Portstewart’s unique terrain to captivate European Tour playersCourse will demand strategy and creative shot-making – a learning curve for many awaitsWed Jul 05 2017 - 06:30
Signs are good for Harrington despite injury-plagued seasonDubliner sees upcoming Irish Open as the springboard to better things this seasonTue Jul 04 2017 - 22:09
Nuremore claim win at Allianz Irish Times Officers’ ChallengeShandon Park, Donabate and Greenore also earn place in August’s K Club finalMon Jul 03 2017 - 21:56
Northern exposure gives Irish Open new lease of lifeMoving tournament to Portrush in 2012, and Rory McIlroy’s involvement pivotal in saving eventFri Jun 30 2017 - 14:02
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 excellenceWed Jun 28 2017 - 12:00
Rory McIlroy targets a fresh start ahead of the Irish OpenWorld number four already looked happier with new putter in Travelers ChampionshipMon Jun 26 2017 - 21:14
Third putter the charm for Rory McIlroy as he closes with 64He was joined on six under par at Travelers Championship by Pádraig HarringtonSun Jun 25 2017 - 21:16
Tim Rice claims Irish PGA ChampionshipLimerickman posts a final round 70 to hold off challenge of Colm MoriartySun Jun 25 2017 - 19:48
Let’s give Tiger a chance, another one, because he’s missedOut of Bounds: Absence of Phil Mickelson and Woods didn’t help television figuresWed Jun 21 2017 - 12:00
This year’s Irish Open closed to amateursNext month’s event at Portstewart is for professionals onlyMon Jun 19 2017 - 21:37
Irish caddie Ricky Elliott chuffed with Koepka’s Major winFormer Irish Boys’ Champion has been working with US Open winner since 2013Mon Jun 19 2017 - 19:00
Steely Brooks Koepka seals US Open title with stunning 67American takes home maiden major title after holding off Brian Harman down the stretchMon Jun 19 2017 - 01:25
Winds of change blowing through Erin HillsWith greater depth in Majors another first-time champion is likelySun Jun 18 2017 - 19:30
Leona Maguire continues to go from strength to strengthBritish Amateur win the latest success for the dominant player in women’s amateur golfSun Jun 18 2017 - 16:42
Brian Harman leads by a nose but margins are fine at US OpenTop 13 players separated by five shots as Justin Thomas lights up Erin Hills with 63Sun Jun 18 2017 - 02:42
Ice cold putter sees Shane Lowry stall on moving daySole Irish player to make the US Open cut struggles on the greens in third roundSat Jun 17 2017 - 21:07
Shane Lowry well aware that patience is key at US OpenThe Offaly golfer fought hard to make the cut on Friday and now looks to make a birdie runSat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
Shane Lowry the lone Irishman left standing as Erin Hills bites backUS Open: Rory McIlroy, Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell missed the cut on FridaySat Jun 17 2017 - 00:56
Competition key for Rory McIlroy after US Open missed cutWorld number two won’t play the weekend for second consecutive year at the US OpenFri Jun 16 2017 - 21:15
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 moreFri Jun 16 2017 - 20:40
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 fescueWorld number two struggled off the tee while Shane Lowry battled to a solid 71Fri Jun 16 2017 - 02:00
Rickie Fowler off to a flying start at US OpenSeven under par 65 gives the American the ideal fillip as he bids for a first Major titleThu Jun 15 2017 - 21:54
US Open Diary: Players left reeling after blimp crashMeanwhile, McDowell rues poor prep, by the numbers, quote of the day and moreThu Jun 15 2017 - 21:47
Paul Dunne gets rude US Open awakening but limits the damageGreystones man faces a struggle to make the cut following a three-over par first round 75Thu Jun 15 2017 - 20:30
US Open 2017: The three key holes at Erin HillsPhilip Reid looks at where dreams could be realised or dashed in Wisconsin this weekThu Jun 15 2017 - 10:43
Break from tradition ensures a wide open US Open at Erin HillsWider fairways and more receptive greens will facilitate a more aggressive game planThu Jun 15 2017 - 01:00
Out of Bounds: US Open field look to Holy Hill for inspirationA basilica sits above Erin Hills where ability to drive long and true is likely to be keyWed Jun 14 2017 - 12:35
Generous fairways ensure cool reception for Na’s commentsAmerican unimpressed with difficulty of emerging from punitive rough at Erin HillsWed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy slams decision to cut back rough at Erin HillsDriver and new putter key to Irishman’s chances of claiming a fifth career MajorWed Jun 14 2017 - 00:36
Rory McIlroy ready for Major challenge at Erin HillsIrishman says rib injury not a factor as he plays his third practice round in three daysTue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00
Relaxed Dunne undaunted by prospect of new challengeGreystones man confident his game is in good shape ahead of first US Open testMon Jun 12 2017 - 21:30
US Open: Will this year’s tournament avoid controversy?After recent rules and course controversies, USGA want to wipe slate clean at Erin HillsSun Jun 11 2017 - 09:00
Out of Bounds: Not much to shout about for the Irish, so farA winless year so far leaves no room for excuses but there is room for improvementWed Jun 07 2017 - 12:30
What is it with these young players? Reece Black takes East of Ireland titleThe 17-year-old overcame a six stroke overnight deficit with a final round of 66Mon Jun 05 2017 - 19:38
Rory McIlroy confirms he will be back for US OpenRib injury won’t deter world number two from competing in the MajorSun Jun 04 2017 - 19:15
Out of Bounds: Stunning views at Portstewart deserve Irish Open exposureGiven a global audience, like Royal County Down, it won’t disappoint in impressing the worldWed May 31 2017 - 12:00
Shane Lowry could be coming into form at the right timePlenty of big targets still there for Offaly man after his top-ten finish in lucrative BMW PGATue May 30 2017 - 01:00
Paul Dunne secures US Open spot via seven man play-offIrish golfer takes one of 15 places available at the qualifying tournament in LondonMon May 29 2017 - 20:48
Tiger Woods has veered from his core values againWill the salient image of a sporting great, in our minds, now be of that police mugshot?Mon May 29 2017 - 20:11
Surprise win for Alex Noren leaves Shane Lowry with regretsSwede outmanoeuvres all to snatch PGA championship with majestic performanceSun May 28 2017 - 20:58
Wayward driving ends Shane Lowry’s Wentworth ambitionsIrish golfer misses out in €1 million payday at BMW PGA ChampionshipsSun May 28 2017 - 18:42
Eagle helps Shane Lowry set up title tilt at WentworthIrish golfer four shots off clubhouse lead after shoting third round 70 on West CourseSun May 28 2017 - 00:47
Shane Lowry and Paul Dunne cling on at WentworthFrancesco Molinari, Pieters and Jamieson share lead at BMW PGA ChampionshipFri May 26 2017 - 20:42
Rory McIlroy withdraws from Memorial TournamentRib injury forces four-time Major winner to skip last warm-up before US Open in JuneFri May 26 2017 - 19:45
Shane Lowry reignites Wentworth love affair with opening 68Irish golfer two shots behind first-round leader Johan CarlssonThu May 25 2017 - 21:14
Shane Lowry hoping Wentworth will inspire a return to formOffalyman has had a good record in recent years at the BMW ChampionshipWed May 24 2017 - 20:00
Do we realise how good Leona Maguire might become?Out of Bounds: Role models haven’t halted this period of decline in participation levelsWed May 24 2017 - 12:42
Different Strokes: BMW PGA the real test for west at WentworthR&A looking to tap into football market, Twitter twaddle, word of mouth and moreTue May 23 2017 - 08:59
Participation rates fall: Fewer youths playing golf in IrelandHowever, more old people – as well as more women – are taking up the game later in lifeMon May 22 2017 - 15:04
