Golf: July 2008 - news archive

Hunter Mahan has claimed players are 'just likes slaves' during the week of Ryder Cup, putting his participation under threat.

Ian Poulter believes he can kick on from his good showing at the Open and win a Major title in the near future.

Upcoming star Anthony Kim says Tiger Woods' absence from the WGC Bridgestone Invitational will motivate those competing.

Mark O'Meara believes the absence of his close friend Tiger Woods at this year's Ryder Cup could well inspire America to victory.

Australian Greg Norman says he will decide in the next day whether he will compete in the US PGA Championship.

Padraig Harrington insists he will not dwell on his Open success and is determined to join golf's "exclusive clubs".

Open runner-up Ian Poulter does not want to reply on a wildcard from captain Nick Faldo to make the Ryder Cup.

Open champion Padraig Harrington has backed runner-up Ian Poulter to join him at the Ryder Cup in September.

Ian Poulter said he was determined to kick on after his final round of 69 secured him second place at the Open.

Padraig Harrington said winning the Open for a second straight year "sets you apart" and puts him in an exclusive club.

British golfer Lee Westwood admitted that he was relieved to be leaving Royal Birkdale after finishing 20 over par at the Open.

Lee Westwood believes the intense media spotlight on the British players prevents them being successful in the Open.

Colin Montgomerie thought his third-round four-over-par 74 was 'very average' as his hopes of success at Royal Birkdale disappeared.

Two-time champion Greg Norman was pleased with his round of 70 as he put himself firmly into contention for the Open title.

Sandy Lyle quit this year's Open just ten holes into his opening round at Royal Birkdale as the wind and rain took its toll.

Lee Westwood is the latest player to voice his discontent at Royal Birkdale's controversial 17th green, saying it has been "messed up".

Padraig Harrington managed just two shots in a practice round today and his hopes of defending his Open title are in the balance.

Paul Casey says he is refreshed and ready for The Open at Royal Birkdale after his recent break from competitive golf.

Defending Open champion Padraig Harrington has revealed he picked up a wrist injury while winning the Irish PGA tournament last week.

The Open schedule has been announced and defending champion Padraig Harrington will play alongside Justin Leonard and Retief Goosen.

Padraig Harrington is determined not to let expectation become a burden when he kicks off the defence of his Open title this week.

Kenny Perry showed he is the man in form on the PGA Tour after securing the John Deere Classic title in Illinois.

Graeme McDowell has said he is now allowing himself to think of the Ryder Cup after securing the Scottish Open title on Sunday.

Lee Westwood has revealed his dad will be the one watching over his long game as he prepares for The Open this week.

Brad Adamonis, Eric Axley and Kenny Perry share the lead at the John Deere Classic with one round remaining.

American Will MacKenzie finds himself in a two-shot lead at the midway point of the John Deere Classic at Silvis, Illinois.

Luke Donald has been forced to pull out of The Open at Royal Birkdale on July 17 after picking up a wrist injury.

Ryder Cup hope Kenny Perry stands one shot off the lead after a ninth straight round in the 60s at the John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Phil Mickelson says he will have one eye on Royal Birkdale when he plays in the Scottish Open later this week.

Royal and Ancient Club chief Peter Dawson says he is stunned that two players have opted to skip this year's Open Championship.

Luke Donald will miss the Scottish Open this week in order to rest a wrist problem ahead of the Open at Royal Birkdale on July 17.

Anthony Kim clinched the ATT National by two shots at the Congressional Country Club to clinch his second PGA tournament of 2008.

Ross Fisher says the second European Tour victory of his career at the European Open on Sunday afternoon was not as easy as it looked.

England's Ross Fisher take a three shot lead going into the final day at the Euro Open at The London Club.

Tom Pernice carded a seven-under-par 63 to share the lead with Jeff Overton at the midway stage of the AT&T National at Congressional.

Ross Fisher has broken the course record at Kent's London Club with a first round nine-under-par 63 in the European Open.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has thrown his weight behind calls to include Colin Montgomerie in Europe's Ryder Cup team.

In-form American Kenny Perry will skip The Open Championship in two weeks' time to play in the US Bank Championship in Milwaukee.

World number one Tiger Woods is confident he will return fitter and stronger from reconstructive knee surgery.