Brian Harman makes light of the elements to take five-shot lead at the OpenAmerican produces a brilliant 65 to lead local hero Tommy Fleetwood by five shots at the midway point at HoylakeFri Jul 21 2023 - 21:43
The Open: Rory McIlroy ready to hunt the hunter after Brian Harman takes big lead at HoylakeNorthern Irishman nine shots behind leader but believes he has a ‘really good’ chance of recovering in challenging wind conditionsFri Jul 21 2023 - 21:41
Rory McIlroy takes his Open bunker break in round of 70 to stay in the mixWorld number two cards a one-under 70 and goes into the weekend with work to doFri Jul 21 2023 - 16:42
Rory McIlroy recovers on back nine to stay in Open hunt at Hoylake2014 winner pulls off feat of escapology while trio of players share overnight lead at 151st OpenThu Jul 20 2023 - 21:43
Irish early birds hoping it’s not an Open and shut case already at HoylakeTwo-time winner Pádraig Harrington left to rue a few front nine lapses in opening 74Thu Jul 20 2023 - 17:26
British Open: Rory McIlroy building up momentum while flying under the radar The Northern Irish golfer is determined to let his game do the talking as he prepares for 151st edition of the Open on terrain where he reigned supreme in 2014Wed Jul 19 2023 - 21:53
British Open: Séamus Power looking towards Hoylake after shaking off hip injuryIrish golfer missed the cut at St Andrews last year, his debut at the Major, and had to withdraw from last week’s Scottish Open, but is now ready to play in only his second OpenWed Jul 19 2023 - 21:48
Open Diary: How Wyndham Clark fell in love with links golf in IrelandNo old brown shoes for Rory McIlroyWed Jul 19 2023 - 19:54
Harrington believes things can really happen once he is in the mental zoneThe Dubliner has shown impressive form this season, and is hitting the ball longer than everTue Jul 18 2023 - 19:30
Open diary: Rahm warns oil protesters not to get him fired upSpanish golfer enjoys a family stay at Adare Manor and a breakout visit to play BallybunionTue Jul 18 2023 - 19:00
Shane Lowry looking for all the parts to click at British Open as he chases a second Claret JugLowry takes the money in practice match with Rory McIlroy and admits: ‘If I finish ahead of him on Sunday then I shouldn’t be far away’Tue Jul 18 2023 - 17:27
Alex Maguire in fine locker room company with compatriots Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroyMatt Fitzpatrick on Irish fans, and looking back on Greg Norman’s British Open winTue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00
Smith planning a sterling defence of Claret JugAustralian became emotional and found it difficult to part with the famous trophy in advance of the Open at Royal LiverpoolMon Jul 17 2023 - 20:29
Rory McIlroy times win to perfection ahead of return to Hoylake for British OpenScottish Open victory shows he is great shape heading to a course where he won the Claret Jug in 2014Sun Jul 16 2023 - 17:34
Rory McIlroy’s birdie-birdie finish secures Scottish Open title in dramatic fashion Closing 68 enough to hold off Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre in final round at The Renaissance ClubSun Jul 16 2023 - 14:36
The Open: Improved Hoylake ready to provide a test worthy of the world’s best golfers Whoever wins this 13th British Open at Royal Liverpool will be in rather good company joining the likes of Bobby Jones, Fred Daly, Peter Thompson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroySun Jul 16 2023 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy says he would rather ‘retire’ than play LIV Golf eventsIrish golfer has fine start to Scottish Open with opening round of 64 at Renaissance Club, as Séamus Power withdraws through injuryThu Jul 13 2023 - 19:45
Rory McIlroy eager to get back in the swing at Scottish Open Irishman with a few goals in mind as he returns to competitive action a week ahead of The Open at Royal LiverpoolWed Jul 12 2023 - 15:50
Áine Donegan to hold off on pro career to enjoy a little more college living in LouisianaIrish amateur hoping for invite to KPMG Irish Women’s Open after leaving her mark at US Women’s OpenTue Jul 11 2023 - 12:35
Rory McIlroy among stars in Scotland to prepare for the OpenLeona Maguire one of top players in London to prepare for Evian ChampionshipTue Jul 11 2023 - 05:00
Lahinch named as host of the Walker Cup in September 2026Third Irish golf course to host premier amateur team event after Portmarnock and Royal County DownMon Jul 10 2023 - 15:52
Fashion and ‘an edge’ is fine for the RTÉ lads - but no whingeing should be heardClare clean up their act in the second half after they bin their sweeperSun Jul 09 2023 - 21:00
Pádraig Harrington left with uphill task in defence of US Senior Open after 74 in first round Darren Clarke fared worse with 75 as Rod Pampling takes early clubhouse lead in WisconsinThu Jun 29 2023 - 21:04
Pádraig Harrington bringing all the right form into defence of US Seniors OpenDubliner believes making the cut at the US PGA and US Open have kept him ahead of the game on the senior circuitThu Jun 29 2023 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy says short courses like TPC Highland have become ‘obsolete’‘They just don’t present the challenge that they used to’ says US Open runner-up as he takes a break before returning in Scottish Open in the run-up to British OpenTue Jun 27 2023 - 06:00
Stephanie Meadow backs Leona Maguire to continue hot streak despite disappointing Women’s US PGA final roundMeadow finishing tied-third behind China’s Ruoning Yin and Maguire tied-11thMon Jun 26 2023 - 16:04
Harrington focuses for victory in Endicott as Maguire falters in Women’s PGADubliner heads from New York to Wisconsin for the defence of his US Seniors Open in fine formSun Jun 25 2023 - 23:14
Rory McIlroy in fine form with eight birdies in second round 64Birdie-fest for Denny McCarthy on his second nine as he adds a 65 to his opening 60Fri Jun 23 2023 - 21:21
Leona Maguire stays in the groove and gets off to fast start in Baltusrol Shane Lowry’s decision to include the Travelers championship in his itinerary looks to be paying offThu Jun 22 2023 - 20:08
Maguire’s confidence high as she embraces Major challenge Following her impressive success in the Meijer Classic last week, Cavan woman targets PMG Women’s PGA Championship at iconic Baltusrol Golf ClubWed Jun 21 2023 - 19:00
Rory McIlroy straight back to action after ‘fine margins’ deny him Major glory World number three set for the lucrative Travelers Championship as he seeks to bounce back after being pipped at the US OpenTue Jun 20 2023 - 03:30
Leona Maguire: ‘We’ve peaked a week early but hopefully we can continue that run of form at Baltusrol’This week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol is followed immediately by the US Women’s OpenMon Jun 19 2023 - 19:00
Rory McIlroy’s close calls: The maths isn’t adding up like it used to for the golfer McIlroy fell just short again at the US Open, losing out to Wyndham Clarke at the Los Angeles Country ClubMon Jun 19 2023 - 11:22
US Open atmosphere muted as limited LA crowds keep decibel level down With just 22,000 tickets on offer for each day this year’s tournament was a lot quieter outside the ropesMon Jun 19 2023 - 05:00
Leona Maguire wins Meijer LPGA Classic with stunning final roundCavan woman shoots final round 64 to win second LPGA titleSun Jun 18 2023 - 21:40
US Open: Rory McIlroy’s late flourish puts him in the hunt heading into weekendIrish golfer just missed a hole-in-one on the last, hitting to 18 inches for birdie in round of 67Fri Jun 16 2023 - 22:32
Olivia Mehaffey remains in contention in German Masters Beth Coulter set up quarter-final meeting with Sweden’s Elin Pudas RemierFri Jun 16 2023 - 21:00
US Open: Shane Lowry’s first round derailed by two closing bogeysPlayers experienced an unexpectedly soft test on the first day of playThu Jun 15 2023 - 22:22
US Open: Players happy to get swinging amid tumultuous time for pro gameLos Angeles Country Club set to produce a worthy champion over its challenging layoutWed Jun 14 2023 - 19:46
US Open: Jon Rahm laser-focused on his Major ambitions after week of distraction Spaniard looking to back up his Masters victory with success in Los Angeles this weekTue Jun 13 2023 - 19:34
Leona Maguire commits to Saudi-funded seriesThe Aramco Series is funded by the same Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth fund that created LIVTue Jun 13 2023 - 05:00
Matt Fitzpatrick boosted by data and belief for US Open defence‘In this day and age you’d like to think there’d be some artificial intelligence you could use to plot your way around’Mon Jun 12 2023 - 22:02
US Open: Los Angeles Country Club set to be more a test of brain than brawnGil Hanse has again worked with the USGA to make the course a strategic test that will reward the cerebral playersSun Jun 11 2023 - 05:00
Pádraig Harrington says ‘sportswashing does work’ as controversy over PGA Tour and Liv merger rumbles on‘Golf gets bashed a lot in the media but the four Irish golfers approached did not go’Fri Jun 09 2023 - 19:00
Rory McIlroy happy to go back to the day job with topsy-turvy round at Canadian OpenWorld number three is trying to focus on his golf amid merger concernsThu Jun 08 2023 - 19:11
Lowdown: RBC Canadian Open - Rory McIlroy looks for a three-peat in CanadaDefending champion Rory McIlroy is the highest ranked player playing at the Oakdale Country Club this weekThu Jun 08 2023 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour partnership with Saudi PIF will be good for golfThe Northern Irish golfer has mixed emotions over deal and felt like ‘sacrificial lamb’ for defending the tourWed Jun 07 2023 - 15:41
LIV and PGA Tour are friends again, supping from same source of filthy lucrePGA Tour and the DP World Tour had played out the perceived roles of the good guys but money ultimately talksTue Jun 06 2023 - 19:00
Galgorm Castle showing the benefits of three-year investment programmeCo Antrim venue will host the ISPS Handa World Invitational for both men and women in AugustTue Jun 06 2023 - 05:00
New avenues open up for McKibbin after breakthrough DP World Tour win McIlroy more positive about things despite disappointing closing round 75 at the Memorial tournamentMon Jun 05 2023 - 19:00
