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Nicolas Colsaerts (AFP Photo/Paul Lakatos/OneAsia) 21.05.2012 18:31

Colsaerts grabs World Match Play Champion’s crown

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts has become golf's world match play champion. It all came down to the final hole in Spain against Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell.

 
Mocow city club (image from http://www.mcgc.ru) 11.05.2012 19:12

Moscow’s oldest golf club to promote sport’s popularity

The golfer’s sport isn’t as widespread in Russia as in other parts of the world, but there's a dedicated bunch of enthusiasts at courses such as the Moscow City Club aiming to change all that.

Ben Curtis plays a tee shot during the final round of the Valero Texas Open at the AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio on April 22, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas (Darren Carroll/Getty Images/AFP) 23.04.2012 17:45

Curtis ends six-year title-less drought

It has been the ultimate weekend on the greens for Ben Curtis, with the American winning the Texas Open - his first trophy in six years.

 
Vladimir Osipov (image from http://www.pirogovo-club.ru) 19.04.2012 19:16

Young golfers dreaming of Rio 2016

The search for talent is on as golfing rookies Russia want to be competitive when the aristocratic sport makes its return to the Olympic program in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Hunter Mahan lines up his birdie putt on the second hole during the final round of the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club on April 1, 2012 in Humble, Texas (Matt Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP) 02.04.2012 14:18

Mahan settles as highest-ranked American golfer

Golfer Hunter Mahan has hit form ahead of this week's Masters. He will enter the season's first major as the highest-ranked American after victory in the Houston Open.

 
Tiger Woods plays a shot on the 4th hole during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 25, 2012 in Orlando, Florida (Sam Greenwood / Getty Images / AFP) 26.03.2012 12:54 1 comment

Woods returns to winning ways

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods has recorded his first PGA Tour victory in two-and-a-half years. The American claimed his 72nd Tour win at the Arnold Palmer Invitations, just one short of Jack Nicklaus on the career best list.

Luke Donald of England holds the trophy after winning the Transitions Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 18, 2012 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Sam Greenwood / Getty Images / AFP) 19.03.2012 15:32

Donald reclaims PGA top slot

England's Luke Donald is the world number one in golf again. His playoff victory at the Transitions Championship in Florida was enough to oust Rory McIlroy from the top spot.

 
Britian's Justin Rose celebrates after being presented the Gene Sarazen trophy after winning the WGC-Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament at the Doral Golf Resort in Doral, Florida, March 11, 2012 (Reuters / Andrew Innerarity) 12.03.2012 13:43 1 comment

Dramatic outcome for WGC Cadillac Champs

Justin Rose has won the WGC Cadillac Championship on a dramatic final day in Miami, snatching victory from under the nose of Bubba Watson, and holding off a late charge from new world number one Rory Mcllroy.

Rory McIlroy. (Reuters / Bobby Yip) 27.02.2012 12:19

Mahan denies McIlroy top of world ranking

Rory McIlroy has lost in the World Match Play Championship final to Hunter Mahan. The defeat means the 22-year-old missed the chance to become World Number One as the American took his second career Match Play crown.

 
Tiger Woods acknowledges the gallery during the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on January 29, 2012 in Abu Dhabi (AFP Photo / Karim Sahib) 08.02.2012 18:10 3 comments

‘I feel at peace where I'm at’ - Woods

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods says he is happy with his recent progress, despite going for almost two-and-a-half-years without a title on the PGA Tour.

Dubai: World No1 Luke Donald of England poses on the podium with his trophy after creating history when he became the new European No1 on December 11, 2011. (AFP Photo/Karim Sahib) 15.12.2011 02:33

Colleagues recognize Donald as best golfer of 2011

England's Luke Donald has been named the PGA Tour's player of the year after finishing the season at the top of the money lists in both America and Europe.

 
US player Tiger Woods laughs during a practice round for the President's Cup golf event at the Royal Melbourne golf course. (AFP Photo / Wafp photo / William West) 20.11.2011 12:29

Woods helps Americans raise Presidents Cup

The Americans have claimed Golf's Presidents Cup for the fourth time in a row. They beat the Internationals side 18-15 after Sunday's singles in Melbourne Australia.

This handout picture taken and released on November 3, 2011 by the Marina Bay Sands shows US golfer Tiger Woods (AFP Photo / HO / Marina Bay Sands) 05.11.2011 14:32

Former Woods caddie shocks with racist barb

Tiger Woods' agent Mark Steinberg says racist remarks made about the golfer by his former caddie Steve Williams were regrettable.

 
US golfer Tiger Woods announces the field for the Chevron World Challenge at the Hollywood & Highland Courtyard in Hollywood, California, on October 11, 2011 (AFP Photo / Valerie Macon) 12.10.2011 19:06

Woods determined to get back on top

Golf's former number one Tiger Woods says he hopes playing a full schedule next year will see him climb back up the world rankings.

Maria Verchenova outside the golf course 06.10.2011 15:13 3 comments

Beauty no handicap for Russian golfer

Russia’s top female golfer, Maria Verchenova, believes that the game is not only about hitting the ball into the hole, but looking good as well.

 
Europe's team captain Alison Nicholas (C) points to a photograph of Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros as the team celebrates on the 18th green after Europe defeated the U.S to win the Solheim Cup following the singles matches on the final day at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, on September 25, 2011 (AFP Photo) 26.09.2011 17:56 1 comment

Europe thrashes America to claim Solheim Cup

Europe’s women golfers have regained the Solheim Cup, beating the United States 15-3.

Sam Little of England (RIA Novosti / Jaime REINA) 19.09.2011 12:30

English golfer tops European Challenge Tour stage in Russia

The Russian stage of the European Challenge Tour finished on Sunday, with Englishman Sam Little wrapping up his third Tour victory.

 
Gold field (photo from www.mcgc.ru) 13.09.2011 21:09

Clubbing in Moscow: RT on hunt for best golf courses

RT has examined the pros and cons of the capital's “clubbing” opportunities – for kids and adults alike.

Over 100 youngsters took to Russia's best golf club, Tseleevo in the Moscow Region. 27.08.2011 17:11

Youngsters tee up for Olympic course

The national golf youth championships, held just outside Moscow this week, have one again proved that the sport is gaining more and more attention in Russia since becoming an Olympic discipline.

 
PGA Championship gets underway in Atlanta 11.08.2011 21:02

PGA Championship gets underway in Atlanta

Plenty of worthy contenders, including a returning Tiger Woods, are aiming for glory at Golf's PGA Championship. The 93rd edition of the major has now got underway as RT runs the rule over the favorites on the Georgian greens.