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Sergio Garcia in a good place as he plots British Open bid

Sergio Garcia in a good place as he plots British Open bid

Major success at the US Masters has instilled further confidence in the popular Spaniard

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 21:40
Tough but fair: straight hitters at home in Royal Birkdale

Tough but fair: straight hitters at home in Royal Birkdale

Of all the courses on the British Open rota, this one punishes inaccuracy off the tee

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 07:00
Out of Bounds: The Irish Open is in a good place right now

Out of Bounds: The Irish Open is in a good place right now

Portstewart is likely to be host again whenever the tournament returns to the North

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 12:00
Irish golfers enduring longest winless streak in 11 years

Irish golfers enduring longest winless streak in 11 years

Time is also running out for Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell to secure Open spots

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 06:30
Jon Rahm following in the footsteps of Spanish giants

Jon Rahm following in the footsteps of Spanish giants

T-Bone steaks one of the secrets in winning title also held by Garcia, Seve and Olazabal

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 07:00
Jon Rahm claims stunning six-stroke win at Irish Open

Jon Rahm claims stunning six-stroke win at Irish Open

Gavin Moynihan makes the most of late invite with closing 64 to finish as top Irish player

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 19:27
Jon Rahm winning hearts as he looks to follow his heroes

Jon Rahm winning hearts as he looks to follow his heroes

Young Spanish sensation in contention to join the Spanish roll of honour at the Irish Open

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 19:05
Jon Rahm primed to land a heavy punch at Portstewart

Jon Rahm primed to land a heavy punch at Portstewart

The Spaniard is one off the lead with a number of Irish players also in contention

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 21:18
Another dog day afternoon for Rory McIlroy

Another dog day afternoon for Rory McIlroy

After missing cut at Portstewart, McIlroy still confident in his game and practice regime

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 20:30
Rory McIlroy misses Irish Open cut after second round 73

Rory McIlroy misses Irish Open cut after second round 73

Title defence is all but over with Paul Dunne leading the Irish charge at Portstewart

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 13:03
Frustrated Rory McIlroy fails to spark as he loses ground on Irish Open field

Frustrated Rory McIlroy fails to spark as he loses ground on Irish Open field

After a round of 72, the world number four said: “I felt like I was swimming against the stream”

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 21:09
Irish Open: Rory McIlroy misses out on birdie blitz

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy misses out on birdie blitz

Paul Dunne, Graeme McDowell and Gavin Moynihan head Irish challenge at Portstewart

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 20:58
Home comforts help McDowell make strong start in Irish Open

Home comforts help McDowell make strong start in Irish Open

Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington also enjoy good opening rounds at Portstewart

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 14:21
Rory McIlroy hopes to replicate Tiger’s standard

Rory McIlroy hopes to replicate Tiger’s standard

Irish Open favourite would ‘love’ to get on sustained run like US golfer did in his prime

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 22:00
Paul Dunne can go for broke at Portstewart

Paul Dunne can go for broke at Portstewart

With his card already secure, Dunne can afford to go take risks in Irish Open

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 17:49
Rory McIlroy staying off Twitter after Steve Elkington spat

Rory McIlroy staying off Twitter after Steve Elkington spat

‘I must have wrote that tweet and deleted it about five times before I actually sent it’

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 12:57
Out of Bounds: Travelling to play still a step too far for US players

Out of Bounds: Travelling to play still a step too far for US players

None of the big name PGA Tour players are at Portstewart, despite the impending Open

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 12:00
Portstewart’s unique terrain to captivate European Tour players

Portstewart’s unique terrain to captivate European Tour players

Course will demand strategy and creative shot-making – a learning curve for many awaits

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 06:30
Signs are good for Harrington despite injury-plagued season

Signs are good for Harrington despite injury-plagued season

Dubliner sees upcoming Irish Open as the springboard to better things this season

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 22:09
Nuremore claim win at Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge

Nuremore claim win at Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge

Shandon Park, Donabate and Greenore also earn place in August’s K Club final

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 21:56
Northern exposure gives Irish Open new lease of life

Northern exposure gives Irish Open new lease of life

Moving tournament to Portrush in 2012, and Rory McIlroy’s involvement pivotal in saving event

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 14:02
Out of Bounds: Is ‘drive for show, putt for dough’ true?

Out of Bounds: Is ‘drive for show, putt for dough’ true?

For Rory McIlroy, average putting weeks often lead to titles due to long game excellence

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 12:00
Rory McIlroy targets a fresh start ahead of the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy targets a fresh start ahead of the Irish Open

World number four already looked happier with new putter in Travelers Championship

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 21:14
Third putter the charm for Rory McIlroy as he closes with 64

Third putter the charm for Rory McIlroy as he closes with 64

He was joined on six under par at Travelers Championship by Pádraig Harrington

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 21:16
Tim Rice claims Irish PGA Championship

Tim Rice claims Irish PGA Championship

Limerickman posts a final round 70 to hold off challenge of Colm Moriarty

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 19:48
Let’s give Tiger a chance, another one, because he’s missed

Let’s give Tiger a chance, another one, because he’s missed

Out of Bounds: Absence of Phil Mickelson and Woods didn’t help television figures

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 12:00
This year’s Irish Open closed to amateurs

This year’s Irish Open closed to amateurs

Next month’s event at Portstewart is for professionals only

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 21:37
Irish caddie Ricky Elliott chuffed with Koepka’s Major win

Irish caddie Ricky Elliott chuffed with Koepka’s Major win

Former Irish Boys’ Champion has been working with US Open winner since 2013

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 19:00
Steely Brooks Koepka seals US Open title with stunning 67

Steely Brooks Koepka seals US Open title with stunning 67

American takes home maiden major title after holding off Brian Harman down the stretch

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 01:25
Winds of change blowing through Erin Hills

Winds of change blowing through Erin Hills

With greater depth in Majors another first-time champion is likely

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 19:30
Leona Maguire continues to go from strength to strength

Leona Maguire continues to go from strength to strength

British Amateur win the latest success for the dominant player in women’s amateur golf

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 16:42
Brian Harman leads by a nose but margins are fine at US Open

Brian Harman leads by a nose but margins are fine at US Open

Top 13 players separated by five shots as Justin Thomas lights up Erin Hills with 63

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 02:42
Ice cold putter sees Shane Lowry stall on moving day

Ice cold putter sees Shane Lowry stall on moving day

Sole Irish player to make the US Open cut struggles on the greens in third round

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 21:07
Shane Lowry well aware that patience is key at US Open

Shane Lowry well aware that patience is key at US Open

The Offaly golfer fought hard to make the cut on Friday and now looks to make a birdie run

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
Shane Lowry the lone Irishman left standing as Erin Hills bites back

Shane Lowry the lone Irishman left standing as Erin Hills bites back

US Open: Rory McIlroy, Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell missed the cut on Friday

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 00:56
Competition key for Rory McIlroy after US Open missed cut

Competition key for Rory McIlroy after US Open missed cut

World number two won’t play the weekend for second consecutive year at the US Open

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 21:15
US Open Diary: Could Sergio make it two-in-a-row?

US Open Diary: Could Sergio make it two-in-a-row?

Meanwhile, E. Coli scare at Erin Hills, by the numbers, quote of the day and more

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 20:40
Shane Lowry upbeat in chasing down those ahead of him

Shane Lowry upbeat in chasing down those ahead of him

‘I am very happy with one-under even though the scoring (generally) is quite good’

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 08:54
Rory McIlroy’s US Open hopes swallowed up by Erin Hills fescue

Rory McIlroy’s US Open hopes swallowed up by Erin Hills fescue

World number two struggled off the tee while Shane Lowry battled to a solid 71

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 02:00
Rickie Fowler off to a flying start at US Open

Rickie Fowler off to a flying start at US Open

Seven under par 65 gives the American the ideal fillip as he bids for a first Major title

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 21:54
US Open Diary: Players left reeling after blimp crash

US Open Diary: Players left reeling after blimp crash

Meanwhile, McDowell rues poor prep, by the numbers, quote of the day and more

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 21:47
Paul Dunne gets rude US Open awakening but limits the damage

Paul Dunne gets rude US Open awakening but limits the damage

Greystones man faces a struggle to make the cut following a three-over par first round 75

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 20:30
US Open 2017: The three key holes at Erin Hills

US Open 2017: The three key holes at Erin Hills

Philip Reid looks at where dreams could be realised or dashed in Wisconsin this week

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 10:43
Break from tradition ensures a wide open US Open at Erin Hills

Break from tradition ensures a wide open US Open at Erin Hills

Wider fairways and more receptive greens will facilitate a more aggressive game plan

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 01:00
Out of Bounds: US Open field look to Holy Hill for inspiration

Out of Bounds: US Open field look to Holy Hill for inspiration

A basilica sits above Erin Hills where ability to drive long and true is likely to be key

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 12:35
Generous fairways ensure cool reception for Na’s comments

Generous fairways ensure cool reception for Na’s comments

American unimpressed with difficulty of emerging from punitive rough at Erin Hills

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy slams decision to cut back rough at Erin Hills

Rory McIlroy slams decision to cut back rough at Erin Hills

Driver and new putter key to Irishman’s chances of claiming a fifth career Major

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 00:36
Rory McIlroy ready for Major challenge at Erin Hills

Rory McIlroy ready for Major challenge at Erin Hills

Irishman says rib injury not a factor as he plays his third practice round in three days

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00
Relaxed Dunne undaunted by prospect of new challenge

Relaxed Dunne undaunted by prospect of new challenge

Greystones man confident his game is in good shape ahead of first US Open test

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 21:30
US Open: Will this year’s tournament avoid controversy?

US Open: Will this year’s tournament avoid controversy?

After recent rules and course controversies, USGA want to wipe slate clean at Erin Hills

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 09:00
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