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Rory McIlroy proves the host with the most as he claims  Irish Open

Rory McIlroy proves the host with the most as he claims Irish Open

World No 3 closes with eagle on 18th to see off challenge of Russell Knox

Sun May 22 2016 - 22:22
Irish Open: McIlroy shows genius to win in dramatic style

Irish Open: McIlroy shows genius to win in dramatic style

Knox claimed birdies on 14th and 15th to move one ahead of tournament host

Sun May 22 2016 - 22:20
Weather plays havoc on marathon Irish Open day

Weather plays havoc on marathon Irish Open day

Play finally suspended for the day at 8.30pm as McIlroy hits the front at the K Club

Sat May 21 2016 - 21:29
Rory McIlroy ready to knuckle down in pursuit of Danny Willett

Rory McIlroy ready to knuckle down in pursuit of Danny Willett

World number three anxious to eliminate ‘soft bogeys’ in business end of tournament

Sat May 21 2016 - 10:16
Shane Lowry scrapes into weekend after K Club slog

Shane Lowry scrapes into weekend after K Club slog

Irish Open: Offalyman barely makes the cut, struggling on the lousy side of the draw

Fri May 20 2016 - 20:22
Rory McIlroy eyeing weekend showdown with Danny Willett

Rory McIlroy eyeing weekend showdown with Danny Willett

World number three laments Muirfield’s decision on women members

Fri May 20 2016 - 01:17
Irish Open purse set to sky-rocket up to  €7m

Irish Open purse set to sky-rocket up to €7m

Dubai Duty Free set to increase investment to make prize fund amongst the biggest on European Tour

Fri May 20 2016 - 01:00
Danny Willett’s masterful show  leaves him two clear of Rory McIlroy

Danny Willett’s masterful show leaves him two clear of Rory McIlroy

Masters champion opens with blistering 65 on first day of Irish Open

Thu May 19 2016 - 21:27
Rory McIlroy hits back at critics:  best is yet to come

Rory McIlroy hits back at critics: best is yet to come

As Irish Open starts, Graeme McDowell says world number three is the best around

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:00
Irish Open gives home-grown contenders chance to tick box

Irish Open gives home-grown contenders chance to tick box

K Club quest to claim €666,660 winner’s cheque will be tough

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:00
Antonia Beggs: ‘I had to eat in the kitchen but  the guys came and ate with me’

Antonia Beggs: ‘I had to eat in the kitchen but the guys came and ate with me’

Irish Open director talks about life as a woman on tour

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:00
Shane Lowry calls for shot penalties to end  slow play scourge

Shane Lowry calls for shot penalties to end slow play scourge

Last home winner of Irish Open says financial penalties don’t impact on players

Wed May 18 2016 - 08:36
Danny Willett to pose a Major threat at The K Club

Danny Willett to pose a Major threat at The K Club

Englishman’s career has been transformed by his US Masters win at Augusta last month

Wed May 18 2016 - 00:25
Rory McIlroy poised to lead  home challenge at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy poised to lead home challenge at Irish Open

Tournament host believes his game is in good shape as he prepares for K Club test

Tue May 17 2016 - 08:19
Different Strokes: Irish Open brings a glow back to The K Club

Different Strokes: Irish Open brings a glow back to The K Club

Jason Day takes Tiger talk in his stride; Jeung-hun Wang targets hat-trick

Mon May 16 2016 - 19:30
Christy O’Connor snr: Irish golf’s true pioneer

Christy O’Connor snr: Irish golf’s true pioneer

Lee Trevino once remarked: ‘Christy flows through the ball like fine wine’

Sat May 14 2016 - 14:02
Moroccan food poisoning will not keep Paul Dunne from K Club

Moroccan food poisoning will not keep Paul Dunne from K Club

The rookie pro is back on track after a spell in the hospital rather than on the greens

Sat May 14 2016 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy happy with strategy for Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy happy with strategy for Sawgrass

World number three concedes that a more conservative approach is needed

Tue May 10 2016 - 09:22
Different Strokes: Spaceman  Parnevik back in the world of winners

Different Strokes: Spaceman Parnevik back in the world of winners

Eccentric Swede puts travails behind him with Champions Tour success

Mon May 09 2016 - 20:45
The little book that could become par for the course

The little book that could become par for the course

Informative, concise guide simplifies what is becoming increasingly technical game

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 00:30
Branden Grace  to keep his main focus on PGA Tour

Branden Grace to keep his main focus on PGA Tour

South African has ticked off a big box by registering breakthrough win in the USA

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 00:45
Different Strokes: Cormac Sharvin relishing Challenge Tour campaign

Different Strokes: Cormac Sharvin relishing Challenge Tour campaign

The Walker Cup star begins his season at the Turkish Airlines Challenge next month

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 23:00
Newly-crowned champion Willett will play Irish Open

Newly-crowned champion Willett will play Irish Open

Englishman’s career set to shift into fast lane as he moves to ninth in world rankings

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 01:45
US Masters: The two holes that cost Rory McIlroy dear

US Masters: The two holes that cost Rory McIlroy dear

World number two played the 4th and 11th holes at Augusta in a total of nine over par

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 15:33
Shane Lowry’s ace a bright spot in poor final day for Irish

Shane Lowry’s ace a bright spot in poor final day for Irish

Offaly’s finest landed a hole in one on the 16th green to end his US Masters week in style

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 10:22
US Masters: Danny Willett prevails as Spieth capitulates in drama filled finish

US Masters: Danny Willett prevails as Spieth capitulates in drama filled finish

Englishman triumphs at Augusta as reigning champion collapses on back nine

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 00:27
Wise old Bernhard Langer flourishes while young tyros flounder

Wise old Bernhard Langer flourishes while young tyros flounder

58-year-old has played his way into Masters contention 21-years since last Green Jacket

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 17:59
US Masters: Jordan Spieth opens door as McIlroy falters

US Masters: Jordan Spieth opens door as McIlroy falters

A closing double bogey means Spieth will only take a one shot lead into the final round

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 01:18
Determined McIlroy throws down gauntlet to Spieth

Determined McIlroy throws down gauntlet to Spieth

Northern Irishman posts a battling 71 in difficult conditions to get to three under

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 00:37
Lowry shows grit to hang tough while McIlroy fights his way into contention

Lowry shows grit to hang tough while McIlroy fights his way into contention

Offaly man recovers his composure following a difficult bogey-bogey start

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 00:30
US Masters: Jordan Spieth sets pace with Shane Lowry in pursuit

US Masters: Jordan Spieth sets pace with Shane Lowry in pursuit

Rory McIlroy stumbled to a bogey at the last but is still well in contention after a 70

Fri Apr 08 2016 - 01:21
Rickie  Fowler’s master plan falls apart on day one

Rickie Fowler’s master plan falls apart on day one

Chastening opening 80 at Augusta for a man who was hoping to claim his first Major title

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 23:30
US Masters: Patience will be key to McIlroy’s challenge

US Masters: Patience will be key to McIlroy’s challenge

Irishman aiming to join elite group who have claimed the career Grand Slam

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 00:06
US Masters: Five players to watch

US Masters: Five players to watch

Proven winner Bubba Watson can master Augusta again

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 23:00
Rory McIlroy determined to get the job done this time

Rory McIlroy determined to get the job done this time

Philip Reid: The World number three feels he has unfinished business at Augusta National

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 06:03
Chosen few proud of their replica US Masters trophies

Chosen few proud of their replica US Masters trophies

Mementos of past glory days at Augusta take pride of place in winners’ homes

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 00:05
Jason Day aiming to master the world’s best again

Jason Day aiming to master the world’s best again

Confident aura surrounding world number one since his US PGA triumph last year

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 00:05
Shane Lowry focused on famed Augusta National challenge

Shane Lowry focused on famed Augusta National challenge

With his old putter and a new driver in the bag, Offaly man ready to begin Masters bid

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 07:45
Hole-in-one puts pep in Rory McIlroy’s Augusta step

Hole-in-one puts pep in Rory McIlroy’s Augusta step

Irishman produces an ace on the 16th hole as he warms up for his Masters challenge

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 06:00
Augusta National and winning a golden ticket to golfing paradise

Augusta National and winning a golden ticket to golfing paradise

For amateurs lucky enough to play a round, it is usually an unforgettable experience

Sat Apr 02 2016 - 07:35
Rory McIlroy seeks morale boost in advance of US Masters

Rory McIlroy seeks morale boost in advance of US Masters

Holder looking to cut out mental errors as he defends WGC-Dell Matchplay crown

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 01:00
Irish Women of the World: Going the distance with Sonia O’Sullivan

Irish Women of the World: Going the distance with Sonia O’Sullivan

To celebrate International Women's Day, we've found an outstanding bunch of Irish women whose influence is felt around the world. Top figures in sport include a striker and a CEO, a golfer and a goalie

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 05:45
US Masters can’t come quickly enough for in-form Adam Scott

US Masters can’t come quickly enough for in-form Adam Scott

Australian continues his remarkable recent form with a great effort at WGC

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 03:10
Different Strokes: Rory McIlroy will learn from mistakes

Different Strokes: Rory McIlroy will learn from mistakes

Clash of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the French Open deemed ‘unfortunate’

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 19:01
Adam Scott surges to victory at Doral as Rory McIlroy capitulates

Adam Scott surges to victory at Doral as Rory McIlroy capitulates

World number three suffered final round collapse after leading by four shots

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 23:33
Donald Trump to  visit Blue Monster

Donald Trump to visit Blue Monster

Graeme McDowell earns late spot in event after finishing fifth in Honda Classic

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 21:00
TV View: James Nesbitt gets lost in all the white noise

TV View: James Nesbitt gets lost in all the white noise

Actor entertains ringside as Eddie Jones circus continues at Twickenham

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 14:30
Rory McIlroy on course for busy time in run-up to Masters

Rory McIlroy on course for busy time in run-up to Masters

Pádraig Harrington seeks to break in to top 50, while Shane Lowry makes good PGA start

Tue Feb 16 2016 - 01:00
Momentum with Shane Lowry following another strong finish

Momentum with Shane Lowry following another strong finish

Offalyman has reason to feel confident as he heads for Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 22:00
Dubai marks step on McIlroy’s road to US Masters

Dubai marks step on McIlroy’s road to US Masters

Defence of Desert Classic title offers Ulsterman chance to return to winning ways

Tue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00
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