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British Open: Bringing it all back to the Home of Golf

British Open: Bringing it all back to the Home of Golf

There is something extra special about a tournament staged at the hallowed Old Course at St Andrews

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss British Open defence

Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss British Open defence

World No 1 will not be at St Andrews as he takes ‘long term view of this injury’

Wed Jul 08 2015 - 21:47
Rory McIlroy faces wait on injured ankle before British Open

Rory McIlroy faces wait on injured ankle before British Open

Experts say injury to ATFL ligament can take from 10 days to 10 weeks to heal

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 18:09
Golfing injuries: Players find many ways to veer off course

Golfing injuries: Players find many ways to veer off course

To McIlroy’s soccer, add skiing, surfing and celebrating as hazardous activities

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 11:17
Leona Maguire falls just short of stunning European Masters win

Leona Maguire falls just short of stunning European Masters win

World No 1 amateur makes a bogey on 18 to lose by one shot from America’s Beth Allen

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 09:04
Leona Maguire to test herself against the pros at Ladies European Masters

Leona Maguire to test herself against the pros at Ladies European Masters

World No 1 amateur to play at Buckinghamshire Golf Club

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 20:39
McDowell bidding to win a third successive French Open

McDowell bidding to win a third successive French Open

Irishman eager to kick-start his season at happy hunting ground of Paris National

Tue Jun 30 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy needs to muster all forces for rivalry that could define age

Rory McIlroy needs to muster all forces for rivalry that could define age

Jordan Spieth admits he has been focused on chasing down the world number one

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 15:28
Shane Lowry’s prospects look much brighter after top-10 finish

Shane Lowry’s prospects look much brighter after top-10 finish

Offaly man has conditional status on PGA circuit and chance of earning full tour card

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 01:00
Jordan Spieth halfway towards Grand Slam after US Open

Jordan Spieth halfway towards Grand Slam after US Open

Masters champion wins by one shot from Dustin Johnson after dramatic final round

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 07:07
Shane Lowry remains right in contention for  US Open title run

Shane Lowry remains right in contention for US Open title run

Irish golfer tied for fifth spot, three shots off leaders going into final round

Sun Jun 21 2015 - 13:25
Belt-tightening time at 115th US Open

Belt-tightening time at 115th US Open

Midway lead at Chambers Bay jointly held by Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 09:08
Evidence of Woods’s startling decline now there for all to see

Evidence of Woods’s startling decline now there for all to see

The once great world number one missed the US Open cut on a total of 16 over par

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00
Garcia and Montgomerie vent frustration  at quality of  greens

Garcia and Montgomerie vent frustration at quality of greens

Other US Open golfers opt for diplomacy on state and appearance of putting surfaces

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00
Jordan Spieth keeps challenge going amid concern for Jason Day

Jordan Spieth keeps challenge going amid concern for Jason Day

Playing partner collapses with vertigo attack on final hole; Shane Lowry cards 70 to stay in hunt

Fri Jun 19 2015 - 23:20
Shane Lowry  in  serious mood at Chambers Bay

Shane Lowry in serious mood at Chambers Bay

Offalyman opens campaign with a 69, one under par, putting him right into the mix

Fri Jun 19 2015 - 07:36
Mickelson shows his patience as he gets off to a solid start in US Open

Mickelson shows his patience as he gets off to a solid start in US Open

Six-time runner-up firmly in the mix again after he posts an opening 69 at Chambers Bay

Fri Jun 19 2015 - 01:14
Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson set pace at US Open

Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson set pace at US Open

World No 1 Rory McIroy struggles with cold putter in opening 72 at Chambers Bay

Thu Jun 18 2015 - 23:22
US Open preview: Patience key to successful challenge

US Open preview: Patience key to successful challenge

Players face strategic uncertainty for 115th contest on bold new Chambers Bay course

Thu Jun 18 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy oozing confidence before latest Major challenge

Rory McIlroy oozing confidence before latest Major challenge

Northern Irish man believes Chambers Bay venue a fitting arena to host the US Open

Wed Jun 17 2015 - 07:28
Chambers Bay US Open course ‘on edge of fair and funky’

Chambers Bay US Open course ‘on edge of fair and funky’

Mentally challenging course promises to do many a player’s head in before contest begins

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 21:57
Tiger Woods arrives at US Open at lowest ebb in career

Tiger Woods arrives at US Open at lowest ebb in career

It’s now seven years since best golfer of era has won a Major championship

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 01:02
US Open: Chambers Bay set to test the very best

US Open: Chambers Bay set to test the very best

US Open venue a ‘second-shot course’ that needs good approach play, says McDowell

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 21:48
Different Strokes: McDowell got the ball rolling at US Open

Different Strokes: McDowell got the ball rolling at US Open

G-Mac’s win at Pebble Beach acted as the catalyst for change for Europeans at the US Open

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 20:08
Clare Balding reining herself in to advocate for female sport

Clare Balding reining herself in to advocate for female sport

Star broadcaster wants to help other women and girls break into a largely male domain

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 11:17
‘Wise Up’ survey finds school support is key for women in sport

‘Wise Up’ survey finds school support is key for women in sport

Sonia O’Sullivan says women’s sport needs to be regarded as important

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 08:47
Tough Irish Open will stand to players at US Open

Tough Irish Open will stand to players at US Open

Those who played at Royal County Down will be ready for Chambers Bay, says McDowell

Tue Jun 02 2015 - 01:00
Ryder Cup captains  favour moving Irish Open to a later date

Ryder Cup captains favour moving Irish Open to a later date

McGinley and Clarke would prefer event to be held closer to the British Open

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 12:08
Soren Kjeldsen completes his return from obscurity to take Irish Open

Soren Kjeldsen completes his return from obscurity to take Irish Open

Dane holds nerve on first extra hole to see off Eddie Pepperell and Bernd Wiesberger

Sun May 31 2015 - 20:56
Pádraig Harrington’s title run ends as Soren Kjeldsen goes two clear

Pádraig Harrington’s title run ends as Soren Kjeldsen goes two clear

Error-strewn round of 78 ends hope for Harrington as Dane take control

Sat May 30 2015 - 17:54
Disappointed McIlroy consigned to the role of non-playing host

Disappointed McIlroy consigned to the role of non-playing host

World number one misses the cut by four shots at Irish Open despite a second round 71

Sat May 30 2015 - 11:12
Old course takes its toll as Rory McIlroy bows out of  Irish Open

Old course takes its toll as Rory McIlroy bows out of Irish Open

Six share the top spot at Royal County Down with Pádraig Harrington best of the Irish

Sat May 30 2015 - 01:53
Harrington the star of Royal County Down as  McIlroy cards ugly 80

Harrington the star of Royal County Down as McIlroy cards ugly 80

Dubliner in top form a week after having to pull out of PGA Championship

Fri May 29 2015 - 10:11
No golfing karma for host  as McIlroy cards ugly 80

No golfing karma for host as McIlroy cards ugly 80

World No 1’s Irish Open blues continue at Royal County Down

Thu May 28 2015 - 13:57
Great expectations as McIlroy leads strong home challenge

Great expectations as McIlroy leads strong home challenge

World number one ready to throw down the gauntlet to a distinguished field

Thu May 28 2015 - 08:07
Harrington fighting fit for Irish Open challenge at Royal County Down

Harrington fighting fit for Irish Open challenge at Royal County Down

Three-time Major champion gets extensive treatment to overcome a shoulder injury

Wed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Darren Clarke still bidding to claim elusive Irish Open crown

Darren Clarke still bidding to claim elusive Irish Open crown

Ryder Cup captain encouraged by last round in Wentworth as he prepares for 24th bid

Wed May 27 2015 - 01:00
Irish Open: Rory McIlroy ready to get down to business

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy ready to get down to business

World number one instrumental in getting Dubai Duty Free as sponsor for Royal County Down

Tue May 26 2015 - 01:00
Sixth-place finish gives Lowry momentum heading into Irish Open

Sixth-place finish gives Lowry momentum heading into Irish Open

South Korean Byeong-hun An leaves field trailing in his wake after closing round 65

Mon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Irish Open:  McGinley and Harrington aim to be fighting fit

Irish Open: McGinley and Harrington aim to be fighting fit

Peter Lawrie will also be at Royal County Down as he tries to regain full tour card

Mon May 25 2015 - 01:00
Stunning final round lands Byeong Hun An PGA Championship title

Stunning final round lands Byeong Hun An PGA Championship title

Shane Lowry’s Wentworth bid falls short but Offaly man pleased with his return to form

Sun May 24 2015 - 17:35
Lowry has work to do as Molinari retains Wentworth lead

Lowry has work to do as Molinari retains Wentworth lead

Korean An joins Italian on 14 under while Jimenez makes ace on low scoring day

Sun May 24 2015 - 11:36
Disappointed McIlroy sets his mind to Irish Open

Disappointed McIlroy sets his mind to Irish Open

World number one takes solace in extra few days’ rest after missing the cut at Wentworth

Sat May 23 2015 - 12:33
Shane Lowry benefits from some quiet moments of reflection

Shane Lowry benefits from some quiet moments of reflection

Talking-to by caddie Dermot Byrne gives Irish star reassurance about his game

Sat May 23 2015 - 12:31
Francesco Molinari still leads at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy heads for home

Francesco Molinari still leads at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy heads for home

Disappointing display from world number one as a 78 sees him miss the weekend cut

Sat May 23 2015 - 12:30
Francesco Molinari sets early Wentworth pace with fine opening 65

Francesco Molinari sets early Wentworth pace with fine opening 65

Frustrated world number one Rory McIlroy six adrift following an opening 71

Fri May 22 2015 - 11:29
Opportunity knocks for Lawrie following an opening 69 at Wentworth

Opportunity knocks for Lawrie following an opening 69 at Wentworth

Dubliner aiming to take a big step towards retaining his tour card

Fri May 22 2015 - 08:11
US-based Graeme McDowell says  playing two Tours is ‘a difficult balancing act’

US-based Graeme McDowell says playing two Tours is ‘a difficult balancing act’

Northern Ireland golfer hopes to redeem his West Course record at Wentworth with a fresh approach after a one-year absence

Thu May 21 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy says Wentworth win the catalyst for hot streak

Rory McIlroy says Wentworth win the catalyst for hot streak

Justin Rose and Danny Willett among likely contenders for BMW PGA Championship

Thu May 21 2015 - 01:00
McIlroy generating a new fear factor amongst his peers

McIlroy generating a new fear factor amongst his peers

Imposing world number one heading to Wentworth to defend his BMW PGA title

Tue May 19 2015 - 01:00
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