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Strong finish leaves Rory McIlroy in a positive frame of mind

Strong finish leaves Rory McIlroy in a positive frame of mind

2014 champion shows resilience as two birdies in last five holes help him post an opening 70

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 22:10
Louis Oosthuizen sets a straight course for Open glory with stunning 64

Louis Oosthuizen sets a straight course for Open glory with stunning 64

Four Irish in the field fail to break par at Royal St George’s

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 21:22
Strong home challenge mounted early on at British Open

Strong home challenge mounted early on at British Open

Darren Clarke returned from Champions Tour stateside to start with one-over-par 71

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 14:13
Shane Lowry not going to give up British Open crown without a fight

Shane Lowry not going to give up British Open crown without a fight

Defending champion comes in a little under the radar but with the perfect game for links

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 06:00
Bryson DeChambeau intent on bringing his power game to bear on the links

Bryson DeChambeau intent on bringing his power game to bear on the links

‘I hope I can hit it far enough to where I can wedge it out still on to the green’

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 20:00
Rory McIlroy backs his ability to bounce back as he sets sights on Open glory

Rory McIlroy backs his ability to bounce back as he sets sights on Open glory

‘That’s why I always say in golf, ‘there is always next week’, and that’s a great thing’

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 17:23
Could Portmarnock be a future Open venue?

Could Portmarnock be a future Open venue?

DeChambeau has a new bagman for Royal St George’s; Open a graveyard for left-handers

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 07:37
Shane Lowry happy to focus on golf as he mounts Open defence

Shane Lowry happy to focus on golf as he mounts Open defence

Open champion in decent form and hoping to be back in the Major mix again on Sunday

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00
Is the Open heading Down Under with Aussies on a hot streak?

Is the Open heading Down Under with Aussies on a hot streak?

Lucas Herbert and Min Woo Lee are among 11 Australians in the Open field this week

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00
Séamus Power makes a solid start in John Deere Classic

Séamus Power makes a solid start in John Deere Classic

Waterford man five off the lead in Illinois; Leona Maguire opens with a round of 69

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 06:30
Pádraig Harrington the pick of the Irish at Scottish Open

Pádraig Harrington the pick of the Irish at Scottish Open

Three-time Major winner three strokes off the lead as McIlroy endures frustrating day

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 20:45
Graeme McDowell optimistic about Scottish Open despite muscle tear

Graeme McDowell optimistic about Scottish Open despite muscle tear

McIlroy hopes to play tidier rounds of golf and avoid the rough at the Renaissance

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 01:00
Lucas Herbert grinds it out in the rain to win Irish Open

Lucas Herbert grinds it out in the rain to win Irish Open

Australian found himself in trouble a number of times but got the job done at Mount Juliet

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 18:37
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry call for Irish Open date change

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry call for Irish Open date change

Pair suggest that the week after the British Open could attract a strong field

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 18:25
Double bogeys cost Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at Irish Open

Double bogeys cost Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at Irish Open

Cormac Sharvin leads Irish charge with Lucas Herbert the man to catch at seven under

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 18:31
Irish Open: Fans make presence felt as Irish quartet survive midway cut

Irish Open: Fans make presence felt as Irish quartet survive midway cut

McIlroy and Lowry eight shots adrift of unheralded leader Herbert

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 01:03
Irish Open: Herbert stays in front as pack bunches up

Irish Open: Herbert stays in front as pack bunches up

McIlroy and Lowry hoping to make up ground on moving day

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 20:48
McDowell hangs tough to put himself in the picture

McDowell hangs tough to put himself in the picture

After string of missed cuts, McDowell makes it into the weekend

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 19:32
Rory McIlroy fights his way back into Irish Open mix with 67

Rory McIlroy fights his way back into Irish Open mix with 67

England’s Dale Whitnell sets the pace at Mount Juliet with a second consecutive 67

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 13:53
Séamus Power takes route 66 in Detroit as Thompson leads

Séamus Power takes route 66 in Detroit as Thompson leads

Irishman sits three off the lead at rain-delayed Rocket Mortgage Classic

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 09:44
Irish Open: Herbert hot to trot but home heroes yet to spark

Irish Open: Herbert hot to trot but home heroes yet to spark

Colm Moriarty leads Irish challenge, four behind Lucas Herbert

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 21:54
Rory McIlroy needs to iron out kinks after slow start to Irish Open

Rory McIlroy needs to iron out kinks after slow start to Irish Open

‘I just need to play better and if I play better, I’ll shoot a better score,’ said 2016 champion

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 20:18
Lost ball but far from a lost cause for Lowry at Irish Open

Lost ball but far from a lost cause for Lowry at Irish Open

Shane Lowry opens with a 70 at Mount Juliet as Herbert sets hot pace

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 14:58
Graeme McDowell searching for his mojo but refusing to give in

Graeme McDowell searching for his mojo but refusing to give in

‘If I wasn’t to hit another shot here, it’s been a great run. It’s been a great career’

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:14
Shane Lowry has Ryder Cup in sight as he starts Irish Open quest

Shane Lowry has Ryder Cup in sight as he starts Irish Open quest

British Open winner has only won his home event once - as an amateur in 2009

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00
Dilution in strength of Irish Open field a concern

Dilution in strength of Irish Open field a concern

With rival PGA Tour ongoing in Detroit, just four of world’s current top 50 in action in Kilkenny

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 11:41
McIlroy enjoying trip down memory lane at Mount Juliet

McIlroy enjoying trip down memory lane at Mount Juliet

Four-time Major winner back on home soil for Irish Open

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 19:17
Different Strokes: Maguire ready for a well-earned break

Different Strokes: Maguire ready for a well-earned break

Maguire to take some time out before embarking on global travels

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 06:00
Varied home team poised to mount challenge at Mount Juliet

Varied home team poised to mount challenge at Mount Juliet

McIlroy and Lowry lead 16-strong contingent bidding for a home victory in Irish Open

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 01:00
English targets Ryder Cup after Travelers win

English targets Ryder Cup after Travelers win

‘The pinnacle of our sport is to represent your country’

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 16:57
Viktor Hovland becomes first Norwegian to claim a European Tour title

Viktor Hovland becomes first Norwegian to claim a European Tour title

23-year-old cements place in Ryder Cup team after he holds off Martin Kaymer charge at BMW

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 17:42
Kearney shoots second round 68 to claim two-stroke lead in BMW International Open

Kearney shoots second round 68 to claim two-stroke lead in BMW International Open

Power cards a 67 for a midway total of seven-under-par at the Travelers Championship

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 01:00
Leona Maguire off to steady start as Lizette Salas sets early pace in Atlanta

Leona Maguire off to steady start as Lizette Salas sets early pace in Atlanta

Irish golfer opens up with a level-par 72 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 07:15
Leona Maguire interview: ‘My sister Lisa is here, and that’s the extent of my entourage’

Leona Maguire interview: ‘My sister Lisa is here, and that’s the extent of my entourage’

‘It’s a busy run , a lot of air miles will be clocked up, but ... great events to look forward to’

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 06:00
Bryson DeChambeau needs to learn how to shout ‘fore’

Bryson DeChambeau needs to learn how to shout ‘fore’

Player appeared to strategically hit towards gallery without warning on Saturday

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 05:30
Different Strokes: Leona Maguire making waves on LPGA Tour

Different Strokes: Leona Maguire making waves on LPGA Tour

McIlroy on the right path at the US Open; word of mouth, by the numbers and more

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 05:00
‘Major champion in waiting’: Jon Rahm fulfils destiny at US Open

‘Major champion in waiting’: Jon Rahm fulfils destiny at US Open

Basque golfer’s remarkable association with Torrey Pines grew stronger on Sunday

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 16:54
Leona Maguire battles hard but Nelly Korda does enough for victory in Michigan

Leona Maguire battles hard but Nelly Korda does enough for victory in Michigan

Irish golfer moves up to 13th on the LPGA Tour order of merit after closing 66

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 22:09
Another US Open comes and goes for Phil Mickelson

Another US Open comes and goes for Phil Mickelson

‘There’s some opportunities coming up with the way I’ve been playing’

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 22:00
Elm Park’s Anna Foster takes AIG Irish Women’s Close title in Balbunion

Elm Park’s Anna Foster takes AIG Irish Women’s Close title in Balbunion

Auburn University student secures 2 and 1 win over Kirkistown Castle’s Beth Coulter

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 18:12
Stunning 64 puts Leona Maguire three shots clear at Meijer Classic

Stunning 64 puts Leona Maguire three shots clear at Meijer Classic

Co Cavan golfer bidding to become first ever Irish winner on LPGA tour

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 08:50
Bland’s renaissance sees him lead US Open as McIlroy grinds it out

Bland’s renaissance sees him lead US Open as McIlroy grinds it out

English veteran takes one-shot clubhouse lead at Torrey Pines

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 21:58
Beth Coulter shines as seeds dominate Irish Women’s Close Championship

Beth Coulter shines as seeds dominate Irish Women’s Close Championship

Jan Browne springs an upset as 15 of the 16 seeded players progress at Ballybunion

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 18:20
Shane Lowry battles back from triple-bogey for steady opening 72 at US Open

Shane Lowry battles back from triple-bogey for steady opening 72 at US Open

Russell Henley takes the early clubhouse lead at Torrey Pines on four under

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 22:45
Leona Maguire’s ‘stress-free’ 65 earns share of first round lead in Michigan

Leona Maguire’s ‘stress-free’ 65 earns share of first round lead in Michigan

Irish golfer keeps up fine form in opening round of the LPGA Meijer Classic

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 20:05
US Open: Rory McIlroy keen to freewheel from the off at Torrey Pines

US Open: Rory McIlroy keen to freewheel from the off at Torrey Pines

‘In terms of where everything’s heading, it’s definitely in the right direction’

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 06:00
Bláithín O’Brien ready for all that Ballybunion can throw at her after ‘challenging’ time

Bláithín O’Brien ready for all that Ballybunion can throw at her after ‘challenging’ time

Roscommon golfer working on frontline at Cork University Hospital during pandemic

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 06:00
Shane Lowry knows a hot putter could lead to US Open glory

Shane Lowry knows a hot putter could lead to US Open glory

World number 41 says he is happy with his current form ahead of Torrey Pines test

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 06:00
Jon Rahm: ‘The hardest part was not being able to see my young son’

Jon Rahm: ‘The hardest part was not being able to see my young son’

After heartbreaking exit in Ohio due to Covid, Spaniard is back in pursuit of Major

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 06:00
Brooks Koepka eyes another lucrative US Open after recovering from surgery

Brooks Koepka eyes another lucrative US Open after recovering from surgery

American’s prize money tally is testament to how seriously he takes Major championships

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 01:00
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