LAST SEASON’S European number one Robert Karlsson could end up missing three of this year’s four majors because of continuing eye problems.

The European Tour would have been no place for Tom Watson this week – the SAS Masters in Sweden is being played on the longest course in the circuit’s history.

Annika Sorenstam admitted today that, for the good of Europe’s Solheim Cup team, it might be best if she takes a rest during this weekend’s match against the Americans in her home country.

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew claimed her fifth worldwide title with a three-stroke victory at the Scandinavian TPC Hosted by Annika.

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew produced the round of the tournament – a six-under-par 66 – to take a share of the lead after the third day’s play at the Scandinavian TPC.

Scotland’s Marc Warren claimed his first European Tour title after a thrilling finish to the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters.

Sweden’s Robert Karlsson continued where he left off on Sunday to storm through the field in the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

Sweden’s Robert Karlsson continued where he left off on Sunday to storm through the field in the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

Not even snapping a club into three pieces could prevent Sheffield’s Mark Roe from claiming a share of the lead in the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

No practice round and borrowed clubs were perhaps catching up with England’s Benn Barham in the second round of the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

England’s Benn Barham claimed a share of the lead in the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters, despite having to play with a borrowed set of clubs.

An intensive practice session with coach Bob Torrance helped Scotland’s Marc Warren into the early lead in the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

Less than 24 hours after bemoaning his indifferent recent form, Michael Campbell was at the top of the leaderboard in the early stages of the EnterCard Scandinavian Masters today.

The odds are good for a home victory in this week’s Scandinavian Masters with an amazing 48 Swedish players among the 159-strong field at Barseback.

He may once have been banned from the European Tour, but Sweden’s Per-Ulrik Johansson is now more than happy to be back in the fold.

EUROPE reeled in a rampant American side with a stunning comeback and claimed the opening series of foursomes 3-1 in the Solheim Cup at Crooked Stick in Carmel, Indiana, yesterday.

A controversial nuclear power station in south-western Sweden was finally being shut down today, decades after Swedes voted to phase out atomic energy.

Luke Donald, not even eligible for the Ryder Cup five weeks ago, was today significantly closer to a place in the team following his maiden European Tour victory in the Scandinavian Masters.

LUKE DONALD cruised to his first European Tour title in the Scandinavian Masters to enhance his claims for a Ryder Cup wild card.

Paul McGinley was the last of the Irish to finish play at the Scandinavian Masters. He finished tied in twentieth place at four under.

Luke Donald today won his first European Tour title in the Scandinavian Masters to push his claims for a Ryder Cup wild card.

Ryder Cup contender Paul McGinley, who holed the winning putt in the last Ryder Cup at The Belfry in 2002, resumed today's action at the Scandinavian Masters three off the lead.

LUKE DONALD fired a course-record 65 in the Scandinavian Masters to send European captain Bernhard Langer a timely reminder ahead of the Ryder Cup.

Luke Donald fired a course-record 65 in the Scandinavian Masters to send European captain Bernhard Langer a timely reminder ahead of the Ryder Cup.

DAVID HOWELL, who said he was "like a bear with a sore head" after missing the cut in his last two events, got his bid for a Ryder Cup berth firmly back on track in the Scandinavian Masters.

David Howell, who admitted he was “like a bear with a sore head” after missing the cut in his last two events, got his bid for a Ryder Cup berth firmly back on track in the Scandinavian Masters.

David Howell was today stepping up his bid to secure a Ryder Cup berth in the first round of the Scandinavian Masters.

Annika Sorenstam’s historic season has been recognised with her winning the 2003 Golf Writers’ Trophy.

Mother-to-be Patricia Meunier-Lebouc and Suzann Pettersen, the baby of the team, kept Europe in front after day one of the Solheim Cup match in Sweden today.

Nick Dougherty’s overnight lead was quickly wiped out in the third round of the Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters today.

Sweden’s Robert Karlsson made a flying start to the second round of the Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters today.

Nick Dougherty awoke from a 17-and-a-half hour sleep in time to claim a share of the lead in the Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters in Malmo.

Colin Montgomerie will travel to the USPGA championship in search of that elusive first major title in high spirits after securing his Ryder Cup place by claiming a third Volvo Scandinavian Masters title in Malmo.

Colin Montgomerie endured a nerve-wracking wait before sealing his Ryder Cup place in style by claiming a third Volvo Scandinavian Masters title in Malmo.

Anthony Wall’s overnight lead lasted for only three holes in the second round of the Volvo Scandinavian Masters this morning.

Lee Westwood will today discover whether the light at the end of the tunnel means bright times ahead or merely an oncoming train in the Volvo Scandinavian Masters.

Ireland's Darren Clarke is moving comfortably up the field on the opening day of the Scandinavian Masters at Barsebäck in Malmo.

Colin Montgomerie took the first step towards definitely securing his Ryder Cup place with an amazing first round 66 in the Volvo Scandinavian Masters.

Jesper Parnevik believes he will have to win the USPGA Championship to have any chance of qualifying automatically for the Ryder Cup.