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Jose Maria Olazabal back as Euro Ryder Cup vice-captain

Jose Maria Olazabal back as Euro Ryder Cup vice-captain

Once a victorious European skipper himself, Jose Maria Olazabal has been named as a vice-captain for a fifth time in Luke Donald's Ryder Cup team. 24 Apr 2025
Huggan: José María Olazábal – all that is best about the Masters

Huggan: José María Olazábal – all that is best about the Masters

Understandably, he won’t feature in too many headlines at this 88th playing of the Masters Tournament. 14 Apr 2024
Olazabal named Ryder Cup vice-captain

Olazabal named Ryder Cup vice-captain

Team Europe captain Luke Donald has named Jose Maria Olazabal as his fourth vice-captain for next month's Ryder Cup at Rome's Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. 3 Aug 2023
Rahm dedicates Masters win to Seve on special Spanish anniversary

Rahm dedicates Masters win to Seve on special Spanish anniversary

Jon Rahm has dedicated his gripping Masters comeback win to late, great countryman Seve Ballesteros after holding off LIV Golf heavyweights Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson to post a poignant and popular victory at Augusta National. 10 Apr 2023
The Thing About Golf Podcast #71 – Jose Maria Olazabal

The Thing About Golf Podcast #71 – Jose Maria Olazabal

Jose Maria Olazabal was one of the best of his generation – a dual Masters winner with one of the most admired short games in history. 27 Jul 2022
Tiger tunes up on Masters Monday

Tiger tunes up on Masters Monday

Tiger Woods has practised at Augusta National for the second day running as he stepped up his preparations for the 86th Masters. 5 Apr 2022
‘It's coming back home that's important’: Rahm

‘It's coming back home that's important’: Rahm

World No.1 Jon Rahm is hopeful that he can emulate compatriot Seve Ballesteros by becoming only the second three-time winner of the Spanish Open. 7 Oct 2021
Emotional Elvira claims Cazoo Wales Open

Emotional Elvira claims Cazoo Wales Open

Nacho Elvira has squandered a six-shot overnight lead in the Cazoo Wales Open supported by Gareth Bale and bogeyed the 18th hole before rallying to beat Justin Harding in a playoff to win his first European Tour title. 26 Jul 2021
Twelve past champions to compete at U.S. Senior Open

Twelve past champions to compete at U.S. Senior Open

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that it has accepted 2,999 entries for the 41st U.S. Senior Open Championship, scheduled for July 8-11, 2021 at Omaha Country Club. 14 May 2021
10 years on: R&A celebrates the life of Seve

10 years on: R&A celebrates the life of Seve

The R&A will celebrate the life of the great Severiano Ballesteros with a trio of unique tributes to the three-time Champion Golfer on the 10-year anniversary of his passing. 6 May 2021
The Preview: Gran Canaria Lopesan Open

The Preview: Gran Canaria Lopesan Open

The European Tour travels to the Canary Islands this week, as the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open returns to the schedule for the first time since 1995. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. 20 Apr 2021
Making Augusta cut is like winning: Ollie

Making Augusta cut is like winning: Ollie

Jose Maria Olazabal said he felt like he had won a third green jacket after giving himself every chance of making the cut in the Masters for the first time since 2014. 10 Apr 2021
The Preview: Qatar Masters

The Preview: Qatar Masters

The European Tour returns to Education City Golf Club this week for the 24th edition of the Qatar Masters. Here’s everything you need to know, including course information, players to watch and TV times. 9 Mar 2021
Australian heartache at the Masters

Australian heartache at the Masters

Jim Ferrier kick-started a curse that troubled Australian sport for 63 years. Here are nine Australian heartache stories from the Masters. 12 Nov 2020
Gallery: Masters Practice Day 2

Gallery: Masters Practice Day 2

The players continue to prepare for a Masters Tournament unlike any other at Augusta National. Here are some of the best pictures from the day, including the Champions Dinner, skipping at 16 and much more. 11 Nov 2020
Joe Long wins Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale

Joe Long wins Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale

Joe Long savoured success at Royal Birkdale to win The 125th Amateur Championship. 31 Aug 2020
Bernhard Langer: Playing the waiting game

Bernhard Langer: Playing the waiting game

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many aspects of everyday life to an eerie standstill, including Tour golf. Bernhard Langer, current money leader on the PGA Tour Champions and Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, speaks about putting his prolific career on pause. 16 Apr 2020
The Huggan Interview: Ian Poulter

The Huggan Interview: Ian Poulter

One of the last Tour players to emerge from the ranks of pro-shop assistant, Ryder Cup hero and 17-time Tour winner Ian Poulter has exceeded the expectations of many, except his own. Here, he reflects on a career … not quite done yet. 25 Mar 2020
The Preview: Qatar Masters

The Preview: Qatar Masters

The European Tour will this week make its first official visit to Education City Golf Club, where Justin Harding will attempt to defend the Qatar Masters. 4 Mar 2020