With Graeme McDowell hoping to enjoy the excitement later today of becoming a new father, he’s shown enormous sportsmanship in wishing Stephen Gallacher well in qualifying for the European Ryder Cup team.

The European Tour has announced a comprehensive review into the Final Series after Ernie Els strongly criticised the demands on players.

DURING the last decade of decadence anyone who visited an airport at this time of the year was almost certain to bump into a county squad destined for the sunny climes of the continent.

GORDON J Brand, the English former Ryder Cup player, tees up in the €325,000 Gloria Classic with his sights firmly set on blazing a trail into the European Seniors Tour record books.

A two-time Major winner is to design a €40m golf resort in Cork.