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Determined Day leaving nothing to chance

Determined Day leaving nothing to chance

Gifted Australian has spared no effort in his ambition to reach world number one status and claim the US Masters crown

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
US Masters – Focus on 1st hole

US Masters – Focus on 1st hole

The tournament won’t be won on the first hole - but it could be lost

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 16:47
Rory McIlroy exudes promise as old spark makes timely return for Masters

Rory McIlroy exudes promise as old spark makes timely return for Masters

Holywood star feels first Major is the most open in years, with 70 players capable of winning

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell in confident mood before Major test at Augusta

Graeme McDowell in confident mood before Major test at Augusta

Irishman is ranked second in scoring averages on the PGA Tour

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00
US Masters - the 12th hole

US Masters - the 12th hole

Philip Reid takes a look at the short par 3, slap bang in the middle of Amen Corner

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 06:00
Rain cuts Augusta National practice ahead of US Masters

Rain cuts Augusta National practice ahead of US Masters

Players who skipped Houston Open now have advantage of weekend of practice

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 01:00
Plenty of ups and downs beckon at Augusta

Plenty of ups and downs beckon at Augusta

Undulating nature of the US Masters course ensures a special test for the world’s best golfers

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00
Royal County Down to host 2015 Irish Open

Royal County Down to host 2015 Irish Open

Nick Faldo-designed course at Lough Erne resort in Fermanagh the chosen venue in 2017

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00
What’s hot for 2014 – tools for the golfer’s trade

What’s hot for 2014 – tools for the golfer’s trade

From drivers to accessories – the choice of equipment for golfers, from beginners to professionals, remains key

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:01
Value golf a matter of course

Value golf a matter of course

Whether planning a golfing break at home or abroad, there are many attractive venues and deals to tempt the discerning golfer

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:01
Goodbye to Hill 16 has meant hello Ryder Cup captaincy for Paul McGinley

Goodbye to Hill 16 has meant hello Ryder Cup captaincy for Paul McGinley

A career-ending knee injury forced him to switch to his other sporting passion: golf. And the rest is Ryder Cup history

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:01
There is great value out there

There is great value out there

There has rarely been a better time to get back out golfing, writes Philip Reid

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:01
‘I saw the putt, I saw what I had to do’

‘I saw the putt, I saw what I had to do’

Irish golfers have certainly made their mark on the Ryder Cup. Here, some of those moments are recalled

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:01
Long and the shorts of it  as fashion hits the fairways

Long and the shorts of it as fashion hits the fairways

Things have come a long way since Babe Zaharias won the women’s US Open wearing a button-down long-sleeve top and long skirt

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:01
Co Kildare

Co Kildare

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Co Limerick

Co Limerick

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Co Waterford

Co Waterford

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Co Leitrim

Co Leitrim

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00

Co Clare

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Co Derry

Co Derry

Club-by-club survey of golf in Ireland

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 00:00
Rough not so tough as green shoots begin to show

Rough not so tough as green shoots begin to show

Evidence would indicate that, after a turbulent few years on the economic front, things are bottoming out

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 02:00
Rory McIlroy returns to fray in Houston ahead of US Masters

Rory McIlroy returns to fray in Houston ahead of US Masters

Darren Clarke and Pádraig Harrington also take part in Augusta momentum-builder

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00
St Andrews finally grasp equality ‘nettle’

St Andrews finally grasp equality ‘nettle’

Royal And Ancient to recommend ditching 260-year-old policy of confining club membership to men

Thu Mar 27 2014 - 01:00
Jamie Donaldson aiming to make a big impression

Jamie Donaldson aiming to make a big impression

Welshman hoping to catch Paul McGinley’s eye with his matchplay ability in the EurAsia Cup

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Joey Boland only focusing on Dublin’s future

Joey Boland only focusing on Dublin’s future

Beating Waterford in relegation play-off the crucial job at hand for the capital

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry praises Harrington’s Major feats

Shane Lowry praises Harrington’s Major feats

AIG extend sponsorship of GUI and begin new sponsorship of ILGU

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Player power wins out for Final  Series of events in Race to Dubai

Player power wins out for Final Series of events in Race to Dubai

Criteria altered for closing tournaments ending with DP world championship

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 01:00
Pádraig Harrington hoping for a change of luck

Pádraig Harrington hoping for a change of luck

Pressure on Dubliner as he hopes to qualify for Masters

Tue Mar 11 2014 - 10:03
Paul McGinley names Des Smyth and Sam Torrance as Ryder Cup vice-captains

Paul McGinley names Des Smyth and Sam Torrance as Ryder Cup vice-captains

“They’ve been two big influences one me, two guys I have had enormous respect and implicit trust in”

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 01:00
History suggests Rory McIlroy will dust himself down and bounce back from Honda crash

History suggests Rory McIlroy will dust himself down and bounce back from Honda crash

With typical, brutal honesty, Holywood star said: “I didn’t play well enough to deserve to win . . .”

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00
Dubuisson fails to escape with victory in  Arizona but loses nothing in defeat

Dubuisson fails to escape with victory in Arizona but loses nothing in defeat

Shy 23-year-old has virtually assured himself Ryder Cup place

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 01:00
Royal County Down to host 2015 Irish Open

Royal County Down to host 2015 Irish Open

McIlroy and McDowell welcome move to bring event to course they know well

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 20:29
Tucson draw means McIlroy and McDowell can only meet in final

Tucson draw means McIlroy and McDowell can only meet in final

World number seven McIlroy faces Boo Weekley

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00
Doonbeg a bargain for knowledgeable billionaire

Doonbeg a bargain for knowledgeable billionaire

Billionaire Donald Trump is a shrewd investor when it comes to golf clubs

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 01:00
Pádraig Harrington heads to Los Angeles chasing that elusive tour victory

Pádraig Harrington heads to Los Angeles chasing that elusive tour victory

Dubliner needs to be in top 50 by the February 24th cut-off point if he is to play in Doral

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell ‘raring to go’ after 10-week break

Graeme McDowell ‘raring to go’ after 10-week break

Damien McGrane, Peter Lawrie, Kevin Phelan and David Higgins in Joburg Open

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:00
Tiger Woods heads to Dubai to get back on track as Pádraig Harrington looks to Phoenix

Tiger Woods heads to Dubai to get back on track as Pádraig Harrington looks to Phoenix

Time running out as Dubliner looks to earn ticket to the Masters at Augusta

Tue Jan 28 2014 - 01:00
Onus on everyone who plays golf to know the basic rules

Onus on everyone who plays golf to know the basic rules

‘They are not designed to catch them out; and they are not stupid, despite what Rory McIlroy might think’

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 00:17
Pádraig Harrington prepared to crawl to Fota for Irish Open

Pádraig Harrington prepared to crawl to Fota for Irish Open

Important weeks ahead as three-time Major winner aims for Augusta National

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 01:00
Larrazábal feat could inspire a Lowry rise

Larrazábal feat could inspire a Lowry rise

Spaniard’s season transformed by long-awaited victory in Abu Dhabi

Tue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Rule book breach proves costly for McIlroy

Rule book breach proves costly for McIlroy

But relevant rule was one the golfer and his caddie should have been aware of

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy back for Abu Dhabi  HSBC Golf Championship as Irish come out in force

McIlroy back for Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship as Irish come out in force

Two-time Major winner also delighted to see Irish Open returning to Fota Island

Tue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00
DCU take full advantage as indiscipline costs Dublin dearly

DCU take full advantage as indiscipline costs Dublin dearly

Ballymun’s Davy Byrne lands the winner as students snatch a dramatic victory

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00
Fota Island expected to be confimed Irish Open venue

Fota Island expected to be confimed Irish Open venue

Cork club, which last staged the event in 2002, was purchased by Kang family for €21m

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 01:00
Doonbeg and Rosses Point golf clubs feel the brunt of recent Atlantic storms

Doonbeg and Rosses Point golf clubs feel the brunt of recent Atlantic storms

Like a lot of links courses, Dooks escapes worse of the carnage because of rock armour protection

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00
Durban ideal season opener for Harrington

Durban ideal season opener for Harrington

No cut in Volvo Masters means this could be an easy start to his 19th full season on tour

Tue Jan 07 2014 - 01:00
Pundits peer into crystal ball for an inkling of future highlights

Pundits peer into crystal ball for an inkling of future highlights

World Cup, Ryder Cup, GAA and rugby promise another stellar year in sport

Sat Dec 28 2013 - 14:22
Graeme McDowell says mentally he needs another long break

Graeme McDowell says mentally he needs another long break

Ulsterman was four under through 12 holes, trailing Tiger Woods and Zach Johnson by four strokes

Fri Dec 06 2013 - 22:53
Rory McIlroy keen to build momentum

Rory McIlroy keen to build momentum

Former world number one and Graeme McDowell set for limited-field World Challenge in California

Tue Dec 03 2013 - 01:05
Rory McIlroy takes route 66 to claim first win of the year

Rory McIlroy takes route 66 to claim first win of the year

Northern Irishman started the final round four shots behind Australia’s Adam Scott

Mon Dec 02 2013 - 01:00
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