Subscribe
Subscribe

No Mercy: The five toughest tests in US Open history

No Mercy: The five toughest tests in US Open history

Will the firm conditions anticipated for next week enable Pinehurst No.2 to break into the top five of toughest US Open courses?

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 14:00
Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele get going early at the Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele get going early at the Memorial Tournament

Shane Lowry frustrated by mudballs on back nine as he opens with a two-over 74

Thu Jun 06 2024 - 21:18
Collin Morikawa looking to cap return to form with Memorial success

Collin Morikawa looking to cap return to form with Memorial success

Two-time Major champion has had three top-10s in his last four outings

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 19:27
Shane Lowry happy with his game heading into next week’s US Open at Pinehurst

Shane Lowry happy with his game heading into next week’s US Open at Pinehurst

The Offaly player feels he is now more mature since he won a Major in Portrush, and his game has improved from playing big tournaments in the US

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 06:00
Bob MacIntyre overcomes drone annoyance for first PGA Tour win

Bob MacIntyre overcomes drone annoyance for first PGA Tour win

Charley Hull’s smoking captures attention; Philip Walton’s win 29 years ago; Irish golfers heading for Cadiz

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy coming into form as he enjoys packed PGA Tour schedule

Rory McIlroy coming into form as he enjoys packed PGA Tour schedule

The Memorial at Muirfield Village will be the Northern Irish golfer’s 16th event of 2024

Mon Jun 03 2024 - 17:37
TV View: Touch of Forrest Gump about RTÉ match scheduling

TV View: Touch of Forrest Gump about RTÉ match scheduling

Understandable if viewers had taken to off switch on their remotes for fare provided in Meath-Kerry group game

Mon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
MacIntyre negotiates route to top of Canadian Open with second round 66

MacIntyre negotiates route to top of Canadian Open with second round 66

Lowry shoots well-crafted 68 to ensure his presence over the weekend

Fri May 31 2024 - 21:12
Rory McIlroy leans on favoured driver to power his way into Canadian Open contention

Rory McIlroy leans on favoured driver to power his way into Canadian Open contention

Leona Maguire starts the US Women’s Open with a three-over par 73 to leave her four shots off the clubhouse lead

Thu May 30 2024 - 19:58
‘Incredibly sad’: Rory McIlroy reflects on death of Grayson Murray

‘Incredibly sad’: Rory McIlroy reflects on death of Grayson Murray

Shane Lowry, Séamus Power and McIlroy all in the field for the Canadian Open

Wed May 29 2024 - 17:28
US Women’s Open: Leona Maguire among those trying to beat Nelly Korda

US Women’s Open: Leona Maguire among those trying to beat Nelly Korda

American golfer heads into major having won six of her seven events on the LPGA Tour this year

Wed May 29 2024 - 17:02
Richard Bland’s lucrative late career continues with Senior PGA win

Richard Bland’s lucrative late career continues with Senior PGA win

New golf club in Florida called Kinsale; three Irish in Women’s US Open; tributes to Grayson Murray

Tue May 28 2024 - 06:00
Grayson Murray’s sad passing casts a pall over the PGA Tour

Grayson Murray’s sad passing casts a pall over the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy the headline act at RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton where Shane Lowry and Seamus Power also compete

Mon May 27 2024 - 19:03
Bryson DeChambeau shows his decency in incident with spectator

Bryson DeChambeau shows his decency in incident with spectator

Koepka’s punishment workout; Nelly Korda wins yet again; Conor Purcell with DP World Tour start

Tue May 21 2024 - 06:00
Shane Lowry: ‘I hope this is the sign of things to come for the next few months’

Shane Lowry: ‘I hope this is the sign of things to come for the next few months’

Offaly man fell short at the US PGA Championship but not before firing a sensational third round of 62 on Saturday

Mon May 20 2024 - 16:46
US PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele holds off Bryson DeChambeau to win his first major

US PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele holds off Bryson DeChambeau to win his first major

Californian shot final round of 65 with birdie on last to clinch win, while Shane Lowry finished in a tie for sixth

Mon May 20 2024 - 00:29
Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic week ends with a top-10 finish in Valhalla

Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic week ends with a top-10 finish in Valhalla

Rory McIlroy ‘feeling good’ about his game after final round saw him sign for a total 12-under-par

Sun May 19 2024 - 22:47
US PGA: Scottie Scheffler shoots second round 66 after early morning arrest

US PGA: Scottie Scheffler shoots second round 66 after early morning arrest

World number one faces four charges after being taken into custody prior to Friday's action at Valhalla

Fri May 17 2024 - 21:31
‘Not winning makes you want it more’: Xander Schauffele bounces back with 62 to lead PGA

‘Not winning makes you want it more’: Xander Schauffele bounces back with 62 to lead PGA

Bogey-bogey finish for Tiger Woods changes the complexion of his opening round

Thu May 16 2024 - 20:50
Rory McIlroy shows no sign of distraction with strong start to US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy shows no sign of distraction with strong start to US PGA Championship

Irish golfer signed for a five-under-par 66, four shots behind early leader Xander Schauffele

Thu May 16 2024 - 19:58
PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy all business as he focuses on Major bid amid divorce proceeding

PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy all business as he focuses on Major bid amid divorce proceeding

World number two is in top form but in Scottie Scheffler he faces a competitor who has won all before him this year

Wed May 15 2024 - 19:26
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
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
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
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
  • 1
  • …
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • …
  • 110
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC