Nicolas Colsaerts
DP World TourBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Nicolas Colsaerts, Alfred Dunhill Links, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Alex Maguire, Padraig Harrington

McIlroy fades after sensational start as Hatton closes in on Alfred Dunhill Links hat trick

Rory McIlroy stormed to the turn in seven under, only to hit a brick wall on the back nine and fade from contention in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.

DP World TourBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Nicolas Colsaerts, Alfred Dunhill Links, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Alex Maguire, Padraig Harrington
McIlroy fades after sensational start as Hatton closes in on Alfred Dunhill Links hat trick
European TourBrian KeoghLee Westwood, Michael Hoey, Simon Thornton, Maybank Malaysian Open, Andy Sullivan, Nicolas ColsaertsComment

Westwood eyes end to two-year drought

Michael Hoey and Simon Thornton are playing for the minor places but former world No 1 Lee Westwood has his sights set on his first win for nearly two years in the Maybank Malaysian Open.

European TourBrian KeoghLee Westwood, Michael Hoey, Simon Thornton, Maybank Malaysian Open, Andy Sullivan, Nicolas ColsaertsComment
Westwood eyes end to two-year drought
Ryder CupBrian KeoghDarren Clarke, Jose Maria Olazabal, Nicolas ColsaertsComment

Vice man Clarke bows to The Dude

Before the party. Colsaerts, Graeme McDowell and Peter Hanson before pose at Medinah before heading back to the team hotel. Picture: Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ieBig hitter Nicolas Colsaerts was the all-night Ryder Cup party animal after vice-captain Darren Clarke crashed out early after just four glasses of wine.
Ryder CupBrian KeoghDarren Clarke, Jose Maria Olazabal, Nicolas ColsaertsComment
Ryder CupBrian KeoghGraeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley, Nicolas Colsaerts, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, TTiger WoodsComment

Golden afternoon for Team USA

Keegan Bradley was the star for Davis Love’s US squad. Photo Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.ieRory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were mown down by Davis Love’s new superstar pairing as the USA moved ominously into a 5-3 lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup.
Ryder CupBrian KeoghGraeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley, Nicolas Colsaerts, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, TTiger WoodsComment
European TourBrian KeoghGraeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts, Paul Lawrie, Rafael Cabrera Bello, Sergio Garcia, Volvo World Match Play ChampionshipComment

McDowell makes semis and says: "I dodged a bullet"

Graeme McDowell can take a huge step towards his third Ryder Cup cap if he wins the Volvo World Match Play in Spain today. © Pictures courtesy of Volvo in GolfGraeme McDowell emerged as the hot favourite to claim the Volvo World Match Play Championship when Sergio García three-putted from nowhwere at the first extra hole to send the Portrush man into the last four at Finca Cortesín.
European TourBrian KeoghGraeme McDowell, Nicolas Colsaerts, Paul Lawrie, Rafael Cabrera Bello, Sergio Garcia, Volvo World Match Play ChampionshipComment