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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
Magnificent Rory McIlroy seals the deal at Quail Hollow

Magnificent Rory McIlroy seals the deal at Quail Hollow

He’ll be hosting the Irish Open at Royal County Down next week in tiptop form

Mon May 18 2015 - 14:55
Rory McIlroy back to his best with lowest PGA career round

Rory McIlroy back to his best with lowest PGA career round

World number one hits 11 birdies and no bogeys in wonder round at Quail Hollow

Mon May 18 2015 - 00:11
Portmarnock Golf Club to consult members about admitting female members

Portmarnock Golf Club to consult members about admitting female members

Club’s gender policy hinders its chances of holding tournaments such as the Irish Open

Fri May 08 2015 - 23:12
McIlroy  feeling on top of the world as busy schedule beckons

McIlroy feeling on top of the world as busy schedule beckons

Players at Sawgrass the next target following his impressive WGC Matchplay title win

Tue May 05 2015 - 01:00
Lowry fails to take his chances as Fowler produces gripping win

Lowry fails to take his chances as Fowler produces gripping win

American produces birdie on the 18th to secure one-hole win over Offaly golfer

Fri May 01 2015 - 10:32
Rory McIlroy makes plans for a  fighting chance at World Match Play

Rory McIlroy makes plans for a fighting chance at World Match Play

World number one will attend Mayweather-Pacquiao bout in Las Vegas

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 10:18
WGC Matchplay field confirmed after Furyk victory in RBC Heritage

WGC Matchplay field confirmed after Furyk victory in RBC Heritage

Woods and Els miss out as McIlroy, McDowell and Lowry qualify for revamped event

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 09:20
TV View: ‘In truth, there are no right words for moral victories’

TV View: ‘In truth, there are no right words for moral victories’

Strolling cat is only light entertainment as Toulon and Leinster stage a thriller

Mon Apr 20 2015 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer and Luke Donald confirmed for Irish Open

Martin Kaymer and Luke Donald confirmed for Irish Open

Patrick Reed also coming to Royal County Down as Rory McIlroy continues to draw stars

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:43
Patrick Reed joins the strongest Irish Open field in years

Patrick Reed joins the strongest Irish Open field in years

Graeme McDowell hopes return to Heritage Classic can kickstart his season

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 10:53
Jordan Spieth has Rory McIlroy in his sights as he savours first Major win

Jordan Spieth has Rory McIlroy in his sights as he savours first Major win

Masters champion has two-pronged target: win more Majors and usurp Irishman

Tue Apr 14 2015 - 01:00
US Masters: Seven things we learned at Augusta

US Masters: Seven things we learned at Augusta

Tiger Woods returns to a game of young guns while the greens are more forgiving

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 01:00
Peerless display by Jordan Spieth lands US Masters title

Peerless display by Jordan Spieth lands US Masters title

McIlroy saves his best until last with closing 66 to finish the tournament in fourth place

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 00:30
Spieth jumps to another level as McIlroy digs deep to make cut

Spieth jumps to another level as McIlroy digs deep to make cut

‘I don’t know what course Jordan is playing but it’s not the one I’m playing’ – Darren Clarke

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 14:44
US Masters: Tiger Woods feeling good and relishing role of hunter

US Masters: Tiger Woods feeling good and relishing role of hunter

Four-time champion believes he is still in contention with second-round 69

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 13:52
Lowry refuses to give up but both he and Harrington miss cut

Lowry refuses to give up but both he and Harrington miss cut

Offaly man makes a 25-ft birdie putt on the 17th but it was to prove in vain

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 13:51
US Masters: Fearsome 11th hole still felling many a pretender

US Masters: Fearsome 11th hole still felling many a pretender

White Dogwood, which serves as the introduction to Amen Corner, is a real tough nut

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 11:26
US Masters: Jordan Spieth upstages his elders on first round

US Masters: Jordan Spieth upstages his elders on first round

Rory McIlroy shoots a 71, one-under, his ninth straight sub-par round in Majors

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 11:25
Rory McIlroy hangs tough and finds reasons to be cheerful

Rory McIlroy hangs tough and finds reasons to be cheerful

Masters favourite digs deep on trying day to card ninth straight sub-par round in Majors

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 07:30
Augusta National hole-by-hole guide

Augusta National hole-by-hole guide

Golf correspondent Philip Reid gives the lowdown on the only Major venue that's played every year

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 11:58
Rory McIlroy’s mind focused on destination Butler Cabin

Rory McIlroy’s mind focused on destination Butler Cabin

Holder Bubba Watson the biggest threat to world number one’s ambitions at Augusta

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 22:25
Rory McIlroy believes Augusta suits his game

Rory McIlroy believes Augusta suits his game

World Number one relaxed bud admits butterflies will flutter when he takes his first tee shot at the Masters

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 01:56
Proper preparation the key for Harrington at the Masters

Proper preparation the key for Harrington at the Masters

Harrington is back in Augusta and making sure he’s ready

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 01:00
Tiger has lost his snarl but does he still have the hunger?

Tiger has lost his snarl but does he still have the hunger?

The smiling Woods that has turned up at Augusta has ‘worked his ass off’ to be there

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell plotting back-to-basics approach at US Masters

Graeme McDowell plotting back-to-basics approach at US Masters

Augusta has not been kind, with Northern Irishman surviving only two cuts in seven

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 01:01
Masters Diary: Arriving at Augusta,  the sensation never changes

Masters Diary: Arriving at Augusta, the sensation never changes

Nothing gentle about Ben’s week . . . Stadler’s zero sum game . . . JB’s two drivers . . . check that scorecard

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 01:00
Augusta rookie Shane Lowry very much Master of own destiny

Augusta rookie Shane Lowry very much Master of own destiny

Offaly man realises a lifetime ambition to be teeing it up a Augusta National

Tue Apr 07 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy aims to join an elite group  at Augusta

Rory McIlroy aims to join an elite group at Augusta

The world number one is seeking to become just the sixth man to win all four Majors

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Career Grand Slam winners: The Famous Five

Career Grand Slam winners: The Famous Five

Rory McIlroy is attempting to add his name to this list at the Masters

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00
Tiger Woods  confirms  he will play in Masters

Tiger Woods confirms he will play in Masters

Four-times champion makes statement after completing a second practice round at Augusta

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 21:00
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