Tom Watson

Ryder Cup: USA captain Watson left reeling as his plans backfire

"When I look back on it, maybe playing the players too much would be one regret," Watson said after repeated probing in a news conference.

Ryder Cup: McGinley hails great show as Europe take 10-6 lead over USA

McGinley described his side's two 3 1/2-point hauls this week from the foursomes as "really unusual".

Ryder Cup: Westwood equals Palmer's tally as Europe surge ahead

Donaldson paid tribute to the 41-year-old Westwood who is appearing in his ninth consecutive Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup: Weary USA captain Watson takes blame for Spieth confusion

Ryder Cup 2014: We didn't panic and it paid off, says McGinley

McGinley, decided to stick largely to the plan he had for the afternoon and was rewarded when Europe posted their best-ever foursomes result.

Ryder Cup 2014: Europe roar back to lead on gripping opening day

Europe roared back in the alternate-shot foursomes format as Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson secured their second point with a two-up victory over Hunter Mahan and Zach Johnson.

Media mismatch captures Ryder Cup's glorious uncertainty

The enduring appeal of the Ryder Cup, however, is that neither reputation, world ranking, experience or past and present form can be relied upon as an indicator of likely performance.

Bubba Watson leads Masters at halfway stage

Bubba Watson made five birdies in a row to snatch the halfway lead at the 78th Masters on Friday as Augusta National turned on some of its favourite sons.

Golf has no place at the Olympics: Tom Watson

Watson, who will play at the Australian Open this week for the first time since winning the tournament in 1984, told reporters Tuesday he doesn't support golf's return to the Olympics from 2016.

US Open: Tiger and Rory primed for unpredictable

With former world number one Tiger Woods seemingly back to his best, and defending champion Rory McIlroy not far off, this week's U.S. Open has whetted the appetite of fans and players alike.