James Corrigan

It is fair to say that Conor Dunne, at five months old, has enviable golf genes, so much so that his parents have found it irresistible to speculate

It is fair to say that Conor Dunne, at five months old, has enviable golf genes, so much so that his parents have found it irresistible to speculate as to his future. “We joke together that if he has my chipping and his dad’s driving, then he’ll have a handicap of 30,” mum says. “But if he has my driving and his dad’s chipping, he’ll be the next Rory McIlroy.”

Nelly Korda is certain of two things. The first is that Charley Hull will win a major. The second is that when the Englishwoman prevails, it will be a big deal for the women's game.

The backlash is growing for Charley Hull and the £100,000 prank she played on her caddie earlier this week, with Dame Laura Davies calling it “extremely cruel” on Thursday.

Charley Hull has told the growing number of critics – including Dame Laura Davies – who lambasted her £100,000 prank on her caddie to “like it or lump it”.

Charley Hull has told the growing number of critics – including Dame Laura Davies – who lambasted her £100,000 prank on her caddie to “like it or lump it”.

It was “lighten up” on Thursday and “grow a pair of balls” on Friday. If Charley Hull does not achieve her ambition on Sunday then it will have

The leg of a volunteer ultimately cost Esther Henseleit in the AIG Women's Open as major golf again found a way to stretch incredulity.

Donald Trump mocked his rivals' supposed lack of talent after celebrating another two championships at his New Jersey golf course on Sunday, claiming “I have it, and they don't!”

Donald Trump mocked his rivals' supposed lack of talent after celebrating another two championships at his New Jersey golf course on Sunday (US time), claiming: “I have it, and they don't!”