Saturday 18 May 2013
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's poor form this season is behind the world number two's decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.
In a sensational mid-season move, Rory McIlroy is planning to leave Horizon Sports and set up his own management company, made up of some friends, family and close confidants.
Superstar Rory McIlroy looks set to follow the Woods-Federer model and co-opt closest allies onto a new management team
Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts and former winner Ian Poulter face a battle to remain in the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing their opening group games in Bulgaria.
Most sportsmen will insist they never look beyond their next opponent in a tournament, but Graeme McDowell refreshingly admits he would love to play Shane Lowry in Sunday's Volvo World Match Play final.
Tiger Woods has been accused of "lacking character" as his war of words with Sergio Garcia at the Players Championship shows no signs of abating.
Tiger Woods' bid to land a 78th PGA Tour title worth £1.1m in the prestigious Players Championship was overshadowed by his feud with Sergio Garcia.
Sweden's David Lingmerth was the surprise leader of the £6.1million Players Championship when play was suspended due to darkness during the third round at Sawgrass.
Already the leading money winner in Players Championship history, Spain's Sergio Garcia is in pole position to pocket another £1.1million from the event after the second round at Sawgrass.
It is a long time since Steve Stricker sank six birdies without ever claiming the honour, the price of playing alongside Rory McIlroy on a good day.
World number 267 Roberto Castro was the surprise leader after the first round of the prestigious Players Championship, but the top two players in the rankings were ominously poised at Sawgrass.
Should Rory McIlroy contend for the first time at the one tournament that has confounded him during his rapid ascent to the golf summit, the Players Championship, don't be surprised if he breaks into music on the final green here at Sawgrass on Sunday.
Lord Coe is the chairman of the British Olympic Association and as such will hope Team GB return home with gold medals galore from Rio 2016.
Graeme McDowell insists the debate over which country to represent at the Olympics will not stop him from playing in the World Cup.
Irish and British Olympic chiefs have insisted Rory McIlroy must be allowed to make up his own mind on what country to represent in the Rio games.
Ulster golf fans will have the opportunity to witness the "impossible shot" attempted by European Tour professional Gareth Maybin, from Ballyclare, as part of a Northern Ireland Tourist Board social media campaign.
Less than five years ago, Padraig Harrington was on such a roll, it looked as if he could win the Lotto without even buying a ticket. These days, he's more likely to pick all the right numbers and get a puncture on the way to the shop.
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is extremely choosy about who he does business with, it has been revealed.
Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and David Lynn are all battling to win the Wells Fargo Championship - as tournament officials battled the weather in North Carolina.
It hasn't always been a bed of roses
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Skipper Kieran Read led the way as the Crusaders eased to a 23-3 victory over the Blues at the AMI Stadium.
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has thanked fans for their support during his three-and-a-half year stint at the club.
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