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Cantona, Mandela and Serena : Who made the greatest sports decisions of all time?
What is the best decision you have ever made? Apart from deciding right now to read this article, of course. As Sky Sports asks the…
AKRON, OH - AUGUST 04:  Tiger Woods smiles after a putt on the sixth green during the Final Round of the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 4, 2013 in Akron, Ohio.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Woods romps to Ohio victory
Tiger Woods didn’t need to play spectacular golf in his final round of the Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio, so dominant was the American over the…
Sport
Stacy Lewis storms to victory at Women's British Open
American Stacy Lewis made two birdies on the final two holes to brilliantly win the Women’s British Open at St Andrews on Sunday…
US PGA 2013: Public to decide pin position on final day at Oak Hill
The US PGA Championship at Oak Hill will have one surprising new feature during next weekend's final round – the public will decide on the…
Struggling Rory out to control emotions at Firestone
Rory McIlroy has admitted he needs to be less emotionally involved in his game, just two weeks after describing his golf as ‘brain dead’.…
Oddballs
Golf - The 142nd Open Championship - Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland - 19/7/13  Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks dejected during the second round  Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Paul Childs  Livepic
Player advises McIlroy to ditch Wozniacki and 'find right wife'
Rory McIlroy has been told to ditch girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki and 'find the right wife' by legendary golfer Gary Player…
Mickelson has an early look at Oak Hill ahead of US PGA
Phil Mickelson is clearly in the mood to follow his success at The Open with another major…
News
epa03748211 Justin Rose of England holds the US Open Championship trophy after winning the 2013 US Open Championship at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, USA on 16 June 2013.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Will Britain's current sporting success go to our heads?
We are living in a golden age of British sport. But things weren’t always that way. Metro asks what’s changed and wonders if all this…
Snedeker can buck the trend at the Canadian Open
Brandt Snedeker may have fallen well short at the Open but impressed with the way he fought his way back up the Muirfield leader board…
Jacklin: Rory’s switch of clubs not the problem
Former Open champion Tony Jacklin insists Rory McIlroy’s troubles have nothing to do with his change of equipment…
Lee out to erase Open pain
Lee Westwood insists he is not dwelling on his Open disappointment and has vowed to mount a strong challenge at the US PGA Championship…
Poulter gives major backing to Muirfield nearly-man Lee
Ian Poulter believes Lee Westwood should not be too downhearted after Phil Mickelson claimed the Open title, insisting it should inspire him instead…
Phil eyes Slam fast plan to join the greatest
Phil Mickelson has set his sights on the career grand slam after winning the Open…
VIDEO: Phil takes the Mick with Scottish accent
Two weeks in Scotland and Phil Mickelson has gone native, trying out a Scottish accent after his Open triumph…
Mickelson wins Open with 'best ever round'
Phil Mickelson described his long relationship with links golf as ‘a hate/love thing’ before his opening round at Muirfield…
The Open 2013: Adam Scott and Tiger Woods find inspiration hard to come by on final afternoon
BlogSometimes playing partners feed off each other in a positive way. The opposite happened with Tiger Woods and Adam Scott on the final day of…
Lefty gives bookmakers a right bashing
Phil Mickelson bashed the bookmakers by winning his first Open title when he mastered Muirfield…
Phil Mickelson of the U.S. reacts after making his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland July 21, 2013    REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN  - Tags: SPORT GOLF)
Magic Mickelson storms to Open title
Phil Mickelson took advantage of a poor final round from overnight leader Lee Westwood to win The Open by two shots at Muirfield.…
Mickelson poised for Open triumph
Phil Mickelson is in the clubhouse at three-under par at Muirfield, leaving the American poised for his fost Open Championship victory…
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Westwood to end his major wait today, says James
Former Ryder Cup captain Mark James believes this is the day that Lee Westwood will finally prove the doubters wrong and win his first major…
Westwood 18 holes from Open glory
Englishman Lee Westwood will take a two-shot lead into the final round of The Open Championship as he attempts to finally win a major at…
McDowell voices frustration after being put on clock
Graeme McDowell voiced his annoyance after he was put on the clock during his third round at The Open…
Lawrie walks dog at home before rushing back to Muirfield
Paul Lawrie revealed that he took time to walk his dog at home on Friday night before returning for the final two rounds of The…
Faldo glad he ignored Mum’s advice to take on Muirfield
Sir Nick Faldo said he was still happy he played at The Open this week, ignoring advice from his mum in the process, despite struggling…
Colsaerts takes nightmare five putts at 15th
I've personally seen some nightmare putts this week while out on the course, with the extreme heat making the surfaces lightning fast and difficult for…