Home favourite Robert MacIntyre won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in testing conditions to become the first Scotsman in 20 years to lift the title. MacIntyre, 29, carded a third round of 66 to finish on 18 under par in the weather-affected championship, only a week after helping Europe secure …

The world number nine, who started on the 10th tee, collected birdies on the 11th, 12th and 14th holes and was equally impressive after the turn, with the sole blemish to his card arriving on the second during a run of three birdies in five holes. “It was almost a …

Matthew Jordan has a share of the lead after the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as some of Europe’s Ryder Cup contingent returned to action alongside A-list celebrities. The 29-year-old Englishman shot a nine-under 63 on the Old Course at St Andrews – one shot off equalling …

McIlroy described the abuse as “unacceptable” and said it should be “off-limits”. Sprague says he plans on apologising to McIlroy and his family. “I haven’t spoken to Rory or Erica [McIlroy] but I do plan on sending them an email with my heartfelt apologies because of what occurred,” he said. …

Bradley had selected vice-captains Kevin Kisner and Gary Woodland despite neither having any Ryder Cup experience – compare that with Europe’s stacked backroom team. It included winning skippers Paul McGinley (director of strategy), Thomas Bjorn and Jose Maria Olazabal. Alex Noren is firmly in touch with the leading players, likewise …

Team Europe captain Luke Donald reflects on his side’s Ryder Cup win and says Rory McIlroy received a text from President Donald Trump while they celebrated at Bethpage Black in New York. READ MORE: Trump texts McIlroy – Europe troll US president in reply BBC News

Europe’s players celebrated a knee-knocking 15-13 Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York by trolling Donald Trump. “Are you watching Donald Trump,” sang the victorious players in response to Rory McIlroy receiving a text message from the US president, who is a well-known golf fan. And Trump, …

When Donald led his side to success in Rome, the clamour immediately began for him to stay on in the captaincy. Chants of “two more years” – from both his celebrating players and jubilant fans – echoed around the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. Their wish was granted when …

The next Ryder Cup, in 2027, will be held at Adare Manor in Ireland and McIlroy is adamant that the abuse he suffered will not surface when the contest marks its 100th anniversary. “Golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week,” he …

Bradley is upset with the rule because at 11½-4½ down going into the 12 singles, his side needed as many points as possible to try and eke out a win. The score became 12-5 before a ball had been struck. A remarkable comeback on Sunday saw the US come mightily …

Team USA stage a sensational fightback on the final day of the Ryder Cup, but Europe do just enough to win the trophy outright at Bethpage Black, New York. BBC News

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald is “so proud” of his team after they win the Ryder Cup in New York after “some of the most stressful hours of my life”. BBC News

Watch the 18th hole between Shane Lowry and Russell Henley which sees Europe retain the Ryder Cup as the Irishman holes for birdie to earn a half-point. BBC News

Shane Lowry is almost lost for words following his crucial putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe. BBC News

Cameron Young and Justin Thomas sink winning putts on the 18th hole to earn USA two points in the singles on a dramatic final day of the Ryder Cup. BBC News

Rory McIlroy birdies the 11th hole to level his match against Scottie Scheffler in their singles on the final day of the Ryder Cup. BBC News

Bryson DeChambeau hands Matt Fitzpatrick the hole after three putting on the third green in their singles match at the Ryder Cup. BBC News

Europe’s Viktor Hovland has been ruled out of Sunday’s Ryder Cup singles because of a neck injury. His match against the US’ Harris English has been declared a half point each. Hovland pulled out of Saturday’s fourballs at late notice and has not recovered sufficiently to play in the final …

The biggest margin of victory since the competition was expanded in 1979 was 10 points in 2021, when the United States won 19-9 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. The record win before expansion was a huge 15 points in 1967, when the United States beat Great Britain 23½-8½ at Champions …

When the two captains submit their singles line-up for Sunday, they also provide a sealed envelope containing the name of one player. The player named in the envelope would sit out the singles if an opponent had to withdraw through illness or injury more than 30 minutes before the start …