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Tom Watson  reaffirms desire to have  Woods on Ryder Cup team

Tom Watson reaffirms desire to have Woods on Ryder Cup team

Five-time winner has ambitions himself of making a splash at Hoylake this week

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challenge

Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challenge

Jason Ryan’s charges show their promise with a convincing victory in Newry

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Stephanie Meadow beginning to make hay

Stephanie Meadow beginning to make hay

Meadow claimed third place in the US Open on her professional debut

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Paul McGinley insists there is no discontent within Ryder Cup team

Paul McGinley insists there is no discontent within Ryder Cup team

Notion of rift between Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy affecting European team dismissed by captain

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Stephanie Meadow secures place in Women’s British Open

Stephanie Meadow secures place in Women’s British Open

Third-place finish in Final Qualifying at Southport and Ainsdale continues whirlwind start to professional career

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy: no relationship breakdown with McDowell

Rory McIlroy: no relationship breakdown with McDowell

Northern Ireland player believes Scottish Open is ideal way to prepare for British Open

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
McDowell eyes Ryder Cup spot after French Open title success

McDowell eyes Ryder Cup spot after French Open title success

Northern Irish man overhauls leader Kevin Stadler to belatedly kick-start his season

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00
Timely win at Congressional a huge boost for Justin Rose

Timely win at Congressional a huge boost for Justin Rose

Holder Graeme McDowell to head a ten-strong Irish contingent in Paris for the French Open this week

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00
Meadow’s dramatic breakthrough augurs well for future

Meadow’s dramatic breakthrough augurs well for future

Royal Portrush golfer’s impressive third sends signal to sponsors and tournaments

Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:08
Mikko Ilonen makes daring raid on Irish Open

Mikko Ilonen makes daring raid on Irish Open

Fota Island venue proves a resounding success with crowds that reached 97,889 over four days

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell  battles cold putter to remain in contention at Irish Open

Graeme McDowell battles cold putter to remain in contention at Irish Open

Two late birdies leaves Portrush golfer two behind leader Mikko Ilonen at Fota Island

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 16:29
Graeme McDowell ready to pounce as Mikko Ilonen leads Irish Open

Graeme McDowell ready to pounce as Mikko Ilonen leads Irish Open

Eight Irish players survive cut but Rory McIlroy misses out by one

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Main man Pádraig Harrington back in the mix with a fine 67

Main man Pádraig Harrington back in the mix with a fine 67

Problem for Dubliner this season has been in putting four rounds together. He’s now half-way there

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell warming to his task as the weekend beckons

Graeme McDowell warming to his task as the weekend beckons

Northern Irishman shoots a 66 to lie in joint-second spot two shots behind leader Mikko Ilonen

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 22:40
McDowell hopes to continue building momentum at Fota

McDowell hopes to continue building momentum at Fota

Finland’s Mikko Ilonen leads by two after day one of Irish Open after seven-under 64

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 10:19
Pádraig Harrington shoots two-under-par 69 at Fota Island

Pádraig Harrington shoots two-under-par 69 at Fota Island

Rory McIlroy 10 off the pace after disappointing 74

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy’s decision a real boost for Ireland’s Olympic medal hopes

Rory McIlroy’s decision a real boost for Ireland’s Olympic medal hopes

Player made his own decision after thinking long and hard about the matter

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 06:00
McIlroy’s focus very much on the Majors  despite dreams of being an Olympian

McIlroy’s focus very much on the Majors despite dreams of being an Olympian

‘The Majors in our sport are the biggest and best prizes in the game . . . maybe one day the Olympics will be able to get up to that level’

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy nails his Olympic colours to the Irish mast

McIlroy nails his Olympic colours to the Irish mast

The Co Down golfer to represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 16:54
Perfectionist Martin Kaymer reaps his just reward

Perfectionist Martin Kaymer reaps his just reward

Commanding victory at the US Open fully vindicates the German’s decision to rebuild his golf swing in recent years

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 01:00
No Father’s Day joy as McIlroy finishes final round with a 73

No Father’s Day joy as McIlroy finishes final round with a 73

Getting on a poor run has been a regrettable feature of McIlroy’s season

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:08
Erik Compton, inspiring beyond the gallery ropes

Erik Compton, inspiring beyond the gallery ropes

34-year-old is living proof of success of advances in medical science

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer leaves US Open  field for dead at Pinehurst

Martin Kaymer leaves US Open field for dead at Pinehurst

Rory McIlroy rallies well with one-under-par 69 while Graeme McDowell also makes cut

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry left hurting after nightmare finish

Shane Lowry left hurting after nightmare finish

Shots dropped at end of second round means Offaly man’s US Open chances are over

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer surges clear of the US Open field following second spectacular 65

Martin Kaymer surges clear of the US Open field following second spectacular 65

German’s long quest to perfect a new swing could well pay Major dividends

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 22:00
Patient McDowell demonstrates his credentials

Patient McDowell demonstrates his credentials

Ulster man joint leader after fine opening round at Pinehurst

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 10:19
McIlroy goes for the shots, McDowell gets the numbers

McIlroy goes for the shots, McDowell gets the numbers

Conservative approach pays dividends for McDowell at Pinehurst

Thu Jun 12 2014 - 21:00
Rory McIlroy turns to Jack Nicklaus for US Open inspiration at Pinehurst

Rory McIlroy turns to Jack Nicklaus for US Open inspiration at Pinehurst

A two-hour conversation with the Golden Bear has put the Holywood star in the right frame of mind

Thu Jun 12 2014 - 12:03
Adam Scott determined to improve his US Open record

Adam Scott determined to improve his US Open record

World number one believes he has the game to contend at Pinehurst

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 23:00
McDowell has  major ambitions at Pinehurst

McDowell has major ambitions at Pinehurst

The Ulster golfer has come a long way since his debut at this year’s US Open venue in 2005

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:01
Pinehurst’s No.2 will stretch every players’ sinew and nerve

Pinehurst’s No.2 will stretch every players’ sinew and nerve

Absence of rough, unique as it is for a US Open, is unlikely to lead to lower scoring

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Relaxed McIlroy ready to plot a patient course at Pinehurst

Relaxed McIlroy ready to plot a patient course at Pinehurst

Two-time Major winner including a three-iron in his bag this week as he prepares for crucial US Open test

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Justin Rose aiming to emulate Curtis Strange’s  back-to-back US Open success

Justin Rose aiming to emulate Curtis Strange’s back-to-back US Open success

In 1989 the American followed up his win at Brookline a year previously by retaining his title at Oak Hill in Rochester

Tue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Colm Campbell claims East of Ireland title by two-stroke margin

Colm Campbell claims East of Ireland title by two-stroke margin

Warrenpoint player says uncle Paddy Gribben’s caddying was a factor in victory

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 01:00

Holder Paul Dunne and Colm Campbell share the lead in the East of Ireland

Defending champion grinds out a level par 72 in prevailing tricky conditions

Sun Jun 01 2014 - 22:30
Pádraig Harrington has final door shut by USGA in attempt to play in US Open

Pádraig Harrington has final door shut by USGA in attempt to play in US Open

“I asked the USGA for an invite about four weeks ago because there is a special exemption category that applies to me and I was turned down”

Fri May 30 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott put down markers of ambition

Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott put down markers of ambition

Australian cements position as world number one after win at Colonial as McIlroy goes to sixth after BMW PGA Championship success

Tue May 27 2014 - 01:00
Second makes Lowry €527,000 richer

Second makes Lowry €527,000 richer

‘But to hole the putt on the last and to finish second on my own is really nice. It’s given me a lot of world ranking points and a lot of Race to Dubai points’

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy leads Irish one-two in PGA Championship

McIlroy leads Irish one-two in PGA Championship

Ulster man closes the deal with superb 66 and Shane Lowry is just one shot behind

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy casts off shadows to win PGA Championship at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy casts off shadows to win PGA Championship at Wentworth

‘I guess when I got inside the ropes this week, it was a little bit of a release’

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy rises to the challenge at rainy Wentworth

McIlroy rises to the challenge at rainy Wentworth

Ulster man recovers brilliantly after a dreadful start to sign for a 71

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry shares midway lead with Thomas Bjorn

Shane Lowry shares midway lead with Thomas Bjorn

Offalyman sticks to his task well and produces a second round 70 for a 10-under par total

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry and Thomas Bjorn take initiative

Shane Lowry and Thomas Bjorn take initiative

Leading duo four shots clear but Luke Donald digs deep on familiar Wentworth ground

Sat May 24 2014 - 01:00
Thomas Bjorn shoots the lights out at Wentworth

Thomas Bjorn shoots the lights out at Wentworth

In an emotional day, Rory McIlroy bags two eagles to finish on 68 while Pádraig Harrington continues recent good form with 69

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry  brings season to life with eight-under-par  64 at Wentworth

Shane Lowry brings season to life with eight-under-par 64 at Wentworth

10 birdies is most Offalyman has ever had in a competitive round on European Tour

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy’s breaking news  grabs all the headlines at Wentworth

McIlroy’s breaking news grabs all the headlines at Wentworth

But Ulster man still one of the favourites despite troubles and poor course record

Thu May 22 2014 - 10:57
Fairway ropes can’t tune out cruel  fanfare for forlorn  McIlroy

Fairway ropes can’t tune out cruel fanfare for forlorn McIlroy

Crooning fan adds to no wedding woes as Rory tries to get his game face on at Wentworth

Thu May 22 2014 - 08:00
Harrington sees some light as he heads for  Wentworth

Harrington sees some light as he heads for Wentworth

Dubliner seeking to bring momentum to this week’s flagship event

Tue May 20 2014 - 14:37
Longford finally stir to life against Offaly

Longford finally stir to life against Offaly

Niall McNamee’s impressive seven points not enough for visitors

Mon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry still chasing that elusive spark

Shane Lowry still chasing that elusive spark

The Offaly man is part of an eight-strong Irish contingent at this week’s Spanish Open

Tue May 13 2014 - 01:00
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