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US PGA Championship: Three key holes at Valhalla that bring risk and reward

US PGA Championship: Three key holes at Valhalla that bring risk and reward

Valhalla Golf Club contains a number of holes that give a nod to Kentucky’s rich horseracing tradition

Wed May 15 2024 - 16:08
Valhalla changes set to place emphasis on accurate driving at US PGA Championship

Valhalla changes set to place emphasis on accurate driving at US PGA Championship

Gotterup and moustache here to stay; Parnevik prevails in playoff; Rose Zhang’s winning bag; Know the Rules

Tue May 14 2024 - 06:00
US PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy bounces into Valhalla in perfect step with his game

US PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy bounces into Valhalla in perfect step with his game

Rory McIlroy's back-to-back wins set the world number two up for tilt at a fifth Major

Mon May 13 2024 - 16:27
Red hot Rory McIlroy storms to fourth Quail Hollow title

Red hot Rory McIlroy storms to fourth Quail Hollow title

Blistering back nine sees McIlroy claim Wells Fargo Championship by five strokes

Sun May 12 2024 - 22:59
Dublin given a scare by Louth before winning 14th Leinster title in a row

Dublin given a scare by Louth before winning 14th Leinster title in a row

Wee County do themselves proud as they reduce the deficit from 21 points last year to four points

Sun May 12 2024 - 17:52
PGA Championship an opportunity for Rory McIlroy to show his Major mettle

PGA Championship an opportunity for Rory McIlroy to show his Major mettle

Route back to winning Majors has been full of twists, turns, speedbumps and dead ends — but fortune favours the brave

Sun May 12 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy stays within touch as Xander Schauffele impresses at Wells Fargo

Rory McIlroy stays within touch as Xander Schauffele impresses at Wells Fargo

Irish golfer shot a bogey-free 68 for tied second in the clubhouse, five behind Olympic champion

Fri May 10 2024 - 22:02
Leona Maguire three shots behind Rose Zhang after opening round of Cognizant Founders Cup

Leona Maguire three shots behind Rose Zhang after opening round of Cognizant Founders Cup

Cavan golfer’s strong start gives her share of third place as she targets third career title on the LPGA Tour

Fri May 10 2024 - 11:16
Rory McIlroy says he will not return to PGA Tour policy board as Webb Simpson stays on

Rory McIlroy says he will not return to PGA Tour policy board as Webb Simpson stays on

Irish golfer evokes Belfast Agreement when speaking about how golf can make peace in a divided time

Wed May 08 2024 - 17:15
Tom McKibbin puts his name to new-look NI Open at Galgorm Golf Club

Tom McKibbin puts his name to new-look NI Open at Galgorm Golf Club

Tournament will take place at the Co Antrim course at the end of July with a purse of €290k

Tue May 07 2024 - 17:25
Rory McIlroy the headline act as he looks to win fourth Quail Hollow title

Rory McIlroy the headline act as he looks to win fourth Quail Hollow title

In-form Scottie Scheffler skips event as he expects the birth of his first child with wife Meredith

Tue May 07 2024 - 06:00
Conor Purcell making steady progress as he maintains quest for full tour card

Conor Purcell making steady progress as he maintains quest for full tour card

Back-to-back top-six finishes on the fiercely competitive Challenge Tour have seen Conor Pucell move up to 17th place in the Race to Mallorca standings

Tue May 07 2024 - 06:00
Séamus Power recovers well but misses cut in Texas

Séamus Power recovers well but misses cut in Texas

Irishman shot 67 in second round but damage was done in the first at CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Fri May 03 2024 - 20:41
Séamus Power needs big week in Dallas to qualify for PGA Championship

Séamus Power needs big week in Dallas to qualify for PGA Championship

Ranked 110th in the world, Power needs to break into the top 100 by next week

Wed May 01 2024 - 16:58
Watch: Rory McIlroy celebrates Zurich Classic victory with rendition of Don’t Stop Believin’

Watch: Rory McIlroy celebrates Zurich Classic victory with rendition of Don’t Stop Believin’

While there’s little chance of him taking on Taylor Swift in the music world, the boy from Holywood, Co Down, certainly didn’t disappoint on the microphone

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 19:01
Zurich Classic win could be catalyst for Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy

Zurich Classic win could be catalyst for Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy

McIlroy attains milestone last reached by Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh

Mon Apr 29 2024 - 10:41
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry tied for the lead at the Zurich Classic

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry tied for the lead at the Zurich Classic

Second round foursomes effort of 70 paired with 61 on Thursday saw the Ryder Cup duo take a share of the clubhouse lead

Sat Apr 27 2024 - 14:26
Ryder Cup door not closed on LIV defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, says European Tour chief

Ryder Cup door not closed on LIV defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, says European Tour chief

Guy Kinnings has taken over as chief executive of the European Tour after Keith Pelley returned to a role in his native Canada

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 15:07
Scottie Scheffler’s bagman may need help carrying his wallet

Scottie Scheffler’s bagman may need help carrying his wallet

Ted Scott has earned more than Rory McIlroy on the PGA Tour so far this year

Tue Apr 23 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy bested by Aberg but remains in contention at Heritage Classic

Rory McIlroy bested by Aberg but remains in contention at Heritage Classic

Séamus Power joins McIlroy four strokes adrift of the leaders with Shane Lowry four further back

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 20:15
Caddie Ted Scott celebrates his role in fourth Masters triumph

Caddie Ted Scott celebrates his role in fourth Masters triumph

Caddie Ted Scott has now helped both Bubba Watson and Scottie Scheffler to Masters success twice at Augusta

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
Scottie Scheffler’s comparisons with Tiger Woods in his heyday run truer with every passing day

Scottie Scheffler’s comparisons with Tiger Woods in his heyday run truer with every passing day

McIlroy’s tied-22nd finish in Augusta was another week where great expectations fell flat

Mon Apr 15 2024 - 21:00
Masters: Brilliant Scheffler exudes invincibility as he secures second green jacket

Masters: Brilliant Scheffler exudes invincibility as he secures second green jacket

World number one secures second Major title after closing 68 earns him four-stroke win

Mon Apr 15 2024 - 00:19
Shane Lowry rues Masters miss, but round with Phil the Thrill a day to remember

Shane Lowry rues Masters miss, but round with Phil the Thrill a day to remember

‘I love playing golf with Phil. He hit some shots that I’m … enjoying as a spectator more than anything else’

Sun Apr 14 2024 - 21:59
The Masters: Irish players stall on moving day as hopes fade

The Masters: Irish players stall on moving day as hopes fade

Shane Lowry holed out from the pine straw for an eagle two on the 14th

Sat Apr 13 2024 - 21:52
The Masters: Rory McIlroy gets blown off course as Scheffler, De Chambeau and Homa lead way

The Masters: Rory McIlroy gets blown off course as Scheffler, De Chambeau and Homa lead way

World number two is 10 shots off lead, with Shane Lowry also struggling in windy conditions in Augusta

Sat Apr 13 2024 - 02:00
Augusta Diary: Masters debutant rises to occasion while Bryson DeChambeau blazes leaderboard trail

Augusta Diary: Masters debutant rises to occasion while Bryson DeChambeau blazes leaderboard trail

Former US amateur runner-up’ steer from Jack Nicklaus; Major entry for minor money; inaugural year for those sunnies; wind-worn Cameron Davis; and Bryson DeChambeau’s 3-D club angle

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 22:21
‘It’s just hard’: Shane Lowry battles to make cut at windy Augusta

‘It’s just hard’: Shane Lowry battles to make cut at windy Augusta

Irish golfer had three three-putts in four holes as he shot a 74 for three over

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 20:53
‘LIV boss’ Greg Norman obliged to pay for Masters ticket  … despite 13 breakaway players in field

‘LIV boss’ Greg Norman obliged to pay for Masters ticket … despite 13 breakaway players in field

Gary Player in a sweat about pumped-up golfers; Masters success a financial and tournament windfall; and that numbers game

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 19:16
The Masters: Bryson DeChambeau leads way as world number one Scottie Scheffler makes strong early case

The Masters: Bryson DeChambeau leads way as world number one Scottie Scheffler makes strong early case

McIlroy’s round – four birdies, three bogeys – was one where he got a couple of lucky ricochets off trees on wayward drives

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 07:25
The Masters: Bryson DeChambeau puts previous Augusta woes behind him to sign for opening 65

The Masters: Bryson DeChambeau puts previous Augusta woes behind him to sign for opening 65

Danny Willett fires cards an opening 68 during his first round since undergoing shoulder surgery six months ago

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 22:13
The Masters: Maestros Nicklaus, Player and Watson lament fractured state of modern golf

The Masters: Maestros Nicklaus, Player and Watson lament fractured state of modern golf

Honorary starters at Augusta National preach togetherness amid traditional quips on age as they continue tradition of ceremonial first shots

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 18:37
Chris Cowan the first to master the art of the skip on 16th hole at Augusta

Chris Cowan the first to master the art of the skip on 16th hole at Augusta

Former US Amateur champion Chris Cowan began a trend when he was the first to skip the ball across the pond to the 16th green at Augusta National in 1972

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
The Masters: Rory McIlroy goes in pursuit of Augusta glory again but all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler

The Masters: Rory McIlroy goes in pursuit of Augusta glory again but all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler

LIV contingent led by Jon Rahm among the subplots but world number one Scottie Scheffler clear favourite for US Masters glory at Augusta

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
The Masters: Only minor tinkering of golf course for 88th edition

The Masters: Only minor tinkering of golf course for 88th edition

Tweaks to Augusta unlikely to affect the longest hitters but may cause a change of approach for some

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
The Masters: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms set to disrupt first round at Augusta National

The Masters: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms set to disrupt first round at Augusta National

Augusta Diary: Debutant Ludvig Aberg turns to an experienced hand on the bag; Olazabal still features aged 58

Wed Apr 10 2024 - 15:38
In the queue at the Masters: $1.50 sandwiches, exclusive merchandise and a lot of garden gnomes

In the queue at the Masters: $1.50 sandwiches, exclusive merchandise and a lot of garden gnomes

It might break the bank for many fans to get to Augusta National but once inside the golf club’s famous precincts there’s no rip-off

Wed Apr 10 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy tries to normalise his routine for latest Masters bid

Rory McIlroy tries to normalise his routine for latest Masters bid

Curtailed press conference just another part of World No 2 Rory McIlroy's ever-changing methodology to finally crack the code at Augusta

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 19:03
Masters digest: Jon Rahm sticks to best of Basque fare for champions dinner

Masters digest: Jon Rahm sticks to best of Basque fare for champions dinner

Spanish star Jon Rahm to serve his peers the culinary delights of his native Basque region at Masters Champions Dinner at Augusta National

Tue Apr 09 2024 - 06:00
Promising recent form has Shane Lowry ready to give his all at the Masters

Promising recent form has Shane Lowry ready to give his all at the Masters

Offalyman says he is not at Augusta ‘to make up the numbers’

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 21:18
Five players to watch at next week’s Masters

Five players to watch at next week’s Masters

Scottie Scheffler is the heavy favourite, but Shane Lowry is in great form

Sun Apr 07 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy hopes for perfect 10th as he aims for history at The Masters

Rory McIlroy hopes for perfect 10th as he aims for history at The Masters

The 34-year-old hopes a new approach will help him finally complete his Major collection

Sun Apr 07 2024 - 06:00
Leona Maguire makes matchplay semi-finals in Las Vegas

Leona Maguire makes matchplay semi-finals in Las Vegas

Irish golfer will face South Korea’s Sei Young Kim in the last four after 4&3 win over Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn

Sat Apr 06 2024 - 20:44
Slow start for Power and Harrington in Texas Open as Maguire makes cut

Slow start for Power and Harrington in Texas Open as Maguire makes cut

Early clubhouse lead in Valero Texas Open claimed by the unheralded Justin Lower who opens with a 66

Thu Apr 04 2024 - 21:56
Rory McIlroy seeks Butch Harmon’s advice as he hones his game for Masters

Rory McIlroy seeks Butch Harmon’s advice as he hones his game for Masters

Irishman elects to return to action in San Antonio a week before he returns to Augusta

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 19:58
Leona Maguire interview: ‘My game is in a good spot, I’m trying to tie it all together’

Leona Maguire interview: ‘My game is in a good spot, I’m trying to tie it all together’

Cavan golfer plots her own way with grand designs on more LPGA Tour wins, Major success and an Olympic medal

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Wide gap remains in golf between men and women’s prize money

Wide gap remains in golf between men and women’s prize money

New sponsor for Irish legends; Harrington’s legendary par; Stephen Jaeger going to Augusta

Tue Apr 02 2024 - 06:00
The only way is up for Rory McIlroy as the Masters approaches

The only way is up for Rory McIlroy as the Masters approaches

The Northern Irishman has been in relatively poor form on the PGA Tour but aims to recapture his best

Mon Apr 01 2024 - 19:00
Pádraig Harrington’s escape act only gets him so far as Finau makes move in Houston

Pádraig Harrington’s escape act only gets him so far as Finau makes move in Houston

Irish golfer can only manage 74 but shows his ingenuity with brilliant par rescue off his knees

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 19:33
Leona Maguire fails to join the European birdie-fest in the Arizona desert

Leona Maguire fails to join the European birdie-fest in the Arizona desert

Maguire cards opening 71 as Spain’s Azahara Munoz opens with 64; Scottie Scheffler keeps up hot run

Thu Mar 28 2024 - 20:31
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