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The Englishman is hoping to avoid the slow starts that have hampered his previous efforts to secure past majors at this week's USPGA Championship at Oak Hill

Rory McIlroy is hopeful of closing in on his return to form ahead of his USPGA Championship defence after his improved performances at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.

Lee Westwood has vowed to bounce back from his Open disappointment with his focus already on the summer's next major, the USPGA Championship in August.

Lee Westwood is just one shot off leader Miguel Angel Jimenez after shooting a four under par 68.

World number two Rory McIlory and US Open winner Justin Rose struggle on first day of The Open at Muirfield.

Tiger Woods is eager to test himself ahead of the opening round of the Open and has backed Rory McIlroy to turn around his form.

Thomas Aiken speaks to IBTimes UK on his desire to follow in the footsteps of South African greats and win the Open at Muirfield

Justin Rose ended a 43-year wait for a English winner of the US Open after claiming his maiden major championship at the unforgiving Merion

Tiger Woods shook hands with Sergio Garcia on the practice range at Merion on Monday.

World No. 1 hopes to move on from Garcia controversy.

European Tour chief executive George O'Grady has quickly apologised for "coloured" remark.

Tension between golfers escalates after Garcia’s comments at the the European Tour's Players' Awards dinner.

Rory McIlroy may have to represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, after a Royal & Ancient Golf Club chief indicated the decision may now be taken out of his hands.

Adam Scott and Angel Cabrera produce a memorable play-off at the 77th Masters to banish memories of past controversies

Adam Scott became the first Australian to win the Masters following victory after a sudden-death play-off against Angel Cabrera at Augusta.

World No.1 Tiger Woods recovered from a controversial two-shot penalty to remain four shots behind co-leaders Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera heading into the final day of the Masters at Augusta.

World number one avoids disqualification and is let off with shot penalty.

Inaccurate score card could end dream of first Major since sex scandal for Woods.

Marc Leishman and Sergio Garcia lead at six-under after day one at the Augusta Masters

Jack Nicklaus has tipped Tiger Woods to eclipse his record of 18 major titles as the current world number one looks to win number 15 at Augusta.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the favourites to win the 2013 Augusta Masters gold tournament. Find out where and how to watch all four rounds live in the UK

Tiger Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational to be regain his status as the number one golfer in the world.

Tiger Woods will become the new world number one if he wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida.

Luke Donald happy to be heading into the Masters without the pressure of being world No.1

The world No.1 has apologised for walking off the course mid-way through his second round during last week's Honda Classic

Rory McIlroy has quit the Honda Classic after moving to seven over par halfway through his second round.

Rory McIlroy's rivals have paid the Northern Irishman the ultimate compliment, with Luke Donald claiming his performances at the moment are like Tiger Woods' when he was at his best.

Luke Donald hopes the European Tour will make changes to the money-list to stop an end of season anti-climax

Justin Rose prevailed in the all-English inaugural World Golf Final against Lee Westwood by one-shot at Antalya.