GOLF: Paul McGinley's Ryder's Cup Mementos Stolen In US

Thieves have broken into Paul McGinley's car and stolen Ryder Cup mementos the triumphant 2014 captain was planning to auction for charity, the San Francisco Chronicle has reported.
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The 48-year-old Irishman's custom-made golf clubs, travel documents and passport were also taken ahead of his appearance in this week's AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

RYDER CUP: Tiger Woods Rules Himself Out Due To Back Problems

Former world number one Tiger Woods has ruled himself out of contention for a wildcard spot on the US Ryder Cup team due to lingering back problems and has been told by doctors not to play or practice until his condition improves.

Tiger Woods of the United States tips his cap after playing the 18th hole during the second round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla

Woods, who had surgery in March to treat a pinched nerve and has played just eight tournaments this year, asked US captain Tom Watson not to consider him for one of three wildcard picks for the biennial team competition against Europe next month.