South Korea’s Somi Lee shot a six-under par 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Evian Championship. The 26-year-old made six birdies and eagled the par-five ninth, as well as making two bogeys, to go into the weekend on 10-under. “This course is so beautiful, …

McIlroy believes the “player-led” dynamic of the US team is in striking contrast to the European side led by Luke Donald. Having captained Europe to an empathic win in Rome two years ago, Englishman Donald remains at the helm for the attempt at a first win on US soil since …

“The conditions were so good for us this morning,” said McIlroy. “It felt like if you didn’t play that first nine in three or four under, you were losing strokes to the field. “I did a lot of good things today, a couple of loose shots here and there but …

Former champion Darren Clarke is predicting a “really, really strong” showing from Rory McIlroy at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush next week. The world number two missed the cut at the same venue in 2019 but has continued to rack up wins in the years since, most notably …

Given his poor Scottish Open record, and missing the cut last year, Straka admits he arrived with “very low expectations” despite fine recent form. A razor-sharp short game helped him shine this time in sun-baked East Lothian. Starting on the par-five 10th, Straka got the ball rolling with back-to-back birdies …

England’s Charley Hull has withdrawn from the Evian Championship during the first round because of illness. Hull completed 12 holes of the year’s fourth major and was one-under par before she was taken from the French course on a medical cart. Sky Sports said the 29-year-old, who started on the …

American Harris English may be without caddie Eric Larson for next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush after the bag man was denied entry to the UK. English, the world number 19 golfer, said a letter is “sitting on someone’s desk at the government somewhere” after the decision to stop …

McIlroy’s appearance at the Renaissance Club this week is his first UK event since the unforgettable Masters triumph that ended his 11-year major drought. Having settled into his new family home in Wentworth, he travelled up to East Lothian with Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose, the player he vanquished in …

Prestige, prize fund and links practice are all key factors. Now in its fourth year as a PGA Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned event, the Scottish Open doesn’t lack financial heft, boasting a total purse of of $9m (£6.6m) – around $1.5m (£1.1m) of which goes to the winner. …

It was just the eighth LET event for a player who gave a glimpse of her potential by finishing sixth in only her second event at the level, the Australian Women’s Classic. Harry also finished fourth at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open – which came immediately after her victory in …

In 2024 Schauffele was the most likely candidate to topple Scottie Scheffler from the top of the world rankings. His technique was so honed and sound, he could see a target and hit his ball there with minimal thought. Golf was a simple pursuit. However, a rib injury cost him …

Around the famed Old Course last summer, Woad demonstrated an impressive golfing maturity to deal with the capricious nature of the ultimate links course as it was battered by seaside winds. “She loves the competition,” Edwards said. “And probably enjoys that more than most and those who just love hitting …

Europe’s Ryder Cup hopefuls are entering “the two biggest weeks left before qualification ends” for the biennial match against the United States, says captain Luke Donald. This week’s Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club near Edinburgh is followed by the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. And Donald, …

English amateur Lottie Woad carded a four-under final-round 69 to claim her first Ladies European Tour title in dominant fashion with a six-shot victory at the Women’s Irish Open. But because Woad is an amateur, she will not receive any prize money, with the 67,500 euro (£58,000) winner’s cheque going …

An emotional Dan Brown dedicated his victory at the BMW International Open to his late friend after he won his first European tour title since 2023. The 30-year-old shot a bogey-free final round of 66 as he fought off fellow Briton Jordan Smith to win by two shots. “I lost …

English amateur Lottie Woad fired a bogey-free six under 67 to hold a seven-shot lead going into the final day of the Women’s Irish Open. The 21-year-old, who is bidding to become the first non-professional to win on the Ladies European Tour since 2022, went into the day three shots …

Woad is the world’s top-ranked amateur and served notice of her potential with victory in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and a top-10 finish in the Women’s Open last year. And while she has not yet turned professional, the Florida State University player has put herself in a strong position …

Golfer Nathan Kimsey said that he “was in disbelief” after qualifying for the Open Championship. The 32-year-old, who plays at Stoneham Golf Club in Hampshire, shot six under par over two rounds at Royal Cinque Ports, one of four final qualifying venues, to earn a place at Royal Portrush later …

Spain’s Blanca Fernandez and Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini carded opening 67s to share the Women’s Irish Open lead after the first round at Carton House. English trio Lottie Woad, Mimi Rhodes and Hannah Screen are among a group one shot back, but home favourite Leona Maguire is five off the lead. …

Hall got his first and, so far only, tour win a year ago at the Isco Championship and has had four top 10 finishes this year, making the cut in 16 of his 19 events and is 46th on the PGA rankings. He says the result at Burnham and Berrow …