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Golf: Vale set for title defence

VALE OF GLAMORGAN open the defence of their Welsh women’s team championship at Nefyn in June against Newport Links. Read

Golf: Llewellyn follows in stars’ footsteps

THE hooter has sounded for the start of the professional career of Llewellyn Matthews as he follows in the footsteps of Major champions John Daly, Lee Janzen and Zach Johnson. Read

Golf: Padraig Harrington rusty but ready

Padraig Harrington, in isolation at home last week after contracting shingles, switches to America this week as he continues his search for a first victory since The Open last July. Read

Golf: Tiger pounces for title

A BRILLIANT back nine from Tiger Woods helped seal his seventh victory in eight outings as Ernie Els let a fourth Dubai Desert Classic title slip from his grasp. Read

Golf: Dredge in the money

BRADLEY Dredge got his 2008 European Tour season under way with an £18,000 pay-day in the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club yesterday. Read

Golf: McGrane relishes his Tiger challenge

WORLD No 319 Damien McGrane insists he is relishing the chance to pit his wits against 13-time major winner Tiger Woods in the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic as the Irishman chases a maiden European Tour title this weekend. Read

Golf: Woods backs up warning with desert show

TIGER WOODS effortlessly claimed his 62nd PGA Tour victory at Torrey Pines last week, but ominously insisted he has already stepped up his game to a new level. Read

Golf: Poulter fury over magazine article

IAN POULTER has reacted angrily to a magazine article which claimed the Ryder Cup winner believed he was the only player capable of challenging world No 1 Tiger Woods. Read

Golf: Boost for Tredegar Park

GOLFERS in the area which will be hosting the Ryder Cup in 2010, will get an early bonus from the competition in the form of improved practice facilities. Read

Golf: Welsh trio handed big chance

THREE up-and-coming Welsh golfers will get the best possible chance to make their mark on the level below the main European Tour thanks to the power of the 2010 Ryder Cup. Read

Golf: Hall takes big step up ladder

LAURA DAVIES took all the plaudits in Australia this week for her 69th professional victory, but just below her on the leaderboard was Welsh golfer Lydia Hall taking another significant step towards her first. Read

Golf: I’ve still got work to do – Tiger

TIGER WOODS shrugged off suggestions he is on a hot streak and insisted his victory at Torrey Pines last week – his sixth in seven starts – was just another step in his remarkable career. Read

Golf: Westwood fired up for desert battle

ORDER of Merit leader Lee Westwood is confident of continuing his recent run of form at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic and finally converting an impressive run of top-10 finishes into victory. Read

Golf: Scott looks to the future

NEW world No 5 Adam Scott is confident his stunning three-stroke victory at the Qatar Masters is the shape of things to come. Read

Golf: Trump eyes Northern Ireland

US billionaire Donald Trump is seriously considering building his luxury golf complex in Northern Ireland, his top advisor said yesterday. Read

Golf: Westwood has his eyes on the prize

LEE WESTWOOD is determined to land his 19th European Tour title after a flawless five-under-par 67 in the first round of the Qatar Masters left him in a share of the lead alongside South Africa’s Anton Haig yesterday. Read

Golf: Beedles is new Denbigh captain

CENTENARY-CELEBRATING Denbigh has a new captain – 10 handicapper Roger Beedles, a member for 25 years. Read

Golf: Improving your game the Buddhist way

WELSH club pro John Hastings believes all golf instruction books should be thrown away – and that one of the most valuable he has read to help golfers was all about Buddhism. Read

Golf: Woosie in line for honour

IAN WOOSNAM is in line for one of the game’s greatest honours – being elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Read

Golf: It's route 66 for Wales' Bebb

WELSHMAN Sion Bebb was a shot off the lead overnight after racking up six birdies in a round of 66 on the opening day of the Joburg Open. Read

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