WHILE attending university in Texas in 1964 I was about to play golf one day when somebody asked if he could join me. I was going to agree, until I saw the man was black.

RORY McILROY believes fellow young gun Rickie Fowler earned his Ryder Cup captain’s pick after winning the respect of American veterans on the PGA Tour.

GIVEN the amount of prominence Tiger Woods’ seemingly new-found leadership and bonding skills have been getting this week, it has been noticeable how little Phil Mickelson has featured in the fevered pre-Ryder Cup debate.

Darren Clarke and Chad Campbell were the early pacesetters at the Bay Hill Invitational.

Darren Clarke and Chad Campbell were the early pacesetters at the Bay Hill Invitational today.