Tiger Woods

The Northern Irishman is on course to secure back to back majors.

World number one is one shot behind Westwood after first round

The 38 year old completed opening round without recurrence of back problem

Woods recovering from back injury sustained at WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at the weekend

The American cancels pre-tournament press-conference in Kentucky but could still play

Rory McIlroy shoots -15 to win WGC-Bridgestone Invitational as Tiger Woods pulls out with back injury

The former world number 1 was forced to withdraw at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational due to his back 'spasming'.

Royal Liverpool, or Hoylake, has been lengthened and includes more testing obstacles than in 2006

The 14-time major winner is hopeful of drawing on his experience at Royal Liverpool

Woods underwent back surgery in March that saw him miss the Masters and US Open

The former world No.1 continues to recover from back surgery

The world no. 2 is still unsure of a return date.

Scott sat out of the HP Byron Nelson Championship last week.

Captain Paul McGinley boosted by performances of Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia

The 14-time major winners' back injury forces him out

Woods will miss the first major of the season for the first time in his career,

Lee Westwood and Tiger Woods are targeting different stages of glory heading into 2014.

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Defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka sees Andy Murray fail to defend his US Open title at Flushing Meadows

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' highest-paid sportswomen list ninth year in a row.

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.

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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.

Australia edge the opening day of the second Ashes Test but Ian Bell stands firm with another impressive innings as England close 289-7

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.

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.

Crockfords refuses to pay out, accusing professional gambler Phil Ivey of 'reading' cards.