MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Jose Mourinho was revisiting his decision around Paul Pogba and the captaincy. He said it took him weeks to figure out he wasn't a captain.

Corine Remande was hit by a wayward shot on the par-four sixth hole at Le Golf National in Paris and there have been reports she could lose the sight in her right eye.

JOHN GREECHAN AT ST ANDREWS: Brooks Koepka insists he didn't fight with Ryder Cup team-mate Dustin Johnson - but is curious who would win a scrap between the two pair.

Reed has taken another swipe at the decision to split his partnership with Jordan Spieth at the Ryder Cup, by comparing them with Europe's dream team of Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari.

The woman was watching the tournament at Kingsbarns, Fife, when she was struck by a ball hit by Ryder Cup star Tyrell Hatton.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Everyone loses the ball on a golf course. Aside from shouting ‘fore’ each time a shot is hit, irrespective of where it is heading, what is there to do?

The bitter fallout within the United States' Ryder Cup team has continued after one member accused Patrick Reed of being 'so full of s***' and 'screwing' Tiger Woods in their fourballs partnership.

From Ryder Cup glory in Paris one Sunday to an extraordinary collapse at St Andrews, Tyrrell Hatton knows all about the contrasting emotions this fickle game can generate.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: There could be no more appropriate venue than Walton Heath as the Ryder Cup golfers keep their celebratory vibe going at the British Masters.

Tommy Fleetwood admits he is beginning to feel the effects of his Ryder Cup heroics as he tries to catch Paris partner Francesco Molinari and win the Race to Dubai for a second year in succession.

From Patrick Reed hitting out at Jim Furyk for not playing with him with Jordan Spieth, to Phil Mickelson bemoaning the state of the rough in Paris, it's not been a fortnight to remember for team USA.

The Englishman, playing during the first round at the British Masters - which is being hosted by Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose - enjoyed a moment he won't ever forget by sinking a hole-in-one.

Tommy Fleetwood blamed a 'nightmare' day on the greens after seeing his chances of victory blown off course on day two of the British Masters.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT WALTON HEATH: It's hard to believe there is a real danger the British Masters taking place at Walton Heath will be the last. So much for a post Ryder Cup lift.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Jacklin should have been knighted years ago for his immense contribution to British sporting life. He is the architect of the modern Ryder Cup.

Teeing it up for the first time since the Ryder Cup, Reed showed no signs of rust and made four birdies to turn in 32 before gains on the first three holes ensured he steered clear of the chasing pack.

McIlroy remained defiant on Thursday amid the gathering tide of criticism over his threat to quit the European Tour. ‘I’d cause all the stirs in the world if I can get back to winning majors,’ he said.

McIlroy raised eyebrows when he said he would focus primarily on tournaments in the United States next year and that he might not meet the European Tour's minimum event requirement.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The idea McIlroy needs to show greater loyalty to the game on this side of the Atlantic, or risk forfeiting his place in the Ryder Cup team, is just nonsense.

Former Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters took advantage of benign morning conditions to lead a world-class field in the inaugural Saudi International.

DEREK LAWRENSON: Here in the tourist capital of America they're fond of telling you it's the place where dreams come true. For Frankie Molinari, it has proved the place where the dream goes on.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Like the start of the cricket season, the moment the European Tour touches down in Britain is usually the cue for the sun to disappear.

United States Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has no intention of following opposite number Padraig Harrington and changing his number of wild cards.

Should Harry Kane be considering a second career after football then maybe he could try his hand at golf. That's if the advice of Ian Poulter is anything to go by.

IAN LADYMAN AT PORTRUSH: Outgoing champion Francesco Molinari admitted he hadn't particularly enjoyed the experience of defending his title this week.

Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen has been suspended from the European Tour after being charged with sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft and common assault.

One of the Duke's flunkies last week contacted the exclusive Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, one of the best-known golf clubs in Europe, to make arrangements.

Matt Fitzpatrick will be among the spectators this weekend when his brother Alex follows in his footsteps and represents Britain and Ireland against America in the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT GLENAGLES: They used to say that the Solheim Cup was like the 'Ryder Cup with lipstick.' These days, 'with stilettos' might be a better fit.

Since winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, Mickelson has recorded just one top-20 finish on the PGA Tour - a tie for 18th at the Masters - and has slipped to 47th in the world

The Telegraph reported that Ryder Cup would likely follow a similar fate and would be postponed until 2021 as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the world.

Jamie Laing appeared to still be going strong with girlfriend Sophie Habboo, as they stepped out together in London's Notting Hill on Tuesday afternoon.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday morning, the Made In Chelsea star, 30, shared a video tour of her stylish abode, complete with chic white decor and a wildlife themed nursery

Made In Chelsea fans were left delighted when Binky Felstead announced she was returning to the show for its imminent 19th season.

Ahead of his return to Made In Chelsea on Monday night, Ollie Locke has shared with MailOnline what fans can expect from him in the show's 19th season.

YouTuber Jack Maynard has recorded a track to help his followers get through the dire days of self-isolation.

The Made In Chelsea star, 29, took to Instagram to share snaps and a clip of her fitness regime with her personal trainer beau, 29.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, who is 33 weeks pregnant with a baby girl, showed off her bump on Instagram Stories as she shared a glimpse of the supplies for her hospital bag.

Made In Chelsea star Heloise Agostinelli has revealed she has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Louise Thompson spent her 30th birthday in isolation with her fiancé Ryan Libbey due to the current coronavirus lockdown.

The media personality, 32, has showcased the fruits of their labour in a series of photos of her vibrant London flat, purchased in August 2018.

The reality star, 28, has hit back at 'rude' people who have criticised her for taking a trip from London to Henley amid the coronavirus pandemic in an Instagram post shared on Wednesday.

Binky Felstead shared a sweet video of daughter India and boyfriend Max Fredrik Darnton doing yoga together on Instagram on Friday.

In Monday night's instalment of Made In Chelsea, Sam Thompson will sit down to a slightly-awkward dinner with Zara McDermott's mum and dad to discuss romanticism.

Tiffany Watson posted a sultry topless selfie in loose-fitting jeans during lockdown on Monday.

Ahead of the arrival of her first child with husband Hugo Taylor, 33, the former Made In Chelsea star, 30, threw open the doors to her London home

The heavily pregnant former Made In Chelsea star, 30, is expecting her first child, a daughter, with husband Hugo Taylor in May

The reality star was left in stitches after her fiancé Ryan Libbey dressed up in an Easter Bunny costume and later shared a clip of her doing the bunny hop on Instagram on Monday.

Louise Thompson indulged in another workout with boyfriend Ryan Libbey on Thursday, sharing a short video to Instagram.

The Made In Chelsea star, 31, made a guest appearance in Laura Whitmore's Castaway podcast where he talked about life in lockdown with girlfriend Sophie Habboo.