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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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
Pádraig Harrington in the field as Scheffler headlines Houston Open

Pádraig Harrington in the field as Scheffler headlines Houston Open

Leona Maguire in action at the Ford Championship on the LPGA Tour

Wed Mar 27 2024 - 16:00
Relaxed schedule pays dividends for Nelly Korda

Relaxed schedule pays dividends for Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda returns from a seven-week break to claim another playoff victory on the LGPA Tour and reclaim world number one spot

Tue Mar 26 2024 - 06:00
Pádraig Harrington finding fun in his golf as he heads back to PGA Tour

Pádraig Harrington finding fun in his golf as he heads back to PGA Tour

Irishman following up his victory on Champions Tour by testing his game against younger bucks at the Houston Open

Mon Mar 25 2024 - 19:00
Séamus Power lets Valspar Championships hopes slip

Séamus Power lets Valspar Championships hopes slip

Waterford man shoots final round 76 as Peter Malnati takes title on PGA Tour

Sun Mar 24 2024 - 22:03
Leona Maguire and Séamus Power move into contention in US tournaments

Leona Maguire and Séamus Power move into contention in US tournaments

Shane Lowry shoots 66 in Singapore to move within five strokes of the lead

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 12:18
Shane Lowry battles jetlag to make the cut at Porsche Singapore Classic

Shane Lowry battles jetlag to make the cut at Porsche Singapore Classic

Lowry seven adrift of the leaders; Tom McKibbin misses his first cut of the season in his ninth event

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 13:26
Séamus Power makes strong start to Valspar Championship

Séamus Power makes strong start to Valspar Championship

Waterford man shot a three-under-par 68, just two shots adrift of the early clubhouse leader

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 20:32
R&A’s Golf It! project reaping benefits for its commitment to sustainable golf

R&A’s Golf It! project reaping benefits for its commitment to sustainable golf

Wyndham Clark’s heartbreaking putt; Shane Lowry to cross 12 time zones for tournament

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry leave Sawgrass with different vibes about their games

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry leave Sawgrass with different vibes about their games

Lowry heading to Singapore on DP World Tour after great spell in Florida on the PGA Tour

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 19:00
Scottie Scheffler confirms his supremacy by retaining Players Championship

Scottie Scheffler confirms his supremacy by retaining Players Championship

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy tied for 19th place

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 22:24
Wyndham Clark enters the zone to take a comfortable lead at the Players Championship

Wyndham Clark enters the zone to take a comfortable lead at the Players Championship

Rory McIlroy with an indifferent start to his second round but Shane Lowry and Séamus Power make strong bids to make the cut

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 19:58
Rory McIlroy anything but boring as 10 birdies propel him into the lead at The Players

Rory McIlroy anything but boring as 10 birdies propel him into the lead at The Players

Northern Irishman joins Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in a tie for the clubhouse lead at Sawgrass

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 18:53
McIlroy and Lowry eye return to winning ways in 50th edition of The Players at TPC Sawgrass

McIlroy and Lowry eye return to winning ways in 50th edition of The Players at TPC Sawgrass

Defending champion and favourite Scottie Scheffler arrives on the back of lifting Arnold Palmer Invitational trophy last week

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 19:52
Pádraig Harrington insists rivalry between PGA Tour and LIV can be healthy

Pádraig Harrington insists rivalry between PGA Tour and LIV can be healthy

Pádraig Harrington: 'I wouldn’t be averse to that being the future where there’s two [golf] tours'

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 06:00
Shane Lowry returns to world’s top-50 after Bay Hill showing

Shane Lowry returns to world’s top-50 after Bay Hill showing

Rory McIlroy getting ready to play The Players for 14th time and is well aware of the demands of TPC Sawgrass

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 18:18
Lowry can only look on at masterclass by Scheffler at Bay Hill

Lowry can only look on at masterclass by Scheffler at Bay Hill

The Offaly man secures solo third and maintains his momentum going into The Players at Sawgrass

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 22:14
Shane Lowry embraces Bay Hill challenge as he stays on top of the leaderboard

Shane Lowry embraces Bay Hill challenge as he stays on top of the leaderboard

Irish golfer carves out a patient 71 to stay in front on difficult Orlando test

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 20:41
Shane Lowry looking to make the most of Bay Hill sponsor’s invitation

Shane Lowry looking to make the most of Bay Hill sponsor’s invitation

Sponsor's invitation ensures Shane Lowry a starting place in lucrative Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 18:00
Different Strokes: McIlroy convinced it is only a matter of time before he returns to the winner’s circle

Different Strokes: McIlroy convinced it is only a matter of time before he returns to the winner’s circle

Paul Azinger says it’s a sad day for golf that PGA Tour ‘has fast become the qualifier for LIV’

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 06:00
Shane Lowry’s PGA Tour drought continues as Austin Eckroat wins Cognizant Classic

Shane Lowry’s PGA Tour drought continues as Austin Eckroat wins Cognizant Classic

Irish golfer closes with a 71 after two visits to the water on the back nine prove very costly

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 17:00
Different Strokes: Pavon’s switch of codes paying off handsomely

Different Strokes: Pavon’s switch of codes paying off handsomely

French golfer Matthieu Pavon's career transformed by his breakthrough win at Torrey Pines in just his third event on the PGA Tour

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 16:30
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