The race to the Nedbank Golf Challenge certainly is heating up. Sergio moved up to No 2 in the World Ranking after his win in the HSBC Championship, while Anthony Kim was disqualified for playing with an altered driver. Was a temper tantrum to blame?

Big John just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Last week Daly spent a night in jail after passing out drunk in a Hooters restaurant. Now he’s saying it was all a big “misunderstanding” because he usually “sleeps with his eyes open”!

After a week of worldwide economic crisis, it is hardly surprising that golf has become one of the latest casualties. The US Tour’s schedule for next year is certain to be hard hit as tournaments sponsored by banks and motor companies are threatened.

Paula Creamer may be famous for her good looks and love of pink, but after yesterday’s performance in the Samsung World Championship she’s hopefully going to get a reputation as a good golfer too.