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Brian Waites of England during the PGA Seniors Championship at the Belfry, England in 1999. Credit: Paul Severn /Allsport

Brian Waites: The last traditional PGA club professional to play in Ryder Cup
Brian Waites, who has died at 85, was the last traditional PGA club professional to play in golf’s Ryder Cup.

Andrew and Dawn Smith

York hosts fundraising golf tournament in memory of Dawn

Sheffield's Alex Fitzpatrick. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

'Obviously I’m still looking for top 10s and top fives'

Top team: Matt Fitzpatrick of England and caddie Billy Foster have won twice in America in the last 11 months (Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Billy Foster fancies winning another major with Matt Fitzpatrick at the PGA

Matthew Fitzpatrick poses with the trophy after winning the US Open at BrooklineAP/Julio Cortez

Fitzpatrick’s US Open triumph could help land top-level tournaments in Yorkshire

Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, reacts after putting on the 18th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

What time does Matt Fitzpatrick tee off in final round of US Open

WAITING GAME: Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick and the USA's Dustin Johnson wait on the seventh green at the US Open Brookline Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

US Open: Sheffield’s Fitzpatrick in with fighting chance at Brookline

Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole during the second round of the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick is happy to play long game at US PGA Championship

Looking relaxed: Jordan Spieth shares a joke with Dustin Johnson during a practice round for the US PGA Championship. (Picture: AP)

PGA Championship: Jordan Spieth welcomes Tiger Woods circus

Winner: Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds the trophy after the final round of the US Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Picture: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

US Open: Jon Rahm clinches first major

Ground staff tend to the Royal Liverpool golf course, Hoylake, Wirral to prepare it for play, ahead of the lifting of lockdown restrictions on some leisure activities.

And on the first tee – local golfers set for clubs reopening

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

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

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 Wallace reacts to missing his birdie put on 18th during day four of the Betfred British Masters at Hillside. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

US PGA - Apologetic Matt Wallace keen to control emotions at Bethpage

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

Life comes full circle as Tiger Woods conquers Augusta

Francesco Molinari shot a final-round 64 to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill (Picture: John Walton/PA Wire).

Francesco Molinari edges Matt Fitzpatrick with stunning finale in Arnold Palmer ...

Moortown's Nick McCarthy poses with the Andalusian PGA EuroPro Tour Championship trophy.

McCarthy wins Andalusian PGA to earn his Challenge Tour card

Tiger Woods: If he earns a wildcard selection will have to stand down as vice-captain.

Woods and Mickelson set for Ryder Cup lifeline from Furyk

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 walks off the 12th tee during the first round of the US PGA Championship in baking hot St Louis (Picture: PA).

US PGA: Change of shirt helps keep Woods in the hunt at Bellerive
A change of shirt paid dividends for Tiger Woods as he recovered from a nightmare start to his opening round of the 100th US PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club.
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Tommy Fleetwood, of England, responds to a question during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

US PGA: Fleetwood needs to cure Saturday troubles to win a major

Tiger Woods tees off on the second hole during practice for the US PGA Championship at Bellerive as the storm clouds gather (Picture: Charlie Riedel/AP).

Storms curtail practice and Woods's US PGA preparation

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

Sheffield's Danny Willett hitting form for the US PGA

Padraig Harrington, of Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 90th PGA Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bygones: Harrington's second successive major win signalled European renaissance...

New Open champion Francesco Molinari said he was reluctant to let go of the famous Claret Jug during his night of celebration at Carnoustie following his victory (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire).

Molinari says The Open win for hero Rocca '˜as well'

Kevin Kisner tees off at the third on his way to earning the first-round lead in the Open Championship at Carnoustie (Picture: David Davies/PA Wire).

The Open: Kisner makes first move in attempt to become major legend in his own h...

Italy's Francesco Molinari poses with the trophy after winning the 2018 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Molinari fends off rival McIlroy to finally land PGA tournament

Lindrick's John King with the trophy after winning the Silversea Senior PGA championship at Foxhills.

Lindrick's John King wins play-off to claim Silversea Senior PGA win at Foxhills

Ian Poulter reacts after his par putt to win the Houston Open golf tournament in a one-hole playoff on the 18th hole over Beau Hossler, Sunday, April 1 (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Poulter rolls back the years to surge into Masters field

Justin Thomas holds aloft the Wannamaker Trophy (Picture: AP)

'˜Jealousy' of Spieth motivates Thomas to lift PGA

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
Open champion Jordan Spieth remains wary about comparisons with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, despite his remarkable achievements continuing to make them inevitable.
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Chris Hanson

Spanish aye from Hanson family

The Up to Scratch Challenge is moving into its second year.

Yorkshire golf: Leeds Golf Centre again launch challenge for absolute beginners

Australia's Jason Day

Day feels '˜lot lighter' after mother's succesful op

The Leeds Cup, professional golf's oldest trophy.

Yorkshire golf: Leeds Cup returns home to Cobble Hall

WPGA Lombard Trophy winners Nikki Dunn, left, and Sue Kiddle (Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images).

Yorkshire golf: Ex-White Rose player Nikki Dunn enjoys success in the sun in Lom...

Jimmy Walker poses with the trophy after winning the PGA Championship

US PGA: '˜It's amazing,' says triumphant Jimmy Walker

Washout: A man stands by the 18th hole after third round play was suspend for the day at the PGA Championship.
Picture: AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

Golf: US PGA set for Monday finish as Matt Fitzpatrick keeps Ryder Cup hopes ali...

Henrik Stenson plays his approach shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championshipat Baltusrol (Picture: Mike Groll/AP).

US PGA: Henrik Stenson carries Open form into chase for double

Jimmy Walker watches his chip shot to the third green during the first round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol (Picture: Tony Gutierrez/AP).

US PGA: Leader Jimmy Walker heads chase for fourth first-time major winner

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

US PGA: Calmer Sergio Garcia more pragmatic as run of maiden major winners raise...

Some of the Up to Scratch Challenge pupils with staff from the Leeds Golf Centre.

Yorkshire golf: Response to Challenge is big surprise to Leeds Golf Centre

Sweden's Henrik Stenson with the Claret Jug after winning the Open Championship at Royal Troon (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire).

The Open: Henrik Stenson's stunning display holds Phil Mickelson at bay

Jordan Spieth reacts after finishing his round on day two of the Open Championship at Royal Troon (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire).

The Open: PGA already on Jordan Spieth's mind as he grinds his way through

Up to Scratch Challenge.

Yorkshire golf: Beginners' chance to be put on right path with free lessons

Dustin Johnson holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

US Open: Lowry extracts positives after Oakmont disappointment

Crosland Heath's Robert Booth after his win in the PGA North Region
Championship at Carus Green.

Yorkshire golf: Crosland Heath's Robert Booth wins PGA North Region title

Sheffield's Danny Willett, pictured after his Masters victory at Augusta.

Strength of US Open field suggests grand slam is not on, says Danny Willett

Cookridge Hall's Paul ODonnell, left, and Jonathan Pearson (Picture: Adrian Milledge).

Yorkshire golf: Cookridge Hall duo honoured for their work with junior players

Huddersfield GC's club professional Alex Keighley.

Yorkshire golf: Huddersfield GC's Alex Keighley to become first woman PGA region...

Masters champion Danny Willett with his wife Nicole and baby Zachariah at Lindrick Golf Club in South Yorkshire. Picture: Ross Parry Agency

Willett's way: Danny's boy, wife and green blazer are calling

Parnell Reilly, resplendent in Huddersfield GC red men's captain's jacket, with his predecessor Nick Ledgard (Picture: Anita Mandl).

Yorkshire golf: Parnell Reilly takes final step from Fixby caddie to captain of ...

Parnell Reilly will be captain of Huddersfield GC in the club's 125th anniversary year (Picture: Matt Lewis/Getty Images).

Yorkshire golf: Parnell Reilly receives warm welcome to Huddersfield GC clubhous...

Leeds Cup holder Garry Houston with the trophy.

Yorkshire golf: Howley Hall to host 2016 Leeds Cup in August

Jason Dufner pictured after finishing the second round at TPC Stadium Course at PGA West, during the CareerBuilder Challenge (Picture: Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun via AP).

Jason Dufner one ahead in California at halfway mark after seven-under-par 65

America's Jason Dufner (Picture: Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)).

Former US PGA champion Jason Dufner's late blast ties him for lead in California

Woodsome Hall's Chris Hanson finished one under par in the Joburg Open (Picture: Press Association).

Joburg Open: Chris Hanson suffers cold putter but is warming to the idea of sno...

Woodsome Hall's Chris Hanson is on his way to Brisbane via Dubai (Picture: PA).

Chris Hanson endures visa worry before heading for Australian PGA in Queensland

Former PGA captain Parnell Reilly (Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images).

Yorkshire golf: Reilly to stage special PGA fund pro-am during Huddersfield’s 12...

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