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Golf: James Morrison fires brilliant 64 at Wentworth

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Morrison fires brilliant 64 at Wentworth… and then reveals he won't go to US Open if he qualifies

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UPDATED:

15:02 GMT, 25 May 2012

James Morrison will be turning down a place in next month's US Open if he wins the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday.

Morrison, out in front after a magical second round 64 at Wentworth, is due to become a father for the first time in two weeks.

In the swing: James Morrison tees off on the third hole on Friday

In the swing: James Morrison tees off on the third hole on Friday

The winner of the European Tour's flagship event becomes eligible for the second major of the season in San Francisco on June 14-17, but the 27-year-old said: 'I wouldn't go unfortunately – as hard as it would be to turn it down.

'I don't want to think what would happen if I went. Divorce comes to mind.'

Morrison played at Pebble Beach two years ago after winning the qualifying event at Walton Heath. That takes place again this Monday, but he has not entered.

Former Open champion Paul Lawrie is another who will not be at the Olympic Club.

He was eligible through the world's top 60, but decided not to enter because he does not think it will help his bid for a return to the Ryder Cup side after a gap of 13 years.

BMW PGA Championship: Live scoring

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BMW PGA Championship: Keep up to date with the latest scores

The European Tour is at Wentworth this week for the BMW PGA Championship.

World No 2 Luke Donald took the title last year and you can keep track of all the latest scores right here.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE SCORES

Take my card: Donald has been awarded lifelong membership to the European Tour

Take my card: Donald has been awarded lifelong membership to the European Tour

Jermaine Pennant pleads guilty to drink driving

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Stoke winger Pennant pleads guilty to drink-driving charge

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UPDATED:

10:56 GMT, 15 May 2012

Jermaine Pennant has pleaded guilty to drink driving.

The Stoke winger was questioned by police after his BMW collided with a silver Audi in Sale last month.

The 29-year-old was charged with
drink-driving, driving while disqualified, and having no insurance.

More to follow…

In the dock: Jermaine Pennant (right) arrives at Trafford Magistrates' Court

In the dock: Jermaine Pennant (right) arrives at Trafford Magistrates' Court

Lee Westwood uses Mike Waite as stand-in caddie

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Westwood to soak up Sponge's knowledge with Foster sidelined

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UPDATED:

17:39 GMT, 14 May 2012

Lee Westwood has taken on Australian
Mike Waite – known as 'Sponge' – to act as his stand-in caddie while
Billy Foster recovers from the knee injury suffered in a soccer
kickabout two weeks ago.

With Yorkshireman Foster possibly out
for six months, England's world number three used American Cayce Kerr
over the last two weeks, but will start working with Waite in next
week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Temporary split: Injury means Foster (left) will not partner Westwood (right)

Temporary split: Injury means Foster (left) will not partner Westwood (right)

Waite is best known for his long partnership with New Zealander Michael Campbell, which included his US Open triumph in 2005.

Jermaine Pennant questioned by police after car crash

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Stoke winger Pennant questioned by police after car crash

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UPDATED:

07:48 GMT, 30 April 2012

Jermaine Pennant was questioned by police on Sunday night after being arrested following a car crash near his home.

The 29-year-old Stoke City winger was held in custody on suspicion of drink driving and driving while disqualified.

Pennant’s white BMW collided with a silver Audi in the early hours just ten minutes from his luxury mansion in Hale, Cheshire.

Quizzed: Jermaine Pennant has been questioned by police following a car crash

Quizzed: Jermaine Pennant has been questioned by police following a car crash

A police spokesman said on Sunday night: ‘A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and disqualified driving.

'He remains in police custody for questioning.’

The spokesman added: ‘The driver of the Audi was taken to hospital for treatment.

‘His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.’

Keothavong slumps to Malaysian Open first round surrender to qualifier

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Keothavong slumps to Malaysian Open first round surrender to qualifier

Anne Keothavong was beaten in the first round of the BMW Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur.

The eighth-seeded Briton went down 6-4, 7-5 to Taiwanese qualifier Hsieh Su-wei.

Keothavong struggled badly with her serve, winning only 37 per cent of points on her first delivery, as she lost in just over an hour and a half.

Out: Keothavong

Out: Keothavong

London Olympics 2012: BMW reveal plans for interactive pavilion

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Making a splash! BMW reveal stunning plans for interactive pavilion in Olympic Park

BMW has revealed plans for its stunning pavilion at the heart of the Olympic Park which will be used to highlight their latest vehicle innovations and house a range of interactive visitor exhibits.

The car manufacturer is providing a fleet of around 4,000 vehicles to transport athletes and officials during the Games and will use the new venue in Stratford to highlight their commitment to sustainability.

The pavilion will be built on an elevated site above the Waterworks River, between the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre.

Olympic sunrise: The BMW pavilion will be found at the heart of the park

Olympic sunrise: The BMW pavilion will be found at the heart of the park

British firm Serie – who won the competition to design the pavilion, based on a Victorian bandstand – will use river water to provide a sustainable source of cooling for the building before returning this filtered water to the river via an eye-catching 'water curtain' feature.

Building work on the Park has been officially completed well ahead of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games, the nine main competition venues have now been handed over to organisers for 'fitting out'.

Tim Abbott, managing director of BMW Group UK, said: 'As a major investor, manufacturer and employer in the UK, BMW Group is deeply proud to be an official partner for Britain's first Olympic & Paralympic Games since 1948.

Sustainability: BMW hope pavilion will offer spectators insight into the company's aspirations

Sustainability: BMW hope pavilion will offer spectators insight into the company's aspirations

'This commitment to the UK is also reflected in our choice of a home-grown architecture practice to design our pavilion and we’re delighted that Serie's final design reflects our commitment to sustainable thinking in such an innovative and eye-catching manner.

'We believe it provides a truly worthy addition to the Olympic Park'.

Nick Dougherty loses European Tour card

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Three-time winner Dougherty loses European Tour card

Three-time winner Nick Dougherty has failed to retain his European Tour card after missing the cut at the qualifying school in Spain on Tuesday.

Dougherty, a protege of Sir Nick Faldo, has struggled with his form since his last victory, the BMW International Open in Munich in 2009, and failed to beat the four-under-par mark, the lowest 72-hole cut in the history of the qualifying school.

England”s Sam Hutsby leads the way at the PGA Catalunya Resort on 16 under with 36 holes to play. Others to miss the cut included Paul Broadhurst, Simon Wakefield, Jarmo Sandelin and Phillip Archer.

Fall from grace: Dougherty has failed to retain his European Tour card

Fall from grace: Dougherty has failed to retain his European Tour card