McIlroy and Rumford lead Masters
Rory McIlroy and Brett Rumford share the lead after the second round of the Omega European Masters.

Nicklaus bullish over US chances
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus says the US Ryder Cup team should 'easily' beat Europe at Valhalla.

Wolstenholme to turn professional
England's most capped amateur Gary Wolstenholme is turning professional at the age of 48.

Azinger seeks Woods involvement
US captain Paul Azinger says he plans to keep in touch with the injured Tiger Woods during his side's Ryder Cup campaign.

McIlroy ahead at European Masters
Rory McIlroy leads the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre after an opening 63.

Clarke springs to Poulter defence
Darren Clarke calls for an end to the furore caused by Ian Poulter's selection as one of European captain Nick Faldo's Ryder Cup wildcards.

Azinger picks three Ryder rookies
Chad Campbell, Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan and JB Holmes are named as US wildcard picks for this month's Ryder Cup contest against Europe.

Monty vows to make Ryder return
Colin Montgomerie says he is determined to regain his Ryder Cup place after being omitted from the 2008 European team.

McDowell wants Harrington pairing
Ryder Cup debutant Graeme McDowell is hoping to strike up a winning partnership with his fellow Irishman Padraig Harrington at Valhalla.

Singh earns Deutsche Bank glory
Mike Weir takes a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Casey and Poulter given wildcards
European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo hands his two wildcards to Paul Casey and Ian Poulter.

Wilson & Rose make Ryder Cup team
Oliver Wilson, Justin Rose and Soren Hansen book the last three automatic spots for the European Ryder Cup team after the Johnnie Walker Championship.

Why would Azinger want Tiger?
BBC Sport's Iain Carter on the prospect of Tiger Woods talking to the US Ryder Cup team

Faldo kicks off silly season
European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo sparks two weeks of feverish debate

Monty's career
Colin Montgomerie remains a Ryder Cup great despite missing out in 2008