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Rory McIlroy leads the way in Dubai after impressive opening round

McIlroy also commented on possibility of Americans being paid to play in Ryder Cup: ‘I personally would pay for the privilege to play’

Odds firmly in Rory McIlroy’s favour to claim sixth Race to Dubai title

Only McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence remain in the running to top DP World Tour’s order of merit

Max Kennedy’s dream of securing DP World Tour card still alive in Spain

Royal Dublin amateur made the 72-hole cut and is four shots off the top 20 with two days remaining

Paul Waring enjoys his day in the sun as Rory McIlroy edges closer to sixth rankings title

McIlroy closed with a 64 to finish in a tie for third spot in Abu Dhabi; Tom McKibbin also cards 64 as he chases PGA Tour card

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the last as Shane Lowry makes move in Abu Dhabi

Double-bogey at 18 leaves Race to Dubai leader five shots off leader Paul Waring; Lowry three behind after 66

Rory McIlroy’s challenge stalls in Abu Dhabi as outsider ranked 229th in the world puts on a masterclass

Paul Waring produces stunning 61 for record low 36-hole total at the DP World Tour’s penultimate event

Rory McIlroy five shots off leader Tommy Fleetwood after first round in Abu Dhabi

Fleetwood equals course record and credits Ken Brown and David Howell for their putting advice after a good day on the greens

Rory McIlroy looking to wrap up another European title in Abu Dhabi after indoor swing work

World No 3 has been working on his swing indoors as he looks to wrap up a sixth Race to Dubai title a week early

Max Kennedy makes final stage of DP World Tour Q School

Jonathan Caldwell well placed to progress as thunderstorms delay play at Desert Springs Resort

Conor Purcell struggles in second round of Challenge Tour finale

Waterford’s Gary Hurley is tied-13th in the season-ending tournament

Conor Purcell aiming to finish strong in Challenge Tour Grand Final

Dubliner has already secured a DP World Tour card but number one spot in the rankings remains a viable ambition

Conor Purcell heads to Challenge Tour finale with DP World Tour card guarantee

Tom Kim could face disciplinary action after taking out frustration on door

Julien Guerrier edges record-equalling playoff to land first DP World Tour win

French golfer beat Spain’s Jorge Campillo on the ninth extra hole to win the Andalucia Masters

Conor Purcell secures second Challenge Tour win of the season in China

27-year-old Dubliner moves to fourth in the order of merit ahead of the Rolex Grand Final in Mallorca

Julien Guerrier makes two eagles in three holes to share Andalucia Masters lead

Ireland’s Séamus Power misses the cut at Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas after triple bogey

Jorge Campillo takes lead at Andalucia Masters as McKibbin slips back

Only Irish player in field struggles to a 73 but tournament leader claims spotlight with a 65, for total 15-under-par 129

Julien Guerrier leads Andalucia Masters despite missing out on 59

French golfer cards opening 10-under 62 to lead by one; Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin five off the pace after 67

Ukrainian 16-year-old amateur Lev Grinberg one off the lead at French Open

Golf round-up: Leona Maguire makes strong start on LPGA Tour with opening 66 in Shanghai

Hatton’s victory in Dunhill Links a step in the right direction for reuniting the tours

Last week at least showed it could be in everyone’s interest to have more crossover events

Tyrrell Hatton wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for record third time

Shane Lowry finishes best of the Irish

Tyrrell Hatton on song once again at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

English golfer leads by one shot going into final round

Colsaerts and John lead Dunhill Links as Irish challenge fails to hit top gear

Pádraig Harrington seven shots off lead with Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin and Shane Lowry a further shot back

Pádraig Harrington makes solid start to Dunhill Links at Carnoustie

Rory McIlroy happy to get Carnoustie ‘out of the way’ after 69 as Darren Fichardt leads after 11-under-par 61 at Kingsbarns

Rory McIlroy expects news on deal in golf’s civil war ‘before year’s end’

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship lowdown: Everything you need to know about the DP World Tour event

Jon Rahm sets fines aside as he makes move in push for Ryder Cup place

Spaniard to tee it up at Dunhill Links Championship following his second-place finish in Spanish Open

Angel Hidalgo beats Jon Rahm in playoff to win Spanish Open

Ireland’s Shane Lowry finished just outside the top 10 in Madrid

Shane Lowry credits boozy dinner with Tyrrell Hatton for ‘carefree’ 66 at Spanish Open

Irish golfer had a ‘few too many glasses of wine’ the night before as he improved by nine strokes in round two

Shane Lowry has been Mr Consistency but seeks long-awaited individual win in Spain

Mark O’Meara bids farewell to competitive golf; several Irish players in action on Challenge Tour

Ifs, putts and maybes: Rory McIlroy’s year as golf’s ‘nearly man’

From the US Open to last week at Wentworth, the Irish golfer has had a season of agonising close calls

Rory McIlroy suffers more heartbreak as Billy Horschel adds to his woe at Wentworth

American golfer eagles second playoff hole to take BMW Championship at Wentworth

BMW PGA Championship as it happened: Rory McIlroy beaten by Billy Horschel in sudden death playoff

American wins dramatic DP World Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth as McIlroy finishes second again

Rory McIlroy heads chasing pack as Matteo Manassero leads by three at Wentworth

Italian golfer would complete remarkable career turnaround with victory on Sunday afternoon

‘Exceptionally cut-throat’: Why it’s harder than ever for Irish players to reach golf’s top flight - and survive there

Countries such as Denmark have found a formula for nurturing young talent. Golf Ireland aims to do likewise but, even for gifted players such as Seán Keeling, this is an increasingly rough trade

Rory McIlroy ‘right in the mix’ as Matthew Baldwin leads at Wentworth

Shane Lowry was extremely disappointed with his round of 71 at the BMW PGA Championship

Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour appeal may not end before Ryder Cup, says Kinnings

European Tour CEO says there is no way to tell how long process will take, with Tyrrell Hatton also appealing against fines for joining LIV

A broken club, an out of bounds and a backwards putt: Rory McIlroy’s impressive opening round at Wentworth had it all

Shane Lowry satisfied with first round as he is two strokes behind leader at BMW PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy makes strong start at Wentworth despite iron head flying off after shot

McIlroy and Shane Lowry both shoot 67s at the BMW PGA Championship, one stroke off the clubhouse lead

Rory McIlroy glad to get ‘back on the horse’ at Wentworth after Irish Open setback

Northern Ireland star will partner Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose and defending champion Ryan Fox in first two rounds at Wentworth as he bids to increase his lead at the top of the Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy must dig deep once more after Irish Open setback

Holywood man leads five-strong Irish contingent at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Luke Donald welcomes Jon Rahm’s LIV fines appeal in bid to feature at Ryder Cup

Two-time Major winner will now play three upcoming tournaments on DP World Tour

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