Golf News

Former European Tour professional Zane Scotland is the special guest on this week's Sky Sports Golf Podcast, looking back on Justin Rose returning to world No 1 with victory in Turkey.

The former world No. 1 has not contested Africa's Major' since 2009, when he withdraw from the tournament with a stomach virus after 36 holes.

Francesco Molinari remains a firm favourite to succeed Tommy Fleetwood as European No 1 this season but, with just two events left, there are four other players who can deny the Italian.

The Open Qualifying Series 2019 will kick off at the Emirates Australian Open, as the road to The 148th Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland begins.

The tour released a new schedule last week, moving five of its top events to September and October, which officials hope sets up a momentous finish.

The South African golfer won the Nedbank Golf Challenge last year and has learned how to handle the pressure of trying to win it again.

Thidapa Suwannapura shot a 4-under 68 on Wednesday to take a one-shot lead over Ariya Jutanugarn and Alena Sharp in China's Blue Bay LPGA tournament.