Leona Maguire interview: ‘I underestimated how much winning took out of me’Europe’s Solheim Cup hero notched up another LPGA win in 2023 and knows she’s a match for the world’s best golfers when she brings her A-gameWed Jan 03 2024 - 06:00
Five sports stars to watch in 2024A big year beckons in 2024 for promising young Irish sporting stars Jake O’Brien, Lauren Walsh, Nick Griggs, Adam Screeney and Nikki WallMon Jan 01 2024 - 06:00
Sporting greats we lost in 2023: ‘It was the most exhilarating, terrifying, fantastic time’Philip Reid looks back at some of the most prominent sportspeople we lost during the yearSun Dec 31 2023 - 06:00
Sports Review 2023: Magnificent McIlroy an outstanding leader for Europe Both on and off the course Rory McIlroy proved an inspirational leader for his team in a memorable Ryder Cup triumph over the US in RomeSun Dec 31 2023 - 06:00
Shane Lowry interview: ‘Winning an Olympic gold medal would be something else’Offaly golfer believes if his putter behaves he can have a ‘very good year’ on the PGA TourSat Dec 23 2023 - 06:00
Shane Lowry aims to put distractions about golf’s fractures aside and become ‘selfish golfer’Offaly golfer says you ‘just have to worry about yourself’ amid uncertain future for professional golfWed Dec 20 2023 - 16:07
Tiger Woods aiming to compete more in 2024Legendary golfer Tiger Woods eyes a more regular return to action after competing in the PNC Championship with teenage son CharlieTue Dec 19 2023 - 06:00
Sara Byrne: ‘What Leona Maguire is doing, it is definitely a motivator’Cork woman is looking towards a new stage of her career after graduation next yearFri Dec 15 2023 - 06:00
Leona Maguire and Tom McKibbin take professional awards from Irish golf writersLaytown and Bettystown’s Alex Maguire and Douglas’ Sara Byrne take amateur awardsTue Dec 12 2023 - 18:37
High-flying Ludvig Åberg decides to switch caddieNorwegian has made a startling impact since turning pro in June but has opted for change as he lines up veteran American looper Joe SkovronTue Dec 12 2023 - 06:00
Luke Donald reappointed European Ryder Cup captain for 2025 contest in New YorkEnglishman is the first captain since Bernard Gallacher to retain the captaincyWed Nov 29 2023 - 15:06
Tiger Woods to return to competitive action in Hero World ChallengeFifteen-time Major champion Tiger Woods aiming to compete in the four Majors this year plus the Players ChampionshipTue Nov 28 2023 - 06:00
Paul McGinley’s US broadcasting career set to move up a gearIrish golfer asked to fill in as lead analyst slot on NBC for this week’s Hero World ChallengeMon Nov 27 2023 - 17:26
Amy Yang’s season-ending victory a lesson in fortitudeAmy Yang battles back from serious injury to claim the biggest payday of her career in LGPA Tour ChampionshipTue Nov 21 2023 - 06:00
TV View: No glossing over bleak landscape for Stephen Kenny’s IrelandPicture looks ominous for manager as Richie Sadlier says ‘words don’t matter any more’Sun Nov 19 2023 - 19:00
Nicolai Højgaard’s stunning finish secures DP World Tour Championship titleRory McIlroy delighted with consistency of his play as he collects fifth Race to Dubai titleSun Nov 19 2023 - 14:31
Nicolai Højgaard’s closing eagle moves him two clear of the field in Dubai Shane Lowry and Tom McKibbin lie six shots off the lead with Rory McIlroy 10 shots adriftFri Nov 17 2023 - 21:34
Rory McIlroy rides his luck on the 18th hole as he opens with 71 in DubaiMcIlroy four shots off the lead as he admits to being ‘a lit bit rusty’ in opening roundThu Nov 16 2023 - 13:57
Jon Rahm hoping to dominate again in Dubai but Rory McIlroy will take home the big prizeIn four previous appearances in the championship, Jon Rahm sealed the deal on three occasionsWed Nov 15 2023 - 17:41
Jonathan Caldwell fails to secure card for next year’s DP World TourCo Down golfer finishes in tied-47th of qualifying school in Tarragona, SpainWed Nov 15 2023 - 16:21
Rory McIlroy’s resignation from PGA Tour policy board will cut out Major distractionWorld No 2 says that ‘professional and personal commitments’ caused him to step down from roleWed Nov 15 2023 - 11:35
‘Loose lips sink ships’: Rory McIlroy keeps cards close to his chest on future of professional golfRace to Dubai winner teams up with Irish rugby legend Jonny Sexton in the pre-tournament pro-am at Jumeirah CourseTue Nov 14 2023 - 15:23
Lydia Ko misses out on Tour Championship after nightmare LPGA Tour seasonThere was agony for Mark Power as the Kilkenny golfer bogeyed his final holeTue Nov 14 2023 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy ready for crowning week in Dubai at DP World Tour ChampionshipIrish golfer has won fifth Race to Dubai title before he tees up at this week’s finaleMon Nov 13 2023 - 18:16
Max Homa shows no rust as he shares midway lead in South AfricaTom McKibbin, the lone Irish player in the field, has frustrating day in Sun CityFri Nov 10 2023 - 17:54
Leona Maguire cards bogey-free 67 in first round of penultimate event of the LPGA Tour seasonStephanie Meadow signs for level par 70; Tom McKibbin tied for 20th at two-under at Nedbank ChampionshipThu Nov 09 2023 - 19:54
Golf lowdowns: Nedbank Challenge and The Annika ChampionshipLeona Maguire, Stephanie Meadow and Tom McKibbin are all in actionWed Nov 08 2023 - 15:18
Pádraig Harrington shows that practice rounds don’t always make perfect Séamus Power still working on fitness ahead of PGA Tour return; Adam Long drives for show with perfect returnTue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
Pádraig Harrington claims commanding win at TimberTech ChampionshipVictory in Baton Rouge is Irishman’s sixth on the PGA’s over-50s circuitSun Nov 05 2023 - 21:37
Mark Power shows fortitude in second stage of Q-School in SpainPower leapfrogged up the leaderboard with a 68 for 181 in tied-19th which got him into a seven man playoff for the final four spotsSun Nov 05 2023 - 20:12
Conor Purcell bids for full card on the DP World TourConor Purcell is currently 36th and needs to leapfrog into top 20 in Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final in Mallorca to secure a full tour cardTue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
DP World Tour gives chance to PGA Tour players who fail to keep tour cards Leona Maguire back in action on the LPGA Tour in Kuala LumpurTue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
Meadow blooms in Shanghai as she targets Tour Championship spotPhilip Reid’s weekly round-up from the world of golfTue Oct 17 2023 - 06:00
Lexi Thompson becomes just the seventh woman to play in PGA Tour eventDifferent Strokes: Training ground for future Ryder Cup stars and a memorable day for Stephen GallacherTue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
Portmarnock Golf Club declares intention to host The OpenClub hopes to become first venue outside the United Kingdom to host the major championshipFri Oct 06 2023 - 18:38
Will Justin Rose be European Ryder Cup captain at Adare Manor?Different Strokes: Patrick Cantlay and his hat that didn’t fit cause troubleTue Oct 03 2023 - 06:00
Ryder Cup: Rome heroics show Rory McIlroy is Europe’s leader in both word and deedMcIlroy targets victory on American soil at Bethpage Black in New York in 2025Mon Oct 02 2023 - 15:45
Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy admits cap waving incident motivated Europe to victory Ryder Cup: McIlroy says cold plunge in the hotel and some Roman wisdom also helped him regain focusSun Oct 01 2023 - 19:54
Europe’s golfing gladiators hold off brave US fightback to seal Ryder Cup in RomeTeam Europe Tommy Fleetwood secures the vital point as unbeaten home run continues with 16½-11½ victorySun Oct 01 2023 - 16:37
United States fight back but Europe still favourites to regain Ryder Cup going into final dayEurope ended the day leading by 10.5 points to 5.5.Sat Sept 30 2023 - 18:33
Ryder Cup: Fantasy golf from Europe as they get off to a dream startHistoric whitewash in the foursomes sets up a 4-0 lead before Rahm and Rose lead determined comebacks in the fourballsFri Sept 29 2023 - 20:29
Ryder Cup: New generation leads Europe to unprecedented first day A 6½ to 1½ lead over the United States is better than Luke Donald’s team could have hopedFri Sept 29 2023 - 19:35
Ryder Cup: Luke Donald makes early statement of intent ahead of colossal clash in RomeCaptain says his European side are ‘fearless’ as they look to win back the title from the United StatesThu Sept 28 2023 - 18:01
Seán Keeling turns on the style to contribute to Europe’s Junior Ryder Cup triumph Sean Keeling produces some serious golf in his singles clash to defeat American Will Hartman 4&2Thu Sept 28 2023 - 16:16
Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both in action in Friday’s opening foursomes matchesRory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both in action while two European rookies will make their Ryder Cup debutsThu Sept 28 2023 - 16:10
Ryder Cup diary: Rickie sticking to the flags and leaving those poles aloneTop pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis’s Fowler pit stop; Europe’s Junior Ryder Cup hopefuls eye title; and four of an Irish kindWed Sept 27 2023 - 20:18
Rory McIlroy wants European teammates to see him as an equal at seventh Ryder CupIrish golfer keen to stress there is no hierarchy on the European teamWed Sept 27 2023 - 18:40
Ryder Cup: Brooks Koepka shows admiration for ‘gritty’ Graeme McDowellPGA champion’s right-hand man as ever is Antrim caddie Rickie ElliottWed Sept 27 2023 - 17:33
There is a sense the time has come for Jon Rahm to be a true Ryder Cup leaderThe world number three is aware of the rich Spanish tradition in the event and has recently spoken to Europe’s record points scorer Sergio GarciaTue Sept 26 2023 - 18:56
Ryder Cup diary: Tommy Fleetwood not put out by coach’s new jobRoganstown’s Seán Keeling is following in illustrious footsteps at the Junior Ryder CupTue Sept 26 2023 - 18:54
