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Shane Lowry fails to handle ‘brutal’ Troon as he slips out of the Open lead with 77

Shane Lowry fails to handle ‘brutal’ Troon as he slips out of the Open lead with 77

On a wickedly wet and miserable day in Scotland, Offaly man finishes round three behind Billy Horschel

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 21:27
Rory McIlroy: ‘I’m looking forward to cheering Shane Lowry on this weekend’

Rory McIlroy: ‘I’m looking forward to cheering Shane Lowry on this weekend’

A missed cut for the Holywood man after failed to manage a windswept Royal Troon as his Major drough continues

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 21:10
Shane Lowry two shots clear at Open as he refuses to be deterred by windy Troon

Shane Lowry two shots clear at Open as he refuses to be deterred by windy Troon

Offaly man bounces back from double bogey on the 11th hole for strong finish and clubhouse lead

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 20:50
Open diary: Pádraig Harrington credits physio for longevity as he makes another Major cut

Open diary: Pádraig Harrington credits physio for longevity as he makes another Major cut

Scottie Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott battles with food poisoning

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 19:24
Shane Lowry crafts stunning 66 to sit one shot off surprise Open leader Daniel Brown

Shane Lowry crafts stunning 66 to sit one shot off surprise Open leader Daniel Brown

Bogey-free round saw 2019 champion mix attack with defence as others fell foul of tough conditions in Scotland

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 21:48
Open diary: Early bird Tom McKibbin enjoys ‘cool experience’ on debut

Open diary: Early bird Tom McKibbin enjoys ‘cool experience’ on debut

Nicolai Hojgaard learning from the best . . . Langasque fails to make it past Postage Stamp

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 19:25
Rory McIlroy’s torment continues after opening 78 leaves Open hopes in shreds

Rory McIlroy’s torment continues after opening 78 leaves Open hopes in shreds

Royal Troon’s iconic holes prove very costly for World No 2 with double-bogeys on eighth and 11th

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 16:04
Will Rory McIlroy banish Major scars with Open win? The view from Royal Troon

Will Rory McIlroy banish Major scars with Open win? The view from Royal Troon

Scottish course, which includes the longest hole in Open history, will get inside the heads of many players

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 19:00
‘See where I end up Sunday evening!’: Galway amateur Liam Nolan rubs shoulders with Open royalty

‘See where I end up Sunday evening!’: Galway amateur Liam Nolan rubs shoulders with Open royalty

Open Round-Up: Robert MacIntyre seeks to align Scottish fate; Tommy Fleetwood overdue to break his Major hoodoo

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 18:12
Challenges of hosting The Open at Portmarnock ‘not trivial’, says R&A chief

Challenges of hosting The Open at Portmarnock ‘not trivial’, says R&A chief

Portmarnock Golf Club has engaged with Government for financial support to stage golf’s oldest major in Dublin

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 14:18
Open diary: Tiger Woods likely to put his hat in the ring to be Ryder Cup captain at Adare Manor

Open diary: Tiger Woods likely to put his hat in the ring to be Ryder Cup captain at Adare Manor

Jon Rahm’s confusion with the Scottish accent; Troon accommodation prices skyrocket

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 21:47
Rory McIlroy finally catches up with Tiger Woods’s US Open message of support

Rory McIlroy finally catches up with Tiger Woods’s US Open message of support

World number two admits he changed his phone number in the aftermath of his Pinehurst final round collapse

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 16:55
Shane Lowry trying to stay calm but the competitive juices of a Major are flowing

Shane Lowry trying to stay calm but the competitive juices of a Major are flowing

The Open preview: Offaly golfer is happy at where his game is and feels he has turned a corner on the greens

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 16:18
The Open winner’s prize rises again but R&A warns it cannot continue at same rate

The Open winner’s prize rises again but R&A warns it cannot continue at same rate

Year-on-year increase at the four Majors has been fuelled by increases on the PGA Tour

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
Brian Harman hoping to bring his ‘A’ game for Open title defence

Brian Harman hoping to bring his ‘A’ game for Open title defence

American Brian Harman looking forward to defending the Claret Jug at Royal Troon

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
World’s best facing a traditional tricky test in Open at Royal Troon

World’s best facing a traditional tricky test in Open at Royal Troon

Royal Troon has stood the test of time but, like all links, will require the protection of the wind to provide a fitting test for the globe’s elite golfers at the British Open

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 15:00
Rory McIlroy hangs tough to stay in hunt for Scottish Open title defence

Rory McIlroy hangs tough to stay in hunt for Scottish Open title defence

World number two trails leader Ludvig Aberg by three shots after battling to a 66 on Friday

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 20:07
Rory McIlroy: ‘I’ve described Pinehurst on Sunday like it was a great day until it wasn’t’

Rory McIlroy: ‘I’ve described Pinehurst on Sunday like it was a great day until it wasn’t’

World No 2 opens up about his final round collapse at the US Open ahead of this week’s Scottish Open

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 13:54
Rory McIlroy makes long-awaited Tour return this week after US Open disappointment

Rory McIlroy makes long-awaited Tour return this week after US Open disappointment

US Ryder Cup captain named for Bethpage Black; Leona Maguire in form ahead of Major

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Euro Zone: England rejoices as Bukayo Saka steps up to show his strength and skill

Euro Zone: England rejoices as Bukayo Saka steps up to show his strength and skill

Lamine Yamal’s background celebrated; and Kylian Mbappé told where to put his mask

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 06:00
TV View: No sign of Ireland’s call in Pretoria as TMO decisions give pundits the pip

TV View: No sign of Ireland’s call in Pretoria as TMO decisions give pundits the pip

Rory Best was irked during ‘heavyweight bout’ between Ireland and South Africa as none of the marginal calls seemed to go our way

Sun Jul 07 2024 - 19:00
Euro Zone: Portugal’s splendid Pepe ‘a professional for 24 hours a day’

Euro Zone: Portugal’s splendid Pepe ‘a professional for 24 hours a day’

A stopper with astonishing longevity; wolf salute triggers quarter-final ban; Piers Morgan erupts; and more

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
‘That putt was for Ireland’ - Leona Maguire becomes first Irish woman to win on  European Tour

‘That putt was for Ireland’ - Leona Maguire becomes first Irish woman to win on European Tour

Maguire needed a birdie on the last to force a playoff but instead finds an eagle to take the title outright

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 17:14
Leona Maguire leads by two in England as she chases first Ladies European Tour win

Leona Maguire leads by two in England as she chases first Ladies European Tour win

Cavan player hopes for perfect Major tune-up with victory at Centurion Club

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 17:52
Leona Maguire one shot clear after first round of Aramco Series event in London

Leona Maguire one shot clear after first round of Aramco Series event in London

Cavan native fires a bogey-free seven-under round of 66 in the first round of the $1 million event

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 20:13
Euro Zone: Jules Koundé uses his position to encourage French electorate to vote

Euro Zone: Jules Koundé uses his position to encourage French electorate to vote

Cristiano Ronaldo not expecting to make Euro 2028; Kevin De Bruyne responds badly to reporter’s question

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 17:03
Mark Darbon leaves Northampton Saints to become new R&A chief

Mark Darbon leaves Northampton Saints to become new R&A chief

Arnold Palmer Cup comes to Lahinch; several Irish golfers take on Open qualifying

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 13:51
Marcel Siem defeats Tom McKibbin in playoff to win Italian Open

Marcel Siem defeats Tom McKibbin in playoff to win Italian Open

McKibbin had carded 65 and earns Open invite but back-to-back birdies earn Siem a sixth European title

Sun Jun 30 2024 - 21:02
Treat for spectators as world’s top amateurs turn on the style at Portmarnock

Treat for spectators as world’s top amateurs turn on the style at Portmarnock

Portmarnock Golf Club back in the international spotlight as it successfully hosts the R&A Women’s Amateur Championship for the first time since 1931

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 19:35
Climate activists won’t change their ways for golf

Climate activists won’t change their ways for golf

Pádraig Harrington to walk on hallowed ground; and Scottie Scheffler is still chasing Byron Nelson

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
Pádraig Harrington wins Champions Tour event for third year in a row

Pádraig Harrington wins Champions Tour event for third year in a row

Scottie Scheffler returned to winning ways on PGA Tour after beating Tom Kim in playoff

Sun Jun 23 2024 - 22:09
Leona Maguire hangs tough to remain in contention for breakthrough major win

Leona Maguire hangs tough to remain in contention for breakthrough major win

Maguire finished tied-sixth place on Friday, three shots behind midway leader Sarah Schmelzel

Sat Jun 22 2024 - 09:06
Leona Maguire finds Major form to keep in touch with PGA Championship lead

Leona Maguire finds Major form to keep in touch with PGA Championship lead

Séamus Power bounces back from missed cut at the US Open to card an opening 67 at the Travelers Championship

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 21:46
Golf lowdowns: US Women’s PGA Championship and Travelers Championship

Golf lowdowns: US Women’s PGA Championship and Travelers Championship

Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow in Major action; Shane Lowry and Séamus Power chase huge purse

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 06:00
The human side of Bryson DeChambeau comes out in US Open victory

The human side of Bryson DeChambeau comes out in US Open victory

DeChambeau explained how he had ‘dug myself out of a pretty deep hole’ to rid himself of personal demons

Tue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
Speed of Rory McIlroy’s departure from US Open indicative of new wounds added to old scar tissue

Speed of Rory McIlroy’s departure from US Open indicative of new wounds added to old scar tissue

Late collapse at Pinehurst led to a mix of sympathy and disbelief for the Irish golfer, who has said he will take a ‘few weeks’ away from the game

Tue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
Tom McKibbin ticks a few things off the bucket list at his first Major

Tom McKibbin ticks a few things off the bucket list at his first Major

Northern Irish golfer (21) paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler for final round in US Open at Pinehurst,

Mon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
US Open: Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Bryson DeChambeau claims title at Pinehurst

US Open: Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Bryson DeChambeau claims title at Pinehurst

McIlroy misses two short putts in the last three holes as DeChambeau’s bunker save on 18 hands him the crown

Sun Jun 16 2024 - 23:40
Rory McIlroy leads chasing pack as Bryson DeChambeau goes three clear at US Open

Rory McIlroy leads chasing pack as Bryson DeChambeau goes three clear at US Open

McIlroy cards one-under 69 in his third round as DeChambeau’s 67 puts him on course for second US Open title

Sun Jun 16 2024 - 01:22
Shane Lowry: ‘That’s the best level par I have ever shot in my life’

Shane Lowry: ‘That’s the best level par I have ever shot in my life’

Third-round 70 sees Lowry move up leaderboard; Tom McKibbin posts fine 71 to also move up

Sat Jun 15 2024 - 20:44
Ludvig Aberg keeps cool in the heat at US Open as Rory McIlroy stays within striking distance

Ludvig Aberg keeps cool in the heat at US Open as Rory McIlroy stays within striking distance

McIlroy sits just two shots off the lead, with Tom McKibbin and Shane Lowry also surviving into the weekend

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 21:43
Rory McIlroy grinds on US Open day where par saves proved as important as any birdie

Rory McIlroy grinds on US Open day where par saves proved as important as any birdie

Of the examination presented by Pinehurst, McIlroy observed: ‘It just requires more thought’

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 20:55
‘I putted unreal’: Shane Lowry hopeful of making US Open cut after battling round

‘I putted unreal’: Shane Lowry hopeful of making US Open cut after battling round

Stars have special tour bags; Fanagan to join Harrington at US Seniors Open; Maureen Madill’s wit

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 20:30
US Open: Rory McIlroy takes share of the lead after opening 65 at Pinehurst

US Open: Rory McIlroy takes share of the lead after opening 65 at Pinehurst

Two birdies in closing three holes moves the world number three alongside Patrick Cantlay on top of the leaderboard

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 00:44
US Open digest: Payne Stewart to be recognised with final day flag and pin location

US Open digest: Payne Stewart to be recognised with final day flag and pin location

Golf correspondent Philip Reid with all the latest news from the first round at Pinehurst

Thu Jun 13 2024 - 20:32
US Open: Séamus Power learns how Pinehurst gives and takes in opening 71

US Open: Séamus Power learns how Pinehurst gives and takes in opening 71

Brilliant hat-trick of birdies helps Waterford golfer get over four-putt double-bogey in opening round

Thu Jun 13 2024 - 20:17
Scheffler the one to beat as world’s best prepare for tough Pinehurst test

Scheffler the one to beat as world’s best prepare for tough Pinehurst test

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable run of form means he’s an intimidating prospect for most of his US Open rivals

Thu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
Lowry has taken Memorial final round ‘on the chin’ and hopes to put things right at US Open

Lowry has taken Memorial final round ‘on the chin’ and hopes to put things right at US Open

Offaly player expects stiff challenge at Pinehurst, but says it will be the same for everyone

Thu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
US Open digest: Tiger Woods takes son Charlie’s advice in bid to sharpen his game

US Open digest: Tiger Woods takes son Charlie’s advice in bid to sharpen his game

Rahm to play on in pain; Stewart statue moved to allow fans access; DeChambeau’s compromise

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 20:33
Séamus Power ready to put his best foot forward at US Open

Séamus Power ready to put his best foot forward at US Open

Pinehurst greens pose a challenge that Waterford man is relishing

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 20:32
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