Our golf columnist Neil Cullen insists he’s not the emailing golf nerd who got Paddy Harrington disqualified. But he IS a golf nerd. So here’s this week’s big talking points.

Dubliner accepts decision after viewer emails match referee.

Dubliner leads the way at €2million event after time spent tweaking his game.

No surprises but Spaniard will be a popular choice as skipper.

Would you fancy a shot at this spectacular 19th hole?

After a breakthrough 2010, Graeme McDowell started the year as he means to go on in Hawaii.

He hasn’t even swung a club in anger, and yet Tiger Woods’ 2011 already looks like it might not better than his 2010.

Fáilte Ireland push for tournment’s inclusion on next year’s schedule despite loss of title sponsor.

A couple of monster putts from the Portrush man with the American twang sealed a dramatic win. Get in the hole!

The Portrush man will go head-to-head with Race to Dubai rival Martin Kaymer tomorrow.

Big news for Irish golf fans as the Race to Dubai 2011 schedule is set to be released later.

Woods opens up about THAT car crash and reveals that he wears short trousers when on the phone to reporters. Seriously.

Big fights, successful gambling, playing golf for a living – it’s not a bad way to spend your time.

Homesick Irishman back on European Tour.

Lee Westwood met Tiger Woods for the first time since taking his number one ranking – and there was plenty of swordplay.

Kaymer and McDowell duke it out in Andalucia.

Rory McIlroy versus Robbie Savage. On Twitter. Enough said.

The Irishman puts his off-form Ryder Cup behind him to card an opening day 64 and tie for the lead.

The Ryder Cup hero’s bid to become world number one could be scuppered by a recurring calf injury.

Westwood could go number one at the weekend with a top two finish.

Legendary Spaniard tipped as European captain for Chicago 2012.

Choice images from Europe’s Ryder Cup win

If Europe are to scrape victory, it looks like Graeme McDowell will be the man to sink the winning putt.

The Irish golfers could sink the winning putt for Europe as they tee off last in today’s singles matches at the Ryder Cup.

Twelve singles set for Monday, while play scheduled to resume today at 1.30.

After a promising start from Europe atrocious conditions at Celtic Manor have forced play to be suspended until 5pm.

Rain jackets and brollies are aplenty but the appalling weather at Celtic Manor has failed to prevent the 2010 Ryder Cup from getting underway.

Captains Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin have announced the opening day fourball pairs for the Ryder Cup.

US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin invites an F-16 pilot to Wales to give a motivational speech to his charges.

USA continues preparation for Ryder Cup as Tom Watson advises Pavin to stick with more of the same.

The bookie placed a ‘Hollywood’-style boarding within view of a tee box – and is annoyed it’s being torn down.

Rory still says he’d love to play Tiger… after dismissing the world number one’s chances last week.

Colin Montgomerie has every base covered for the Ryder Cup: he’s already prepared remarks for if Europe lose.

Captain Colin Montgomery and Corey Pavin both ban their players from using Twitter during this week’s tournament.

Donald builds up for Ryder Cup, while Casey builds up to what might have been.

Northern Irish prodigy moves on from “exhibition” remarks to say he’s more interested in winning individual trophy.

European wild card pick gives ringing endorsement to US wildcard, also says he’s building up to a big Ryder Cup.

McGinley admits Westwood doubts are a boost for the American team, but Westwood insists he’ll recover in time for Celtic Manor.

After blowing leads at two tournaments this summer, Dustin Johnson finally wins.