South Africa's Richard Sterne and Liang Wenchong of China shoot six-under-par 64s to share the lead after the first round of the Hong Kong Open.

The LPGA drops four tournaments and reducing its prize money for 2009 because of the global economic downturn.

The Hong Kong Open is under way at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

Open star Chris Wood earns his European Tour card for next season at Qualifying School in Spain.

Nick Faldo will compete in his first European Tour event for more than a year at the Hong Kong Open on Thursday.

Colin Montgomerie says he will play on for another seven years in the belief he can still compete at the top level.

Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is released from intensive care says the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour.

England's Luke Donald plans to make his return from a wrist injury by competing in December's Sun City Challenge.

Former Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart is among four Scots to earn their European Tour card for next season at Qualifying School in Spain.

Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.

India's Jeev Milka Singh beats Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els to win the Singapore Open.

Phil Mickelson rules out playing on the 2009 European Tour, but the world number three says he would honoured to be part of it in the future.

The Ladies' European Tour is forced to cancel the Indian Masters because of the global economic slowdown.

"Some of the most dramatic golf of the year will be played at the Q school"

Passion is key to Ryder Cup success, says Iain Carter