McDowell’s win in Saudi Arabia jumps him up to 48th in world rankings

Northern Ireland player attributes return to form to working with new coach Kevin Kirk

Jonathan Caldwell leads Irish challenge in European Tour Q school

Irish quintet all have work to do as Denmark’s Benjamin Poke extends his lead

Moynihan best placed of the Irish at European Tour Final Qualifying School

Second round of 69 leaves Moynihan in a tie for 22nd position in Spain

Out of Bounds: who'll emulate Kitayama and will they be Irish?

There are 156 players involved in this week’s European Tour’s Final Qualifying School

Irish Open date could change after St Jude Invitational switch

Different Strokes: Séamus Power in need of strong finish at Wyndham Championship

Jon Rahm claims Irish Open and eyes Seve’s treble

He moves to the top of Race to Dubai order of merit and back into the world’s top-10

Robin Dawson grasps his opportunity with a fine 64

Late Irish Open call-up finished one stroke inside cut before surging up leaderboard

Cormac Sharvin primed for round of his life as Rock rolls in Lahinch

Sharvin well placed at Irish Open as English veteran shoots a tournament record of 60

Zander Lombard plots route to the summit as Irish Open hits halfway

Shane Lowry battles with a stomach upset as Cormac Sharvin leads the home challenge

Tougher events bring out the best in Shane Lowry

Offaly man’s tied-eighth place in the US PGA moves him up to 39th in the world rankings

Disappointed Shane Lowry finds solace in many positives

His double bogey on the 12th proves to be particularly punishing

Stephanie Meadow claims Professional Player of the Year award

Northern Irishwoman recovered from serious injury to regain her full LPGA Tour card

Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry head down under for World Cup

Irish pair look to salvage season and complete third tourmament success for Ireland

Gavin Moynihan regains European Tour card in Spain

Cormac Sharvin misses out by just one shot after six-round Tour School final

Gavin Moynihan on course for European Tour card after 66

Cormac Sharvin also shot a 66 but he will have work to do on the final day in Spain

Gavin Moynihan leads the Irish as all three make Q-School cut

Cormac Sharvin and Robin Dawson also still in with a chance of European Tour cards

Why are there fewer and fewer Irish players on the European Tour?

Out of Bounds: Numbers have dwindled since the 1990s due to a number of different factors

Different Strokes: Tearful sisterly love as Nelly Korda secures maiden LPGA win

Nelly’s breakthrough win has been anticipated ever since she followed in her sister Jessica’s footsteps

Tyrrell Hatton on course to complete third straight win at Dunhill

Robin Dawson and Brian O’Driscoll one off lead in team competition

Harrington and McGinley just off the pace at Dunhill Links

Irish duo one shot off the lead as Fraser and Wallace tame tough conditions

Dunhill Links Championship: The lowdown

Two members of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team among the 168 who will tee it up

Shane Lowry one shot off the lead at Portugal Masters

Sergio Garcia warmed up for next week’s Ryder Cup with an opening 66 in Vilamoura

Sergio Garcia not worried about form ahead of Ryder Cup

Spaniard was a controversial pick for Thomas Bjorn’s Ryder Cup team

Robin Dawson’s magic putter stirs Ireland amateurs into life

Home side are firmly in contention at Carton House after Dawson inspires team with a 65

Sugrue to take a leaf out of Tiger’s book as he defends South of Ireland title

Mallow man will opt for the strategic approach on the famous Lahinch links

Shay’s Short Game: Robin Dawson wins silver in European Amateur

Golfing Union of Ireland name six players for European Boys Team Championship

Robin Dawson falls to Jovan Rebula in final of British Amateur

Tramore golfer loses 3&2 in decider at Royal Aberdeen

Robin Dawson on brink of ending Irish drought at British Amateur

Tramore golfer will face Ernie Els’ nephew in Saturday’s final at historic championship

Shay’s Short Game: John Murphy wins St Andrews Links Trophy

Eddie McCormack captures Connacht Stroke Play, Top field expected for South of Ireland

Robin Dawson crowned Irish Amateur Open champion

Tramore player survives back nine drama to win by four strokes from England’s John Gough and Castle’s Alex Gleeson

Robin Dawson takes two-stroke lead into third round of Irish Amateur Open

Tramore player adds level par 71 to opening 65 to lead from England’s Alex Fitzpatrick

Robin Dawson keeps cool in the sun to lead way at Irish Amateur Open

Waterford man makes seven birdies at Royal County Down to lead by three stokes

Wily Fox eyes young prey at West of Ireland Amateur Open

Veteran Portmarnock player will face Alex Gleeson (Castle) in semi-finals at Rosses Point

Robin Dawson three strokes clear in West of Ireland after stunning 64

Jack McDonnell and Irish Boys Champion tied for second after both posting four-under 67s

Gary McDermott back for another crack at West of Ireland glory

Rosses Point native ready to bid again for title held by fellow Sligo man Barry Anderson

Schoolboy David Kitt into semi-finals of Irish Amateur Close

Former Boys internationals Marc Norton and Jamie Fletcher could meet in the final

Ronan Mullarney uses local knowledge to good effect in Irish Close

Galway man claims the major scalp of holder Alex Gleeson at Salthill venue

Stuart Grehan: The after-dinner speech that led to Mullingar victory

Tullamore golfer inspired by Paul McGinley speech about importance of winning at home

Shay’s Short Game: Two new caps on Home International team

Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced

Whelan progresses to last 16 after a gruelling day in Lahinch

Five Irish internationals exit South of Ireland Amateur Open

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