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McDowell’s win in Saudi Arabia jumps him up to 48th in world rankings

McDowell’s win in Saudi Arabia jumps him up to 48th in world rankings

Northern Ireland player attributes return to form to working with new coach Kevin Kirk

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 20:18
Graeme McDowell revival goes up a gear after Saudi International victory

Graeme McDowell revival goes up a gear after Saudi International victory

Northern Irish golfer set to return to world top 50 and earn a Masters invite in April

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 13:54
Big paycheques lure the world’s best to Saudi Arabia

Big paycheques lure the world’s best to Saudi Arabia

Rumours of big-money Professional Golf League have dominated the talk this week

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 11:37
Five soccer books to get your teeth into this month

Five soccer books to get your teeth into this month

For the legion of Leeds fans, David Pearce’s take on Clough’s short reign remains a must-read

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 06:00
How much do hotel prices rise for major sports events?

How much do hotel prices rise for major sports events?

England’s potential Euro 2020 clash with Germany in Dublin could see prices hiked up

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy pleased with first start as he eases into 2020

Rory McIlroy pleased with first start as he eases into 2020

Brooks Koepka plays this week but could be overtaken at top of rankings by Jon Rahm

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 05:00
Kilkenny give an early glimpse of their power to see off Dublin

Kilkenny give an early glimpse of their power to see off Dublin

Brian Cody’s charges were dominant in victory even when they were down to 14

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 17:53
Rory McIlroy makes a slick start to 2020 with opening 67

Rory McIlroy makes a slick start to 2020 with opening 67

Four-time Major winner sits one off the first round lead at Torrey Pines in San Diego

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 22:19
Mixed fortunes for Meadow and Maguire on LPGA seasonal bow

Mixed fortunes for Meadow and Maguire on LPGA seasonal bow

Meadow is bogey-free in Florida but Maguire marks Tour debut with a disappointing 79

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 20:20
Tommy Walsh knows Kerry will be judged on the summer and nothing else

Tommy Walsh knows Kerry will be judged on the summer and nothing else

Kingdom get their National League campaign underway on Saturday against Dublin

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 05:00
Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow embark upon historic 2020 season

Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow embark upon historic 2020 season

Out of Bounds: for the first time two Irish women hold full LPGA Tour cards

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 11:00
Confident Rory McIlroy returns to competition at Torrey Pines

Confident Rory McIlroy returns to competition at Torrey Pines

Win at Farmers Insurance Open would return the Northern Ireland player to world No 1

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 06:00
Out of Bounds: Shane Lowry’s 2020 focus is on the ‘R’ word

Out of Bounds: Shane Lowry’s 2020 focus is on the ‘R’ word

He is looking to Abu Dhabi to be the springboard - again - to another great year

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 12:03
Lowry all set for Abu Dhabi defence as Koepka returns to action

Lowry all set for Abu Dhabi defence as Koepka returns to action

Irish golfer recalls importance of desert win in build-up to British Open success

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 18:12
Out of Bounds: five young guns to keep an eye on in 2020

Out of Bounds: five young guns to keep an eye on in 2020

There’s a tsunami of young talent emerging onto the pro golf tours around the world

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 13:01
Shane Lowry hoping to turn pain into early-season gain as he gets back to action

Shane Lowry hoping to turn pain into early-season gain as he gets back to action

British Open champion returns to action in Hong Kong ahead of Abu Dhabi defence

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 21:11
The sporting decade that was: The Miracle of Medinah

The sporting decade that was: The Miracle of Medinah

Mission impossible from the European team as they come from 10-6 down

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 12:00
Player of the Year award marks Lowry’s Major achievement

Player of the Year award marks Lowry’s Major achievement

Memorable British Open win at Portrush capped a great year for the Offaly man

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 22:00
Jon Rahm named European Tour Player of the Year ahead of Shane Lowry

Jon Rahm named European Tour Player of the Year ahead of Shane Lowry

Spaniard won three times on tour but Lowry was the only European to win a Major

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 13:54
Take Five: some of the biggest trophies in world sport

Take Five: some of the biggest trophies in world sport

Eyes on the prize – here are some you could not miss

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 22:27
Different Strokes: McDowell believes Irish Open hosting role a ‘huge privilege’

Different Strokes: McDowell believes Irish Open hosting role a ‘huge privilege’

DJ in President’s fitness race . . . quote and tweets of the week . . . Larrazabal’s bag . . . Know the rules

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 19:44
To wear or not to wear: Gumshield use a live issue across many sports

To wear or not to wear: Gumshield use a live issue across many sports

Wearing of gumshields is not mandatory in rugby, hockey or basketball

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 18:24
Portstewart to host Irish Open in 2021

Portstewart to host Irish Open in 2021

Club will host the event for second time in four years after Jon Rahm won in 2017

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 11:52
Out of Bounds: light at the end of the tunnel for Irish Women’s Open

Out of Bounds: light at the end of the tunnel for Irish Women’s Open

Venture between Ladies European Tour and LPGA could see tournament finally return

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 10:40
McIlroy and Lowry closing up shop until the new year

McIlroy and Lowry closing up shop until the new year

Ireland’s likely Olympic partnership set to re-emerge seperately in middle of January

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 06:00
Different Strokes: perfect timing for Leona Maguire?

Different Strokes: perfect timing for Leona Maguire?

LPGA Tour going from strength to strength, McManus Pro-Am attracts star-studded field

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 15:29
Rahm holds off fast-finishing Fleetwood to claim Race to Dubai title

Rahm holds off fast-finishing Fleetwood to claim Race to Dubai title

Shane Lowry picks up €545k bonus as he finishes season in career-best fourth position

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 13:18
Rory McIlroy’s 65 leaves him right in the mix in Dubai

Rory McIlroy’s 65 leaves him right in the mix in Dubai

Jon Rahm and Mike Lorenzo-Vera hold the joint lead heading into the final round

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 14:22
Lorenzo-Vera stays hot in Dubai as McIlroy comes down to earth

Lorenzo-Vera stays hot in Dubai as McIlroy comes down to earth

Lowry in fine form for first 15 holes only to suffer late blips with three-putt bogey on 16th and closing bogey on 18th

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 17:39
Shot of the year helps Rory McIlroy fly out of blocks in Dubai

Shot of the year helps Rory McIlroy fly out of blocks in Dubai

Final hole eagle sees McIlroy card a 64 to trail Lorenzo-Vera by one in Tour Championship

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 15:34
Jonathan Caldwell finally earns his card at Tour School

Jonathan Caldwell finally earns his card at Tour School

Caldwell graduates with flying colours but Kearney and Moynihan miss out

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 15:36
Out of Bounds: Lowry’s Claret Jug trumps McIlroy’s millions

Out of Bounds: Lowry’s Claret Jug trumps McIlroy’s millions

McIlroy winner has enjoyed a fine year but Lowry’s British Open win sets him apart

Wed Nov 20 2019 - 10:57
Irish players in the business end of European Tour qualifying move forward

Irish players in the business end of European Tour qualifying move forward

Denmark’s Benjamin Poke continues to lead as Northern Ireland’s Jonathan Caldwell edges into the all-important top 25

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 17:13
Five players in contention for jackpot in Dubai

Five players in contention for jackpot in Dubai

Wiesberger in pole position in Race to Dubai but Lowry among those poised to pounce

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 01:00
Jonathan Caldwell leads Irish challenge in European Tour Q school

Jonathan Caldwell leads Irish challenge in European Tour Q school

Irish quintet all have work to do as Denmark’s Benjamin Poke extends his lead

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 17:59
Moynihan best placed of the Irish at European Tour Final Qualifying School

Moynihan best placed of the Irish at European Tour Final Qualifying School

Second round of 69 leaves Moynihan in a tie for 22nd position in Spain

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 18:26
Catlin leads the way as Irish quintet make solid starts at final qualifying

Catlin leads the way as Irish quintet make solid starts at final qualifying

Robin Dawson leads Irish challenge after opening with a two-under 70 in Spain

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 20:20
Out of Bounds: who'll emulate Kitayama and will they be Irish?

Out of Bounds: who'll emulate Kitayama and will they be Irish?

There are 156 players involved in this week’s European Tour’s Final Qualifying School

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 11:58
All to play for as Race to Dubai comes down to the wire

All to play for as Race to Dubai comes down to the wire

Lowry critical of the heavy weighting of points for the final events of the season

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 19:00
Shane Lowry looking forward to a week off after flat finish in Turkey

Shane Lowry looking forward to a week off after flat finish in Turkey

British Open champion will miss Sun City before Tour finale in Dubai

Sun Nov 10 2019 - 16:29
Hatton the last man standing in Turkey after the lights went out

Hatton the last man standing in Turkey after the lights went out

English golfer makes history by winning six-man playoff under floodlights

Sun Nov 10 2019 - 16:19
Schwab opens up three-shot lead in Turkey as Lowry stumbles to 75

Schwab opens up three-shot lead in Turkey as Lowry stumbles to 75

Irish golfer drops right out of contention as game deserts him on moving day

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 15:18
Pin-chasing pays off for Shane Lowry as he crafts fine 65 in Turkey

Pin-chasing pays off for Shane Lowry as he crafts fine 65 in Turkey

Irish star five shots off leader Mathias Schwab in Antalya

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 15:28
Lisa Maguire calls time on professional golf career

Lisa Maguire calls time on professional golf career

Leona’s 24-year-old sister plans to remain within the sport but not in a playing capacity

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 14:16
Schwab impresses as Harrington struggles in Turkey

Schwab impresses as Harrington struggles in Turkey

Young Austrian shoots a 65 in company of Ryder Cup captain who posts a 10 on one hole

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 17:40
Shane Lowry struggles on the greens but time is on his side

Shane Lowry struggles on the greens but time is on his side

In tied-52nd he’s seven shots behind co-leaders Mathias Schwab and Tom Lewis

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 15:48
Justin Rose bidding for a hat-trick of wins in Turkey

Justin Rose bidding for a hat-trick of wins in Turkey

English golfer will attempt to win Turkish Airlines Open for third successive year

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 17:02
Shane Lowry has Tokyo 2020 Olympics firmly in his sights

Shane Lowry has Tokyo 2020 Olympics firmly in his sights

British Open winner set for penultimate start of a golden year in the Turkish Airlines Open

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 11:57
Rory McIlroy has Brooks Koepka’s number one ranking in his sights

Rory McIlroy has Brooks Koepka’s number one ranking in his sights

Victory in Shanghai confirms that nobody had a better year in 2019

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 06:00
TV View: Game-changer Katie continues to raise the bar

TV View: Game-changer Katie continues to raise the bar

Insights into Taylor’s corner as she slips and slides to another victory

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00
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