Golf courses have a role to play in providing sanctuaries for threatened birds and other wildlife, according to the RSPB and golf's governing body, the R&A. In the past golf courses have been criticised by green groups for excessive water, pesticide and fertiliser use but a new joint publication, Birds and Golf Courses: A Guide to Habitat Management, marks a change in attitude by the industry.

Wales exorcised the disappointment of being beaten in a play-off by Austria two years ago by winning the PGAs of Europe International Team Championship at Roda today. And they did so in style, putting three strokes between themselves and their closest pursuer in the 24-strong field after beginning the fourth and final round sharing pole position with England.

- Englishman Holds Off Monty To Lift Region?s Oldest Trophy - Cairo (EGYPT): England's Steven Tiley held his nerve to lead from the front and win by four shots at the $ 200,000 Egyptian Open after a wind-swept final round in Cairo. It was a controlled performance from the 27 year-old who played on both the Asian Tour and European Challenge Tour this season before recording the biggest win of his career thanks to a final round 68 that saw him take the title on thirteen under par.

Premium UK golf brand Stewart Golf have released full images of their new set of golf accessories aimed at the discerning lady golfer. MODA by Stewart Golf is being launched in time for Christmas as a matching four piece golf bag set, making it a fantastic gift idea.

Premium UK golf brand Stewart Golf has announced the launch of an innovative new lightweight, fully waterproof stand bag. The stand bag is part of the new Stewart Golf Collection which also includes a clever rain cover, shoe bag & Boston bag.

Cairo (EGYPT): England's Steven Tiley will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the $ 200,000 Egyptian Open after a third round 68 took him to nine under overall in the region's oldest golf tournament. The 27 year-old Georgia State University graduate was a late arrival from last week's Singapore Open but heads the field from Germany's Christoph Gunther and Swiss Andre Bossert on seven under par after both players carded 67.

Cairo (EGYPT): European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie took time out from playing the 2009 Egyptian Open to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.