By James CrookJune 15 - European champion Clarisse Agbegnenou of France continued her stunning form this year to take gold in the women's -63 kilogram category on the opening day of the International Judo Federation (IJF) Miami Grand Prix, keeping her undefeated record for 2013 in tact in the process.

The 20-year-old defeated world silver medallist Miki Tanaka of Japan in the final at the Doral Golf Resort

weekend as the "Sunshine State" prepares to welcome nearly 300 judoka from 37 nations at the Doral Golf

I doubt it, especially given my past experience when I tried to get my world record for throwing a golf

DegunJune 9 - The first bird's-eye view pictures of the cleared-off property on which the Rio 2016 Olympic golf

architect Gil Hanse, who was selected from a high-profile eight-strong shortlist, which also included golf

An aerial picture of the site of the Olympic golf course in Barra as preparations continue ahead of Rio

is also a matter for the Government but it is definitely all sorted and we will certainly have the golf

courseApril 2013: Rio 2016 golf course will "change the sport in Brazil" claim venue managersMarch 2013

claims they are "in control" of golf course despite legal dispute

By David OwenJune 5 - Golf in Scotland, universally recognised as the home of the sport, is now a £1

The Value of Golf to Scotland's Economy report, commissioned by the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) in conjunction

and induced effects.More than 20,000 people are employed in the sport in Scotland, which has some 600 golf

creating wage payments of £300 million ($461 million/€353 million).Once costs are taken into account, golf

Mike Cantlay, chairman of VisitScotland, said: "Golf is a hugely important contributor to the economy

out of roughFebruary 2012: European golf participation falls for first time in decades

By Duncan Mackay at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St PetersburgMay 30 - Belek, which is located in Turkey's Antalya Province on the Mediterranean, will host next year's SportAccord International Convention, it was announced here today.

the Closing Ceremony of this year's Convention here today.Belek had last year hosted the biggest golf

tournament ever to take place in Turkey, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final, which included Tiger

"It doesn't require a golf course, a swimming pool or a horse," he went on - again, unarguably.

By Duncan Mackay at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St PetersburgMay 29 - Baseball-softball, squash and wrestling have been shortlisted for inclusion on the 2020 Olympic programme, it was announced here today.

Squash narrowly failed to make the programme for London 2012 and Rio 2016, when golf and rugby sevens

By Tom Degun at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St PetersburgMay 29 - Aquatics and gymnastics are set for a big financial boost at Rio 2016 after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ruling Executive BOard today announced a new controversial system which will determine how much money each sport receives from the Games.

fencing, handball, taekwondo, triathlon, sailing and wrestling.Group E has modern pentathlon, as well as golf

remember that at Rio, 28 sports will be sharing the money - unlike 26 at London - due to the addition of golf

which was confirmed yesterday by golf's governing bodies, Royal & Ancient (R&A) and the US Golf

By James CrookMay 21 - The anchoring of putters in golf will be banned as of January 1, 2016, the

sport's governing body Royal and Ancient (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) confirmed

, according to USGA President Glen D Nager, means that such putters will not be permitted when golf

I've always felt that in golf you should have to control your nerves and swing all 14 clubs, not just

divisive issue but, after thorough consideration, we remain convinced this is the right decision for golf

provides, ensuring that players of all skill levels face the same challenge inherent in the game of golf

By James CrookMay 21 - Europe's Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has had the amount of player picks he is permitted to make for the 2014 event at Gleneagles in Scotland increased to three after gaining permission from the European Tour.

By Tom DegunMay 19 - Russia's double Olympic pole-vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has been unveiled as an official ambassador for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games.

between 15 and 18 years old to compete in the Chinese city.The Games will feature 28 sports, including golf

By Duncan MackayMay 16 - CSM Sport & Entertainment, the marketing company headed by Sebastian Coe, has made a significant acquisition as they look to stretch their reach around the world.

and event management company PEOPLE Marketing whose clients include Remy Cointreau, The European Golf

the leading communication agency for BMW Golfsport which includes the BMW Masters, BMW International Golf

By Tom DegunMay 14 - Denmark will a have golf tournament on the European Tour from 2014 to 2016 in what

Golf last appeared at the Olympics in St.

Made in Denmark" while it will be staged at the recently renovated BACKTEE New Course at Himmerland Golf

With golf joining the Olympics in 2016, we will now have even more focus on the sport," said Lundov."

said the 42-year-old from Silkeborg"I think Himmerland will be a perfect venue and I hope the Danish golf

European Tour chief executive George O'Grady added that the announment is a huge boost for golf in the