Thomas Bjorn believes there is no need to rush into naming his successor as Ryder Cup captain, even if Padraig Harrington appears certain to be handed the role.

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 - 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.

Willett carded five birdies and two bogeys in an opening 69 at Nine Bridges on Jeju Island in South Korea, with the USA's Chez Reavie setting the pace on four under thanks to five birdies.

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.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF SPECIAL: From New York to Paris and plenty of less exotic stops in between, this was a year to savour. This was the year of the nice guy — and girl.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: For all its reputation as a pampered man’s sport, golf has been a rich source for tales of success that go way beyond the territory of the unexpected.

Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed played to the cameras as they attempted to publicly put any animosity behind them during the Farmers Insurance Open.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: After reaching the age of 35 in the summer of 2015, Rose sat down with his inner circle and devised a five-year plan. Three years in, it's going well.

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

Planning and discussions with several countries and governments remain in the early stages following the success of last year's Ryder Cup in Paris, where Europe beat the USA 17½-10½.

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington will have just three wild cards at his disposal for next year's trophy defence in America — at his own request.

The European Tour has hired former Premier League executive chairman Scudamore to help boost revenue from the Ryder Cup, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

AMITAI WINEHOUSE: Ahead of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox clash this weekend, Sportsmail looks and put together a top 10 for the biggest rivalries on the planet.

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.

INTERVIEW: After a few years of the weird and wonderful, you won't be too surprised to learn that the Claret Jug has been on a rather more sedate journey in the safe hands of Francesco Molinari.

Paul McGinley believes 'something must be amiss' with Tiger Woods for him to play just ten competitive rounds of golf between the Masters three months ago and the Open.

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

The Irish government and European Tour organisers are understood to have agreed a deal for the biennial clash between Europe and the USA to be staged in Limerick.

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.

WORLD OF GOLF: I blame Colin Montgomerie. It's a decade since the Scot marked the start of Ryder Cup qualifying by writing down the 12 players who he thought would make his team.

USA captain Stricker insisted there would be 'no real tricks' in 2020, when his team will be out to make the most of home advantage having been out-played in Paris.

The players in the American Presidents Cup team want Tiger Woods to be a playing captain at this year's event in Australia, former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love said on Thursday.

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 millionaires lashed out online after Mr Corbyn said that 'in a fair society there would be no billionaires and no one would live in poverty'. Mr Poulter branded the Labour leader a 'complete buffoon'.

Zara McDermott is set to give an 'emotional and raw' account of her experience of revenge porn in a new BBC documentary.

The Irish beauty, who is currently five-and-a-half months pregnant, admitted that while the couple are 'excited' to expand their family, they 'had a few bumps in the road this time round'.

Vogue Williams was feeling nostalgic on Sunday, after she and husband Spencer Matthews revealed they are expecting a second child.

Pregnant Millie Mackintosh has penned an emotional Instagram post revealing her anxiety about being pregnant and giving birth amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Made In Chelsea's series 19 cast list was unveiled earlier this month with a notable couple missing from the line-up. 

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

The Made In Chelsea star has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his late mum who passed away last April following a 'brief battle' with brain cancer.

Just after Boris Johnson - son of former Made In Chelsea star Stanley - announced to the UK that no one can leave their homes on Monday night, E4's favourite structured reality series returned.

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, took to Instagram on Thursday to post the clip as she admitted that she has been 'in a bit of a weird mood the last few days' amid the UK coronavirus lockdown.

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.

Forget Caggie, Spencer and Toff - the real star of Made In Chelsea, Binky's mum, makes her grand return to the show on Monday night.

Emily Blackwell and Miles Nazaire's potential romance has been the hot topic of the 19th series of Made In Chelsea, as it returned to screens last week.

Sophie Habboo was left VERY unimpressed as boyfriend Jamie Laing stripped down in front of her to try spicing things up in the bedroom amid lockdown boredom on Tuesday.

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.

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

Ashley James tried her hand at acting in a hilarious video to mark her 33rd birthday on Thursday.

Georgia, also known as Toff, also explained her sadness at not being able to grieve with her family amid the coronavorus lockdown, writing: 'There's too much sadness at the moment.'

Pregnant Millie Mackintosh has admitted to feeling 'bored' as she self-isolates during the coronavirus pandemic. 

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 is the latest former-Made In Chelsea star to make a comeback to the show.