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‘You’re not to travel ... and going out there for my golf is far from necessary’

Rankings frozen for now; Perks peaks at the perfect time; Twitter Twaddle; Know the Rules

English golfer disqualified for signing for a lower score than he had taken on the 17th

American golfer was criticised for slow play by fellow professionals last year

Brown secured his playing rights for 2020 with victory in Portugal

McIlroy and three others seen off by the Swede in a tense European Masters finale

American golfer has been criticised by fellow pros over his pace of play at The Northern Trust

Sharvin well placed at Irish Open as English veteran shoots a tournament record of 60

Shane Lowry battles with a stomach upset as Cormac Sharvin leads the home challenge

Dubliner follows fine opening round with a 73 on Friday while Cormac Sharvin digs in

Caddie Ricky Elliott will bring local knowledge to Koepka's pursuit of the Claret Jug

Tommy Fleetwood five off lead in Southport with Paul Dunne eight behind the pace

Michael Hoey is five shots off the lead and best of the Irish at Hillside in Southport

Four favourites, four mid-rangers and two long shots to have a flutter on this week

Rory McIlroy can return to world no1 spot this week at the Austin Country Club

McIlroy holds off charging pack to finally get over the line and take Players Championship

Irishman turns on the style on back nine to reach 16 under and and pip veteran Jim Furyk by one shot

Next year’s event will be held at Ryder Cup star’s home course of Hillside in Southport