A pure golf break for our golf purist at Pinehurst following course changes by Crenshaw & Coore.

The OptiShot +3 Infrared Golf Simulator enables you to work on your game indoors without the weather getting in the way.

Question from Twitter: "I've potentially got around £160 to spend on a new pair of golf shoes. What would you recommend? #AskGolfalot"

Question from Twitter: "Golfalot, I'm looking to get a new putter. My current 1995 Ping Anser is too light and costs me on longer putt. My handicap is 13.5 and I have a straight stroke."

Question from Twitter: "I need help on my next ball purchase please, do I buy the Srixon Z Star, Callaway Hex Tour Black, or stay with the Titleist Pro V1? #confused"

The best of the action from Saturday's afternoon fourball session, highlighted by an incredible finish from Europe's Ian Poulter.

The Europeans trailed the Americans by two points going into the morning foursomes on Saturday. Could they cut into the American lead? watch the best of the action and find out.

All the anticipation and excitement that have lead up to the 2012 Ryder Cup make way for the golf. Watch the best of the first day of the 2012 Ryder Cup as Jose Maria Olazabal and the European team look to defend the trophy.

The Ryder Cup epitomises the purest form of golf, but are the courses pure?

To preview the event and to satisfy my love for statistics, I have delved deep into the teams and course to compile some interesting numbers relating to the 39th Ryder Cup.

Considering his domination of the game over the past couple of decades, Tiger Woods' record in his six Ryder Cup appearances is rather indifferent. The Ryder Cup has played host to the good, the bad and the ugly side of the 14-time major winner.

The Ryder Cup has provided some iconic and memorable moments over the years. When the best players on both sides of the Atlantic meet every two years, there is a good chance that some great shots will take place. In this video, we take a look at the top-10 Ryder Cup shots.

Do the rules of golf already prohibit long putters? The golf purist investigates.

We continue our video preview of the 2012 Ryder Cup with a look at one of Europe's wildcard picks, Ian Poulter. He embodies the passion that makes the event so compelling. Here, Poults shares his views on matchplay golf and what the Ryder Cup means to him.

America have dominated the history of the Ryder Cup, especially in the early days. Winning 25 of the 38 events, the Americans have produced some great Ryder Cup players, but which do you consider the greatest?