Tiger Woods met any questions about his private life with moody silences and terse, short answers as he appeared in front of the media today at the JP McManus Pro-Am event at Adare Manor.

JUSTIN ROSE did not know for certain that he was in next week’s British Open until Sunday night – but now he is one of the favourites.

Justin Rose held his nerve to triumph by one shot at the AT&T National in Pennsylvania last night for his second PGA Tour win in five weeks.

TIGER WOODS will tee off at Adare Manor today delighted to start his preparations for the British Open Championship at St Andrews in earnest.

Tiger Woods’ bid to win a third title of the year suffered a setback at Congressional Country Club today as he bogeyed the opening hole of his third round at the AT&T National in Maryland.

Jeff Overton maintained a one-stroke clubhouse lead at the Turning Stone Championship on Friday as weather wreaked havoc at the Atunyote Golf Club.

Tiger Woods expects to see a fairer Carnoustie when he starts his bid for a third successive Open title on Thursday week.