Danny Willett

Danny Willett of England chips on the ninth hole on his way to a 65 in the the first round of the RBC Canadian Open 2025 at TPC Toronto (Picture: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Danny Willett makes welcome return as McIlroy's post Masters blues continue
Danny Willett enjoyed a welcome return to a leaderboard in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday night.

Rotherham Golf Club's Ben Schmidt plays his tee shot on the 16th hole during day six of the final stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School at Lakes Course, Infinitum on November 14 (Picture: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Ben Schmidt ready to take first steps on DP World Tour adventure

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Dan Bradbury poses with the FedEx Open de France 2024 trophy at Le Golf National last month Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images

Yorkshire's rival golfers chasing play-off glory in the heat of Abu Dhabi

In the swing: Sheffield's Joe Dean getting some practice in ahead of the FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Joe Dean and Alex Fitzpatrick chasing breakthrough win at Open de France

Onto the next: Matt Fitzpatrick, with fellow Yorkshireman Billy Foster on his bag, looks to give his season a kickstart in the Olympics next week (Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Matt Fitzpatrick looking to put indifferent major season behind him at Olympics

All smiles again: Danny Willett of England laughs on the eighth hole (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Danny Willett happy to be pain-free and back in the mix at the Masters

Danny Willett of England is hoping to be fit enough to play the Masters (Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images for HSBC)

Danny Willett rates himself 80/20 to make return from injury at Masters

In pain: Danny Willett holds his shoulder in pain during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship last September (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Former champion Danny Willett on his prospects of being fit for the Masters

Winning feeling: Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick won the Alfred Dunhill Links at St Andrews last month and this week goes in search of a third title at the season finale in Dubai (Picture: Getty Images)

Fitzpatrick, Bradbury and Brown fly Yorkshire flag at tour finale in Dubai

Managing the pain: Danny Willett holds his shoulder after playing his second shot on the 6th hole on Day Two of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Danny Willett set to be sidelined for six months with shoulder injury

Sheffield's Danny Willett in action at the Open at Hoylake (Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Danny Willett needs more rounds under his belt to gatecrash play-offs

England's Danny Willett watches his drive from the 14th tee on day two of the 151st British Open Golf Championship at Royal Liverpool (Picture: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Willett needs to rediscover magic as Fitzpatricks endure troubles at 17

Wakefield's Dan Bradbury plays his first shot in an Open (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Bradbury and Willett have work cut out to keep Open dream alive at Hoylake

Sam Bairstow of England tees off on the third hole during Day One of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course (Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Sam Bairstow turns professional for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Max Homa of the United States hugs Danny Willett of England after winning the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa North course on September 18, 2022 in Napa, California. (Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Watch - Danny Willett loses PGA Tour event by three-putting final hole

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the 17th green. Picture: PA

The Open: McIlroy delighted to be in contention - plus Saturday tee-off times

Sheffield amateur Barclay Brown tees off on the second hole during Day One of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

The Open: Sheffield amateur Barclay Brown proves he has leading man potential

England's Barclay Brown on the 16th green during day one of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. (Picture: PA)

Bucket-hat Barclay Brown, Sheffield amateur, makes fast start at 150th Open

READY, WILLING AND ABLE: Sheffield's Danny Willett, pictured on the 17th during practice day four of The Open at St Andrews. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

The Open: Fitzpatrick and Willett lead strong Yorkshire contingent at St Andrews

England's Sam Bairstow tees off on the 3rd hole during practice day three of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. (Picture: PA)

Sam Bairstow back in Open field looking to prove he belongs

Matt Fitzpatrick, of England, celebrates with the trophy after winning the US Open. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Matt Fitzpatrick sets sights on Nick Faldo’s majors record
Matt Fitzpatrick is targeting more major championship success after his historic victory at the US Open at Brookline.
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Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Matt Fitzpatrick - US Open champion's journey to the top of the golfing world

Danny Willett during day four of Betfred British Masters at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield. (Picture: PA)

Danny Willett on LIV Golf series and his plans for the summer

Danny Willet, of England, reacts after his putt on the seventh hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 10. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Danny Willett hopes to take Masters form into rest of season

Matt Fitzpatrick: Finished fourth on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai order of merit.

Matt Fitzpatrick and Marcus Armitage have plenty to build on in 2022

Danny Willett poses with the trophy on the Swilken Bridge after he wins the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. Picture: PA.

Birthday boy Danny Willett celebrates with Alfred Dunhill Links Championship vic...

Jonathan Thomson: Accepts the ‘roar’ of the crowd after acing the par-three 16th hole. (Picture: Getty)

Jonathan Thomson aces Open par three as Danny Willett moves into contention

England's Danny Willett chips out of a bunker on the 6th. Picture: PA

Sheffield’s Danny Willett relieved to be playing without pain again after fine s...

Sam Bairstow on the first hole at St George's this week (Picture: Getty Images)

Meet the seven Yorkshire golfers vying for Open glory

Danny Willett hosts the British Masters at the Belfry this week (Picture: PA)

Danny Willett supports Prostate Cancer UK in hosting of British Masters

Open course work: With Duncan McCarthy.

Duncan McCarthy’s course work keeping golfers driving in right direction

Matt Fitzpatrick of England (Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick leads chase of Patrick Reed at DP World Championship
Patrick Reed regained control of the destiny of the Race to Dubai title with a brilliant 64 on day two of the DP World Tour Championship.
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Sheffield's Danny Willett plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Former champion Danny Willett relieved to see his name back on Masters leaderboa...

Magic moment: Sheffield's Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion.

Former Masters champion Sheffield’s Danny Willett expects a different tournament...

Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Bryson DeChambeau ‘mockery’ leaves Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick frustrated

Sheffield's Danny Willett. Picture: PA.

Danny Willett’s wife Nicole to caddy for him on debut round at The Belfry

Tiger Woods of the United States talks with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the fourth tee during the first round of the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park. (Picture: Harry How/Getty Images)

PGA Championship - Koepka looks ominous, Woods and Rose in contention

England's Danny Willett on the 4th during day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club, Surrey. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday September 22, 2019. See PA story GOLF Wentworth. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only. No commercial use.

US PGA Championship - Danny Willett in shape for major challenge at Harding Park

Danny Willett: During his sole Ryder Cup appearance at Hazeltine.

Reclaiming Ryder Cup place would underline return to form of Danny Willett

Danny Willett celebrates his Masters win in 2016 (Picture: PA)

Masters triumph is the spur for Danny Willett when golf returns

England's Danny Willett poses with the trophy after he won the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Danny Willett aiming to emulate Henrik Stenson by retaining DP World Tour Champi...

England's Danny Willett with the trophy after winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club, Surrey. (PIcture: PA)

Wentworth winner Danny Willett is targeting Ryder Cup revenge

Danny Willett, his wife Nicole and son Zachariah James with the trophy after winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

‘Fairytale’ ending for Sheffield’s Danny Willett at Wentworth

Sheffield's Danny Willett.

I had a vasectomy four days before playing, I don’t think that helped - now Shef...

England's Danny Willett after the 18th during day four of The Open at Royal Portrush. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Rejuvenated Danny Willett advises Shane Lowry to fully enjoy his Open triumph

Sheffield's Danny Willett.

The Open: Wind is taken out of Danny Willett’s sails at Portrush

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during preview day four of The Open Championship 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club. (Picture: PA)

The Open - Rory McIlroy carries Irish hopes as Danny Willett and Matt Fitzpatric...

Lasting the pace: Justin Rose waves after his putt on the eighth.

US Open third round: Justin Rose eyes second title after Yorkshire’s Danny Wille...

Danny Willett: Back in form.

US Open: Yorkshire’s Danny Willet in prime position at Pebble Beach

Brooks Koepka holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship.

Big-hitters getting an advantage in golf’s majors, claims Sheffield’s Danny Will...

Matt Fitzpatrick.

Sheffield golfer Matt Fitzpatrick ends on a high at Masters

Hero: Nick Faldo reacts after making a birdie on the third hole during the par-3 tournament at the Masters.

Darren Gough: How Nick Faldo’s Masters exploits got me hooked on golf

Feeling relaxed: Four-time winner Tiger Woods during a practice round ahead of the Masters. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Masters - Tiger Woods versus Rory McIlroy is familiar subplot as Danny Wille...

Danny Willett talks with his caddy as they approach the 18th green on Sunday at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Picture: AP/Kamran Jebreili

Danny Willett happy to turn his attention to US Masters

end game: Englands Danny Willett hugs his caddy after winning the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai. Picture: AP/Kamran Jebreili.

Hard work and patience pays off as Danny Willett lands '˜rare' triumph in Dubai

England's Matt Wallace plays a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Willett sticks close to lead man Wallace at halfway stage

Italy's Francesco Molinari plays a shot on the 1st hole during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Francesco Molinari's late stumble gives Tommy Fleetwood hope as Danny Willett sh...

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy during the Foursomes match on day two of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris. (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy retains belief he can pinch title from Francesco Molinari

Matt Fitzpatrick is thriving at the European Masters

Fitzpatrick steps up his Swiss title defence

Danny Willett pictured at Carnoustie during last month's Open.

Sheffield's Danny Willett hitting form for the US PGA

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