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Out of Bounds: Just how healthy is Irish golf?

Out of Bounds: Just how healthy is Irish golf?

Look past the big names and lack of real depth on tour is disconcerting

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 13:30
Different Strokes: Clubs still struggling to keep numbers up

Different Strokes: Clubs still struggling to keep numbers up

Harrington still sticking to busy schedule, Dustin Johnson is top of the world and more

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 10:33
Des Smyth to assume role as leader of Team Ireland Golf

Des Smyth to assume role as leader of Team Ireland Golf

Experienced mentor ready to assist young players as they adjust to professional game

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 22:00
Out of Bounds: Ireland’s women golfers deserve an Irish Open

Out of Bounds: Ireland’s women golfers deserve an Irish Open

Event has now been conspicuous by absence from Ladies European Tour for five years

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 13:12
Different Strokes: New age events continue to grow

Different Strokes: New age events continue to grow

Meanwhile Harrington still struggling with shoulder injury and Spieth looking ominous

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 15:02
European Tour aims to ‘six’ up sport with GolfSixes event

European Tour aims to ‘six’ up sport with GolfSixes event

Six-hole team competition to be played in May is designed to attract younger audience

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 07:00
Dublin v Tyrone – five blasts from the past

Dublin v Tyrone – five blasts from the past

Metropolitans and Red Hand men have established a keen rivalry over last 22 years

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 11:00
Out of Bounds: Does Sergio Garcia have the balls to win a Major?

Out of Bounds: Does Sergio Garcia have the balls to win a Major?

Spaniard is in a good place on and off course but does he have the bottle to win a big one?

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 12:30
Different Strokes: Tiger Woods’ Masters odds all a bit mad

Different Strokes: Tiger Woods’ Masters odds all a bit mad

Meanwhile, Darren Clarke extends global reach and Garcia all but rules out Irish Open

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 08:01
Pádraig Harrington aims to shrug off injury at Pebble Beach

Pádraig Harrington aims to shrug off injury at Pebble Beach

Shane Lowry and Séamus Power to join Day, Johnson, Spieth and Mickelson in California

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 22:30
Out of Bounds: The death of an Irish golf course

Out of Bounds: The death of an Irish golf course

While a corner has been turned since the bust, golf clubs are still not fully in the clear

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 12:30
Different Strokes: Rahm’s rise proves worth of amateur rankings

Different Strokes: Rahm’s rise proves worth of amateur rankings

Meanwhile, no Ladies Irish Open again and Bryson DeChambeau’s first world problems

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 08:08
Shane Lowry looks to shrug off rustiness at Phoenix Open

Shane Lowry looks to shrug off rustiness at Phoenix Open

Tiger Woods to play in Dubai Desert Classic as McDowell seeks to secure Augusta spot

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 01:00
Different Strokes: Europe still waiting for magical 59

Different Strokes: Europe still waiting for magical 59

Meanwhile, hopes high for Irish on Challenge Tour and Els backs Tiger for another major

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 10:39
Rory McIlroy ruled out of action until late February

Rory McIlroy ruled out of action until late February

World number two hopes to be fit in time for the Honda Classic at Palm Beach

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 21:09
Five Irish players in initial squad to defend Walker Cup

Five Irish players in initial squad to defend Walker Cup

Door still open for others to force way in before September, says captain Craig Watson

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 18:06
Rib injury to delay Rory McIlroy’s world number one quest

Rib injury to delay Rory McIlroy’s world number one quest

Darren Clarke and Paul Dunne only Irish in field that includes Johnson and Stenson

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 21:25
Rory McIlroy to undergo MRI after Storm edges play-off

Rory McIlroy to undergo MRI after Storm edges play-off

Fairytale turnaround for Englishman after losing his European Tour Card at end of 2016

Sun Jan 15 2017 - 16:22
Stephanie Meadow taking the rough with the smooth

Stephanie Meadow taking the rough with the smooth

Northern Irishwoman has big ambitions as she begins LPGA Tour season in Adelaide

Thu Jan 12 2017 - 06:00
Obituaries 2016: Heartfelt loss for  Munster  in year when Greatest said goodbye

Obituaries 2016: Heartfelt loss for Munster in year when Greatest said goodbye

‘Ducksie’ Walsh and Christy O’Connor were among others who were taken too soon

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 17:27
Chelsea for the title seems to be one forecast nearly everyone agrees on

Chelsea for the title seems to be one forecast nearly everyone agrees on

Sporting predictions for year gone by certainly do not bode well for 2017 forecasts

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 09:11
Fallen sporting heroes of 2016 never to be forgotten

Fallen sporting heroes of 2016 never to be forgotten

Philip Reid recounts an array of achievements from legends lost this year

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 01:00
Henrik Stenson’s Major achievement at Royal Troon

Henrik Stenson’s Major achievement at Royal Troon

Sports review of 2016: Philip Reid on how the Swede shot a sublime final round 63 to pip Mickelson to Open glory

Sun Dec 25 2016 - 15:30
Harrington praises Europe’s  Ryder Cup captain  Thomas Bjorn

Harrington praises Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn

Three-time Major winner believes Dane can lead Europe to success in Paris

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 09:38
Woods mapping out itinerary for a full return next year

Woods mapping out itinerary for a full return next year

Return of Woods provides late-season lift to the sport and evidence he has regained his hunger

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 23:00
Tiger Woods returns to centre stage

Tiger Woods returns to centre stage

Former world number one - he has slipped to 898th in the rankings - to make long-awaited comeback

Mon Nov 28 2016 - 17:40
Leona Maguire opts out of LPGA Tour final qualifying stage

Leona Maguire opts out of LPGA Tour final qualifying stage

World’s number one to concentrate on completing her education at Duke University

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 18:11
Colin Byrne to caddie for Rafa Cabrera-Bello next season

Colin Byrne to caddie for Rafa Cabrera-Bello next season

Spaniard - who impressed during Ryder Cup - is increasing his focus on the PGA Tour

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 13:56
Lowry and McDowell hoping to conquer the world in Australia

Lowry and McDowell hoping to conquer the world in Australia

The duo – who have struggled this season – targeting victory as 28 countries face off

Tue Nov 22 2016 - 01:00
Rory McIloy led revival of Irish Open a stunning success

Rory McIloy led revival of Irish Open a stunning success

Purse has grown from €1.5m in 2011 to at least €6.5m in 2017 as event continues to grow

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 00:33
Henrik Stenson in pole position as Race to Dubai reaches climax

Henrik Stenson in pole position as Race to Dubai reaches climax

Alex Noren, Danny Willett lead chase while Rory McIlroy still has an outside chance

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 21:00
Pat Perez claims title in Mexico as Séamus Power slips back

Pat Perez claims title in Mexico as Séamus Power slips back

The Waterford golfer saw his chances diminish after a horror triple bogey at the first

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 21:28
Gary Hurley and Kevin Phelan move step closer to winning tour card

Gary Hurley and Kevin Phelan move step closer to winning tour card

European Tour final qualification starts at PGA Catalunya on Saturday

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 18:13
Thorbjorn Olesen survives late wobble to take Turkish title

Thorbjorn Olesen survives late wobble to take Turkish title

David Horsey and Haotong Li made final round runs with matching 65s

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 15:30
Freewheeling Thorbjorn Olesen pulls further away in Turkey

Freewheeling Thorbjorn Olesen pulls further away in Turkey

Pádraig Harrington failed to make much ground in what looks like foregone conclusion

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 14:34
Thorbjorn Olesen speeds ahead at Turkish Airlines Open

Thorbjorn Olesen speeds ahead at Turkish Airlines Open

Pádraig Harrington could only manage second round 69 to sit well back on one under

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 15:35
Harrington off the pace in Turkey

Harrington off the pace in Turkey

Dubliner finishes on one over par after a battling first round in Belek

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 16:15
Danny Willett aims to capitalise on absences at Turkish Open

Danny Willett aims to capitalise on absences at Turkish Open

Pádraig Harrington hopes new style of putting will bring him back-to-back wins

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 02:00
David Sheahan made his mark in golf with Jeyes triumph

David Sheahan made his mark in golf with Jeyes triumph

At the age of 22, then medical student beat some of the top professionals at Royal Dublin

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 01:52
Danny Willett bucks the trend as rivals  skip Turkish Open

Danny Willett bucks the trend as rivals skip Turkish Open

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry among the long list of absentees due to security concerns

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 18:17
Paul Dunne ready to push on to the next level

Paul Dunne ready to push on to the next level

With his tour card retained, Greystones golfer now targeting a first tournament win

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 07:00
Harrington changes schedule to take in series finale

Harrington changes schedule to take in series finale

Sunday’s Portugal Masters win opened door to last three Race to Dubai events

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 22:07
Pádraig Harrington makes it a winning year with victory at Vilamoura

Pádraig Harrington makes it a winning year with victory at Vilamoura

Forty-five year old shoots 65 in final round to claim the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura

Sun Oct 23 2016 - 21:59
Peter Lawrie happy to leave life on tour for pastures new at Luttrellstown

Peter Lawrie happy to leave life on tour for pastures new at Luttrellstown

The 42-year-old is now the director of golf at Dublin club after quitting tournament play

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 06:00
Michael Hoey in a real fight to retain European Tour card

Michael Hoey in a real fight to retain European Tour card

37-year-old hasn’t survived a cut since the Scottish Open in July

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 01:05
Tiger Woods’ long-awaited return to golf postponed

Tiger Woods’ long-awaited return to golf postponed

14-time Major winner has pulled out of the Safeway Open and will return in December

Mon Oct 10 2016 - 20:21
Pádraig Harrington could succeed Clarke as Ryder Cup captain

Pádraig Harrington could succeed Clarke as Ryder Cup captain

Dubliner a contender alongside Bjorn and Lawrie to lead European team in Paris

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 10:26
Disappointed McIlroy drained by massive effort

Disappointed McIlroy drained by massive effort

Effects of a hectic few weeks takes its toll as bid to retain Ryder Cup ends in defeat

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 22:00
USA regain Ryder Cup title after epic final day

USA regain Ryder Cup title after epic final day

Patrick Reed sets tone for team with victory over Rory McIlroy in thrilling top match

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 01:05
Patrick Reed takes down Rory McIlroy in epic battle of big guns

Patrick Reed takes down Rory McIlroy in epic battle of big guns

American takes advantage as putter fails Europe’s main man down the stretch

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 21:50
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