Even if he were a postman Nigel Graves is unlikely to ring any bells, but 31 years ago he was the man who stopped Ernie Els in his tracks.

Playing editor Brandon Stone pays tribute to the career of Ernie Els and looks at what lies ahead.

The first time I met Ernie Els he was ordering a Castle in the room set aside for the press at Royal Johannesburg.

For this week’s VOG Stellenbosch, you should consider going local …

OK, so the horse has probably bolted at my Game of Thrones reference, but winter has certainly arrived for the Sunshine Tour and this year’s run of events is better than ever.

Shane Lowry was a deserved winner of the 148th Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. JOHN GOLIATH

Every day this event just gets bigger (and better).