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Graeme McDowell has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list after his best year on tour to date.

Martin Kaymer nearly secured the title of world number one in 2010 but the German ace doubts he will be ranked the top golfer in 2011.

Lee Westwood admits he is disappointed with a lack of European Tour events being held in England in 2011.

It has been confirmed that the Molinari brothers have qualified for next year's Masters at Augusta courtesy of their world ranking.

Ernie Els leads the rain-affected South Africa Open field by two shots on 14-under par with two rounds still to play.

Open champion Louis Oosthuizen was happy to get out on course, but Retief Goosen leads the way at the South African Open.

The first round of the South Africa Open will now be played on Friday after rain ruined the majority of play on Thursday.

Ernie Els is looking to end his season on a high with victory in the South African Open which begins in Durban on Thursday.

The Irish Open will return to the course at Killarney for next season's competition, organisers have confirmed.

Graeme McDowell admits he still finds it hard to believe he is a major champion after the best year of his professional career.

Pablo Martin successfully defended his Alfred Dunhill Championship title with a two-shot winning margin over Anthony Michael.

Anthony Michael remains at the top of the Alfred Dunhill Championship leaderboard but defending champion Pablo Martin is closing in.

South African Anthony Michael leads the field by one shot after a round of 66 on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Lee Westwood has spoken out against the PGA after they awarded the Rookie of the Year award to Rickie Fowler.

Graeme McDowell feels Tiger Woods will come back strong in 2011, having endured his worst golfing year in the last 12 months.

Graeme McDowell paid tribute to Martin Kaymer after the pair were named joint winners of the European Tour Golfer of the Year award.

Lee Westwood has confessed that he will be going all out to win a major title in 2011 as it is the one thing missing from his CV.

Graeme McDowell was delighted to claim the Chevron World Challenge title after beating Tiger Woods in a play-off in California.

Tiger Woods is set for a showdown with Graeme McDowell as he bids to end a 13-month winless streak by securing the Chevron World Challe

Tiger Woods said he 'feels good' after a second-round 66 left him four shots clear at the halfway point of the Chevron World Challenge.

Tiger Woods was happy with his play away from the greens as he shot 65 to lead the Chevron World Challenge field by one shot.

Lee Westwood's domination of golf shows no sign of stopping as he leads the field by three shots at the halfway stage in South Africa.

Padraig Harrington leads Ross Fisher by one shot after carding a round of 66 on day one of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City.