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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
Rory McIlroy looks to his short game and putting rather than power as he arrives for US Open

Rory McIlroy looks to his short game and putting rather than power as he arrives for US Open

Northern Ireland golfer knows he needs to embrace patience and a certain style of golf if he wants to win his fifth Major

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 20:09
Different Strokes: McIntyre announces his return to golf by handing out Scottish chocolate bars

Different Strokes: McIntyre announces his return to golf by handing out Scottish chocolate bars

Mike Burrow had caddied for MacIntyre at the recent PGA in Valhalla, before the player’s dad Dougie carried the bag in that emotional win in Canada

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 06:00
Tom McKibbin eyes his debut appearance at a US Open

Tom McKibbin eyes his debut appearance at a US Open

McKibbin made his breakthrough win on tour in last year’s rookie season, winning the Porsche European Open, and he has consolidated that strong start

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 20:53
Padraig Harrington: Five best moments of a hall of fame career

Padraig Harrington: Five best moments of a hall of fame career

From World Cup success with Paul McGinley to back-to-back opens and a US PGA crown - relive Harrington’s best moments

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 12:00
Hall of Fame honour a fitting testament to Pádraig Harrington’s extraordinary career

Hall of Fame honour a fitting testament to Pádraig Harrington’s extraordinary career

Padraig Harrington joins elite Hall of Fame club having scaled all the heights of the game he grew to love

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
US Open: Rory McIlroy must address the Major elephant in the room

US Open: Rory McIlroy must address the Major elephant in the room

Rory McIlroy remains arguably the best player of his era but it’s been a decade of mounting frustration since he last claimed a Major title

Sun Jun 09 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy and Séamus Power in the mix at the Memorial Tournament

Rory McIlroy and Séamus Power in the mix at the Memorial Tournament

Irish province will now meet the winners of Glasgow and Stormers in the semi-finals

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 22:31
No Mercy: The five toughest tests in US Open history

No Mercy: The five toughest tests in US Open history

Will the firm conditions anticipated for next week enable Pinehurst No.2 to break into the top five of toughest US Open courses?

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 14:00
Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele get going early at the Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele get going early at the Memorial Tournament

Shane Lowry frustrated by mudballs on back nine as he opens with a two-over 74

Thu Jun 06 2024 - 21:18
Collin Morikawa looking to cap return to form with Memorial success

Collin Morikawa looking to cap return to form with Memorial success

Two-time Major champion has had three top-10s in his last four outings

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 19:27
Shane Lowry happy with his game heading into next week’s US Open at Pinehurst

Shane Lowry happy with his game heading into next week’s US Open at Pinehurst

The Offaly player feels he is now more mature since he won a Major in Portrush, and his game has improved from playing big tournaments in the US

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 06:00
Bob MacIntyre overcomes drone annoyance for first PGA Tour win

Bob MacIntyre overcomes drone annoyance for first PGA Tour win

Charley Hull’s smoking captures attention; Philip Walton’s win 29 years ago; Irish golfers heading for Cadiz

Tue Jun 04 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy coming into form as he enjoys packed PGA Tour schedule

Rory McIlroy coming into form as he enjoys packed PGA Tour schedule

The Memorial at Muirfield Village will be the Northern Irish golfer’s 16th event of 2024

Mon Jun 03 2024 - 17:37
TV View: Touch of Forrest Gump about RTÉ match scheduling

TV View: Touch of Forrest Gump about RTÉ match scheduling

Understandable if viewers had taken to off switch on their remotes for fare provided in Meath-Kerry group game

Mon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
MacIntyre negotiates route to top of Canadian Open with second round 66

MacIntyre negotiates route to top of Canadian Open with second round 66

Lowry shoots well-crafted 68 to ensure his presence over the weekend

Fri May 31 2024 - 21:12
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