Irish Open

Staging the international amateur match is ‘money very well spent’ for the club, with wall-to-wall coverage expected on Sky Sports and NBC in the US

With the Irish Open coming to town next month, Doonbeg prepares for the visit of President Trump and a chorus of condemnation

Rory McIlroy’s change of mind; Irish players at Portland Classic, Killeen and Swiss Ladies Open; tale of two Brooks; and more

‘Nothing confirmed’ over possible Trump visit for Irish Open, Micheál Martin says as he attends fleadh in Belfast

Ryder Cup stars Sepp Straka and Francesco Molinari among those to join Jon Rahm and the Irish contingent for September’s event

US president to attend Irish Open at his resort in Doonbeg and likely to meet Taoiseach in Dublin

Our night in Spain brought people together – something a Trump-hosted golf spectacle in Ireland is unlikely to achieve

Gardaí say resources too stretched for 2.30am closing amid possible visit by Donald Trump to Irish Open

Great event and venue, pity about the US president’s appalling actions

US president expected to visit Doonbeg golf course in Co Clare and possibly play in pro-am event on day before Irish Open

Big Jim O’Callaghan hears voices, Zelenskiy’s joke opens the Euro Lingo Bingo, laptop Lawless comes down on data centres

The mute response of Ireland’s golfing community to the threat of his visit is in sharp contrast to the footballing community’s refusal to countenance Israel playing on Irish soil

Spaniard joins Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and others in field at Co Clare links

Strategic alliance between PGA Tour and DP World Tour could see some of the world’s top golfers play in ‘prominent national opens’

Contingency measures in place for potential attendance of US president

Speculation that Donald Trump may also tee it up at tournament, taking part in the Pro-Am

On his 37th birthday, here are 37 of the best from the Co Down champion’s storied career

Glory days of homegrown and visiting superstars are long gone, but June event is timely and welcome

It is the familiar dilemma of inviting an overbearing aunt to a family wedding

Speculation has mounted about the possibility US president could show up for Irish Open at Co Clare course

Trump’s erogenous zone is in his pocket. Let’s hit him where it hurts

Masters champion says relationship with Ireland has been ‘a little complicated at times’

The decision to use Co Clare links course for the national Open is divisive

When the US president is also the proprietor of the venue, every handshake and every word of praise carries weight

Taoiseach says he will meet president if he travels for September event as US relationship ‘puts bread on the table’

Captains cycle in Amsterdam for Solheim Cup launch

Uncertainties about future schedule with potential September clash with Ryder Cup in 2027

Work with putting coach Brad Faxon has helped focus McIlroy’s mind when it matters most

Meath 24-year-old felt right at home in the four-strong post-cut Irish contingent

Rory McIlroy defeated Joakim Lagergren in sudden-death play-off to secure Irish Open title

McIlroy reached the playoff with a stunning eagle on the 72nd hole to beat Joakim Lagergren

World No 2 Rory McIlroy needed three holes of sudden death to banish Joakim Lagergren at the K Club

A blustery third round of 68 saw McIlroy to 11 under

Masters champion says he enjoys being in Kildare, going for dinner in Maynooth brought back Ireland youth golf memories

Joakim Lagergren leads after majestic 62 on second day

Alex Maguire is three shots - and a few million euro - behind Tom McKibbin as both remain in contention for the weekend

Tom McKibbin on the difference between the LIV and DP World Tours

Shane Lowry leads the Irish charge, with Alex Maguire going well before darkness stopped play

‘I know Brooks really would have wanted to be on the team, so I don’t want to rub it in too much’

Teenager could not keep up blistering pace of first two holes, but ‘delighted’ with experience