USA Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk insists that the team's pairings were finalised 'weeks in advance' of last month's tournament, as the bitter fallout from their defeat continues.

Tommy Fleetwood admits he is beginning to feel the effects of his Ryder Cup heroics as he tries to catch Paris partner Francesco Molinari and win the Race to Dubai for a second year in succession.

Thomas Bjorn believes there is no need to rush into naming his successor as Ryder Cup captain, even if Padraig Harrington appears certain to be handed the role.

Francesco Molinari has revealed he had to overcome a back injury to produce his record-breaking Ryder Cup heroics. The back problem left him unable to tie his shoes the day after.

The Englishman, playing during the first round at the British Masters - which is being hosted by Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose - enjoyed a moment he won't ever forget by sinking a hole-in-one.

Teeing it up for the first time since the Ryder Cup, Reed showed no signs of rust and made four birdies to turn in 32 before gains on the first three holes ensured he steered clear of the chasing pack.

Francesco Molinari is European Tour’s Golfer of the Year following his historic season that saw him become the first Italian to win the Open and first European to win a full five points at the Ryder Cup.

The three-time major winner is the clear favourite to succeed Thomas Bjorn at Whistling Straits, where Europe will be bidding to defend the trophy won in Paris last year.

The three-time major winner succeeds Thomas Bjorn, as Europe bid to defend the trophy. He was announced as captain at a press conference at the European Tour's Wentworth headquarters.

Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed played to the cameras as they attempted to publicly put any animosity behind them during the Farmers Insurance Open.

Stricker, who lives just over two hours away from the host venue of Whistling Straits, has made three appearances in the biennial contest as a player, most recently at Medinah in 2012.

United States Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has no intention of following opposite number Padraig Harrington and changing his number of wild cards.

AMITAI WINEHOUSE: Ahead of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox clash this weekend, Sportsmail looks and put together a top 10 for the biggest rivalries on the planet.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Less than two hours after setting foot in Northern Ireland for the first time, Tiger Woods had checked into his rental home, and was on the first tee.

Paul McGinley believes 'something must be amiss' with Tiger Woods for him to play just ten competitive rounds of golf between the Masters three months ago and the Open.

Former Ryder Cup golfer Gordon Brand Jr has died aged 60. The Scot starred in the 1987 and 1989 Ryder Cups and commentated as Shane Lowry won The Open just two weeks ago.

Ryder Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen has been suspended from the European Tour after being charged with sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft and common assault.

Karlsson, who played twice for Europe as a player, performed the same role under Thomas Bjorn when Europe regained the trophy at Le Golf National in Paris last year.

The Telegraph reported that Ryder Cup would likely follow a similar fate and would be postponed until 2021 as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc across the world.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLIVER HOLT: Ian Poulter has barely left his home in the last 50 days, mostly because of concerns about his eight-year-old son, Joshua.

Ahead of his return to Made In Chelsea on Monday night, Ollie Locke has shared with MailOnline what fans can expect from him in the show's 19th season.

Made In Chelsea star Heloise Agostinelli has revealed she has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Sophie Habboo was left VERY unimpressed as boyfriend Jamie Laing stripped down in front of her to try spicing things up in the bedroom amid lockdown boredom on Tuesday.

The media personality, 32, has showcased the fruits of their labour in a series of photos of her vibrant London flat, purchased in August 2018.

The reality star, 28, has hit back at 'rude' people who have criticised her for taking a trip from London to Henley amid the coronavirus pandemic in an Instagram post shared on Wednesday.

Binky Felstead shared a sweet video of daughter India and boyfriend Max Fredrik Darnton doing yoga together on Instagram on Friday.

Ashley James tried her hand at acting in a hilarious video to mark her 33rd birthday on Thursday.

Georgia, also known as Toff, also explained her sadness at not being able to grieve with her family amid the coronavorus lockdown, writing: 'There's too much sadness at the moment.'

Pregnant Millie Mackintosh has admitted to feeling 'bored' as she self-isolates during the coronavirus pandemic. 

New York society art dealer Kenny Schachter, 58, had told Tatler how he was duped into a multi-million dollar art scam by his former friend and disappeared dealer Inigo Philbrick, 32.

Made In Chelsea's resident mum Jane Felstead has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to her treatment for Multiple Sclerosis.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, displayed her growing bump in a pretty pink frilled bikini as she enjoyed the sunshine in her garden during the coronavirus lockdown.

After answering fans' questions, she revealed her daughter was fine while her husband Scott Sullivan tested negative - meaning he has natural immunity

Ahead of the arrival of her first child with husband Hugo Taylor, 33, the former Made In Chelsea star, 30, threw open the doors to her London home

Binky Felstead might have been missing her family during the coronavirus pandemic, but she was determined to make the best of things on Saturday.

Olivia Bentley had a secret romance with Demi Sims - after revealing on TV last night she shared a kiss with a mystery woman.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, gave fans a tour of her nursery on Instagram on Wednesday as she and husband Hugo Taylor prepare for the arrival of their daughter.

Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire has teased that his dalliance with returning star Tiffany Watson sees him 'get a taste of his own medicine'.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, shared a detailed lookback at her pregnancy on Instagram on Tuesday as her due date edges closer.

Their wedding day was pushed back amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Yet Proudlock and Emma ensured they marked the occasion as they held a romantic picnic in their garden.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 25, nailed summer chic in a pretty pale pink sundress as she enjoyed the walk with her adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson says cruel comments from vile online trolls inspired her 'ripped' new body.

The Made In Chelsea star, 29, shared the sped-up video of her taking the clippers to her beau's head along with a snap of the finished style.

Louise Thompson has admitted she's 'working on her relationship' with fiancé Ryan Libbey and they still haven't made plans for their wedding.

She works hard to maintain her figure. And Binky Felstead showed off the fruits of her labour as she shared a sizzling selfie in her lingerie on Friday.

Louise Thompson has ruled out a permanent return to Made in Chelsea after admitting filming for the current series left her 'deflated.'

The Made In Chelsea star, 26, looked incredible in a tiny plunging grey crop top and matching gym shorts.

The Made In Chelsea star, 30, displayed her toned figure as she posed for a series of sporty underwear shots while relaxing in her London home on Sunday.

The meeting of Sam Thompson's ex-girlfriend Tiffany Watson and new love Zara McDermott has been the cause of much strife during the current series of Made In Chelsea.

She moved in with boyfriend Sam Thompson and his fitness fanatic sister last year.