David Smith MBE: Goodburn's story shows sport can steady mind when body betrays us

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Rory McIlroy snubs prestigious golf event for first time in eight years

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Inside ex-MLB champion's jaw-dropping £20m mansion with golf course in his backyard

Inside ex-MLB champion's jaw-dropping £20m mansion with golf course in his backyard

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Golfer set to inherit billions grew up in £68m mansion with its own golf course

Golfer set to inherit billions grew up in £68m mansion with its own golf course

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Tiger Woods has his own 'Tiger Rule' on PGA Tour which no other player can access

Tiger Woods has his own 'Tiger Rule' on PGA Tour which no other player can access

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Revealed: Aussie golf star reveals the dark side of the sport as he battled anxiety which saw him binge drink until he reached 'blackout levels'

Revealed: Aussie golf star reveals the dark side of the sport as he battled anxiety which saw him binge drink until he reached 'blackout levels'

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Ewen Ferguson blitzes to the top of Soudal Open as nothing fancy plan works for Scots star in Belgium

Ewen Ferguson blitzes to the top of Soudal Open as nothing fancy plan works for Scots star in Belgium

British LIV Golf star who has banked £11m gives honest verdict on breakaway tour

British LIV Golf star who has banked £11m gives honest verdict on breakaway tour

PGA Tour star issues heartfelt message to wife after addiction battle

PGA Tour star issues heartfelt message to wife after addiction battle

Els looks like he could contend for a different type of major in Congressional return

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Els looks like he could contend for a different type of major in Congressional return

Scottie Scheffler branded a 'monster' for behaviour on golf course

Scottie Scheffler branded a 'monster' for behaviour on golf course

Scottie Scheffler makes ridiculous return to action after his PGA glory as he insists he's 'here for a reason'

Scottie Scheffler makes ridiculous return to action after his PGA glory as he insists he's 'here for a reason'

Bob MacIntyre makes strong start in US glory hunt as fellow Scot Ewan Ferguson flies the flag in Belgium

Bob MacIntyre makes strong start in US glory hunt as fellow Scot Ewan Ferguson flies the flag in Belgium

'I am not motivated by money - that's why I would never join LIV Golf'

'I am not motivated by money - that's why I would never join LIV Golf'

‘I wouldn’t be in a rush either’ say fans as Paige Spiranac names celebrity as ‘slowest golfer’ she’s ever played with

‘I wouldn’t be in a rush either’ say fans as Paige Spiranac names celebrity as ‘slowest golfer’ she’s ever played with

Ryder Cup star reveals anxiety and fear that left him being unable to face golf anymore

Ryder Cup star reveals anxiety and fear that left him being unable to face golf anymore

Amanda Balionis sends clear message after stoking Rory McIlroy fires with post

Amanda Balionis sends clear message after stoking Rory McIlroy fires with post

India and Australia bound Rory McIlroy tipped to emulate Tiger and transform golf globally says big chief

India and Australia bound Rory McIlroy tipped to emulate Tiger and transform golf globally says big chief

Scottie Scheffler aims jab at LIV Golf rebels as brutal reminder sent to rivals

Scottie Scheffler aims jab at LIV Golf rebels as brutal reminder sent to rivals

Go and ask LIV demands Scottie Scheffler as he urges defectors to reunite golf

Go and ask LIV demands Scottie Scheffler as he urges defectors to reunite golf

Scary Scottie Scheffler striking fear into rivals just like Tiger Woods did says golf legend

Scary Scottie Scheffler striking fear into rivals just like Tiger Woods did says golf legend

166 reasons why Jon Rahm will be heading to the Ryder Cup again as a major European weapon

166 reasons why Jon Rahm will be heading to the Ryder Cup again as a major European weapon

Els part of Senior PGA Championship field returning to a changed Congressional

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Els part of Senior PGA Championship field returning to a changed Congressional

Matthew Fitzpatrick’s caddie lost out on big payday after ‘being thrown to gutter'

Matthew Fitzpatrick’s caddie lost out on big payday after ‘being thrown to gutter'

Bryson DeChambeau has 'trick up his sleeve' that could change golf forever

Bryson DeChambeau has 'trick up his sleeve' that could change golf forever

Rory McIlroy behaviour called out by LIV Golf star after public snub

Rory McIlroy behaviour called out by LIV Golf star after public snub

From sunshine state to home comforts as Russell eyes Scottish Women's Amateur title

From sunshine state to home comforts as Russell eyes Scottish Women's Amateur title

Rory McIlroy signs up to brand new £2.9m tournament in country he's never played in

LIV Golf star quits US Open qualifying after 15 holes despite banking £50m

LIV Golf star quits US Open qualifying after 15 holes despite banking £50m

Scottie Scheffler's unusual arrangement with caddie after banking £2.5m

Scottie Scheffler's unusual arrangement with caddie after banking £2.5m

Caitlin Clark given gift by LIV Golf star after making stance clear on switching sports

Caitlin Clark given gift by LIV Golf star after making stance clear on switching sports

Jon Rahm's wife reacts to LIV Golf star losing £1m in just minutes

Jon Rahm's wife reacts to LIV Golf star losing £1m in just minutes

Bubba Watson sparks backlash with LIV Golf comments as he shares perks

Bubba Watson sparks backlash with LIV Golf comments as he shares perks

Bryson DeChambeau's amazing gesture mid-PGA Championship round caught on film

Bryson DeChambeau's amazing gesture mid-PGA Championship round caught on film

Wife of golf star Adam Schenk brings husband back down to earth after he qualified for the US Open

Wife of golf star Adam Schenk brings husband back down to earth after he qualified for the US Open

2025 Soudal Open key headlines as Francesco Molinari excited by cool Euro Swing

2025 Soudal Open key headlines as Francesco Molinari excited by cool Euro Swing

LIV Golf star's seven-word remark after 'embarrassing' PGA Championship finale

LIV Golf star's seven-word remark after 'embarrassing' PGA Championship finale

Thousands of golfers apply for discounted rounds on world-famous links courses

Thousands of golfers apply for discounted rounds on world-famous links courses

Sergio Garcia sees Ryder Cup hopes hang by a thread after US Open misery

Sergio Garcia sees Ryder Cup hopes hang by a thread after US Open misery

Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 betting tips, free bets and latest golf odds

Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 betting tips, free bets and latest golf odds

Xander Schauffele reveals key Open preparation plan with Renaissance Club lucky omen

Xander Schauffele reveals key Open preparation plan with Renaissance Club lucky omen

There's one thing Scottie Scheffler got badly wrong at Quail Hollow with miles off PGA Championship gripe

There's one thing Scottie Scheffler got badly wrong at Quail Hollow with miles off PGA Championship gripe

Golfer's wife 'almost had heart attack' after husband's US Open feat

Golfer's wife 'almost had heart attack' after husband's US Open feat

PGA Tour star baffled why Scottie Scheffler as 'punished' at PGA Championship

PGA Tour star baffled why Scottie Scheffler as 'punished' at PGA Championship

Wyndham Clark 'faces big fine' despite apology for PGA Championship behaviour

Wyndham Clark 'faces big fine' despite apology for PGA Championship behaviour

PGA Championship star set for very awkward showdown with sponsor after causing damage

PGA Championship star set for very awkward showdown with sponsor after causing damage

Amanda Balionis aims fresh dig at Rory McIlroy after PGA Championship snubs

Amanda Balionis aims fresh dig at Rory McIlroy after PGA Championship snubs

Masters and US Open champion wins £300,000 in first big victory since leaving prison

Masters and US Open champion wins £300,000 in first big victory since leaving prison

US Open favourite to miss event as 27 players added to extended field

US Open favourite to miss event as 27 players added to extended field

Nick Rodger: Taking the rough with the smooth in game of imperfections

Nick Rodger: Taking the rough with the smooth in game of imperfections

Fiery celebration at PGA Championship shows desire that burns in Scottie Scheffler

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Fiery celebration at PGA Championship shows desire that burns in Scottie Scheffler

Fiery celebration at PGA Championship shows desire that burns in Scheffler

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Fiery celebration at PGA Championship shows desire that burns in Scheffler

Who’s in Scottie Scheffler’s inner circle? Millionaire caddie, wife, and childhood coach

Who’s in Scottie Scheffler’s inner circle? Millionaire caddie, wife, and childhood coach

PGA Championship star makes grovelling apology after dangerous outburst

PGA Championship star makes grovelling apology after dangerous outburst

Wyndham Clark apologises for throwing driver at US PGA Championship

Wyndham Clark apologises for throwing driver at US PGA Championship

LIV Golf critic pins blame after Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm's PGA Championship woes

LIV Golf critic pins blame after Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm's PGA Championship woes

LIV Golf star who defied Rory McIlroy banks measly PGA Champs sum compared to Saudi riches

LIV Golf star who defied Rory McIlroy banks measly PGA Champs sum compared to Saudi riches

Scottie Scheffler knows what Xander Schauffele thinks of him after PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler knows what Xander Schauffele thinks of him after PGA Championship

Amanda Balionis takes subtle dig at Rory McIlroy in interviews with DeChambeau and Rahm

Amanda Balionis takes subtle dig at Rory McIlroy in interviews with DeChambeau and Rahm

Scottie Scheffler's caddie speaks out as golfer banks £112m after PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler's caddie speaks out as golfer banks £112m after PGA Championship

Emotional moment Jon Rahm reunites with his wife after humiliating collapse at PGA Championship

Emotional moment Jon Rahm reunites with his wife after humiliating collapse at PGA Championship