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Shane Lowry profile: From pitch and putt to champion golfer

Shane Lowry profile: From pitch and putt to champion golfer

It was three years before the Offaly man's first European Tour win as a professional

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 12:03
Wild scenes of joy as Lowry raises the Claret Jug

Wild scenes of joy as Lowry raises the Claret Jug

Irish man sixth to win one of golf’s Majors and fifth to lay claim to the Claret Jug

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 09:08
Ireland's Shane Lowry stands like a giant on the Causeway Coast

Ireland's Shane Lowry stands like a giant on the Causeway Coast

Six-shot victory over the world’s best sees Offaly man crowned champion in memorable style

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 21:36
Shane Lowry stands on the brink of history at Portrush

Shane Lowry stands on the brink of history at Portrush

The Offaly man will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 19:52
Behind the scenes during Open week at Portrush

Behind the scenes during Open week at Portrush

Philip Reid provides some snapshots of a famous week on the Causeway Coast

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 07:00
Shane Lowry moves centre stage in quest for Claret Jug

Shane Lowry moves centre stage in quest for Claret Jug

Rory McIlroy falls agonisingly on the wrong side of the line as Lowry keeps dream alive

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 22:35
Lowry calls the shots to share halfway lead at British Open

Lowry calls the shots to share halfway lead at British Open

A second cosecutive 67 sees Lowry seize initiative despite losing fluency on back nine

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 22:13
JB Holmes leads after opening exam at Portrush

JB Holmes leads after opening exam at Portrush

Compact nature of the field emphasised by 41 players being within four of the leader

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 21:29
McIlroy looking at an open and shut case in Portrush

McIlroy looking at an open and shut case in Portrush

Tournament favourite faces huge task just to make the cut after opening round of 79

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 17:09
McIlroy hangs in there after dream turns to nightmare

McIlroy hangs in there after dream turns to nightmare

Home hero opens his British Open bid with quadruple bogey eight at the first

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 11:29
Shane Lowry in positive mood as he plots a Major challenge

Shane Lowry in positive mood as he plots a Major challenge

Offaly man says his form is as good as it’s ever been coming into an Open

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 06:00
British Open: Hole-by-hole guide to Royal Portrush links

British Open: Hole-by-hole guide to Royal Portrush links

Spectacular course set to challenge the world’s best golfers

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 19:09
British Open: New legend ready to be forged on Causeway Coast

British Open: New legend ready to be forged on Causeway Coast

Championship could become a battle for survival on famous Portrush links

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 19:05
Rory McIlroy: Portrush support and caddie insight will give me edge

Rory McIlroy: Portrush support and caddie insight will give me edge

A winner of The Players earlier this season, he’s played a light schedule in the run-up

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 14:24
Pádraig Harrington: Portrush could be catalyst for global British Open

Pádraig Harrington: Portrush could be catalyst for global British Open

Dubliner insists ‘there is nothing that I fear out here this week, I can definitely do it’

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 07:00
Elliott’s unique insight a Major advantage for Koepka

Elliott’s unique insight a Major advantage for Koepka

Caddie’s familiarity with famous Portrush links another feather in world No 1’s cap

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 06:00
Tiger Woods: Portrush is ‘an unbelievable golf course’

Tiger Woods: Portrush is ‘an unbelievable golf course’

In the past he played a lot of links golf in Ireland ahead of various British Opens

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 12:32
Clarke basking in the reality of a dream come true

Clarke basking in the reality of a dream come true

For many years the idea of Northern Ireland hosting a British Open was unthinkable

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 07:00
No panic from Fleetwood as he goes hunting an elusive Major

No panic from Fleetwood as he goes hunting an elusive Major

English player has been a model of consistency this year without tasting success

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 22:53
British Open tee times: Darren Clarke to hit the opening shot

British Open tee times: Darren Clarke to hit the opening shot

Rory McIlroy gets under way at 10.09am alongside Gary Woodland and Paul Casey

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 14:03
Your A to Z guide to the British Open

Your A to Z guide to the British Open

Philip Reid uses the alphabet to guide you through the British Open’s past and present

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 12:30
British Open: Five contenders to follow at Portrush

British Open: Five contenders to follow at Portrush

Philip Reid picks his favourites, mid-rangers and dark horses for final Major of the year

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 12:00
Tiger Woods rolls up to Royal Portrush for British Open prep

Tiger Woods rolls up to Royal Portrush for British Open prep

Former world number one among those who arrived early ahead of final Major of the year

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 07:13
Broken bottles and dreams: Irish near misses at the British Open

Broken bottles and dreams: Irish near misses at the British Open

Until Harrington’s victory in 2007, Major championship brought only tales of woe

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 05:00
It's been a difficult journey but now all roads lead to Portrush

It's been a difficult journey but now all roads lead to Portrush

Next week is a new dawn that few in darkest days of the Troubles could ever have envisaged

Sat Jul 13 2019 - 06:00
Out of Bounds: Hovland and Wolff have the world at their feet

Out of Bounds: Hovland and Wolff have the world at their feet

Young prodigies have signed lucrative deals after their breakthrough on the PGA Tour

Wed Jul 10 2019 - 11:41
McGinley rules out back-to-back Irish Open hosting duties

McGinley rules out back-to-back Irish Open hosting duties

McIlroy to resume competitive play at Scottish Open alongside Dunne, McDowell and Harrington

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 17:31
Irish Open could be hit by Olympics calendar shake-up

Irish Open could be hit by Olympics calendar shake-up

Tournament may have to be moved from usual slot to avoid clash with WGC in US

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 12:17
Cormac Sharvin finishes Irish Open as leading Irish player

Cormac Sharvin finishes Irish Open as leading Irish player

Pádraig Harrington, for one, was impressed with how Sharvin went about his business

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 05:00
Jon Rahm claims Irish Open and eyes Seve’s treble

Jon Rahm claims Irish Open and eyes Seve’s treble

He moves to the top of Race to Dubai order of merit and back into the world’s top-10

Sun Jul 07 2019 - 21:19
Robin Dawson grasps his opportunity with a fine 64

Robin Dawson grasps his opportunity with a fine 64

Late Irish Open call-up finished one stroke inside cut before surging up leaderboard

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 19:58
Cormac Sharvin primed for round of his life as Rock rolls in Lahinch

Cormac Sharvin primed for round of his life as Rock rolls in Lahinch

Sharvin well placed at Irish Open as English veteran shoots a tournament record of 60

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 17:52
Power surges from desperation into contention at Lahinch

Power surges from desperation into contention at Lahinch

Six birdies on the back nine see Waterford man roar back to post an improbable 66

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 22:15
Zander Lombard plots route to the summit as Irish Open hits halfway

Zander Lombard plots route to the summit as Irish Open hits halfway

Shane Lowry battles with a stomach upset as Cormac Sharvin leads the home challenge

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 22:12
Pádraig Harrington back to earth but still in the mix at Irish Open

Pádraig Harrington back to earth but still in the mix at Irish Open

Dubliner follows fine opening round with a 73 on Friday while Cormac Sharvin digs in

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 21:11
Cormac Sharvin oozes calm as he moves into Irish Open contention

Cormac Sharvin oozes calm as he moves into Irish Open contention

26-year-old taking it ‘one shot at a time’ as he chases one of three places at British Open

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 19:28
Pádraig Harrington is reborn on opening day at Lahinch

Pádraig Harrington is reborn on opening day at Lahinch

47-year-old puts struggles behind him and seizes moment with fine 63 at Irish Open

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 06:39
Cormac Sharvin comes of age in Irish Open first round

Cormac Sharvin comes of age in Irish Open first round

Shane Lowry overcomes nerves and climate change protestors to start well at Lahinch

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 19:40
Shane Lowry gets over some early anxiety to shoot 66 at Irish Open

Shane Lowry gets over some early anxiety to shoot 66 at Irish Open

Offalyman says he feels the added pressure this week but sits just one off clubhouse lead

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 14:56
Irish Open: Calm weather won't stop Lahinch from proving a test

Irish Open: Calm weather won't stop Lahinch from proving a test

Rahm confident his temperament allows him to adapt to different challenges of links golf

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 06:03
Three key holes at the Irish Open in Lahinch

Three key holes at the Irish Open in Lahinch

The finishing hole offers an opportunity for a birdie but also the potential for disaster

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 16:58
Gavin Moynihan hopes his game will hit the big time in a big week

Gavin Moynihan hopes his game will hit the big time in a big week

Dublin player says while driving would normally be a strength, it has been letting him down of late

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 05:00
Lowry unfazed by expectations in bid to repeat history

Lowry unfazed by expectations in bid to repeat history

Offalyman would love nothing better than to repeat his Irish Open win of a decade ago

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 01:00
Strong home contingent adds to Irish Open’s draw

Strong home contingent adds to Irish Open’s draw

Dawson benefits from Moynihan’s fortune with possible sellout in store at Lahinch

Tue Jul 02 2019 - 01:00
How the Irish Open battled its way back to golfing limelight

How the Irish Open battled its way back to golfing limelight

Although missing many of the game’s top stars, Lahinch is set to swing on and off the course

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 09:00
Amateur showed why Portmarnock needs to be on the biggest stage

Amateur showed why Portmarnock needs to be on the biggest stage

Real loss is that male-only membership is restricting the hosting of big tournaments

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 10:20
Shane Lowry reaping rewards of a more easy going attitude

Shane Lowry reaping rewards of a more easy going attitude

The Offaly player is on the hunt for a second win this season after his Abu Dhabi victory

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 00:20
Dundalk dovetail to telling effect at Malone

Dundalk dovetail to telling effect at Malone

Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 20:54
Sixteen-year-old Keating leads regional qualifiers for British Open at Co Louth

Sixteen-year-old Keating leads regional qualifiers for British Open at Co Louth

Seapoint star shoots a splendid 66 to make it to final qualifying stage next week

Tue Jun 25 2019 - 06:00
Resilient James Sugrue writes his own script to take amateur gold

Resilient James Sugrue writes his own script to take amateur gold

22-year-old bound for British Open and the Masters after win over Scotland’s Euan Walker

Sun Jun 23 2019 - 15:46
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