By Duncan MackayMay 14 - Hoylake, which is due to host the Open Championship for the 12th time next year, has been named as the venue for the 2019 Walker Cup.

director of championships, said: "The Walker Cup is one of the most historic and prestigious events in golf

"It is one of the finest tests of links golf to be found anywhere and has hosted many successful championships

Britain and Ireland won 14-12 at Royal Aberdeen in 2011 and will defend the trophy at the National Golf

By Duncan MackayMay 12 - Melbourne is to host the 2013 World Cup of Golf for the first time in quarter-of-a-century

The International Federation of PGA Tours, the umbrella organisation of the top professional golf

sanctions the tournament, made the announcement that the event will be held at The Royal Melbourne Golf

It is an honour to host the World Cup and welcome another international golf event to Melbourne, home

for the purpose of promoting international goodwill through golf.

The event was staged as part of the World Golf Championships series from 2000 to 2006.

By James CrookMay 9 - Fijian golfer Vijay Singh has filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour, just over a week after they decided not to charge the former world number one for admitting to using deer antler spray, which contains a banned insulin-like growth hormone.

By Duncan MackayMay 7 - Rory McIlroy has the backing of both the British Olympic Association (BOA) and Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) whichever country he decides to represent at Rio 2016, it was claimed today by Sebastian Coe and Patrick Hickey, the heads of the two respective bodies claimed today.

Rory McIlroy has again kept his options open about which country he will represent at Rio 2016 when golf

Championship at Quail Hollow in North Carolina if he planned to play for Ireland in this year's World Cup of Golf

By James CrookApril 30 - Former world number one and three-time major winner Vijay Singh has been cleared of doping despite admitting to using deer antler spray, which contains small quantities of an insulin-like growth hormone.

By James CrookApril 24 - Following months of legal battles, construction of the Rio 2016 golf course

It had not been a responsibility of the International Golf Federation (IGF) to supply a venue, as was

Instead, it is the IGF's responsibility to ensure that the golf course is technically right and adequate

Golf is returning to the Olympics after a 112-year absence for Rio 2016, but concerns from some players

So, we will go with that format for 2016, have a cracking good golf competition and then review it for

2013: Work begins on Rio 2016 golf course but deadlines remain tightMarch 2013: Exclusive

By James CrookApril 23 - Golfer Rory McIlroy may have no choice as to whether he competes for Ireland or Great Britain at Rio 2016 due to the fact that he previously represented Ireland in his youth, according to Peter Dawson, chief executive of the sport's governing body, Royal & Ancient (R&A).

By Duncan MackayApril 12 - Australia's swimmers have been backed by John Coates, President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to put their troubles behind them and bounce back as a major force at Rio 2016.

 The AOC is hoping to send a team of 480 athletes to Rio, including the new sports of golf and rugby

By Tom DegunApril 3 - Golf legend Gary Player has revealed his huge disappointment at missing out on

 But Hanse Golf Course Design, the American company founded by award-winning architect Gilbert S

I just felt I could've done more for golf in Brazil in the future than will be done," said Player on

I would have come back here many times and promoted junior golf, would've brought tournaments here such

Golf is bigger than my personal feeling; your country is bigger than your personal feeling."

course for Rio 2016March 2012: Rio 2016 to unveil golf course designer during IOC review

DegunApril 2 - Tanedo, the company responsible for managing and funding construction of the Rio 2016 Olympic golf

Rio 2016 will see the return of golf to the Olympics after a 112-year absence and the construction of

Games open.Following the conclusion of Rio 2016, the venue is due to become the city's first official golf

We will introduce a Golf Academy that will be the main tool in offering conditions for the people's first

Association (LPGA) eventHowever, Goulart feels the two golf courses would not be up to the standard

"The golf courses [Gávea and Itanhangá] don't have the technical quality required by competitions of

By James CrookMarch 20 - United States Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson has elected to reduce his allocated selections for the 2014 tournament in Gleneagles, announcing that he will take the top nine American players from the Ryder Cup standings along with just three of his own selections, instead of the usual four.

last year, pulling off the "Miracle of Medinah" in Ohio during one of the most spectacular weekends of golf

By Duncan MackayMarch 19 - American Jack Benedick, one of the pioneers of Paralympic skiing, has died unexpectedly at his home in Denver at the age of 70, it was announced today. 

Benedick.A Memorial Celebration for Benedick is due to be heldat 2pm on Sunday April 21 at The Applewood Golf

By Tom DegunMarch 19 - Dubai-based broadcaster TAJ Television Ltd has are set to broadcast the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in India and neighbouring countries after being sold the rights for the event by the Organising Committee.

distribution across television channels including Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Action, Ten HD and Ten Golf

By Duncan MackayMarch 19 - Work has finally started on the controversial golf course being built for

water features, including a large lake surrounded by several holes on the left side of the layout.The golf

August 2015 so that a professional tournament can be staged as a test event, although the International Golf

medallist's grandson wins competition for Rio 2016 clubhouseJune 2012: Rio 2016 score legal victory over golf

Coordination Commission visit beginsMarch 2012: American company chosen ahead of legends to design golf

course for Rio 2016March 2012: Rio 2016 to unveil golf course designer during IOC review