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Niemann accepts special invite to Masters

Niemann accepts special invite to Masters

LIV Golf's Australian Open champion Joaquin Niemann is among three golfers who have accepted a special invitation to compete in the Masters. 22 Feb 2024
Winner’s Bag: Thorbjorn Olesen – Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Winner’s Bag: Thorbjorn Olesen – Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Thorbjorn Olesen held off fellow Dane Rasmus Hojgaard for an eighth DP World Tour title. Take a look at what he had in the bag. 29 Jan 2024
Olesen coasts to eighth DP World Tour win

Olesen coasts to eighth DP World Tour win

Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen has earned a comfortable six-shot triumph at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship to claim his eighth title on the DP World Tour. 29 Jan 2024
Tour School winner Forsstrom claims maiden DP World Tour title

Tour School winner Forsstrom claims maiden DP World Tour title

Sweden's Simon Forsstrom won his first DP World Tour title as he held off countryman Jens Dantorp to win the Soudal Open in Belgium by a single shot. 15 May 2023
Olesen wins Thailand Classic after flawless 66

Olesen wins Thailand Classic after flawless 66

Thorbjorn Olesen stretched away from the field to claim his seventh DP World Tour title by four shots at the Thailand Classic in Bangkok. 20 Feb 2023
Double bogey gives Gavins Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Double bogey gives Gavins Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Daniel Gavins has won the Ras Al Khaimah Championship after a wild finish that saw the Englishman twice find the water on the last hole before rolling in a title-clinching putt from 26ft for double-bogey. 6 Feb 2023
The Preview: Made in Himmerland

The Preview: Made in Himmerland

Few crowds embrace the game like the Danes and they will be out in force this week to cheer on a number of the country’s golf stars. 31 Aug 2022
Winner’s Bag: Thorbjorn Olesen – Betfred British Masters

Winner’s Bag: Thorbjorn Olesen – Betfred British Masters

Thorbjorn Olesen's continues his comeback to tournament golf, the 31-year-old winning the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry. Take a look inside his winning bag. 9 May 2022
Olesen makes dramatic return to winners’ circle

Olesen makes dramatic return to winners’ circle

An emotional Thorbjorn Olesen has fought back tears after winning the British Masters in barely believable fashion at The Belfry. 9 May 2022
Olesen cleared of assault charges

Olesen cleared of assault charges

Ryder Cup-winning golfer Thorbjorn Olesen has wept in court, saying he now wants to focus on his golf after being cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a British Airways flight. 9 Dec 2021
Details of flight emerge in Olesen trial

Details of flight emerge in Olesen trial

Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen grabbed a woman's breast and urinated on a first class seat after taking alcohol and sleeping pills on a British Airways flight from the United States to London in 2019, a court heard on Monday. 7 Dec 2021
Catlin misses out on a European Tour 59

Catlin misses out on a European Tour 59

In-form American John Catlin has had a run at shooting the second 59 in European Tour history in the Tenerife Open before his bid finally came up short. 30 Apr 2021
Olesen stays suspended from European Tour

Olesen stays suspended from European Tour

Danish player Thorbjorn Olesen will remain suspended from the European Tour until at least December after being charged with sexual assault and being drunk on an aircraft. 19 Sep 2019
Olesen to face sexual assault trial

Olesen to face sexual assault trial

Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen is to face trial after being charged with sexual assault and being drunk on an aircraft. 22 Aug 2019
Olesen suspended amid assault probe

Olesen suspended amid assault probe

The European Tour has suspended Ryder Cup player Thorbjorn Olesen pending the investigation into his arrest on charges of being drunk on an aircraft and assaulting a female passenger while she slept. 7 Aug 2019
Man named in reports as Olesen arrested

Man named in reports as Olesen arrested

A man named by British media outlets as European Ryder Cup player Thorbjorn Olesen was arrested at Heathrow Airport. 2 Aug 2019
Smith relishes World Cup format

Smith relishes World Cup format

Already a winner in the same team format, Cameron Smith is bursting with pride at making his professional debut for Australia at this week's World Cup of Golf in Melbourne. 19 Nov 2018
Dunne holds early lead over Rose in Turkey

Dunne holds early lead over Rose in Turkey

Irishman Paul Dunne carved out a one-shot lead after carding a bogey-free 64 on the first day of the Turkish Airlines Open. 2 Nov 2018
GALLERY: The 100 best Ryder Cup images

GALLERY: The 100 best Ryder Cup images

What a Ryder Cup it was in Paris, with Europe overcoming the American 'Dream Team'. Here are the best images captured by the team of Getty Images photograhers from Ryder Cup week, from the practice rounds to the gala dinner to the Sunday victory march 4 Oct 2018
Europe regains Ryder Cup with 17.5-10.5 victory

Europe regains Ryder Cup with 17.5-10.5 victory

Rookie Jon Rahm produced a pivotal victory over Tiger Woods and history-maker Francesco Molinari fittingly secured the winning point as Europe regained the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Paris. 1 Oct 2018
Westwood joins Rumford on top in Perth

Westwood joins Rumford on top in Perth

Having slept on the lead at eight-under after round one, Brett Rumford will do the same on Friday night. His even par second round good enough for a share of the lead with Lee Westwood. 9 Feb 2018