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Rhasidat Adeleke: There’s no doubt that the girl from Tallaght has arrived on the global stage

Rhasidat Adeleke: There’s no doubt that the girl from Tallaght has arrived on the global stage

Rashidat Adeleke came so close to a medal in her first World Championships final

Thu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
Focused Rory McIlroy returns to happy hunting ground

Focused Rory McIlroy returns to happy hunting ground

East Lake holds no fears for the three-time FedEx Cup champion who is well-placed to launch another bid for the title and huge prizemoney

Thu Aug 24 2023 - 05:00
Different Strokes: Irish players prepare to swing into action at 49th Walker Cup

Different Strokes: Irish players prepare to swing into action at 49th Walker Cup

Suzann Pettersen to reveal wild card picks for Solheim Cup; Scottie Scheffler on the unattainable; East Lake fortune up for grabs; Phil ‘Lefty’ Mickelson; questions and answers

Tue Aug 22 2023 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy starts Tour Championship on the back foot but a lot closer than last year

Rory McIlroy starts Tour Championship on the back foot but a lot closer than last year

Scottie Scheffler will start at 10 under par on Thursday with McIlroy at seven under

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 12:51
A quartet of Irish players selected on Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team

A quartet of Irish players selected on Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team

‘This is their opportunity to perform on the biggest stage in amateur golf’

Mon Aug 21 2023 - 11:37
Impressive Pano secures breakthrough win on LGPA Tour

Impressive Pano secures breakthrough win on LGPA Tour

Nineteen-year-old celebrates her birthday by claiming the ISPS Handa World Invitational at Galgorm Castle while Daniel Brown claims men’s event

Sun Aug 20 2023 - 20:13
Rory McIlroy gets off to a fast start at the BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy gets off to a fast start at the BMW Championship

The Irish players - men and women - struggle in the ISPS Handa World Invitational

Thu Aug 17 2023 - 22:32
Leona Maguire the star attraction at ISPS Handa World Invitational in Northern Ireland

Leona Maguire the star attraction at ISPS Handa World Invitational in Northern Ireland

Lowdowns: Séamus Power has work to do if he is to fulfil his ambition of making it to the Tour Championship

Wed Aug 16 2023 - 17:41
No glove Glover is ice cool when he needs to get a grip

No glove Glover is ice cool when he needs to get a grip

Veteran uses his head – and his hands – to seal a win in the heat of the St Jude Classic and continue his remarkable recent upsurge in form

Tue Aug 15 2023 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy in confident mood as he steps up FedEx Cup challenge

Rory McIlroy in confident mood as he steps up FedEx Cup challenge

Irishman misses out on playoff by one shot at St Jude Classic but happy with his game as he heads for BMW Championship in Chicago

Mon Aug 14 2023 - 16:46
Ally Ewing opens up five-strokes lead over the field at the AIG Women’s Open

Ally Ewing opens up five-strokes lead over the field at the AIG Women’s Open

Leona Maguire hoping putter warms up over the weekend after second straight level-par 72

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 20:38
England pip Ireland to win Home Internationals title in Wales

England pip Ireland to win Home Internationals title in Wales

England beat Ireland 12½ to 8½ on the final day at Machynys Golf Club

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 20:19
Ireland get off to strong start at Home Internationals with big win over Wales

Ireland get off to strong start at Home Internationals with big win over Wales

Five Irish players finished the opening day with 100% records at Machynys

Wed Aug 09 2023 - 21:08
Leona Maguire refreshed and ready to contend again at AIG Women’s Open

Leona Maguire refreshed and ready to contend again at AIG Women’s Open

Irish golfer admits she has learned from her experience of leading at the most recent women’s Major

Wed Aug 09 2023 - 17:16
Different Strokes: Ryder Cup could be on the cards for DeChambeau after incredible round

Different Strokes: Ryder Cup could be on the cards for DeChambeau after incredible round

Bryson DeChambeau’s win at the Greenbrier has given the LIV tour a boost and Zach Johnson plenty to think about

Tue Aug 08 2023 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy goes in search of FedEx Cup pot of gold for a fourth time

Rory McIlroy goes in search of FedEx Cup pot of gold for a fourth time

PGA Tour’s playoffs: This year’s winner will pocket $18 million from a pool of $75 million

Mon Aug 07 2023 - 14:46
Solid opening round for Shane Lowry at Wyndham Championship

Solid opening round for Shane Lowry at Wyndham Championship

Offalyman is focused on breaking into the top 70 and forcing his way into the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs

Thu Aug 03 2023 - 20:26
It looks like a done deal the Irish Open will return to Royal County Down next year

It looks like a done deal the Irish Open will return to Royal County Down next year

A return to the links in Newcastle, Co Down, would likely see the Irish Open revert to an earlier summer date in the European calendar

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 21:00
Different Strokes: Carlota Ciganda must feel like a scapegoat for slow play

Different Strokes: Carlota Ciganda must feel like a scapegoat for slow play

Spanish golfer was disqualified from Evian Championships for refusing to accept slow-play penalty

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 06:00
Shane Lowry gets back to action early in bid to secure spot in FedEx playoffs

Shane Lowry gets back to action early in bid to secure spot in FedEx playoffs

Lowry will play at this week’s PGA Tour event as he looks to get inside the top 70 on standings

Mon Jul 31 2023 - 17:45
Golf round-up: Conor Purcell takes share of the lead in Irish Challenge at Headfort

Golf round-up: Conor Purcell takes share of the lead in Irish Challenge at Headfort

Pádraig Harrington moves into top 20 at Senior Open Championship after carding a 68

Fri Jul 28 2023 - 19:51
Stephanie Meadow finishes on solid ground after rollercoaster opening round at Evian Championship

Stephanie Meadow finishes on solid ground after rollercoaster opening round at Evian Championship

Leona Maguire opens her bid for a breakthrough career Major with a 70

Thu Jul 27 2023 - 21:24
Roller-coaster opening round for Stephanie Meadow at the Amundi Evian Championship

Roller-coaster opening round for Stephanie Meadow at the Amundi Evian Championship

Leona Maguire produced two birdies in her closing three holes

Thu Jul 27 2023 - 21:12
Séamus Power recharging before tilt at the Irish Open

Séamus Power recharging before tilt at the Irish Open

With his hip trouble not as serious as feared, the golfer will enjoy a two-week break and then launch bids for a Ryder Cup spot and home glory

Wed Jul 26 2023 - 06:00
Rickie Fowler not so keen on Leeds investment but JT and Spieth plan Elland Road visit

Rickie Fowler not so keen on Leeds investment but JT and Spieth plan Elland Road visit

Reaction to Brian Harman’s hunting, and Open victory; Amateur stars invited to play in this week’s Irish Challenge

Tue Jul 25 2023 - 05:00
Shane Lowry slips out of Ryder Cup qualifying spots after missed cut at The Open

Shane Lowry slips out of Ryder Cup qualifying spots after missed cut at The Open

As things stand he would need a wild card pick from Europe captain Luke Donald for the Ryder Cup

Mon Jul 24 2023 - 14:13
Brian Harman cruises to Open win at rainy Royal Liverpool

Brian Harman cruises to Open win at rainy Royal Liverpool

Undeterred by the weather, the American’s putter was his powerful weapon on the links

Sun Jul 23 2023 - 20:38
Rory McIlroy optimistic about future despite major drought extending to 10 years

Rory McIlroy optimistic about future despite major drought extending to 10 years

Irish golfer focused on a strong finish to the year in the Fed-Ex Cup, Race to Dubai and Ryder Cup

Sun Jul 23 2023 - 19:01
British Open: Pádraig Harrington still resolute despite disappointing showing

British Open: Pádraig Harrington still resolute despite disappointing showing

Veteran played final round over unforgiving Hoylake links while enduring sore tendons in foot

Sun Jul 23 2023 - 19:00
Brian Harman maintains grip on The Open as Rory McIlroy’s putter goes cold

Brian Harman maintains grip on The Open as Rory McIlroy’s putter goes cold

Five-stroke lead for American heading into the final day as Jon Rahm lights up Royal Liverpool on Saturday

Sat Jul 22 2023 - 20:21
Brian Harman makes light of the elements to take five-shot lead at the Open

Brian Harman makes light of the elements to take five-shot lead at the Open

American produces a brilliant 65 to lead local hero Tommy Fleetwood by five shots at the midway point at Hoylake

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 21:43
The Open: Rory McIlroy ready to hunt the hunter after Brian Harman takes big lead at Hoylake

The Open: Rory McIlroy ready to hunt the hunter after Brian Harman takes big lead at Hoylake

Northern Irishman nine shots behind leader but believes he has a ‘really good’ chance of recovering in challenging wind conditions

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 21:41
Rory McIlroy takes his Open bunker break in round of 70 to stay in the mix

Rory McIlroy takes his Open bunker break in round of 70 to stay in the mix

World number two cards a one-under 70 and goes into the weekend with work to do

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 16:42
Rory McIlroy recovers on back nine to stay in Open hunt at Hoylake

Rory McIlroy recovers on back nine to stay in Open hunt at Hoylake

2014 winner pulls off feat of escapology while trio of players share overnight lead at 151st Open

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 21:43
Irish early birds hoping it’s not an Open and shut case already at Hoylake

Irish early birds hoping it’s not an Open and shut case already at Hoylake

Two-time winner Pádraig Harrington left to rue a few front nine lapses in opening 74

Thu Jul 20 2023 - 17:26
British Open: Rory McIlroy building up momentum while flying under the radar

British Open: Rory McIlroy building up momentum while flying under the radar

The Northern Irish golfer is determined to let his game do the talking as he prepares for 151st edition of the Open on terrain where he reigned supreme in 2014

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 21:53
British Open: Séamus Power looking towards Hoylake after shaking off hip injury

British Open: Séamus Power looking towards Hoylake after shaking off hip injury

Irish golfer missed the cut at St Andrews last year, his debut at the Major, and had to withdraw from last week’s Scottish Open, but is now ready to play in only his second Open

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 21:48
Open Diary: How Wyndham Clark fell in love with links golf in Ireland

Open Diary: How Wyndham Clark fell in love with links golf in Ireland

No old brown shoes for Rory McIlroy

Wed Jul 19 2023 - 19:54
Harrington believes things can really happen once he is in the mental zone

Harrington believes things can really happen once he is in the mental zone

The Dubliner has shown impressive form this season, and is hitting the ball longer than ever

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 19:30
Open diary: Rahm warns oil protesters not to get him fired up

Open diary: Rahm warns oil protesters not to get him fired up

Spanish golfer enjoys a family stay at Adare Manor and a breakout visit to play Ballybunion

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 19:00
Shane Lowry looking for all the parts to click at British Open as he chases a second Claret Jug

Shane Lowry looking for all the parts to click at British Open as he chases a second Claret Jug

Lowry takes the money in practice match with Rory McIlroy and admits: ‘If I finish ahead of him on Sunday then I shouldn’t be far away’

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 17:27
Alex Maguire in fine locker room company with compatriots Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy

Alex Maguire in fine locker room company with compatriots Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy

Matt Fitzpatrick on Irish fans, and looking back on Greg Norman’s British Open win

Tue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00
Smith planning a sterling defence of Claret Jug

Smith planning a sterling defence of Claret Jug

Australian became emotional and found it difficult to part with the famous trophy in advance of the Open at Royal Liverpool

Mon Jul 17 2023 - 20:29
Rory McIlroy times win to perfection ahead of return to Hoylake for British Open

Rory McIlroy times win to perfection ahead of return to Hoylake for British Open

Scottish Open victory shows he is great shape heading to a course where he won the Claret Jug in 2014

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 17:34
Rory McIlroy’s birdie-birdie finish secures Scottish Open title in dramatic fashion

Rory McIlroy’s birdie-birdie finish secures Scottish Open title in dramatic fashion

Closing 68 enough to hold off Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre in final round at The Renaissance Club

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 14:36
The Open: Improved Hoylake ready to provide a test worthy of the world’s best golfers

The Open: Improved Hoylake ready to provide a test worthy of the world’s best golfers

Whoever wins this 13th British Open at Royal Liverpool will be in rather good company joining the likes of Bobby Jones, Fred Daly, Peter Thompson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

Sun Jul 16 2023 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy says he would rather ‘retire’ than play LIV Golf events

Rory McIlroy says he would rather ‘retire’ than play LIV Golf events

Irish golfer has fine start to Scottish Open with opening round of 64 at Renaissance Club, as Séamus Power withdraws through injury

Thu Jul 13 2023 - 19:45
Rory McIlroy eager to get back in the swing at Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy eager to get back in the swing at Scottish Open

Irishman with a few goals in mind as he returns to competitive action a week ahead of The Open at Royal Liverpool

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 15:50
Áine Donegan to hold off on pro career to enjoy a little more college living in Louisiana

Áine Donegan to hold off on pro career to enjoy a little more college living in Louisiana

Irish amateur hoping for invite to KPMG Irish Women’s Open after leaving her mark at US Women’s Open

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 12:35
Rory McIlroy among stars in Scotland to prepare for the Open

Rory McIlroy among stars in Scotland to prepare for the Open

Leona Maguire one of top players in London to prepare for Evian Championship

Tue Jul 11 2023 - 05:00
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