IT WAS late in the evening, though not so late that the food and beverage hadtaken an edge off the senses.

Noh Seung-yul made it a week to remember after the Korean teenager followed up his Maybank Malaysian Open victory by claiming one of four qualifying spots for the British Open.

The United States lead by three points going into the historic third-day eight singles finale to the 35th Curtis Cup match over the Old Course, St Andrews.

World number one Vijay Singh is one of four professionals taking part in a special competition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club this week.