A 16-year-old amateur schoolgirl stole the show and a share of the lead at the Australian Open on Thursday, while in the men's event Cameron Davis was a stroke ahead after a flawless nine-under-par 63. In the women's event Rachel Lee and Jenny Shin finished one ahead of two-time British Open champion Shin Ji-yai who shot a five-under 68.
Luke Donald has been reappointed as the Europe Ryder Cup captain and believes that the “passion” Rory McIlroy showed in his infamous bust-up with the United States team in Rome will be crucial if the Englishman is to make history by inflicting back-to-back defeats on the Americans.
Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after masterminding this year's victory, team bosses announced on Wednesday.Ryder Cup executive director Guy Kinnings said: "Luke was a superb captain in Rome and we are delighted that he will be returning to the role for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York.