By Paul OsborneJust two-weeks after the inaugural Havana Grand Prix in Cuba, the Hungarian capital of Budapest is set to join it by staging one of the International Judo Federation's (IJF) top events as 407 athletes from 54 countries make the trip to one of Europe's most beautiful and historic cities.

have great pleasure to introduce to you to some special guests, including the President of the Mini Golf

By Emily GoddardAmerican golfer Lucy Li, 11, has become the youngest qualifier to compete at the US Women's Open, shooting eight-over 78 on day one at Pinehurst.

If you can play the golf and you can qualify, then have a go," she added."

Ireland rather than Britain should he be selected for Rio 2016, which will stage the first Olympic golf

does not have a separate Olympic team - announced his decision ahead of next month's International Golf

This prompted strong criticism of him from Irish golf followers and he initially said he might skip Rio

officials said in May they wanted the nationality policy in place by July, two years before the Olympic golf

have already indicated a preference for Ireland ahead of Britain.McIlroy played all of his amateur golf

By Gary AndersonThe Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has announced that Trusted Choice has been appointed the official presenting partner of this year's World Lacrosse Championships taking place in Denver in the United States.

already has partnerships in place with a number of sports in the United States, including baseball and golf

By Gary AndersonTiger Woods has signed a multi-year deal with sports nutrition firm MusclePharm that will see the company's logo adorn the bag of the world's number one golfer from July 1.

When people think about Tiger, he was one of the first athletes in the sport of golf."

By Nick ButlerA radical new proposal has been launched that could altar the balance of power between the British Government and sporting organisations and, if successful, would enable the Government to challenge bodies, including FIFA. 

National bodies would also be subject to influence, such as golf clubs who do not admit female members

By Gary AndersonThe world's oldest golf major, the Open Championship is set to return to the Royal Portrush

Golf Club in Northern Ireland with the Royal and Ancient confirming that the tournament could be staged

Royal and Ancient chief executive, Peter Dawson, who is also President of the International Golf Federation

Golf enjoys passionate support in Northern Ireland and indeed throughout Ireland and we expect there

will be huge interest in the Championship from the many thousands of golf fans here."

Everyone knows there are 16 magnificent holes out there and the 17th and 18th, which are good golf holes

I think that certainly was part of it, as well as the wonderful golf course here and the great support

By Paul OsborneMartin Kaymer continued his perilous form in North Carolina today as he strode to an eight shot victory at the US Open in Pinehurst.

By Nick ButlerThere was a large Paralympic presence in the Queen's Birthday Honours announced today, led by Sochi 2014 gold medal winners Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans.

"greatest honour" she had received, made even more special because "it is an honour that transcends golf

By Paul OsborneMartin Kaymer held his nerve despite a five-bogey third round to lead the US Open by five shots coming into the final day of action at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.

By Nick ButlerA major milestone is taking place in Edinburgh today with little more than a month to go until the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, as the Queen's Baton Relay marks its first day on Scottish soil with a tour around the capital city.

Loch Ness and The Kelpies, Falkirk's 30 metre-high horse head sculptures, as well as the St Andrews golf

By Nick ButlerMartin Kaymer continued his outstanding form on day two of the US Open at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina to take a six-shot lead at the halfway stage after the best first 36-hole score in the 119-year history of the Major.

By Gary AndersonThree birdies in the last five holes saw Martin Kaymer take control of this year's US Open as the German recorded an opening round of 65 at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.

It's only the first round and usually the golf course only gets more difficult," said 29-year-old Kaymer

So I think if you stay around level par, you can't be that far away from winning the golf tournament.

It [the golf course] was more playable than I thought."

off the lead, that includes 2011 US PGA champion Keegan Bradley.Justin Rose won the US Open at Merion Golf

I have got to play some great golf for the rest of the week," admitted the 33-year-old."

By Duncan MackayThe Olympic Committee of Israel (OCI) has chosen Gili Lustig as its new secretary general to replace to replace Efraim Zinger, who is stepping down after 20 years in the role.

"I also hope we can make our debut in several events, like golf, rowing and triathlon."

another sporting casualty with the announcement that the Thai leg of the Asian Tour, the Chiangmai Golf

and continued commitment towards the prestigious tournament which is aimed at promoting professional golf

The Thailand Open, another golf event organised by Asian Tour rival One Asia, was also postponed from

likely to be cancelled because an alternative date is difficult to fit into the regional schedule of golf