Ernie Els ends the year on a high

Ernie Els held off the challenge of Retief Goosen to capture the South African Open Championship for the fifth time in his career on a fascinating final day in Durban.

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Short game the key for Lee Westwood says coach

Lee Westwood’s consistent ball striking has taken him to the top of the world rankings but he needs to improve on and around the greens to end the search for that elusive first major win, according to his coach Pete Cowen.

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2010 in review: Youngsters make their mark

Professional golf’s tournament landscape shifted seismically in 2010 as several young guns and tour veterans made the most of a forgettable season for Tiger Woods.

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Alliss receives PGA Recognition Award

Peter Alliss notched another achievement in his illustrious career yesterday (Friday, December 17) when he received the PGA Recognition Award at The Professional Golfers’ Association’s annual fundraising lunch.

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Heavy rain washes out most play

Persistent rain caused havoc on the first day of the South African Open as organisers were forced to abandon play with half the field still to tee off on Thursday.

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Peter Dawson to be president of IGF

Royal and Ancient Chief Executive Peter Dawson has been appointed the first president of world golf’s governing body.

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Camilo Villegas' caddie to play Nationwide Tour

After eight years as a caddie, and currently working for Camilo Villegas, Brett Waldman needs one himself now.

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Different year for Steve Williams too

Steve Williams never imagined that losing his wallet could fuel so much speculation that he was on his way out as Tiger Woods’ caddie.

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Pablo Martin defends his title

Pablo Martin became the first golfer in two years to retain a European Tour title when he won the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club by two strokes on Sunday.

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Johnson/Poulter win by two shots

Dustin Johnson and Ian Poulter won the Shark Shootout Sunday, shooting a 13-under 59 in the scramble format to beat Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell by two shots.

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