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Pádraig Harrington still  hanging in tough at Royal Troon

Pádraig Harrington still hanging in tough at Royal Troon

Irishman level par after two rounds and will try to chase down leader Phil Mickelson

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 21:37
Philip Reid: Phil Mickelson denied history at the death

Philip Reid: Phil Mickelson denied history at the death

The American was denied the lowest ever score at a major championship by a lip out

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 20:18
Open Digest: Shane Lowry downbeat after opening 78

Open Digest: Shane Lowry downbeat after opening 78

Meanwhile, Oosthuizen aces, Ramsey recovers and Bubba gets to grips with Postage Stamp

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 19:17
Shane Lowry looking forward to getting back  on Major stage

Shane Lowry looking forward to getting back on Major stage

Offalyman eager to lay down a marker in the British Open at Royal Troon

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 01:00
Open preview: Confident Dustin Johnson ready for Troon test

Open preview: Confident Dustin Johnson ready for Troon test

Despite presence of the ‘Big Four’, many in quality field capable of British Open glory

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 21:00
Olympic dream non-existent now for Rory McIlroy

Olympic dream non-existent now for Rory McIlroy

Irishman’s forthright words like a dagger twisting into golf’s Olympic dream

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 09:19
Royal Troon’s Postage Stamp expected to deliver lots of pain

Royal Troon’s Postage Stamp expected to deliver lots of pain

British Open’s most challenging hole may well be the innocuous-looking par three

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 01:00
Shane Lowry paired with Major pair Spieth and Rose

Shane Lowry paired with Major pair Spieth and Rose

Five of the six Irish players in the field have been handed early-late starts on Thursday and Friday

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 22:46
Jordan Spieth joins golf’s Olympic exodus

Jordan Spieth joins golf’s Olympic exodus

World number three the latest high profile golfer to decide not to travel to Rio next month

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 18:09
Dustin Johnson fine-tuning for Open on Irish links

Dustin Johnson fine-tuning for Open on Irish links

McIlroy has opted not to play in Scottish Open and will make early visit to Troon

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 01:00
Philip Reid: Men’s golf’s return to Olympics  becoming a damp squib

Philip Reid: Men’s golf’s return to Olympics becoming a damp squib

Shane Lowry and Jason Day the latest big names to say no to Games in Rio

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 07:27
Paul Dunne secures British Open qualification

Paul Dunne secures British Open qualification

Greystones golfer topped qualification at Woburn for a third consecutive year

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 20:46
Shane Lowry ready to defend WGC-Bridgestone  title in Ohio

Shane Lowry ready to defend WGC-Bridgestone title in Ohio

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy leads a strong Irish contingent at the French Open in Paris

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 20:34
Dustin Johnson’s many twists end in US Open glory

Dustin Johnson’s many twists end in US Open glory

Outpouring of goodwill towards Johnston from fellow tour players after US Open victory

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:15
Shane Lowry closer to automatic place on Ryder Cup team

Shane Lowry closer to automatic place on Ryder Cup team

In collecting a cheque for €660,000 Lowry jumps from 41st to 25th in official world rankings

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:00
US Open: Shane Lowry not dwelling on near miss in Pittsburgh

US Open: Shane Lowry not dwelling on near miss in Pittsburgh

‘I always say it’s only a mistake if you don’t learn from it. I’m sure I learned a lot’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 09:54
Circle of trust: how Shane Lowry built his team

Circle of trust: how Shane Lowry built his team

From his coach to his caddy - good judgment very nearly paid off with US Open glory

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 06:00
US Open: Shane Lowry falters as Dustin Johnson takes title

US Open: Shane Lowry falters as Dustin Johnson takes title

Dustin Johnson retains calm after confusion over shot penalty to take first major title at US Open at Oakmont

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 02:17
Dustin Johnson claims first major win in farcical circumstances

Dustin Johnson claims first major win in farcical circumstances

Shane Lowry’s final round challenge collapsed on the back nine amid rules chaos

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 01:44
US Open: Shane Lowry takes four-shot lead and heads off to watch the hurling

US Open: Shane Lowry takes four-shot lead and heads off to watch the hurling

Irish golfer plans to take in Tipperary-Limerick game ahead of date with destiny at Oakmont

Sun Jun 19 2016 - 14:40
Magnificent Shane Lowry tames Oakmont to set up date with destiny

Magnificent Shane Lowry tames Oakmont to set up date with destiny

Offaly golfer leads the US Open after third round play was suspended due to darkness

Sun Jun 19 2016 - 02:59
Shane Lowry takes the rough with the smooth

Shane Lowry takes the rough with the smooth

Despite calling penalty on himself, Lowry remains in the thick of things

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 20:28
Shane Lowry launches US Open bid with an impressive 68

Shane Lowry launches US Open bid with an impressive 68

Offaly man undaunted by the stiffest of tests at Oakmont Country Club

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 22:54
Dustin Johnson vying for redemption with strong US Open start

Dustin Johnson vying for redemption with strong US Open start

McIlroy, Spieth and Day all struggle as players make up for lost time at Oakmont

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 22:46
US Open: Frustration the flavour of the day as weather takes its toll

US Open: Frustration the flavour of the day as weather takes its toll

Chance for unknowns to make limelight after incomplete round

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:14
Shane Lowry keeps nerve to dig himself out of Oakmont hole

Shane Lowry keeps nerve to dig himself out of Oakmont hole

Elements have their say on a stop-start day that was just about survival

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 22:33
Rory McIlroy expects cream to rise to top in US Open

Rory McIlroy expects cream to rise to top in US Open

Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson and Willett among the leading contenders

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
US Open: The Oakmont Lowdown

US Open: The Oakmont Lowdown

All you need to know ahead of the US Open at Oakmont

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 22:28
US Open: This particular beauty is something of a beast

US Open: This particular beauty is something of a beast

Dangers threatens from first hole as McIlroy admits players will feel trepidation

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 22:00
Rory McIlroy hopes patient approach can give him edge in US Open

Rory McIlroy hopes patient approach can give him edge in US Open

World number three says winning at Oakmont would be biggest accomplishment

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 06:05
US Open: Shane Lowry sets his sights on hunting down birdies

US Open: Shane Lowry sets his sights on hunting down birdies

Offaly man has put a two-iron in his bag as he takes on the ‘brutal’ Oakmont course

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell ready for Oakmont exam

Graeme McDowell ready for Oakmont exam

Busy weeks ahead as 2010 US Open winner aims for place in Ryder Cup team

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 01:04
Leona Maguire helps Britain and Ireland regain  Curtis Cup

Leona Maguire helps Britain and Ireland regain Curtis Cup

Important win in her singles clash helps B&I squad regain title with an 11 ½ to 8 ½ win

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 19:11
Leona Maguire at her majestic best leads  by example

Leona Maguire at her majestic best leads by example

Nothing could rain on Maguire’s parade, for the 21-year-old was queen of her own domain

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 05:36
All to play for in Curtis Cup after USA stage comeback

All to play for in Curtis Cup after USA stage comeback

Britain and Ireland claim foursomes in Dun Laoghaire but Americans tie matters at 3-3

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 21:14
Curtis Cup: Early statement of intent from Britain and Ireland

Curtis Cup: Early statement of intent from Britain and Ireland

USA managed to avoid a morning whitewash thanks to Bailey Tardy and Monica Vaughn

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 13:31
Dream Curtis Cup debut for Maria Dunne in front of home fans

Dream Curtis Cup debut for Maria Dunne in front of home fans

Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey will also feature in today’s opening foursomes

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 01:00
Curtis Cup at Dun Laoghaire a rare treat for Irish golf fans

Curtis Cup at Dun Laoghaire a rare treat for Irish golf fans

Great chance to see likes of Leona Maguire and world No 1 amateur Hannah O’Sullivan play

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 22:48
Paul O’Hanlon holds on to win East of Ireland

Paul O’Hanlon holds on to win East of Ireland

Local hero Gerard Dunne staged comeback in Louth to come within one shot of winner

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 20:35
Different Strokes: Curtis Cup to showcase best of amateur game

Different Strokes: Curtis Cup to showcase best of amateur game

Meanwhile, McIlroy on his Oakmont lack of knowledge, McGirt’s first win and more

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 15:24
Different Strokes: Wentworth not feeling the love from Europe’s stars

Different Strokes: Wentworth not feeling the love from Europe’s stars

Meadow has cut at tournament drop-outs; Spieth’s goal; Twitter twaddle; In the bag; Know the Rules

Mon May 30 2016 - 20:05
Pádraig Harrington misses out on US Open after bogey-bogey finish

Pádraig Harrington misses out on US Open after bogey-bogey finish

Paul Dunne and Peter Lawrie also miss out at Walton Heath

Mon May 30 2016 - 19:00
Chris Wood limps home at Wentworth for biggest career win

Chris Wood limps home at Wentworth for biggest career win

Englishman grinds out tense victory with Danny Willett finishing two strokes adrift

Sun May 29 2016 - 18:20
Rejuvenated Lee Westwood moves into view at Wentworth

Rejuvenated Lee Westwood moves into view at Wentworth

Masters runner-up is two shots off lead while Danny Willet struggles to a third round 76

Sat May 28 2016 - 17:50
Danny Willett stumbles backwards after threatening victory procession

Danny Willett stumbles backwards after threatening victory procession

Masters champion the joint leader as Shane Lowry five putts the 15th to miss the cut

Sat May 28 2016 - 02:25
Darren Clarke names Pádraig Harrington as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Darren Clarke names Pádraig Harrington as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Thomas Bjorn and Paul Lawrie also named for clash at Hazeltine

Fri May 27 2016 - 15:21
Lowry and McDowell make strong starts at   Wentworth

Lowry and McDowell make strong starts at Wentworth

Irish duo four shots off the pace following three-under-par 69s in first round

Fri May 27 2016 - 01:21
Wentworth still special even if missing some stars

Wentworth still special even if missing some stars

Previous form at event has Shane Lowry among favourites to have a big week

Thu May 26 2016 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy admits concerns over Zika virus ahead of Olympics

Rory McIlroy admits concerns over Zika virus ahead of Olympics

Irish Open winner monitoring situation ahead of return of golf to the Games in Rio

Mon May 23 2016 - 21:27
Different Strokes: Tears of joy as Southgate reaches promised land

Different Strokes: Tears of joy as Southgate reaches promised land

Meanwhile Eamonn Brady is remembering Seve before his dream Wentworth debut

Mon May 23 2016 - 19:28
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