The Irish Times
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Subscriber Only
  • Crosswords & Puzzles
    • Crosaire
    • Simplex
    • Sudoku
    • News Quiz
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Education
    • Housing & Planning
    • Social Affairs
    • Stardust
  • Politics
    • Poll
    • Oireachtas
    • Common Ground
    • Election 2024
    • Elections & Referendums
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • An Irish Diary
    • Letters
    • Cartoon
  • Business
    • Budget 2026
    • Economy
    • Farming & Food
    • Financial Services
    • Innovation
    • Markets
    • Work
    • Commercial Property
  • World
    • Europe
    • UK
    • US
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Gaelic Games
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Racing
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
  • Your Money
    • Budget 2026
    • Pricewatch
  • Crime & Law
    • Courts
  • Property
    • Residential
    • Commercial Property
    • Interiors
  • Food
    • Drink
    • Recipes
    • Restaurants
  • Health
    • Your Family
    • Your Fitness
    • Your Wellness
    • Get Running
  • Life & Style
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Fine Art & Antiques
    • Gardening
    • People
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Music
    • Stage
    • TV & Radio
  • Environment
    • Climate Crisis
  • Technology
    • Big Tech
    • Consumer Tech
    • Data & Security
    • Gaming
  • Science
    • Space
  • Media
  • Abroad
  • Obituaries
  • Transport
  • Motors
    • Car Reviews
  • Listen
  • Podcasts
    • In the News Podcast
    • The Women's Podcast
    • Inside Politics Podcast
    • Inside Business Podcast
    • The Counter Ruck Podcast
    • Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
    • Better with Money Podcast
    • Conversations with Parents Podcast
  • Video
  • Photography
  • Gaeilge
    • Scéal
    • Tuarascáil
  • History
    • Century
  • Student Hub
  • Offbeat
  • Family NoticesOpens in new window
  • Sponsored
    • Advertising Feature
    • Special Reports
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Competitions
  • Newsletters
  • Weather Forecast

We are watching greatness every time Scottie Scheffler steps on a golf course, whether he cares or not

We are watching greatness every time Scottie Scheffler steps on a golf course, whether he cares or not

World number one demonstrated his mastery at Portrush, showing he is at a level far above all others

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 20:46
Scottie Scheffler takes another giant stride into golfing pantheon after stunning Open success

Scottie Scheffler takes another giant stride into golfing pantheon after stunning Open success

World No 1 becomes champion golfer of the year at Royal Portrush with another display of poise and skill

Sun Jul 20 2025 - 20:34
Shane Lowry shakes off frustrating few days to finish with a flourish at Royal Portrush

Shane Lowry shakes off frustrating few days to finish with a flourish at Royal Portrush

A two-stroke penalty on Friday and illness on Saturday hampered the 2019 champion’s efforts

Sun Jul 20 2025 - 14:43
Open Championship: Rory McIlroy launches his pursuit but Scottie Scheffler a cut above the rest on day three

Open Championship: Rory McIlroy launches his pursuit but Scottie Scheffler a cut above the rest on day three

World number one Scheffler leads the field by four shots heading into the final round at Royal Portrush

Sat Jul 19 2025 - 20:29
Shane Lowry suffers stomach virus to compound Open woes

Shane Lowry suffers stomach virus to compound Open woes

After a two-stroke penalty on Friday, the 2019 champion battled illness throughout his third round

Sat Jul 19 2025 - 16:27
Shane Lowry suffers two-shot penalty and says he didn’t want to be ‘slaughtered’ for ‘being a cheat’

Shane Lowry suffers two-shot penalty and says he didn’t want to be ‘slaughtered’ for ‘being a cheat’

Former Open champion hit with two-shot penalty after officials deemed him to have moved the ball during practice swing

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 21:42
Open Digest: Tony Finau links up with Irish caddie Colin Byrne at Portrush

Open Digest: Tony Finau links up with Irish caddie Colin Byrne at Portrush

McIlroy bags new sponsor; 2028 Open date and venue complicated by clash with Olympics; Northern Ireland to get new £30m links course

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 16:51
Open Championship: Wayward McIlroy stays in the game as he grinds it out on gruelling day

Open Championship: Wayward McIlroy stays in the game as he grinds it out on gruelling day

McIlroy cards opening 70 to trail leaders by three shots as Portrush go-slow sees rounds taking close to six hours

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 22:00
Open Championship: Patience pays dividends as Shane Lowry opens with 70 at Royal Portrush

Open Championship: Patience pays dividends as Shane Lowry opens with 70 at Royal Portrush

‘I’ve fought with this round of golf in my head for a few weeks now. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy’

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 18:05
Portrush digest: Second man Rose back in battle with McIlroy for Claret Jug

Portrush digest: Second man Rose back in battle with McIlroy for Claret Jug

Rose lost playoff at Augusta in April, but says he was happy McIlroy made career Grand Slam

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 20:30
The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy will become the stuff of legend if he lifts the Claret Jug at Portrush

The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy will become the stuff of legend if he lifts the Claret Jug at Portrush

World’s best players are expecting a stern test at Dunluce links when tournament tees off on Thursday

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 19:23
‘I had a little tequila there in Portugal’: Xander Schauffele returns Claret Jug ahead of Open

‘I had a little tequila there in Portugal’: Xander Schauffele returns Claret Jug ahead of Open

Recalling prolific Seve; MacIntyre eyes Major success; weather watch; word to the wise; and more

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 06:00
‘I just want to have my best result in a Major and go from there’: Tom McKibbin on his hopes for the Open

‘I just want to have my best result in a Major and go from there’: Tom McKibbin on his hopes for the Open

Young star taps into Darren Clarke’s knowledge of the links as he seeks to build on good finishes at Dallas, Valderrama

Tue Jul 15 2025 - 19:00
No flies on us as we look forward to new views of the Open

No flies on us as we look forward to new views of the Open

Francesco Molinari will have a new job to do after his rounds at Royal Portrush

Mon Jul 14 2025 - 21:01
Rory McIlroy: ‘It’s nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times’

Rory McIlroy: ‘It’s nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times’

Masters champion gets out early for his first look at Royal Portrush ahead of Open Championship

Mon Jul 14 2025 - 17:43
Rory McIlroy: ‘It has been a great week. Missing the trophy, that’s about it’

Rory McIlroy: ‘It has been a great week. Missing the trophy, that’s about it’

McIlroy finishes tied second as Chris Gotterup wins Scottish Open

Sun Jul 13 2025 - 19:50
Leona Maguire closes with 67 to claim top-10 finish at Evian Championship

Leona Maguire closes with 67 to claim top-10 finish at Evian Championship

Australia’s Grace Kim enjoys Major breakthrough after playoff win while Lottie Woad secures LPGA card

Sun Jul 13 2025 - 17:47
Open 2025: The five Irish players who will tee it up at Royal Portrush

Open 2025: The five Irish players who will tee it up at Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy arrives on the back of a brilliant US Masters win, while Shane Lowry will hope to repeat his 2019 triumph at Dunluce links

Sun Jul 13 2025 - 06:00
Calamity Corner: Open players will want to steer clear of Royal Portrush 16th’s ‘card wrecker’ chasm

Calamity Corner: Open players will want to steer clear of Royal Portrush 16th’s ‘card wrecker’ chasm

Royal Portrush’s most dramatic hole is its most unforgiving

Sat Jul 12 2025 - 06:00
Leona Maguire falls back but remains in contention at Amundi Evian Championship

Leona Maguire falls back but remains in contention at Amundi Evian Championship

Maguire four shots off leader Somi Lee

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 19:31
Leona Maguire sinks first LPGA Tour hole-in-one to share lead at Amundi Evian Championship

Leona Maguire sinks first LPGA Tour hole-in-one to share lead at Amundi Evian Championship

Rory McIlroy four off the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open

Thu Jul 10 2025 - 19:10
Golf lowdowns: Scottish Open and Evian Championship

Golf lowdowns: Scottish Open and Evian Championship

Pádraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy are in action at The Renaissance Club; Leona Maguire the Irish hopeful in France

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 14:31
Best golf courses in Mayo, Roscommon and Leitrim: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Carne to Carrick-on-Shannon

Best golf courses in Mayo, Roscommon and Leitrim: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Carne to Carrick-on-Shannon

Course designer’s last great creation perfectly complemented by new additions

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 06:00
Irish sextets set sights on European amateur team championships

Irish sextets set sights on European amateur team championships

Brian Campbell’s hard work pays off in John Deere Classic; a numbers game; day in the life of ... Darren Clarke; social swings; and rule play

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy and Pádraig Harrington tuning up for Portrush at Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy and Pádraig Harrington tuning up for Portrush at Scottish Open

Shane Lowry, meanwhile, has been keeping himself busy on links courses

Mon Jul 07 2025 - 18:24
English amateur Lottie Woad a class apart as she wins Women’s Irish Open by six shots

English amateur Lottie Woad a class apart as she wins Women’s Irish Open by six shots

Anna Foster the best of the Irish as she continues fine run of form to finish in a share of 12th position at Carton House

Sun Jul 06 2025 - 17:55
England’s Lottie Woad extends lead at Women’s Irish Open

England’s Lottie Woad extends lead at Women’s Irish Open

Anna Foster the best of the Irish contingent at Carton House on seven under

Sat Jul 05 2025 - 17:35
Women’s Irish Open: Young English star Lottie Woad leads as Irish challenge falters

Women’s Irish Open: Young English star Lottie Woad leads as Irish challenge falters

High winds cause problems for field as Leona Maguire battles back to make cut

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 20:35
Best golf courses in Co Clare: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Lahinch to Dromoland Castle

Best golf courses in Co Clare: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Lahinch to Dromoland Castle

An Alister Mackenzie masterpiece, a five-star resort and a US president’s playground

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 22:39
Best golf courses in Co Louth: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Baltray to Ardee

Best golf courses in Co Louth: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Baltray to Ardee

Baltray links course designed in 1890s by Scottish professional with wonderful name of Mr Snowball

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 22:23
Women’s Irish Open: Leona Maguire middle of the pack as UCD student Emma Fleming leads home charge

Women’s Irish Open: Leona Maguire middle of the pack as UCD student Emma Fleming leads home charge

Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini and Spain’s Blanca Fernandez share the opening round lead

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 20:06
Best golf courses in Co Kilkenny: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Mount Juliet to Castlecomer

Best golf courses in Co Kilkenny: Bucket list courses and hidden gems from Mount Juliet to Castlecomer

Thomastown masterpiece was designed by Jack Nicklaus and has tested the likes of Tiger Woods

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 16:10
Best golf courses in Co Dublin (North): Bucket-list courses and hidden gems from Portmarnock to Corballis

Best golf courses in Co Dublin (North): Bucket-list courses and hidden gems from Portmarnock to Corballis

Spiritual home of Irish golf continues to pack a punch 98 years after first Irish Open

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 13:00
Leona Maguire factor clear for all to see as 15 home-based players join her at Irish Open

Leona Maguire factor clear for all to see as 15 home-based players join her at Irish Open

Cavan native hoping to win her first Irish Open, but she’ll be pushed hard by a world-class field

Wed Jul 02 2025 - 20:24
Anna Foster continues seamless slide into the pro ranks

Anna Foster continues seamless slide into the pro ranks

Young Dubliner’s fine German Masters finish gives her momentum ahead of KPMG Irish Women’s Open

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 09:46
Fire inside burns brighter than ever for Pádraig Harrington after Senior US Open victory

Fire inside burns brighter than ever for Pádraig Harrington after Senior US Open victory

Veteran Dubliner moves on towards the Open with an unyielding desire to keep improving

Mon Jun 30 2025 - 21:13
‘Where in the name of God have these Meath players come from?’ asks Tomás Ó Sé before witnessing Kerry miracle

‘Where in the name of God have these Meath players come from?’ asks Tomás Ó Sé before witnessing Kerry miracle

Marty Morrissey knows the score

Mon Jun 30 2025 - 06:00
Pádraig Harrington wins US Senior Open for second time

Pádraig Harrington wins US Senior Open for second time

Second senior Major for Irishman as his superb record in over-50s golf continues

Sun Jun 29 2025 - 21:34
Pádraig Harrington holds share of the lead at US Senior Open

Pádraig Harrington holds share of the lead at US Senior Open

Leona Maguire continues strong partnership with Jennifer Kupcho at the Dow Championship

Fri Jun 27 2025 - 21:29
Tommy Fleetwood continues quest to end long and lucrative winless streak

Tommy Fleetwood continues quest to end long and lucrative winless streak

Keegan Bradley could follow in Arnold Palmer’s footsteps at Ryder Cup

Tue Jun 24 2025 - 06:00
Paul McBride leads Open Championship regional qualifying at The Island

Paul McBride leads Open Championship regional qualifying at The Island

Malahide golfer cards three-under-par 69 to secure a spot at final qualifying for Royal Portrush

Mon Jun 23 2025 - 20:49
Max Kennedy loses in playoff in bid for breakthrough win

Max Kennedy loses in playoff in bid for breakthrough win

Dubliner held one shot lead playing 18th but double bogeyed the hole

Sun Jun 22 2025 - 18:44
Gavin Tiernan aims to make history after reaching Amateur Championship final

Gavin Tiernan aims to make history after reaching Amateur Championship final

Tiernan, 1,340th in the world amateur rankings, will face American Ethan Fang in final

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 20:43
Rory McIlroy gets back on an upswing with opening 64 at Travelers Championship

Rory McIlroy gets back on an upswing with opening 64 at Travelers Championship

Golf round-up: Leona Maguire cards level-par 72 in first round of KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Thu Jun 19 2025 - 20:17
Women’s PGA Championship and Travelers Championship lowdowns: Maguire, McIlroy and Lowry in action

Women’s PGA Championship and Travelers Championship lowdowns: Maguire, McIlroy and Lowry in action

Everything you need to know about this week’s LPGA and PGA Tour events

Wed Jun 18 2025 - 15:42
JJ Spaun’s putt of a lifetime puts LAB putters on the map

JJ Spaun’s putt of a lifetime puts LAB putters on the map

Leona Maguire heads to Major week struggling for form

Tue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
Storybook ending for JJ Spaun as US Open at Oakmont makes its mark

Storybook ending for JJ Spaun as US Open at Oakmont makes its mark

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy looking forward to going back to Ireland after this week's PGA Tour event

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 17:58
US Open: JJ Spaun the last man standing at a sodden Oakmont

US Open: JJ Spaun the last man standing at a sodden Oakmont

American overcomes five dropped shots in first six holes to finish with a 65ft birdie putt on the 18th and a win by two strokes

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 06:30
Rory McIlroy sees Open at Portrush as perfect time to climb the mountain again

Rory McIlroy sees Open at Portrush as perfect time to climb the mountain again

McIlroy enjoys best round of the week at the US Open as he closes with three-under 67

Sun Jun 15 2025 - 20:09
US Open: Sam Burns leads the field with one-shot lead over JJ Spaun and Adam Scott

US Open: Sam Burns leads the field with one-shot lead over JJ Spaun and Adam Scott

Scottie Scheffler has outside chance on rain-softened course but Rory McIlroy is out of contention

Sun Jun 15 2025 - 07:51
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 109
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 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

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
  • 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 windowIrish Times TrainingOpens 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