Challenges of hosting The Open at Portmarnock ‘not trivial’, says R&A chiefPortmarnock Golf Club has engaged with Government for financial support to stage golf’s oldest major in DublinWed Jul 17 2024 - 14:18
Open diary: Tiger Woods likely to put his hat in the ring to be Ryder Cup captain at Adare ManorJon Rahm’s confusion with the Scottish accent; Troon accommodation prices skyrocketTue Jul 16 2024 - 21:47
Rory McIlroy finally catches up with Tiger Woods’s US Open message of supportWorld number two admits he changed his phone number in the aftermath of his Pinehurst final round collapseTue Jul 16 2024 - 16:55
Shane Lowry trying to stay calm but the competitive juices of a Major are flowingThe Open preview: Offaly golfer is happy at where his game is and feels he has turned a corner on the greensTue Jul 16 2024 - 16:18
Brian Harman hoping to bring his ‘A’ game for Open title defenceAmerican Brian Harman looking forward to defending the Claret Jug at Royal TroonTue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
The Open winner’s prize rises again but R&A warns it cannot continue at same rateYear-on-year increase at the four Majors has been fuelled by increases on the PGA TourTue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
World’s best facing a traditional tricky test in Open at Royal TroonRoyal 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 OpenMon Jul 15 2024 - 15:00
Rory McIlroy hangs tough to stay in hunt for Scottish Open title defenceWorld number two trails leader Ludvig Aberg by three shots after battling to a 66 on FridayFri Jul 12 2024 - 20:07
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 OpenWed Jul 10 2024 - 13:54
Rory McIlroy makes long-awaited Tour return this week after US Open disappointmentUS Ryder Cup captain named for Bethpage Black; Leona Maguire in form ahead of MajorTue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
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 maskMon Jul 08 2024 - 06:00
TV View: No sign of Ireland’s call in Pretoria as TMO decisions give pundits the pipRory Best was irked during ‘heavyweight bout’ between Ireland and South Africa as none of the marginal calls seemed to go our waySun Jul 07 2024 - 19:00
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 moreSat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
‘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 outrightFri Jul 05 2024 - 17:14
Leona Maguire leads by two in England as she chases first Ladies European Tour winCavan player hopes for perfect Major tune-up with victory at Centurion ClubThu Jul 04 2024 - 17:52
Leona Maguire one shot clear after first round of Aramco Series event in LondonCavan native fires a bogey-free seven-under round of 66 in the first round of the $1 million eventWed Jul 03 2024 - 20:13
Euro Zone: Jules Koundé uses his position to encourage French electorate to voteCristiano Ronaldo not expecting to make Euro 2028; Kevin De Bruyne responds badly to reporter’s questionTue Jul 02 2024 - 17:03
Mark Darbon leaves Northampton Saints to become new R&A chiefArnold Palmer Cup comes to Lahinch; several Irish golfers take on Open qualifyingTue Jul 02 2024 - 13:51
Marcel Siem defeats Tom McKibbin in playoff to win Italian OpenMcKibbin had carded 65 and earns Open invite but back-to-back birdies earn Siem a sixth European titleSun Jun 30 2024 - 21:02
Treat for spectators as world’s top amateurs turn on the style at PortmarnockPortmarnock Golf Club back in the international spotlight as it successfully hosts the R&A Women’s Amateur Championship for the first time since 1931Fri Jun 28 2024 - 19:35
Climate activists won’t change their ways for golfPádraig Harrington to walk on hallowed ground; and Scottie Scheffler is still chasing Byron NelsonTue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
Pádraig Harrington wins Champions Tour event for third year in a rowScottie Scheffler returned to winning ways on PGA Tour after beating Tom Kim in playoffSun Jun 23 2024 - 22:09
Leona Maguire hangs tough to remain in contention for breakthrough major winMaguire finished tied-sixth place on Friday, three shots behind midway leader Sarah SchmelzelSat Jun 22 2024 - 09:06
Leona Maguire finds Major form to keep in touch with PGA Championship leadSéamus Power bounces back from missed cut at the US Open to card an opening 67 at the Travelers ChampionshipThu Jun 20 2024 - 21:46
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 purseThu Jun 20 2024 - 06:00
Speed of Rory McIlroy’s departure from US Open indicative of new wounds added to old scar tissueLate 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 gameTue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
The human side of Bryson DeChambeau comes out in US Open victoryDeChambeau explained how he had ‘dug myself out of a pretty deep hole’ to rid himself of personal demonsTue Jun 18 2024 - 06:00
Tom McKibbin ticks a few things off the bucket list at his first MajorNorthern 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 McIlroy misses two short putts in the last three holes as DeChambeau’s bunker save on 18 hands him the crownSun Jun 16 2024 - 23:40
Rory McIlroy leads chasing pack as Bryson DeChambeau goes three clear at US OpenMcIlroy cards one-under 69 in his third round as DeChambeau’s 67 puts him on course for second US Open titleSun Jun 16 2024 - 01:22
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 upSat Jun 15 2024 - 20:44
Ludvig Aberg keeps cool in the heat at US Open as Rory McIlroy stays within striking distanceMcIlroy sits just two shots off the lead, with Tom McKibbin and Shane Lowry also surviving into the weekendFri Jun 14 2024 - 21:43
Rory McIlroy grinds on US Open day where par saves proved as important as any birdieOf 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 roundStars have special tour bags; Fanagan to join Harrington at US Seniors Open; Maureen Madill’s witFri Jun 14 2024 - 20:30
US Open: Rory McIlroy takes share of the lead after opening 65 at PinehurstTwo birdies in closing three holes moves the world number three alongside Patrick Cantlay on top of the leaderboardFri Jun 14 2024 - 00:44
US Open digest: Payne Stewart to be recognised with final day flag and pin locationGolf correspondent Philip Reid with all the latest news from the first round at PinehurstThu Jun 13 2024 - 20:32
US Open: Séamus Power learns how Pinehurst gives and takes in opening 71Brilliant hat-trick of birdies helps Waterford golfer get over four-putt double-bogey in opening roundThu Jun 13 2024 - 20:17
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 everyoneThu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
Scheffler the one to beat as world’s best prepare for tough Pinehurst testMasters champion Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable run of form means he’s an intimidating prospect for most of his US Open rivalsThu Jun 13 2024 - 06:00
US Open digest: Tiger Woods takes son Charlie’s advice in bid to sharpen his gameRahm to play on in pain; Stewart statue moved to allow fans access; DeChambeau’s compromiseTue Jun 11 2024 - 20:33
Séamus Power ready to put his best foot forward at US Open Pinehurst greens pose a challenge that Waterford man is relishingTue Jun 11 2024 - 20:32
Rory McIlroy looks to his short game and putting rather than power as he arrives for US OpenNorthern Ireland golfer knows he needs to embrace patience and a certain style of golf if he wants to win his fifth MajorTue Jun 11 2024 - 20:09
Different Strokes: McIntyre announces his return to golf by handing out Scottish chocolate barsMike 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 CanadaTue Jun 11 2024 - 06:00
Tom McKibbin eyes his debut appearance at a US OpenMcKibbin made his breakthrough win on tour in last year’s rookie season, winning the Porsche European Open, and he has consolidated that strong startMon Jun 10 2024 - 20:53
Padraig Harrington: Five best moments of a hall of fame careerFrom World Cup success with Paul McGinley to back-to-back opens and a US PGA crown - relive Harrington’s best momentsMon Jun 10 2024 - 12:00
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 loveMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
US Open: Rory McIlroy must address the Major elephant in the roomRory McIlroy remains arguably the best player of his era but it’s been a decade of mounting frustration since he last claimed a Major titleSun Jun 09 2024 - 06:00
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-finalsFri Jun 07 2024 - 22:31
No Mercy: The five toughest tests in US Open historyWill 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 Shane Lowry frustrated by mudballs on back nine as he opens with a two-over 74Thu Jun 06 2024 - 21:18
