Paul Casey admits he is hoping to put his injury troubles behind him in 2012 after a season of frustration this time around.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Donald scoops US writers gong
Luke Donald has picked up yet another accolade after being honoured by the Golf Writers Association of America.
Rory reaffirms belief in JP
Rory McIlroy insists he and caddie JP Fitzgerald remain as strong as ever and feels criticism of his bagman is misguided.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
LET schedule revealed
Next year's Ladies European Tour schedule will feature 24 tournaments in 19 different countries.
Ozaki gets Trophy nod
Japan's Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki is to continue as Asia captain for next year's Royal Trophy against Europe.
Olazabal backs Spanish record breaker
Adrian Otaegui will be the youngest ever Spaniard to hold a European Tour card when he tees it up in 2012.
Donald wins Writers Trophy
Luke Donald has been awarded the 2011 Golf Writers Trophy ahead of joint runners-up Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy
Monday, 19 December 2011
Hedwall lands LET rookie award
Sweden's Caroline Hedwall has won the Ladies European Tour's Rolex Rookie of the Year Award for 2011.
Lewis wins Rookie of the Year
England's Tom Lewis has been named the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year for 2011.
Masters relief for Furyk
Jim Furyk secured a 17th consecutive appearance at the Masters next year after finishing the year in the top 50 of the world rankings.
Uihlein joins European Tour
Former American amateur champion Peter Uihlein has joined International Sports Management after turning professional.
Fond memories for Donald
There was no fairy-tale finish for Luke Donald at the JBWere Masters but the world No.1 will leave Australia with fond memories.
Weekend winners
The final tournament weekend of 2011 was a great one for the English. Here's the story in pictures.
2012 Euro Tour schedule released
The 2012 Race To Dubai, which runs from 5th January to 25th November, will take in all five continents again.
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Westwood moves past McIlroy
Lee Westwood has taken the world number two spot off Rory McIlroy after winning the Thailand Golf Championship by seven shots.
McIlroy admits to Masters tears
Rory McIlroy has revealed how he broke down and cried after his Masters meltdown back in April.
Poulter claims Melbourne title
Ian Poulter overhauled Geoff Ogilvy in the final round to earn a three-shot victory at the JBWere Masters in Melbourne.
Westwood Thais up rivals
Lee Westwood shot a final-round 69 to complete a seven-shot win at the Thailand Golf Championship.
Teen Thompson wins in Dubai
Lexi Thompson made history on the Ladies European Tour by winning the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters.
Friday, 16 December 2011
Lexi holds on to lead
American teenager Lexi Thompson still has her nose in front at the Dubai Ladies Masters with a round to go.
Westy in complete command
Lee Westwood holds an astonishing 11-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Thailand Golf Championship in Bangkok.
Dixon wins Qualifying School
David Dixon won the European Tour qualifying school by one shot at the PGA Catalunya Resort on Thursday.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Poulter - Fowler to lead US push
Ian Poulter believes Rickie Fowler will spearhead a new generation of US golfers who will soon push for the game's top honours.
Poulter makes flying start
Ian Poulter outshone Luke Donald on day one of the 2011 JBWere Australian Masters by carding a best-of-the-day 66.
DJ goes back to the future
Dustin Johnson has announced that he has chosen to rehire his former caddie Bobby Brown.
Lexi goes low in Dubai
American teenager Lexi Thompson fired a flawless 66 to open a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the Dubai Ladies Masters.
European gong for Donald
Luke Donald won yet another award when he was named European Tour Golfer of the Year.
Wahlin by one in Dubai
Sweden's Lotta Wahlin fired an opening 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters.
Dixon goes top at Q-School
David Dixon stormed into the lead in The European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage after a 67 in round five of six.
Lyle to enter Hall of Fame
Two-time major champion Sandy Lyle and commentator Peter Alliss are both to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.
Westwood shoots 60 in Thailand
Lee Westwood fell just one shot short of a history-making 59 in the first round of the Thailand Golf Championship.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Donald: I need to win a major
Luke Donald admits there will "always be an asterisk" next to his name until he wins a major.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Donald lands PGA award
After topping the money lists on both sides of the Atlantic, Luke Donald has been named the PGA Tour's player of the year.
Cool Hutsby stays ahead
Sam Hutsby remained the man to catch at The European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage after the fourth round.
Appleby defence in doubt
Defending champion Stuart Appleby may be forced to pull out of this week's Australian Masters in Melbourne.
Monday, 12 December 2011
McIlroy - One week too many
Rory McIlroy has admitted his hectic recent schedule caught up with him at the Dubai World Championship over the weekend.
Luke dominates Euro stats
A glance at the season-ending European Tour stats reveals why Luke Donald emerged as number one.
Quiros joy as Donald doubles up
Alvaro Quiros claimed a two-shot win at the Dubai World Championship, as Luke Donald sealed his historic money-list double.
Hutsby by one at Q-school
Sam Hutsby remains in the lead at the halfway stage of the European Tour qualifying school, although he is now just one clear of the pack.
Donald targets major glory
Luke Donald is hoping his historic money-list double can be the springboard to a maiden major success in 2012.
Hutsby stays out in front
Sam Hutsby is a couple of shots clear of the field after two of the six rounds at the European Tour qualifying school in Spain.
New Race to Dubai deal agreed
The European Tour has confirmed that it has reached a new three-year agreement to extend the Race to Dubai.
Donald - Not all about power
World number one Luke Donald believes his phenomenal success in 2011 has shown there is more to golf than just big hitting.
Quiros climbs above Woods
Alvaro Quiros has moved above Tiger Woods in the world rankings after his victory at the Dubai World Championship on Sunday.
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Hutsby clear after stunning 60
Sam Hutsby holds a three-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour qualifying school following a magnificent 10-under-par 60.
McIlroy concedes defeat
Rory McIlroy admitted defeat in the Race to Dubai after a third round of 71 dropped him to a share of eighth place.
History beckons for Donald
Luke Donald shot a bogey-free 66 to storm into contention at the Dubai World Championship and virtually wrap up the Race to Dubai title.
Friday, 9 December 2011
Quiros storms clear in Dubai
Alvaro Quiros fired a flawless round of 64 to establish a four-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai World Championship.
Dubai WC R3 tee-times
Tee-off times in the third round of the Dubai World Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Rory ready for a rest
Despite a year to remember, US Open champion Rory McIlroy says he'll be glad when it's all over.
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Back-nine charge lifts McIlroy
Rory McIlroy produced a back-nine charge on day one in Dubai to boost his hopes of derailing Luke Donald's money list bid.
McIlroy more talented than Tiger
Luke Donald believes that Rory McIlroy is a more naturally talented golfer than 14-time major winner Tiger Woods.
Donald excited by 'special' chance
World number one Luke Donald admits the chance to make history is a huge motivating factor at this week's Dubai World Championship.
Rory - No other alternative
Rory McIlroy will have a clear mind in Dubai this week knowing he has to win to have any hope of derailing Luke Donald's money list bid.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Donald eyes place in history
Luke Donald believes completing an historic money list double in Dubai this weekend will be his greatest achievement in golf.
Duval fails at Q-School
Major winners David Duval, Lee Janzen, Rich Beem and Shaun Micheel all failed in their bid to win 2012 Tour cards.
Bjorn a major doubt
Thomas Bjorn now says he is not that hopeful of teeing off in this week's Dubai World Championship.
Lesson learnt for McIlroy
Rory McIlroy will aim to show he has learnt the lesson of two years ago when he goes head-to-head with Luke Donald in Dubai.
Virus threatens McIlroy bid
Rory McIlroy goes into his Race To Dubai showdown with Luke Donald waiting for the results of blood tests.
Dubai WC R1 tee-times
Tee-off times in the first round of the Dubai World Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Tiger targets comeback title
Tiger Woods has joked he is targeting being crowned comeback player of the year in 2012.
Woods ends winless streak
Tiger Woods birdied the last two holes at the Chevron World Challenge to win his first title in more than two years.
No Dubai trip for Rose
Justin Rose has pulled out of the Dubai World Championship to be with his wife Kate as they await their second child.
Dawson makes his move
Veteran Marco Dawson took over the lead with one round remaining at the PGA Tour qualifying school.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
McIlroy takes Hong Kong crown
Rory McIlroy kept his hopes of winning the Race to Dubai alive after a brilliant final round of 65 at the Hong Kong Open.
Johnson leads, Tiger falters
Zach Johnson moved into a one-shot lead at the World Chevron Challenge after Tiger Woods endured a mixed third round.
Claxton closes in
Will Claxton continues to set the pace at the PGA Tour's qualifying school after four of the six rounds.
Westwood wins by two
Lee Westwood successfully defended his big overnight lead to retain the Nedbank Golf Challenge title in Sun City.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Q School looms for Wilson
Former Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson has lost his European Tour card, along with Nick Dougherty.
Tiger back in the hunt
Tiger Woods carded a five-under-par 67 to surge into a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Chevron World Challenge.
Quiros edges clear in Fanling
Alvaro Quiros will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Hong Kong Open in Fanling after a third round of 67.
Claxton moves two clear
Will Claxton stretched his advantage to two shots after the third round at the PGA Tour qualifying school in California.
G-Mac edges in front at Nedbank
Graeme McDowell nailed a 25 foot putt at the final hole to secure the halfway lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Friday, 2 December 2011
Claxton moves clear
Will Claxton has a one-shot lead after the second round of the PGA Tour's final qualifying school.
Tiger tracking Choi
KJ Choi leads but second-placed Tiger Woods looks an ominous presence after day one of the Chevron World Challenge.
McIlroy slips into a share
Two late bogeys mean Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead with Alvaro Quiros at the halfway stage of the Hong Kong Open.
Schwartzel and Westwood lead
Charl Schwartzel and Lee Westwood top a packed leaderboard after day one of the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Fast start from McIlroy
Rory McIlroy ended the first round of the Hong Kong Open in a three-way tie for the lead with David Horsey and Alvaro Quiros on six-under.
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Royal appointment for Ollie
Jose Maria Olazabal will captain Europe at next year's Royal Trophy and will select Colin Montgomerie as one of his picks.
Rory to play Irish Open
Rory McIlroy will play in the Irish Open next summer rather than the PGA Tour's AT&T National.
R&A make exemptions changes
Changes to the exemptions for next July's Open Championship at Royal Lytham have been announced.
Unheralded duo lead the way
Will Claxton and Daniel Summerhays set the pace on day one of the PGA Tour qualifying school.
Stellar cast set for Sun City
Three of the world's top four clash this week at Sun City as Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer do battle at the Nedbank Challenge.
Campbell - I'm not a quitter
Michael Campbell admits he considered giving up golf last year, but now believes he can rediscover his best form.
McIlroy eyes improvement
Rory McIlroy still believes 2011 could have been even better, despite winning his first major and climbing to number two in the world.
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