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US Open champion Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the GB and Ireland team for the Seve Trophy.

Colin Montgomerie believes teenager Matteo Manassero will comfortably make the European side for the 2012 Ryder Cup in Chicago.

Ian Poulter has chosen Justin Rose to be his partner in the England team for the World Cup which takes place in China later this year.

Tiger Woods has announced his plans to play in the Frys.com Open in October in preparation for the Presidents Cup in November.

American Dustin Johnson has won The Barclays event after carding a final round of 65 to see off Matt Kuchar in Edison, New Jersey.

Padraig Harrington is in positive mood heading into the final round of The Barclays, despite lying four shots off the pace.

Tiger Woods has been picked to play in the USA team for the Presidents Cup despite his lack of playing time and form.

Matt Kuchar shares the lead after a weather-interrupted first day at The Barclays, with two holes of his first round still to play.

Colin Montgomerie feels the European players based in the USA are running the risk of missing out on Ryder Cup qualification.

Luke Donald feels he may have been "over-golfed" earlier in the season, despite taking top spot in the world rankings.

Colin Montgomerie makes his return to action on Thursday and insists he is targeting a title tilt at the Johnnie Walker Championship.

Luke Donald has revealed his concerns over burn-out as he chases success in the lucrative FedEx Series over the next month.

Colin Montgomerie is keen for one last outing in the Ryder Cup but admits it will be a tall order to qualify automatically.

Tiger Woods admits he may add a tournament to his playing schedule in order to find form ahead of the Presidents Cup.

Fred Couples goes into the final round of the Senior Players Championship in the lead after carding a solid round of 68 on Saturday.

Webb Simpson finished his third round with a flourish to open up a two-shot lead at the Wyndham Championship at Greensboro.

Sandy Lyle admits that it is unlikely he will ever captain the European Ryder Cup side after missing out to Colin Montgomerie in 2010.

Tommy Gainey will start the weekend three shots clear of the field after a second round 65 at the Wyndham Championship.

Tiger Woods will not make an appearance at next week's Johnnie Walker Championship after turning down the chance to play at Gleneagles.

Paul Casey is targeting a top-10 finish after an opening round 65 at the Wyndham Championship left him in a tie for fourth place.

Rory McIlroy says he had learnt from his mistakes after finishing in 64th place after injuring his wrist at the USPGA Championship.

Lee Westwood admitted it had been another disappointing week despite finishing tied for sixth at the USPGA Championship.

Former world number one Tiger Woods has insisted he will not get too downhearted about his performance at the USPGA Championship.

14-time major champion Tiger Woods shot a disappointing 77 in the first round of the USPGA Championship.

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke has denied American golf is in decline ahead of the US PGA Championship in Atlanta this week.

Steve Williams admits he went "over the top" when talking about Tiger Woods and insist he will make no further comments on the issue.

Rory McIlroy admits the attention he has received since winning the US Open is partly behind his decision to play in the USA next year.

Martin Kaymer refuses to be drawn on his chances of retaining his USPGA title at Atlanta Athletic Club this week.

Rory McIlroy feels his outing at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational was the perfect preparation for this week's USPGA Championship.

Australian Adam Scott will take a one shot lead going into the final round of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.

Tiger Woods made a solid start to his comeback tournament with a first-round 68 but Adam Scott leads the field at the WGC Invitational.

Darren Clarke reckons Tiger Woods will be ready for action on his return to the WGC Bridgestone International.

Ross Fisher has pulled out of next week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational to be with his ill three-month-old son Harry.

Tiger Woods admits he is excited about the prospect of returning to action as he prepares for this week's Bridgestone Invitational.

Yani Tseng is targeting further success after winning her second successive British Women's Open crown at Carnoustie.

The European Tour has taken the decision to move the Volvo Golf Champions away from Bahrain next year due to the political unrest.