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Former Irish Open winner John O’Leary has died

Former Irish Open winner John O’Leary has died

Pádraig Harrington and Paul McGinley among those to pay tribute to ‘larger than life character’

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 15:42
Golf clubs big and small concerned over future due to coronavirus outbreak

Golf clubs big and small concerned over future due to coronavirus outbreak

Loss of revenues and cash flow issues to the fore for some of the over 400 clubs on the island

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 06:00
Some golf courses remain open despite recommendations from governing bodies

Some golf courses remain open despite recommendations from governing bodies

Roganstown and Swords in north county Dublin among clubs allowing members out

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 18:44
GUI and ILGU call on all golf clubs on island to close their facilities

GUI and ILGU call on all golf clubs on island to close their facilities

Unions will monitor options to offer clubs business support during close down

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 18:32
Different Strokes: McIlroy would use world rankings to decide Ryder Cup team

Different Strokes: McIlroy would use world rankings to decide Ryder Cup team

Rankings frozen for now; Perks peaks at the perfect time; Twitter Twaddle; Know the Rules

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 15:22
Out of Bounds: Golf calendar is falling apart - but it doesn’t really matter

Out of Bounds: Golf calendar is falling apart - but it doesn’t really matter

Irish Open likely to join postponements but you can dust down your clubs and head out

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 12:22
Different Strokes: World’s top three snub Premier Golf League

Different Strokes: World’s top three snub Premier Golf League

Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka join Rory McIlroy, car park golf is back in fashion

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 12:22
Matsuyama has crowds roaring but winner will hear only silence

Matsuyama has crowds roaring but winner will hear only silence

PGA decides that last three days at The Players will be played without spectators

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 22:33
Famous 17th at Sawgrass can strike fear into even the world’s best

Famous 17th at Sawgrass can strike fear into even the world’s best

The island green Par 3 came about by accident during the design of the Stadium Course

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 12:23
Rory McIlroy looking at the bigger picture: trying to win again

Rory McIlroy looking at the bigger picture: trying to win again

As he prepares for Sawgrass, world number one says he is working on ‘mid-range putting’

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 19:00
McIlory blown away as Tyrrell Hatton keeps cool to win at Bay Hill

McIlory blown away as Tyrrell Hatton keeps cool to win at Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy was among those to suffer with the windy conditions and firm greens

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 22:35
New holes at The Island can take it to the next level

New holes at The Island can take it to the next level

New Par 3 fourth could well become one of the great short links holes anywhere

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 10:52
Fleetwood philosophical as maiden PGA victory eludes him

Fleetwood philosophical as maiden PGA victory eludes him

Englishman heads for Arnold Palmer Invitational along with Irish trio

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 06:00
Shane Lowry battles back to stay in the mix at Honda Classic

Shane Lowry battles back to stay in the mix at Honda Classic

Offaly man two off the early clubhouse lead held by Donald, Westwood and Poston

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 10:12
Shane Lowry well placed after battling hard at Honda Classic

Shane Lowry well placed after battling hard at Honda Classic

Double bogey early in back nine set Lowry back after three birdies in first four holes

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 22:58
Out of Bounds: Patrick Reed helping make the ‘C’ word less taboo

Out of Bounds: Patrick Reed helping make the ‘C’ word less taboo

Controversial American has turned cheating into a conversation starter, not a stopper

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 09:54
Five Golf Classics for you to tee up at in 2020

Five Golf Classics for you to tee up at in 2020

There is a feast of quality golf available on some of the best courses nationwide

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 06:00
Out of the shadows: Floodlights a priority for clubs across Ireland

Out of the shadows: Floodlights a priority for clubs across Ireland

Pitchside lighting top of the wishlist around the country but technology comes at a cost

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 06:00
McIlroy takes his foot off the pedal and will skip the Honda Classic

McIlroy takes his foot off the pedal and will skip the Honda Classic

Lowry and Harrington will make up the Irish challenge at this week’s PGA Tour stop

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 20:01
Out of Bounds: remember when Darren Clarke usurped Tiger Woods?

Out of Bounds: remember when Darren Clarke usurped Tiger Woods?

The match gave the WGCs a status that elevated it out of the regular tournaments

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 12:26
Rory McIlroy heads for Mexico with ‘WGC slam’ in sight

Rory McIlroy heads for Mexico with ‘WGC slam’ in sight

World number one will be joined in the field by Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 16:58
Two eagles in three holes puts Rory McIlroy right in the mix at Riviera

Two eagles in three holes puts Rory McIlroy right in the mix at Riviera

Tiger Woods starts fast but stalls on the back nine as Matt Kuchar leads with stunning 64

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 21:20
Stephanie Meadow makes a steady start in Australian Open

Stephanie Meadow makes a steady start in Australian Open

Leona Maguire eight shots off the lead of Jodi Ewart Shadoff after opening 74 in Adelaide

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 10:46
Out of Bounds: all this talk of Premier Golf League stinks

Out of Bounds: all this talk of Premier Golf League stinks

Financial incentives are already mind-blowing - for the men - but they want more

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 11:32
Different Strokes: Leona Maguire can maintain momentum

Different Strokes: Leona Maguire can maintain momentum

It’s early days but 25-year-old is up to 16th on the updated LPGA Tour order of merit

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 10:34
Rory McIlroy back on top of the world without swinging a club

Rory McIlroy back on top of the world without swinging a club

Four-time Major winner tops the rankings for the first time since September 2015

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 06:00
Leona Maguire finishes a fine tied-fourth in Australia

Leona Maguire finishes a fine tied-fourth in Australia

LPGA Tour rookie earns €48,000 pay day after missing play-off by a single stroke

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 11:29
Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire battle gamely in Australia

Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire battle gamely in Australia

Irish duo card 74s on a difficult day to remain in contention heading into the final round

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 11:18
Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire make the cut in Australia

Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire make the cut in Australia

Jonathan Caldwell and Cormac Sharvin give Ireland four competing into the weekend

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 10:44
Meadow and Maguire nicely placed after opening round at the Vic Open

Meadow and Maguire nicely placed after opening round at the Vic Open

In the co-sanctioned men’s event Jonathan Caldwell fired a bogey-free round of 67

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 15:01
Out of Bounds: how Ireland could have three golfers in Tokyo

Out of Bounds: how Ireland could have three golfers in Tokyo

Graeme McDowell’s accumulation of points has been nothing short of remarkable

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 12:55
Maguire and Meadow can scratch trip to China off their schedules

Maguire and Meadow can scratch trip to China off their schedules

Simpson proves in Phoenix it does not always come down to distance off the tee

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 06:00
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
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