the pan.

The funeral of golf legend Seve Ballesteros is taking place today.

RYDER CUP hero Graeme McDowell said he was proud at being chosen for the “unique acknowledgement” of an MBE in the New Year Honours List.

US Open champion and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell is to receive an honorary doctorate.

The Irish have an uncanny knack of playing pivotal roles in European success at the biennial spectacular, says Simon Lewis