Golf

Tommy Fleetwood embracing a big three months after 18 months away from the spotlight

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Tommy Fleetwood’s summer of ‘high emotions and amazing feelings’ starts here. From the Open to the Ryder Cup with the Olympics slotted in between, the Englishman is ready to end 18 months away from the limelight. Now 30 years old, he talked candidly about his frustrating blip and why there’s no tournament on earth to … Read more

Ryder Cup: Martin Kaymar and Graeme McDowell are named as Europe’s vice-captains

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Martin Kaymar and Graeme McDowell are named as Europe’s vice-captains for the Ryder Cup as skipper Padraig Harrington hails their ‘aura and experience’ with the team hoping to retain their title in September Europe captain Padraig Harrington has named his vice captains for Ryder Cup  He will be joined by Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell … Read more

USA skipper Steve Stricker ‘would love’ to have Tiger Woods as a vice-captain at the Ryder Cup

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USA Ryder Cup skipper Steve Stricker ‘would love’ to have Tiger Woods as a vice-captain at Whistling Straits in September… as 15-time major winner continues to recover from near-fatal car accident in February The pair spoke on Monday and Tiger Woods is determined to be at Ryder Cup  Steve Stricker said Woods was in ‘great … Read more

Granada 1-4 Real Madrid: Visitors shrug off off-the-field problems to keep heat on leaders Atletico

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Granada 1-4 Real Madrid: Visitors shrug off off-the-field problems to keep the heat on leaders Atletico Madrid as quickfire double from Alvaro Odriozola and Karim Benzema seals emphatic victory By Reuters Published: 22:52 BST, 13 May 2021 | Updated: 23:03 BST, 13 May 2021 Real Madrid held their nerve despite speculation over the future of … Read more

Billy Horschel issues apology after video emerges of him taking frustration out at Masters

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Billy Horschel issues grovelling apology after video emerges of him taking his frustration out in The Masters final round by repeatedly smashing his club into his golf bag during four-over par score of 76 Billy Horschel has issued an apology after a video emerged of him losing temper  Horschel was seen taking his frustration out … Read more

MARTIN SAMUEL: Hideki Matsuyama has emerged as a homegrown hero in Japan

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In Tokyo, coronavirus continues to do its worst. Olympic preparations are in chaos, the locals are disturbed by the prospect of an influx of foreign visitors, scheduled qualification events are cancelled amid doubts and recriminations. And yet, amidst this, a home grown hero has emerged. Hideki Matsuyama is the first Japanese champion in major tournament … Read more

Masters tee times: Rose off at 2:36pm for second as Johnson will have Westwood for company again

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Justin Rose is leading the pack in Augusta and is the first front-runner away for the Masters‘ second round, which is set to tee-off on Friday afternoon in Georgia.  The players will get going in two’s or three’s, with Rose alongside Shane Lowry and Matt Kuchar after the first competitors get underway at 1:00pm.  With … Read more

Bryson DeChambeau admits he has a ‘SECRET’ weapon in his bag for the Masters

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Bryson DeChambeau admits he has a ‘SECRET’ weapon in his bag for the Masters, insisting it has been a ‘few years in the making… and has some tremendous benefits’ as the ‘Mad Scientist’ aims to win his first Green Jacket There will be plenty of eyes on Bryson DeChambeau at the Masters this week He … Read more