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Rory McIlroy: ‘I want to play on the PGA Tour against the best players in the world’

Rory McIlroy: ‘I want to play on the PGA Tour against the best players in the world’

‘It’s very hard for me to put myself in their mind and think things through logically’

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 20:43
Different Strokes: All eyes on new LIV Golf tour as Saudi start-up promises a ‘one-of-a-kind broadcast’

Different Strokes: All eyes on new LIV Golf tour as Saudi start-up promises a ‘one-of-a-kind broadcast’

Danielle Kang withdraws from tournaments over health concerns

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 19:00
Leona Maguire returns to form to secure first top-10 finish in US Women’s Open

Leona Maguire returns to form to secure first top-10 finish in US Women’s Open

Cavan woman finishes tied-eighth at Pine Needles to earn payday of nearly €245,000

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 18:00
Golf round-up: Rory McIlroy right in the mix at Memorial despite mixed bag

Golf round-up: Rory McIlroy right in the mix at Memorial despite mixed bag

Leona Maguire puts run of missed cuts behind her to make weekend at US Open

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 10:39
Golf Lowdowns: Maguire and Meadow line up in US Women’s Open at Southern Pines

Golf Lowdowns: Maguire and Meadow line up in US Women’s Open at Southern Pines

World number one Jin Young Ko is favourite on a course where her short game and putting should be key assets

Wed Jun 01 2022 - 19:00
Saudi money has no lure for McIlroy as he tees it up at  this week’s Memorial

Saudi money has no lure for McIlroy as he tees it up at this week’s Memorial

The Northern Ireland star has a busy four-week stretch ahead that has the US Open as its focal point

Wed Jun 01 2022 - 19:00
Maguire and Meadow gear up for shot at record US Open purse

Maguire and Meadow gear up for shot at record US Open purse

Rory McIlroy back in action this week for first time since USPGA Championship

Tue May 31 2022 - 06:00
Different  Strokes: Precocious X-Man already signing corporate deals

Different Strokes: Precocious X-Man already signing corporate deals

Twelve-year-old Xeve Perez promises to be the golfing face of a new generation

Mon May 30 2022 - 17:47
Darren Clarke makes strong start at Senior PGA Championship

Darren Clarke makes strong start at Senior PGA Championship

Former British Open winner one shot off the early clubhouse lead in Michigan

Thu May 26 2022 - 20:44
Rory McIlroy to give Irish Open a miss

Rory McIlroy to give Irish Open a miss

Northern Irish golfer playing four tournaments on the spin in lead up to Mount Juliet

Thu May 26 2022 - 08:58
Different Strokes: Pereira vows to learn how to deal with pressure

Different Strokes: Pereira vows to learn how to deal with pressure

Stephanie Meadow qualifies for LPGA Matchplay in Las Vegas

Tue May 24 2022 - 06:00
Justin Thomas’s US PGA win shows the value of a good caddie

Justin Thomas’s US PGA win shows the value of a good caddie

Golfer hails influence of Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay on his victory at Southern Hills

Mon May 23 2022 - 19:20
McIlroy raises a few roars around Southern Hills before US PGA challenge peters out

McIlroy raises a few roars around Southern Hills before US PGA challenge peters out

Four straight birdies early on hinted at a miracle comeback before putter went cold

Sun May 22 2022 - 22:42
Patience a virtue as Justin Thomas takes lead at Southern Hills

Patience a virtue as Justin Thomas takes lead at Southern Hills

US PGA Championship: Lowry and Power survive cut in year’s second Major

Fri May 20 2022 - 22:29
US PGA: Séamus Power moves into position to eye a weekend charge

US PGA: Séamus Power moves into position to eye a weekend charge

Shane Lowry comfortably survives the cut after second round 72 at Southern Hills

Fri May 20 2022 - 21:20
Putting practice pays off for Will Zalatoris at US PGA

Putting practice pays off for Will Zalatoris at US PGA

American can struggle from short range but used putter like magic wand in opening 66

Fri May 20 2022 - 08:04
Eyes on the prize: Rory McIlroy leads US PGA after opening 65

Eyes on the prize: Rory McIlroy leads US PGA after opening 65

Tiger Woods and Spieth at times must have felt like witnesses to McIlroy’s masterclass

Thu May 19 2022 - 20:50
USPGA Championship: Five to watch at Southern Hills

USPGA Championship: Five to watch at Southern Hills

Philip Reid on the five golfers to keep an eye on during this week’s Major action

Thu May 19 2022 - 06:00
Shane Lowry set up nicely for another tilt at a Major championship

Shane Lowry set up nicely for another tilt at a Major championship

‘I’d like to come here and give myself a chance come Saturday or Sunday afternoon’

Thu May 19 2022 - 05:00
Golfing compass firmly fixed on Southern Hills as PGA Championship begins

Golfing compass firmly fixed on Southern Hills as PGA Championship begins

Grouping of Woods, McIlroy and Spieth has generated box office razzmatazz to kickstart guest for Wanamaker Trophy

Wed May 18 2022 - 21:24
Car troubles keep Koepka stuck in first gear

Car troubles keep Koepka stuck in first gear

Former champion hoping strange run of bad luck behind him

Tue May 17 2022 - 20:16
Rory McIlroy likes what he finds in Tulsa at USPGA

Rory McIlroy likes what he finds in Tulsa at USPGA

‘I think you’re going to see a lot of different strategies this week’

Tue May 17 2022 - 18:29
Different Strokes: Unlucky Im joins the non-runners in USPGA

Different Strokes: Unlucky Im joins the non-runners in USPGA

South Korean joins Mickelson on absentee list after falling foul of Covid

Mon May 16 2022 - 21:04
Harrington’s competitive juices flowing in advance of Major test

Harrington’s competitive juices flowing in advance of Major test

Successive runner-up finishes on Champions Tour a confidence-booster for former USPGA winner

Mon May 16 2022 - 17:45
One-way traffic: Dublin v Meath done and dusted by half-time

One-way traffic: Dublin v Meath done and dusted by half-time

Lorcan O’Dell catches the eye as Dublin ease their way into another Leinster final

Sun May 15 2022 - 20:38
Golf round-up: Niall Kearney moves up leaderboard in Belgium after 67

Golf round-up: Niall Kearney moves up leaderboard in Belgium after 67

Dubliner up to share of sixth place; Meadow makes cut but Maguire’s poor run continues

Fri May 13 2022 - 19:37
Hot putter puts Power at business part of leaderboard at AT&T Byron Nelson

Hot putter puts Power at business part of leaderboard at AT&T Byron Nelson

Colombia’s Munoz claims clubhouse lead with sizzling first round effort of 60

Thu May 12 2022 - 21:28
John Murphy looks to Power game for inspiration at Byron Nelson Classic

John Murphy looks to Power game for inspiration at Byron Nelson Classic

Cork golfer taking part in $9m dollar event in Texas on a sponsor’s invite

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:00
Different Strokes: Peter McEnery set for a second wish to come true at Irish Open

Different Strokes: Peter McEnery set for a second wish to come true at Irish Open

26-year-old who lives with Cystic Fibrosis will play pro-am with Pádraig Harrington for second time

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy comes up just short to Max Homa at Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy comes up just short to Max Homa at Wells Fargo Championship

Olivia Mehaffey continued her strong start to the season with ninth place finish in Madrid

Sun May 08 2022 - 22:58
McIlroy makes strong start to Wells Fargo with three-under 67

McIlroy makes strong start to Wells Fargo with three-under 67

Double-bogey at his 13th hole did not derail Irishman as he made seven birdies in round

Thu May 05 2022 - 21:15
McIlroy looking to take Masters form into Wells Fargo title defence

McIlroy looking to take Masters form into Wells Fargo title defence

33-year-old taking comfort in late Augusta form that offered cause for optimism

Thu May 05 2022 - 06:00
Different Strokes: Tiger and Phil look Southern Hills bound

Different Strokes: Tiger and Phil look Southern Hills bound

Woods gave his strongest indicator yet that he will play in year’s second Major

Tue May 03 2022 - 06:00
McIlroy has extra bounce in his step for rest of season after Augusta

McIlroy has extra bounce in his step for rest of season after Augusta

Northern Irishman plays first PGA Tour event since Masters at the Wells Fargo

Mon May 02 2022 - 18:40
Leona Maguire announced as touring professional for The K Club

Leona Maguire announced as touring professional for The K Club

The Cavan golfer starts this week’s LA Open and remaining on in California for next week’s Palos Verdes Championship

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 00:01
Different Strokes: Distinctive reward for Jordan Spieth

Different Strokes: Distinctive reward for Jordan Spieth

Tributes paid to Wattie Sullivan; Dylan Fritelli not impressed after falling foul of rules

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 06:00
Groundhog Day for Shane Lowry after yet another near miss

Groundhog Day for Shane Lowry after yet another near miss

McDowell and Power team up for matchplay; Meadow and Maguire in action in California

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 16:51
Shane Lowry finishes in tied-third again at RBC Heritage Classic

Shane Lowry finishes in tied-third again at RBC Heritage Classic

Jordan Spieth captures his first win since the Valero Texas Open some 13 months ago

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:38
Lowry and McDowell both off to strong starts at RBC Heritage Classic

Lowry and McDowell both off to strong starts at RBC Heritage Classic

Opening rounds of 66 leave pair three shots off leader Cameron Young

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 19:51
Phil Mickelson set to play US Open at Brookline in June

Phil Mickelson set to play US Open at Brookline in June

Six-time Major champion missed last week’s Masters and has not played since February

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 21:10
Different Strokes: Hatton’s caddie finds it tough going

Different Strokes: Hatton’s caddie finds it tough going

Remembering Boo Weekley’s breakthrough win on the PGA Tour on this day . . .

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 07:00
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry leave Augusta with plenty of positives

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry leave Augusta with plenty of positives

A final round of 64 has confirmed to McIlroy that he and Augusta National are a good fit

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 17:11
Scheffler wins the Masters after heroic McIlroy effort

Scheffler wins the Masters after heroic McIlroy effort

American finishes three strokes ahead of Northern Irishman, as Lowry finishes T3

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 00:10
Tiger Woods completes another monumental achievement at Augusta

Tiger Woods completes another monumental achievement at Augusta

Recovering from car crash to complete four rounds at Augusta a measure of his fortitude

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 21:43
Impressive Schwartzel bucks the trend as Augusta bares its claws

Impressive Schwartzel bucks the trend as Augusta bares its claws

Former champion produces a 69 as windy conditions trouble many of his peers

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 22:23
Séamus Power more than hangs in there to make the cut on Masters debut

Séamus Power more than hangs in there to make the cut on Masters debut

Something kicked in and birdies at 13th and 16th turned things for Waterford native

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 21:22
Woods shows glimpses of yore on return to happy hunting ground

Woods shows glimpses of yore on return to happy hunting ground

Five-times Masters champion opens with a 71 as Cameron Smith makes strong start

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 22:33
Harrington and Lowry enjoy thrills and spills during first round

Harrington and Lowry enjoy thrills and spills during first round

Lowry almost aces the fourth hole but double-bogey on 15th proves costly

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 21:38
McIlroy can take advantage of wide-open Masters if he clears opening hurdle

McIlroy can take advantage of wide-open Masters if he clears opening hurdle

All four Irish golfers at Augusta strike confident tone ahead of opening round

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
US Masters: Philip Reid's five to watch at Augusta National

US Masters: Philip Reid's five to watch at Augusta National

A look at some interesting contenders for the Major challenge at Augusta

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 17:01
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