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New kid on the block: Yorkshire's Jack Whaley kisses the Havemeyer Trophy after winning the U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club on Sunday, becoming only the third Englishman to do so. (Picture: Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

'I'll still play for Rotherham': US Am champ Whaley on Walker Cup and Augusta
Since winning the US Amateur title on Sunday, Jack Whaley has had messages of praise from Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, received a video from Luke Donald in wh...

A watershed moment: Tony Jacklin says he can't walk past that rooftop at the Belfry without thinking back to the celebrations he enjoyed with the victorious European Ryder Cup team in 1985, including Seve Ballesteros (left) of Spain and Sam Torrance (centre) of Scotland (Picture: Simon Bruty/Allsport)

Tony Jacklin on The Concession, Concorde and Europe's chances in Rome

Whirlwind month: Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick on his way to victory in the US Open. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick eager to get back in swing at Berwick

WHAT A SHOT: Matt Fitzpatrick lines up his approach from a bunker on the 18th hole. Picture: Getty Images.

Watch Matt Fitzpatrick's remarkable bunker shot which helped seal US Open title

Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Matt Fitzpatrick - 'I can go back and tell Jack Nicklaus I’ve won twice now’

Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates winning alongside caddie Billy Foster on the 18th green. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

‘It means the world’: Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open

COMEBACK: For Tiger Woods. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Tiger Woods ends Masters speculation and targets dramatic title at Augusta

Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and team Europe looks on from the 11th green prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 21, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick returns to Ryder Cup with much stronger winning mentality

Winner: Jon Rahm with the US Open trophy.

Jon Rahm the role model shows strength in adversity to win the US Open

Phil Mickelson celebrates his historic win in golf's US PGA Champiomnships.

Phil Mickelson’s game-changing golf win as 50 becomes the new 30 – The Yorkshire...

AIMING HIGH: Lee Westwood plays a shot on the second hole during a practice round at Augusta Picture: Kevin C.Cox/Getty Images

Lee Westwood set on landing first major by ending Jack Nicklaus’ Masters record

Happier times: But will we see Tiger Woods on a golf course again? (Picture: PA)

Tiger Woods needs all his resilience to launch his greatest comeback

Retro ride: Mazda Cosmo Sport 110 S is a hero for the ages

Jon Parkin: Celebrating scoring a glorious hat-trick as Preston North End hit back from 4-1 down to win 6-4 at Leeds United in 2010.

Why Jon Parkin is happy to add some light relief during difficult times

Tiger Woods: Turned Masters into a procession.

When Tiger Woods began his dominance of world golf - on this day

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters.

Woods is back and ready to challenge Nicklaus

Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after sinking his putt to win during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Tiger Woods roars once again to clinch Masters triumph at Augusta

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Tiger Woods completes remarkable comeback by winning the Masters

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...

Rory McIlroy will become only the sixth man to achieve a career grand slam if he wins the US Masters next Sunday (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire).

US Masters: ‘Abraham Lincoln lost his first 13 elections so I’ve still got a lit...

Rory McIlroy poses with the trophy after winning The Players Championship golf tournament.

Players victor McIlroy is feeling confident ahead of Augusta tilt
Rory McIlroy will have to do something only Tiger Woods has achieved if he is to become the sixth player to complete a career grand slam at next month’s Masters.
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USA's Tiger Woods on the 10th tee during preview day three of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris.

'˜We're looking to beat the US team, we're not looking to just beat Tiger Woods'...

Brooks Koepka holds the Wanamaker Trophy after he won the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Brooks Koepka earns recognition as Tiger Woods trends towards Ryder Cup

Champion smile: Brooks Koepka holds the Wanamaker Trophy after he won the PGA Championship.

USPGA: Even resurgent Tiger Woods can not stop Brooks Koepka

Tiger Woods looks over a putt on the first hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Masters: Tiger Woods adds fuel to the Augusta fire

Tiger Woods, left, and Phil Mickelson share a laugh while playing a practice round for the Masters.

The Masters: Old rivals show they still have the class at Augusta

Jordan Spieth walks onto the 15th green during a practice round at the PGA Championship. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Open win keeps the pressure off Jordan Spieth as Danny Willett changes coach

American Jordan Spieth with the Claret Jug after winning the Open at Royal Birkdale (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA).

Open champion Jordan Spieth has '˜long way to go' to match Tiger and Jack

Leader: USA's Jordan Spieth celebrates his birdie on the 18th during day three of The Open.
Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

The Open (day three): Branden Grace record as Jordan Spieth closes in on Jack Ni...

Jack Nicklaus is arguably the greatest player in the history of golf, winning 18 major championships with his first coming at the US Open on June 17, 1962, at Oakmont.

Oakmont shootout paved the way for one of sport's most storied rivalries

Rickie Fowler acknowledges the crowds applause after one of seven birdies in a boge- free first round of 65 at the US Open (Picture: David J Phillip/AP).

US Open: Leader Fowler hopes to be remembered as Sunday's best

Rory McIlroy hits a drive on the 15th hole during Wednesday's practice round for the Masters (Picture: Matt Slocum/AP).

Augusta countdown: Jack Nicklaus warns Rory McIlroy on dangers of aggressive app...
They say the Masters does not start until the back nine on Sunday, an adage borne out by Jordan Spieth's dramatic collapse and Danny Willett's subsequent triumph last year.
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after making a bogey on the 18th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

WBC Match Play: Rory McIlroy out to show his selfish side in match play format

Arnold Palmer, pictured in 1962, enchanted TV audiences with his swashbuckling play and effortless charisma. (AP Photo/Ted Powers)

How Arnold Palmer changed golf forever

Golf: Tributes pour in for '˜The King' Arnold Palmer following death at age of 8...

Arnold Palmer acknowledging the crowd after hitting the ceremonial first tee shot prior to the first round of the 2007 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club.
Picture: AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Arnold Palmer: Death of a sporting legend

Billy Jean King

July 1966: that was the month that was

Yorkshireman Danny Willett acknowledges the applause as he dons the green jacket awarded to Masters champions. Willett triumphed by three shots at Augusta, his first major title (Picture: Jae C Hong/AP).

Nicklaus is impressed by Willett showing '˜the mark of a champion'

Defending champion Jordan Spieth, left, applauds as Masters champion Danny Willett, of England, waves after winning the Masters. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Masters: Spieth's collapse more jolting than the gradual breakdown of Norman '“ ...

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a birdie on the 17th green during the second round of the Masters (Picture: David J Phillip/AP).

I've come to Augusta with attitude that it owes me something, says Rory McIlroy ...

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd during his second round at the 2016 Masters (Picture: Chris Carlson/AP).

McIlroy closes gap on Spieth as Augusta winds come out on top

Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy looking to thrive now Masters pressure is off to succeed at Augusta

Gary Player with Grant Wilson, left, Chief Operating Officer, Sunshine Tour, and Keith Waters, right, Chief Operating Officer, the European Tour (Picture: Getty Images).

Gary Player to host Nedbank Golf Challenge on the course he created at Sun City

Tiger Woods lifts the claret jug after winning the 135th Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, in 2006.

Woods is waking up to fact life does not begin at 40

Doncaster GC's Josh Berry, British champion in the Wee Wonders event at St Andrews.

Yorkshire golf: Jack and Josh, Nicklaus and Berry, St Andrews and St Andrews

David Leadbetter, one of the worlds leading golf instructors, demonstrates to Chris Stratford the backswing element of the A Swing during his recent visit to the Leadbetter Golf Academy at the Leeds Golf Centre at Wike Ridg (Picture: Steve Riding).

Interview: Leadbetter pointing way forward again

Luke Donald.

The Open: Return to form gives Luke Donald hope for St Andrews

Jack Nicklaus.

Chris Stratford: Aiming to remain all square with Jack Nicklaus as the Open loom...

Lance Armstrong.

Nick Westby: As Armstrong plays blame game Woods sets lesson for fallen idols

Englishman Justin Rose tees off at the ninth hole at Augusta National yesterday during the first round of the Masters (Picture: Charlie Riedel/AP).

Rose hopes to profit from past lessons following 67 as McIlroy makes quiet start...

Rory McIlroy holds up the Wanamaker Trophy.

McIlroy striving to join golfing’s elite after ‘ugly’ Valhalla victory

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Magnificent McIlroy thanks his blessings as he lands PGA

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy with the Claret Jug.

McIlroy’s major brilliance there for all to see

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with the Claret Jug.

Magnificent McIlroy keeps everyone at arm’s length

A pheasant walks past Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during day two of the 2014 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake. (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

McIlroy takes route to another 66 instead of the road to ruin

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy shoots down the 18th hole.

Friday does not have to bring weak end to McIlroy’s hopes

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick

Victorious Fitzpatrick follows in Nicklaus’s footsteps as Ewart Shadoff revels i...

Phil Mickelson

Mickelson keen to take fourth and final step to join golfing legends

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Seventy-seven-year-old Player gets 77th US Masters up and running

McIlroy urging Woods to help manufacture singles shootout

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