Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd after finishing with a birdie on day two of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates

McIlroy hopes Dubai title rival Hatton ‘gets out of bed on right side’

Stephen Gallacher in action during the Champions UK plc European Senior Masters Pro-Am at Grand Hyatt La Manga Resort

Gallacher eyes Spanish success in bid to be Legends Tour No 1

Team Europe captain Colin Montgomerie chats with Rory McIlroy during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales

McIlroy recalls Monty memories, hailing Scot as 'super successful'

Half of the winning European team in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles moved to LIV Golf

'They tried to sue us' - Scot says LIV players need to be humble

Guy Kinnings, the DP World Tour CEO, speaks to Rory McIlroy, who is bidding to equal Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Race to Dubai titles over the next fortnight

Exclusive LIV wanted to 'destroy us' - DP World Tour CEO opens up in interview

Sandy Scott has had lots to smile about recently and now wants to become a Ryder Cup player

Scott sets sights on becoming Ryder Cup player after 'amazing ascent'

Gallacher rolls out 2027 Junior Ryder Cup qualification process

Joseba Torres walks with his uncle and coach Jose Maria Olazabal at Club de Golf Alcanada in the build up to this week’s HotelPlanner Tour Grand Final in Mallorca

Olazabal guiding his 24-year-old nephew in Grand Final in Mallorca

The Scotsman’s Golf Correspondent Martin Dempster pictured during his first visit to Adare Manor, next year’s Ryder Cup venue

Inside Adare Manor as McManus rolls out red carpet for 2027 Ryder Cup

European captain Luke Donald hugs Bob MacIntyre during the Sunday singles matches at the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York

Exclusive Luke Donald addresses Bob MacIntyre question ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup

Tam US captain Jim Furyk, left, and his European counterpart Luke Donald pose with the trophy during the Ryder Cup 2027 Year to Go event Adare Manor in Limerick

2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland will not have 'over-the-top fans

Aaron Rai will be hoping to be involved in Luke Donald's Adare Manor meet-up.

Donald's Ryder Cup meeting has 13 obvious names for Adare Manor

Luke Donald will aim to guide Europe to another Ryder Cup success.

Donald's Ryder Cup trip and the 16 golfers aiming to be at it

Stephen Gallacher is delighted to be leading Europe into battle for a third straight match in the Junior Ryder Cup in Ireland next September

Gallacher appointed 2027 European Junior Ryder Cup captain

Lev Grinberg shows off the Links Trophy after his seven-shot success in St Andrews

Ukraine-born golfer lands stunning St Andrews success in Links Trophy

Aaron Rai celebrates with The Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania last month

European golfers are 'flying' heading into US Open at Shinnecock Hills

Dispatch Trophy stalwarts John Liddel, left, and Andrew Hogg chat before representing Heriot’s Quad and Buckstone respectively in the first round at the Braids | Iconic Media Group

Historic amateur events like Dispatch Trophy are worth saving

Wee Wonders founder and Gullane head pro Alasdair Good pictured with new PGA champion Aaron Rai at the 2018 Scottish Open in East Lothian

Rai's love for Irn-Bru revealed by Scot who spotted his star potential

Stephen Gallacher pictured at Gleneagles, where he will be teeing up in the ISPS Handa Senior Open later this year

Gallacher excited to be going full circle at Gleneagles in Senior Open

Luke Donald and Aaron Rai shake hands during the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

'He's got the minerals down stretch' - Rai ready for Ryder Cup debut

New PGA champion Aaron Rai pictured with his wife Gaurika Bishnoi, a professional golfer hserself

Rai opens up on going from Wee Wonder to major champion

Luke Donald and Jon Rahm pictured during last year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York.

Donald says Rahm will be part of 'unified' European team at Ryder Cup

Bob MacIntyre has been pleased with his 2026 campaign so far and feels he only needs to get his iron play sorted to be challenging in the three remaining majors

MacIntyre braced for US Open 'carnage' at Shinnecock Hills

Jim Furyk of Team USA pictured during last year’s Ryder Cup 2025 at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York

Furyk confirmed for second stint as US captain in 2027 Ryder Cup

Fans pictured in the 1st tee grandstand at the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome | Getty Images

2027 Ryder Cup match-day tickets sold out in under an hour

Fans pictured in the 1st tee grandstand at the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome

2027 Ryder Cup ticket cost announced - and it's a record in Europe

Matt Fitzpatrick shows off the trophy alongside mum Sue and dad Russell after winning the RBC Heritage for a second time at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

No better feeling - Fitzpatrick spurred on by Ryder Cup-style chanting

Alex Noren made the cut in 90th Masters then shot his first score in the 60s at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday

Ryder Cup role beckons again - but will it be as player this time?

Bob MacIntyre pictured during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club

Exclusive MacIntyre says Augusta 'attack' mode is best option for Masters bid

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy pictured celebrating Europe’s win in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome

Rahm opens up on Ryder Cup and "working it out" over schedule

Bob MacIntyre reacts on the eighth green during the second round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio

MacIntyre soars into Texas Open lead on back of 'dynamite' display

Tiger Woods makes call on US Ryder Cup captaincy in Ireland

Phil Mickelson shows off the Claret Jug after winning the most recent staging of The Open at Muirfield in 2013

Retirement on horizon - 5 things I'd like to see happen before then

New European Tour Group role for 'loyal' Colin Montgomerie

Wee Wonders competitors pictured at one of the events run by the programme founded by Alasdair Good more than 30 years ago

From Wee Wonders to Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup stars

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy pictured celebrating Europe’s win in last year’s Ryder Cup in New York

McIlroy opens up on Rahm refusing DP World Tour deal for LIV players

Luke Donald and Jon Rahm pictured during last year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in in Farmingdale, New York

Luke Donald to hold Jon Rahm talks over Spaniard's Ryder Cup future

Luke Donald celebrates with his players after Europe’s win in the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black last year

Donald has 'history' in sights as 3rd Ryder Cup captaincy is confirmed

Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club

Rahm opens up on DP World Tour offer to LIV players

Shane Lowry reacts on the 18th green after throwing a three-shot lead in the Cognizant Classic at PGA Nationalin Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

It's scandalous to label Lowry as 'bottler' after Ryder Cup heroics Martin Dempster

Jon Rahm celebrates with Rory McIlroy during Europe’s win in last year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in New York

Why Jon Rahm is walking Ryder Cup tightrope with European fans Martin Dempster

Connor Syme in action during the Dubai Desert Classic.

I spent week at Hero Dubai Desert Classic - here are 5 takeaways

European captain Luke Donald and Francesco Molinari, one of his vice captains, pictured during last year's 45th Ryder Cup Bethpage Black in New York

Ryder Cup captaincy - Donald urged to take 'attractive proposition'

Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton chat during day one of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

DP World Tour fines for LIV Golf players is big talking point in Dubai

Viktor Hovland pictured during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday at Emirates Golf Club

Ryder Cup star opens up on ongoing battle to stay out of 'La La Land'

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Prove you want to play in Ryder Cup - Rory McIlroy's message to duo

Shane Lowry speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on Tuesday

Luke Donald urged to take 'huge dangling carrot' for 2027 Ryder Cup

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