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Mickelson choosing his weapons carefully for Muirfield challenge

Mickelson choosing his weapons carefully for Muirfield challenge

American won’t have a driver in his bag but will use his Callaway fairway wood for accuracy

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
McDowell confident his game is tailor-made for this Major challenge

McDowell confident his game is tailor-made for this Major challenge

Ulsterman is looking for the fourth victory of what has been a hitherto topsy-turvy season

Wed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Darren Clarke  still working as he goes in search of a match for his  2011 Claret Jug

Darren Clarke still working as he goes in search of a match for his 2011 Claret Jug

Struggling Ulsterman hoping Muirfield Open will get the best out of him again

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
Nick Faldo advises Rory McIlroy to  ‘concentrate on golf’

Nick Faldo advises Rory McIlroy to ‘concentrate on golf’

“You have a window of opportunity, that’s my only words of wisdom to Rory. You have, say, a 20-year window as an athlete. Concentrate on golf. Nothing else!”

Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
R&A will be coursed over ‘elephant in the room’

R&A will be coursed over ‘elephant in the room’

All-male club a contentious choice to host British Open

Sat Jul 13 2013 - 01:00
McDowell not worried by his inconsistency so far this season

McDowell not worried by his inconsistency so far this season

Blowing hot, cold and missing cuts but up to sixth in the world after latest victory

Tue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Carton House comes in for universal praise after Irish Open

Carton House comes in for universal praise after Irish Open

Four-day attendance total of 81,379 compares very favourably with the figures for Killarney in 2010 and 2011

Tue Jul 02 2013 - 01:01
Statistics don’t lie: Rory McIlroy must sort out driving to get his game back

Statistics don’t lie: Rory McIlroy must sort out driving to get his game back

Meeing with Nike technicians could be vital for world number two ahead of British Open

Tue Jul 02 2013 - 01:00
England’s Paul Casey gets back to  winning ways

England’s Paul Casey gets back to winning ways

Casey’s peerless display is capped off by a 60-footer for eagle on the finishing hole

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00
Shane Lowry picks himself up and battles back for tied-fifth finish

Shane Lowry picks himself up and battles back for tied-fifth finish

Lowry returns with renewed focus for the final round

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00
Olazabal rolls back years as he reaches Irish Open midway point on seven under

Olazabal rolls back years as he reaches Irish Open midway point on seven under

Spaniard has won 23 European Tour titles in his career but none since the Mallorca Classic in 2005

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Lowry’s 70 keeps the home fires burning  as he lies two shots off Rock and Uihlein

Lowry’s 70 keeps the home fires burning as he lies two shots off Rock and Uihlein

Birdie, birdie finish is the perfect tonic for Offaly man after shaky start

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Major disappointment for home fans as four big guns bow out

Major disappointment for home fans as four big guns bow out

Lowry still in the hunt just two shots adrift of the leaders

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Shane Lowry leads the home charge in the Irish Open with superb five-under-par 67 at Carton House

Shane Lowry leads the home charge in the Irish Open with superb five-under-par 67 at Carton House

World number two Rory McIlroy now struggling to make the cut after shooting two-over-par 74

Fri Jun 28 2013 - 01:00
Lofty Swede Floren looking down on all the rest at Irish Open after good   blade run

Lofty Swede Floren looking down on all the rest at Irish Open after good blade run

Leader’s bogey-free round features an eagle and four birdies

Fri Jun 28 2013 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy determined to rise above the pressure and answer the call in Irish Open

Rory McIlroy determined to rise above the pressure and answer the call in Irish Open

Ulsterman says he feels ‘suffocated’ by the weight of expectation of winning the national championship

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell hope to finally make a mark in his home Irish Open

Graeme McDowell hope to finally make a mark in his home Irish Open

Ulsterman has also met with fellow Irish pros to try and strengthen the tournament

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 01:00
McGinley doesn’t see any reason for  concern over McIlroy’s form

McGinley doesn’t see any reason for concern over McIlroy’s form

McIlroy will use today’s pro-am to get familiar with a course he knows well from his amateur days

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 00:30
Carton House pro Shane Lowry is ready  to give Irish Open his best shot

Carton House pro Shane Lowry is ready to give Irish Open his best shot

Popular Offalyman knows he’s going to be in big demand but is ready to make himself available to fans

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Justin Rose reaches golf’s promised land following a long and arduous journey

Justin Rose reaches golf’s promised land following a long and arduous journey

Even 21 missed cuts in a row as a novice professional failed to deter the Englishman

Tue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00
McIlroy looking for a fresh start as he puts Merion misery behind him

McIlroy looking for a fresh start as he puts Merion misery behind him

World number two looking forward to Irish Open at Carton House

Tue Jun 18 2013 - 01:00
Bad bounce bound to stick in Westwood’s craw but he  knows it’s just part of the game

Bad bounce bound to stick in Westwood’s craw but he knows it’s just part of the game

Cruel intervention of a wicker basket pin-top probably cost him two precious shots

Sat Jun 15 2013 - 09:10
McIlroy and Woods grind it out to stay in the mix

McIlroy and Woods grind it out to stay in the mix

Masters champion Adam Scott left gaspingfor air after four successive bogeys

Sat Jun 15 2013 - 09:06
Merion course proving difficult for Major contenders to master

Merion course proving difficult for Major contenders to master

‘If you don’t hit the fairways here, you’re not going to score. If you do hit the fairways, it’s still a big challenge from there’

Fri Jun 14 2013 - 22:41
Waterford amateur Phelan seizes US Open opportunity

Waterford amateur Phelan seizes US Open opportunity

22-year-old’s opening round of 71 was two shots better than three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington

Fri Jun 14 2013 - 07:39
Decision to stage US Open at under-sized Merion should be commended

Decision to stage US Open at under-sized Merion should be commended

USGA choosing Merion could pave way for Royal Portrush to host major opens in the future

Fri Jun 14 2013 - 01:00
Phil Mickelson’s unconventional preparation for US Open pays off with early clubhouse lead

Phil Mickelson’s unconventional preparation for US Open pays off with early clubhouse lead

Waterford amateur Kevin Phelan more than holds his own with the world’s top professionals

Thu Jun 13 2013 - 23:00
Tough finishing stretch at Merion leaves nowhere to hide at the US Open

Tough finishing stretch at Merion leaves nowhere to hide at the US Open

Last five holes, described as “brutal” by Rory McIlroy, will test the world’s best golfers

Thu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
In-form Tiger Woods is the one to beat in US Open at Merion

In-form Tiger Woods is the one to beat in US Open at Merion

Matt Kuchar feels he’s ready to land his first Major

Thu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Sergio Garcia likely to face the wrath of the Philadelphia sports fans at Merion

Sergio Garcia likely to face the wrath of the Philadelphia sports fans at Merion

Ireland’s Pádraig Harrington will have a close-up view of the discomfort set to befall the Spaniard

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
No verbal apology from Sergio Garcia but Woods is anxious to concentrate on Merion challenge

No verbal apology from Sergio Garcia but Woods is anxious to concentrate on Merion challenge

Tiger more concerned about the part mud balls would play in the championship

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Quinn on Ernie  Els’ bag for US Open  tilt at Merion

Quinn on Ernie Els’ bag for US Open tilt at Merion

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 20:14
Harrington happy with his game but looking for consistency

Harrington happy with his game but looking for consistency

Five-strong Irish contingent competingin the season’s second Major at Merion

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 01:00
Eoin Kelly as keen as ever as Tipperary look to evolve

Eoin Kelly as keen as ever as Tipperary look to evolve

Veteran forward not taking Limerick for granted ahead of Munster hurling semi-final

Thu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Henry Shefflin will watch from unfamiliar territory on Sunday

Henry Shefflin will watch from unfamiliar territory on Sunday

Kilkenny star hopes to be back for the business end of the championship

Thu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell plan their own Merion pilgrimages

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell plan their own Merion pilgrimages

Padraig Harrington only Irishman competing in St Jude Classic this week

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
Paul Dunne sees off spirited Brian Casey challenge to land East of Ireland title

Paul Dunne sees off spirited Brian Casey challenge to land East of Ireland title

Greystones golfer shoots final round 73 at Baltray

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
Dunne putts on great show at Baltray

Dunne putts on great show at Baltray

Aggressive putting earns student commanding lead at East of Ireland amateur championship

Mon Jun 03 2013 - 17:01
Government’s continued financial assistance vital to Irish Open’s survival

Government’s continued financial assistance vital to Irish Open’s survival

€2m Carton House tournament will feature all four of Ireland’s modern Major champions

Thu May 30 2013 - 02:00
Lowry to take Memorial route in US Open bid

Lowry to take Memorial route in US Open bid

Opening 75 at qualifier sees Irish golfer withdraw and head to Ohio

Mon May 27 2013 - 17:17
Bright young thing Manassero eclipses leading lights at Wentworth

Bright young thing Manassero eclipses leading lights at Wentworth

Twenty-year-old Italian comes out on top in three-way play-off, as Lowry fails to challgenge on final day

Sun May 26 2013 - 19:20
Some of world’s elite fail to make cut at BMW PGA Championship

Some of world’s elite fail to make cut at BMW PGA Championship

Molinari leads as McIlroy and McDowell bow out

Sat May 25 2013 - 02:00
Shane Lowry rolls up his sleeves and moves into contention at Wentworth

Shane Lowry rolls up his sleeves and moves into contention at Wentworth

Clarke returns to form after battling with a hamstring injury

Sat May 25 2013 - 02:00
Lowry plays along with captain McGinley at Wentworth

Lowry plays along with captain McGinley at Wentworth

Footballing banter aplenty but opening 70 a serious statement by Offaly man in BMW PGA

Fri May 24 2013 - 02:00
James Kingston defies conditions at Wentworth as favourites falter

James Kingston defies conditions at Wentworth as favourites falter

No lingering unease between McIlroy and McDowell after recent tension

Fri May 24 2013 - 02:00
McIlroy and McDowell struggle to close out Wentworth rounds

McIlroy and McDowell struggle to close out Wentworth rounds

World number two bogeyed five of the last six holes, Lowry four off Kingston’s lead after a round of 70

Thu May 23 2013 - 18:02
Luke Donald seeking to emulate Montgomerie’s PGA hat-trick

Luke Donald seeking to emulate Montgomerie’s PGA hat-trick

Graeme McDowell, one of 11 Irish in the field, looks the form player

Thu May 23 2013 - 02:00
No scanning the horizon as Rory McIlroy avoids stormy waters

No scanning the horizon as Rory McIlroy avoids stormy waters

World number two tells Wentworth press pack all still good with friend Graeme McDowell

Thu May 23 2013 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia a little tongue-tied at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia a little tongue-tied at Wentworth

Spaniard claims he will not face Tour sanction after apologising for Tiger Woods remark, Irishman admits ‘something’s up’ with management

Wed May 22 2013 - 16:08
McGinley keeps Ryder Cup format tinkering to a minimum but does opt to bring his wild card picks back up to three

McGinley keeps Ryder Cup format tinkering to a minimum but does opt to bring his wild card picks back up to three

Qualifying structure to remain the same apart from giving himself an extra pick

Wed May 22 2013 - 02:05
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