Golf

Craig Howie is hoping to continue Scotland’s success story on the Challenge Tour in recent years after overcoming a torrid rookie season to be more determined than ever to follow in the footsteps of Bob MacIntyre, David Law, Grant Forrest, Liam Johnston, Connor Syme and Calum Hill by securing a step up to the European Tour.

Two press conferences this year stuck in my mind and, lo and behold, they involved the biggest weekend winners in the game, Norwegian Viktor Hovland and American Patrick Reed.

Two big title sponsorships have been confirmed in the unveiling of the 2020 
Tartan Tour schedule.

Patrick Reed is back in the world's top 10 after claiming his second World Golf Championship triumph with a hard-fought one-shot victory in the Mexico Championship following a thrilling last day at Chapultepec Golf Club.

Viktor Hovland showed why he’s on Padraig Harrington’s Ryder Cup radar by producing a gutsy performance to become the first Norwegian to win on the PGA Tour with victory in the Puerto Rico Open.

Lothians golfer Jane Turner has tasted success in South Africa for the second time in her professional career.

World No 1 Rory McIlroy swept into a two-stroke first round lead at the WGC-Mexico Championship as he maintained a stunning run of recent form with a six-under-par 65 at Chapultepec Golf Club.

Paul McGinley believes Tiger Woods is sitting out this week’s WGC-Mexico Championship because he is trying to stay fresh and hungry for this season’s majors, starting with his defence of the green jacket at Augusta National in April.

She was born in Johannesburg and lives in Dubai, but Alison Muirhead is proud to be flying the Saltire as she prepares to start her new career as a fully-fledged Ladies European Tour card holder.

Craig Ross is hoping his game is ready to click as he chases a maiden win on the MENA Tour in Oman.

Paul Lawrie is only interested in being a winning Junior Ryder Cup captain, not making new friends or being part of any cosy camaraderie.

Playing in the same group, Sam Locke joined fellow Open Championship Silver Medal winner Alfie Plant in producing a strong start in the MENA Tour’s Ghala Open in Oman.