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

Kentucky-based animal health and nutrition group Alltech is moving part of its whiskey business to Ireland, birthplace of the company’s president and founder, Dr Pearse Lyons.

KFC is preparing TV adverts to reassure customers that its chicken is safe to eat if there is a bird flu outbreak in the US.

New Ryder Cup captains Ian Woosnam and Nick Faldo have both been backed to continue the success enjoyed by Europe over the last four years.