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Dunhill Links glory for Ryder Cup hero Macintyre

A week on from playing his part in Europe's dramatic Ryder Cup win in New York, Robert MacIntyre became the first Scotsman in 20 years to lift the Alfred Dunhill Links title.

Golf • 12 hrs

A general view during Round Three on day three of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 at Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 04, 2025 in St Andrews, Scotland.

Alfred Dunhill heavily disrupted by high winds

The third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship will take place on Sunday after play was cancelled due to high winds on day three.

Golf • 04 Oct

Kildare , Ireland - 5 September 2025; Conor Purcell of Ireland during day two of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Purcell and McKibbin near Alfred Dunhill Links leaders

Conor Purcell and Tom McKibbin enjoyed an excellent opening day at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to sit just two shots off the leaders.

Golf • 02 Oct

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: (L-R) Collin Morikawa, vice captain Webb Simpson, Scottie Scheffler, vice captain Kevin Kisner, Harris English and Russell Henley of Team United States walk the 13th hole prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Black Course at

Ryder Cup: Team USA breakdown

The United States will attempt to win back the Ryder Cup at Bethpage. Here's a look at the team they've tasked with defending home advantage.

Golf • 25 Sep

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Rory McIlroy of Team Europe fixes the hair of teammate Matt Fitzpatrick for a team photo prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 23, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (

Ryder Cup: Team Europe breakdown

Europe will attempt to defend their title and win in the United States for the first time since 2012 when the Ryder Cup kicks off on Friday. Here we take a look at the defending champions.

Golf • 25 Sep

New York , United States - 23 September 2025; A general view of signage before the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA. (Photo By Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ryder Cup: Hole-by-hole guide to Bethpage Black

Hole-by-hole guide to Bethpage Black, venue of the 45th Ryder Cup from 26-28 September.

Golf • 26 Sep

Michael Kim of the United States poses with the trophy following victory in the 2025 FedEx Open de France

Kim holds his nerve to claim French Open win

Michael Kim produced late fireworks to claim his first worldwide victory in over seven years at the FedEx Open de France, winning by one shot from Elvis Smylie and Jeong-Weon Ko

Golf • 21 Sep

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Marcus Armitage of England tees off on the 18th hole on day two of the FedEx Open de France 2025 at Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Breteche on September 19, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Armitage leads Open de France by two at halfway stage

England's Marcus Armitage remained two shots ahead at the halfway stage of the FedEx Open de France.

Golf • 19 Sep

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 18: Marcus Armitage of England tees off on the 17th hole on day one of the FedEx Open de France 2025 at Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Breteche on September 18, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Armitage leads after first day of FedEx Open de France

England's Marcus Armitage led by two strokes after the first round of the FedEx Open de France after a stunning scoring run around the turn.

Golf • 18 Sep

VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Alex Noren of Sweden poses with the BMW PGA Championship trophy on the 18th green after winning the play off on day four of the BMW PGA Championship 2025 at Wentworth Golf Club on September 14, 2025 in Virginia Wate

Noren prevails in BMW PGA Championship play-off

Sweden's Alex Noren defeated France's Adrien Saddier in a play-off amid challenging weather conditions to win the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club.

Golf • 14 Sep

VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, Jon Rahm of Spain and Shane Lowry of Ireland share a joke on day one of the BMW PGA Championship 2025 at Wentworth Golf Club on September 11, 2025 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo

McIlroy finds water on rain-hit Wentworth opening day

Rory McIlroy found the water on the final hole to finish five shots off the pace after day one of the BMW PGA Championship at a rain-hit Wentworth.

Golf • 11 Sep

DOONBEG, IRELAND - JUNE 07: General views of the Trump International golf resort where US President Donald Trump stayed during his three day visit to Ireland on June 7, 2019 in Doonbeg, Ireland. The resort employs over 300 local people in the area and the

Trump Doonbeg to host Irish Open in 2026

The Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg will host next year's Amgen Irish Open after the DP World Tour schedule for the 2026-2027 was announced today.

Golf • 10 Sep

5 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland after finishing his round on the 18th green during day two of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Flawless McIlroy storms into contention at Irish Open

Home hope Rory McIlroy roared back into contention on day two of the Amgen Irish Open with a flawless six-under-par 66 at the K Club.

Golf • 05 Sep

4 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McIlroy calls for 'common sense' after slow play call

Rory McIlroy has said that common sense was in short supply after his group was put on the clock during the first round of the Amgen Irish Open at the K Club.

Golf • 04 Sep

4 September 2025; Shane Lowry of Ireland during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lowry in the hunt after strong start at K Club

Shane Lowry leads the home challenge after the opening round of the Amgen Irish Open at a rain-sodden K Club.

Golf • 04 Sep

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot from the rough on the third fairway during day three of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club

Irish Open third round recap - McIlroy four off lead

Rory McIlroy will head for the final round of the Irish Open four shots off leader Adrien Saddier. Read back on how the action unfolded at the K Club.

Golf • 06 Sep

Lowry and McIlroy among early starters at Irish Open

Home hopes Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington will all be among a stacked morning wave as the Amgen Irish Open commences on Thursday morning at The K Club in County Kildare.

Golf • 03 Sep

Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC looks down the fairway on the 18th hole during day two of the LIV Golf Team Championship Michigan at The Cardinal at Saint John's on August 23, 2025 in Plymouth, Michigan.

Garcia withdraws from Irish Open after Ryder Cup snub

Sergio Garcia has pulled out of this weekend's Amgen Irish Open, due to the disappointment of not being selected as a captain's pick for Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Golf • 02 Sep

CRANS-MONTANA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 31: Thriston Lawrence of South Africa is sprayed with champagne as he celebrates victory on the 18th green on day four of the Omega European Masters 2025 at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club on August 31, 2025 in Crans-Montana

Lawrence holds off Hojgaard to win European Masters

Thriston Lawrence held off Rasmus Hojgaard's late charge to win the Omega European Masters in Crans-Montana for the second time in four years.

Golf • 31 Aug

Thriston Lawrence at the 2025 European Masters

Lawrence establishes two-shot lead at European Masters

Thriston Lawrence produced a front-nine birdie blitz on Saturday to lead by two shots at the weather-affected Omega European Masters.

Golf • 30 Aug

Adrien Saddier of France tees off on the 7th during Round 2 of the 2025 European Masters

Saddier in front at weather-affected European Masters

Bad weather continues to play havoc with Omega European Masters, with play again suspended on a day when Frenchmen Adrien Saddier holds a slender lead at the top of the leaderboard.

Golf • 29 Aug

Alexander Noren after winning 2025 British Masters

Victory for Noren as Lowry slips out of Ryder Cup spot

Shane Lowry will be hoping for a captain's pick after slipping out of the automatic qualifying places for the Ryder Cup on a day when Alex Noren claimed the British Masters at the Belfry.

Golf • 24 Aug

Marco Penge of England after winning 2025 Danish Golf Championship

Penge pings Hojgaard to claim Danish Championship title

Marco Penge capitalised on Rasmus Hojgaard's remarkable mid-round collapse to clinch his second DP World Tour title at the Danish Golf Championship.

Golf • 17 Aug

Home favourite Hojgaard holds slender lead in Denmark

Rasmus Hojgaard had his patience tested as he ground out a one-shot lead at the Danish Golf Championship.

Golf • 16 Aug

Justin Rose of England shakes hands with Tommy Fleetwood of England on the 18th hole green after finishing the final round of the 2025 FedEx St Jude Championship

Fleetwood and Rose confirm Ryder Cup spots

Tommy Fleetwood's disappointment at another failure to secure his first PGA Tour victory has been tempered by confirmation he has booked his place on Europe's Ryder Cup team.

Golf • 11 Aug