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McIlroy falls off pace after tough second round

Overnight joint leader Rory McIlroy falls five behind Wyndham Clark following a testing second round at the BMW Championship in St Louis.

McIlroy bounces back to take share of BMW Championship lead

Rory McIlroy bounces back from the disappointment of his 66th place at the St Jude Championship, to take a share of the lead at the BMW Championship in St Louis.

Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0

BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.

McIlroy and Scheffler see reversal of fortunes

Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take the lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.

'Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy feels it could be a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf.

Whaley earns Walker Cup spot after US Amateur win

Jack Whaley is named in the 10‑man GB&I Walker Cup squad two days after winning the US Amateur Championship.

Emotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory

It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

Scheffler cruises to eight-shot win at first FedEx Cup play-off

World number one Scottie Scheffler cruises to an eight-shot victory at the first FedEx Cup play-off event at the St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

Whaley becomes third Englishman to win US Amateur

Jack Whaley becomes only the third Englishman to win the US Amateur as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

England's Whaley makes history by winning US Amateur

Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

Scheffler in charge as he chases first win since January

World number one Scottie Scheffler will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the St Jude Championship as he chases his first victory since January.

Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event

Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event

Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.

LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship

LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.

Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one

An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.

Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title

Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.

Hull lets late lead slip as Huang, 17, wins again

England's Charley Hull lets slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play at the PIF London Championship as 17-year-old Anna Huang wins her fourth event on the Ladies' European Tour.

England's Hull closes in on Huang after historic 62

Charley Hull's 62 equals the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history and also breaks the course record at the Centurion Club to move within one stroke of the lead at the PIF London Championship.

LIV Golf secures unnamed lead investor for 2027

After the withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financial backing earlier this year, LIV Golf says it has secured a deal with an unnamed lead investor to continue next season.

Ryder Cup stars join Irish Open field

Robert MacIntyre, Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari and Sepp Straka will play the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare from 9-13 September.

Hull, Woad & Korda star in Women's Open best shots

Watch the best shots from the 2026 edition of the Women's Open, featuring Charley Hull, Lottie Woad and Nelly Korda.

Kuwaki wins tense play-off to lift Women's Open title

Watch Japan's Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women's Open, her first major title.

'What drama!' - Incredible Henseleit birdie forces play-off

Esther Henseleit sinks an incredible putt on the 18th hole from distance for a birdie to finish five under par (70), forcing a play-off with Shiho Kuwaki at the 2026 Women's Open.

'Par of the week!' - Ko & Woad lead best shots of third round

Watch the best shots from day two at the Women's Open, featuring Lottie Woad and the "par of the week" from Lydia Ko.

'A touch of class' - Noh surges into Women's Open lead

Watch the best of Yealimi Noh's third round at the AIG Women's Open, including a strong back nine that pushed her into the lead going into the final day.

Korda produces 'special' second round to recover from day one woes

World number one Nelly Korda returns to form on day two of the Women's Open, carding three-under-par 68 to erase her opening round struggles. Her bounce-back leaves her one under par total and just five shots behind leader Haeran Ryu, setting up an exciting weekend chase at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Course.

Second again - why has Scheffler stopped winning?

World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, but what's the reason?

Which Open golfer are you?

With the Open Championship poised to begin at Royal Birkdale, take our personality quiz to discover which male golfer you are most like.

'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open

BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner

It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broken this week, writes Iain Carter.

'LIV fate a warning' - is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

The Chipping Forecast

Eddie is preparing for his return to Tour as Justin Rose links up with an F1 team

The Chipping Forecast

Andrew, Iain and Eddie convene to talk about Matt Fitzpatrick winning at Hilton Head

The Chipping Forecast

It's time to wrap up the Masters and Rory McIlroy's epic defence.

The Chipping Forecast

He’s done it again! Andrew & Iain react to Rory McIlroy’s Masters win