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Pavin picks Woods for Ryder Cup

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:42:03
US Ryder Cup team captain Corey Pavin announces his four ‘captain’s picks’ for October’s battle with Europe at Celtic Manor, with world number one Tiger Woods included alongside Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler

Clarke defends wildcard choices

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:03:28
European Ryder Cup vice-captain Darren Clarke says the decision by captain Colin Montgomerie not to make Paul Casey or Justin Rose wildcard picks for the tournament was “tough”.

Casey ‘needs time’ to take in Ryder Cup decision

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:58:47
Paul Casey says injury hampered his efforts to qualify for the Ryder Cup, and wishes the team “all the best” after missing out on a wildcard pick.

Donald feels bad for omitted Casey

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:13:01
Luke Donald is delighted to get a wildcard pick from captain Colin Montgomerie for the Ryder Cup, but says players should not be penalised for playing tournaments in America rather than on the European Tour.

Montgomerie explains wildcard picks

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:29:10
European captain Colin Montgomerie says picking his three wildcard selection – Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and Edoardo Molinari – for this year’s Ryder Cup was a “fraught decision” that meant leaving out world stars.

Inverdale plays Ryder Cup course

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:27:36
John Inverdale tries out Celtic Manor, the South Wales venue that will host the 2010 Ryder Cup between 1 and 3 October.

Kaymer conquers ‘nerves’ in play-off

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:12:28
Martin Kaymer admits he was nervous during his final round of the US PGA Championship and left a lot of putts short, but once he was in the play-off he was a lot calmer and managed to clinch his first major title.

Woods high on Pavin’s Ryder Cup list

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:26:53
US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin says world number one Tiger Woods is a “big consideration” for a Ryder Cup wildcard pick.

Relaxed McIlroy ready for final round

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:03:45
Rory McIlroy says he will try to replicate what he has done in the last three rounds as he enters the final round in third place at the USPGA Championship.

Watson hails ‘great day’ at USPGA

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:03:00
Bubba Watson says he “stayed focus” during his opening round of 68 at the USPGA at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin.