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Tiger Woods at 50: A legendary career of titles, surgeries and hopes for a competitive return

Tiger Woods at 50: A legendary career of titles, surgeries and hopes for a competitive return

As Woods marks his milestone birthday, questions about his fitness remain, alongside hopes for competitive golf

Tue Dec 30 2025 - 06:00
Paul McGinley gets the nod to drive elite vision for Donegal links

Paul McGinley gets the nod to drive elite vision for Donegal links

Course at Donegal Golf Club being modernised in a way that remains faithful to the original

Tue Dec 23 2025 - 06:00
Shane Ross set women in Irish sport back ‘about 20 years’, says Patrick O’Donovan

Shane Ross set women in Irish sport back ‘about 20 years’, says Patrick O’Donovan

Ex-adviser to Ross takes issue with comments, saying sports bodies ‘roundly opposed’ O’Donovan’s 2016 plan

Sat Dec 20 2025 - 15:00
Elite Irish sportswomen enjoy red-carpet interlude amid continuing quests for greatness

Elite Irish sportswomen enjoy red-carpet interlude amid continuing quests for greatness

The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year ceremony celebrated achievements from athletics, boxing, soccer and more

Fri Dec 19 2025 - 19:37
Rory McIlroy lost out on the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year. He was hard done by

Rory McIlroy lost out on the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year. He was hard done by

For all Scottie Scheffler’s brilliance, McIlroy’s career grand slam trumps all

Tue Dec 16 2025 - 14:22
Rory McIlroy and coach Michael Bannon honoured at annual IGWA awards

Rory McIlroy and coach Michael Bannon honoured at annual IGWA awards

Pádraig and Paddy Harrington team up again for PNC Championship

Tue Dec 16 2025 - 06:00
Shane Lowry: ‘I’ve always been conscious about my weight, I get obsessed with it at times’

Shane Lowry: ‘I’ve always been conscious about my weight, I get obsessed with it at times’

The Ryder Cup hero is back on his home turf in Co Offaly and is still thinking about the putt to retain the cup

Fri Dec 12 2025 - 17:41
‘A dream come true’: Lauren Walsh prepares for LPGA Tour after winning full-time card

‘A dream come true’: Lauren Walsh prepares for LPGA Tour after winning full-time card

The 25-year-old Kildare woman became just the third Irish player to earn card on US tour

Thu Dec 11 2025 - 16:22
Lauren Walsh earns LPGA Tour card with strong finish at Q-Series Final

Lauren Walsh earns LPGA Tour card with strong finish at Q-Series Final

Kildare 25-year-old will join Leona Maguire on the lucrative US circuit in 2026

Tue Dec 09 2025 - 19:35
Rory McIlroy crowned after career Grand Slam season — wins sixth AGW Golf Writers’ Trophy

Rory McIlroy crowned after career Grand Slam season — wins sixth AGW Golf Writers’ Trophy

Northern Irishman’s landmark Masters win, Irish Open success and Ryder Cup heroics seal a historic 2025

Tue Dec 09 2025 - 06:00
Northern Ireland benefits from €318m Open bounce

Northern Ireland benefits from €318m Open bounce

New figures show significant increase on economic benefit from previous staging at Royal Portrush

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy to end fairytale year at Australian Open in Melbourne

Rory McIlroy to end fairytale year at Australian Open in Melbourne

Northern Irishman already looking to 2026, hoping to match Colin Montgomerei record

Mon Nov 17 2025 - 15:04
‘She told me how proud he would have been’ – Rory McIlroy reveals emotional meeting with Seve Ballesteros’s widow

‘She told me how proud he would have been’ – Rory McIlroy reveals emotional meeting with Seve Ballesteros’s widow

McIlroy went past the Spanish legend after winning a seventh order of merit title in Dubai

Sun Nov 16 2025 - 14:24
Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title despite losing in Dubai playoff

Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title despite losing in Dubai playoff

World number two made eagle on 72nd hole to tie the winner Matt Fitzpatrick

Sun Nov 16 2025 - 12:45
Shane Lowry joins Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit of Nicolai Hojgaard in Dubai

Shane Lowry joins Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit of Nicolai Hojgaard in Dubai

Lowry’s 67 moved him to nine under alongside McIlroy, who scrambled his way to a 69 in the second round

Fri Nov 14 2025 - 14:52
Rory McIlroy makes it look easy as he swings into contention in Dubai

Rory McIlroy makes it look easy as he swings into contention in Dubai

Ulster man in joint-third behind leader Michael Kim with Shane Lowry also in touch after opening round of 68

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 14:39
Odds stacked against Marco Penge as he looks to deny Rory McIlroy in Dubai

Odds stacked against Marco Penge as he looks to deny Rory McIlroy in Dubai

McIlroy is looking to win a fourth-straight Order of Merit title to cap a remarkable year

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 14:49
Shane Lowry welcomes 10-year DP World Tour title sponsorship extension

Shane Lowry welcomes 10-year DP World Tour title sponsorship extension

‘It’s a great tour and I love being a part of it’

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 16:06
Rory McIlroy: ‘I don’t feel like chasing as much any more’

Rory McIlroy: ‘I don’t feel like chasing as much any more’

‘I’m certainly not less driven but maybe just more driven in focused areas’

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 12:41
Rory McIlroy has destiny in his own hands as he chases seventh Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy has destiny in his own hands as he chases seventh Race to Dubai title

The Irish golfer has a 767 points lead over his nearest challenger, Penge

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry team up for pre-Christmas skills challenge on US TV

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry team up for pre-Christmas skills challenge on US TV

Mark Power the only Irish player to survive cut at DP World Tour Q-School

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy’s superb final round 62 strengthens position atop Race to Dubai standings

Rory McIlroy’s superb final round 62 strengthens position atop Race to Dubai standings

Irish golfer finishes tied third as Aaron Rai beats Tommy Fleetwood in playoff in Abu Dhabi

Sun Nov 09 2025 - 14:29
Shane Lowry still in contention in Abu Dhabi despite mixed round

Shane Lowry still in contention in Abu Dhabi despite mixed round

Rory McIlroy shot a second round 68, six back of Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 14:19
Shane Lowry gets off to a flier to share lead in Abu Dhabi

Shane Lowry gets off to a flier to share lead in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy sits four shots off the pace while Tom McKibbin has a day to forget

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 13:39
‘I’m not getting any younger’: Rory McIlroy planning to reduce his schedule in the future

‘I’m not getting any younger’: Rory McIlroy planning to reduce his schedule in the future

World number two is favourite for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 15:03
Tom McKibbin’s success comes after giving home to an abandoned dog

Tom McKibbin’s success comes after giving home to an abandoned dog

Séamus Power up against it to retain full PGA Tour card

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy returns to action and sets sights on seventh Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy returns to action and sets sights on seventh Race to Dubai title

Shane Lowry is also playing in Abu Dhabi in the penultimate event of the DP World Tour season

Mon Nov 03 2025 - 17:55
Leona Maguire heads to Malaysia as Lauren Walsh moves within reach of Major qualification

Leona Maguire heads to Malaysia as Lauren Walsh moves within reach of Major qualification

Castle Golf Club conquer the weather at Powerscourt for The Irish Times Shield

Tue Oct 28 2025 - 06:00
Different Strokes: Pádraig Harrington goes for hat-trick on happy hunting ground

Different Strokes: Pádraig Harrington goes for hat-trick on happy hunting ground

Another LPGA Tour event, another different winner

Tue Oct 21 2025 - 06:00
Simon Zebo’s persistent interjections distracting for Leinster v Munster viewers

Simon Zebo’s persistent interjections distracting for Leinster v Munster viewers

TV View: Bernard Jackman’s doubts were well-founded

Sun Oct 19 2025 - 19:00
Tommy Fleetwood gets to deliver his son Frankie’s wish as he triumphs in India

Tommy Fleetwood gets to deliver his son Frankie’s wish as he triumphs in India

English golfer’s son has told him recently he hadn’t got to celebrate a win on the 18th green with this father

Sun Oct 19 2025 - 14:05
Shane Lowry trails Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke as old pals’ act pays off in Delhi

Shane Lowry trails Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke as old pals’ act pays off in Delhi

Rory McIlroy six shots off the pace as driver remains out of the bag at DP World India Championship

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 15:52
Rory McIlroy all set for India after pointer from Roger Federer

Rory McIlroy all set for India after pointer from Roger Federer

Conor Purcell's last chance to retain DP World Tour card

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 06:00
‘You must be your best even to be in with a sniff’: Leona Maguire on gruelling LPGA Tour

‘You must be your best even to be in with a sniff’: Leona Maguire on gruelling LPGA Tour

Lots of golf to play before November’s megabucks finale, with golfer keeping eye on Solheim Cup place

Wed Oct 08 2025 - 06:00
Stuart Grehan to lead Ireland’s Eisenhower Trophy charge after pro detour

Stuart Grehan to lead Ireland’s Eisenhower Trophy charge after pro detour

Shane Lowry ready to get back to business at Spanish Open

Tue Oct 07 2025 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy cements legacy as one of the greatest Ryder Cup players as he targets Adare Manor

Rory McIlroy cements legacy as one of the greatest Ryder Cup players as he targets Adare Manor

Sergio Garcia’s record as highest points scorer is in McIlroy’s sights before his career ends

Sat Oct 04 2025 - 06:00
‘Throw out the Irish trash’: I’ve been to 15 Ryder Cups but this was a new low

‘Throw out the Irish trash’: I’ve been to 15 Ryder Cups but this was a new low

‘Throw out the Irish trash’: Much of the nastiest stuff was directed at Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry

Tue Sept 30 2025 - 06:00
How ultimate team player Shane Lowry delivered Ryder Cup when the chips were down

How ultimate team player Shane Lowry delivered Ryder Cup when the chips were down

As well as sinking the vital putt the Offaly man also played a key role in protecting Rory McIlroy from baying New York crowd

Mon Sept 29 2025 - 13:37
Shane Lowry produces moment of magic at Bethpage as Europe win the Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry produces moment of magic at Bethpage as Europe win the Ryder Cup

Lowry makes six-feet putt on the 18th to half match against Russell Henley

Sun Sept 28 2025 - 23:31
Bethpage Diary: Adare excited to put on memorable centenary Ryder Cup, says McManus

Bethpage Diary: Adare excited to put on memorable centenary Ryder Cup, says McManus

JP McManus was at Bethpage Black for the handover of the silver putter ahead of Adare Manor hosting the 2027 tournament

Sun Sept 28 2025 - 22:22
Rory McIlroy runs out of steam against Scottie Scheffler in Ryder Cup singles showdown

Rory McIlroy runs out of steam against Scottie Scheffler in Ryder Cup singles showdown

World number one shakes off poor Friday and Saturday showing to defeat McIlroy

Sun Sept 28 2025 - 22:02
Ryder Cup: Europe inflict Bloodbath of Bethpage to take record lead into Sunday singles

Ryder Cup: Europe inflict Bloodbath of Bethpage to take record lead into Sunday singles

Unseemly toxicity from the crowd fails to deter Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy

Sun Sept 28 2025 - 00:12
‘Shut the f**k up’: Rory McIlroy silences hecklers to take second foursomes win alongside Tommy Fleetwood

‘Shut the f**k up’: Rory McIlroy silences hecklers to take second foursomes win alongside Tommy Fleetwood

Shane Lowry to partner McIlroy once again in evening four-balls session

Sat Sept 27 2025 - 17:15
Ryder Cup: Europe silence the jingoistic US crowds as they make ideal start

Ryder Cup: Europe silence the jingoistic US crowds as they make ideal start

European players unfazed by US president Donald Trump’s arrival as they lead by three points after day one

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 23:35
Bethpage Diary: Fitzpatrick finds foursomes fit with Aberg as family watch on from afar

Bethpage Diary: Fitzpatrick finds foursomes fit with Aberg as family watch on from afar

Hats off to European fans as they poke fun at Patrick Cantlay on opening day of Ryder Cup

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 19:41
Landslide rings out over Bethpage Black as Fleetwood Mac strike the right chord from the off

Landslide rings out over Bethpage Black as Fleetwood Mac strike the right chord from the off

The partnership of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood continue their foursomes form from Rome on opening morning of Ryder Cup

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 17:32
Bethpage Diary: Why UFOs help Viktor Hovland take his mind off Ryder Cup pressure

Bethpage Diary: Why UFOs help Viktor Hovland take his mind off Ryder Cup pressure

Ministers, a baby and hecklers put in an appearance, unlike Tyrrell Hatton’s hairline

Fri Sept 26 2025 - 06:00
Ryder Cup: Philip Reid previews Friday’s foursomes

Ryder Cup: Philip Reid previews Friday’s foursomes

Rory McIlroy paired with Tommy Fleetwood to face USA’s Collin Morikawa and Harris English

Thu Sept 25 2025 - 21:34
Bryson DeChambeau says 2023 loss lit a fire inside him. Now is his time to blaze a trail

Bryson DeChambeau says 2023 loss lit a fire inside him. Now is his time to blaze a trail

The American was a frustrated spectator as Europe won the last Ryder Cup in Rome

Thu Sept 25 2025 - 18:48
‘We are playing for history’: Rory McIlroy says Ryder Cup win would leave lasting legacy

‘We are playing for history’: Rory McIlroy says Ryder Cup win would leave lasting legacy

Europe aiming to be first away winners of biennial match since the Miracle of Medinah

Thu Sept 25 2025 - 17:58
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