The Irish Times

US PGA – Five things to follow at Southern Hills

Can Masters champion Scheffler continue his amazing run of form?

Mon May 16 2022 - 19:26

Jordan Spieth heads to US PGA in form with career grand slam in mind

Absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson will dominate conversation

Mon May 16 2022 - 06:00

Tiger Woods playing in US Masters would be ‘phenomenal’, says McIlroy

The 15-time major winner played practice round at Augusta National on Tuesday

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 18:15

Lee Elder’s rise from teenage hustler to US Masters trailblazer

First black golfer to play at Augusta began as a hustling partner to Titanic Thompson

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 11:06

Phil Mickelson to ‘give everything’ to Grand Slam bid at US Open

‘If I’m being realistic, it’s very possible that this is the last tournament I ever win’

Mon May 24 2021 - 11:31

Jordan Spieth has designs on completing career Grand Slam at Kiawah Island

American golfer has shown fine return to form recently after barren spell

Mon May 17 2021 - 18:25

Rory McIlroy outlines why he will not be joining any golf breakaway tour

‘People can see it for what it is, which is a money grab’

Wed May 05 2021 - 17:18

Push-and-pull between Tiger Woods and the machine kept us all rapt

Nobody else could have become the most famous athlete on earth while playing golf

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 06:20

Philip Reid’s lowdown: Genesis Invitational

There are eight players from the world’s top-10 competing including Rory McIlroy

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 15:45

Rory McIlroy slumps to his worst opening round at the Masters

Maiden Green Jacket already looks out of reach after he cards a first round of 75

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 16:12

McGinley says McIlroy would be a ‘surprise winner’ of Masters

Different Strokes: Irishman’s form post-lockdown not inspiring confidence

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy aiming to cut out the mistakes with Augusta looming

Four-time Major winner made 29 birdies but finished tied for 17th in Zozo Championship

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 12:52

Game Changers: Gary Player made physical and mental discipline the norm in golf

South African paved the way for the levels of fitness now seen in the modern game

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy simulates to accumulate with stunning 63 in Texas

World No 1 took advantage of some practice at his rental home before round two

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 20:09

Rory McIlroy delighted to be back in the swing of things again

World No 1 to make his tournament debut at the famous Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 21:41

Testing time as top-class field prepare to embrace new normal at Colonial

Stringent protocols – but no spectators – in place for the return of the PGA Tour

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 06:00

Rich list reveals Rory McIlroy’s net worth has risen to €192 million

His fortune has risen by €36m on the back of a return to form and sponsorship deals

Thu May 14 2020 - 16:14

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

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 22:12

Woodland’s impressive victory another feather in Cowen’s cap

Another success for renowned coach as 35-year-old American claims his first Major

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 22:30

Kevin Na wins by four in Texas to claim third PGA victory

He birdied four of the first eight holes in Fort Worth and finished on 13 under par

Mon May 27 2019 - 08:34

Rory McIlroy matured and ready to seal career Grand Slam

Northern Irishman is physically and mentally strong as he eyes prestigious green jacket

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy’s awareness of the bigger picture shines through in Orlando

World No 6 back at Bay Hill looking to defend Arnold Palmer Invitational title

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 21:39

A tale of Ireland’s Ryder Cup pioneer and half a ton of meat

From The Back Pages: The 1949 Ryder Cup was not short of controversy in the build-up

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 07:00

The Ryder Cup: as friendly and cordial as a cruise missile

Birkdale in 1969 was probably the closest a match came to actual violence on the course

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00

Brooks Koepka claims US PGA title but Tiger Woods also proved a winner

American claimed his third Major title on a day of high drama at Bellerive Country Club

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 00:45

Rory McIlroy has come to terms with another Masters miss

‘I was disappointed because I just didn’t give a good account of myself on that final day’

Wed May 02 2018 - 19:37

US Masters 2018: 10 things you should really know

The first Major of the year has arrived and we have you covered on all you need to know

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 12:10

McIlroy hoping the numbers stack up in his favour this time

Irishman is in good form, totally focused and has prepared meticulously for Augusta

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 01:00

McIlroy, Mickelson and Spieth target Grand Slam glory

All three are one Major away from entering the elite club home to just five others

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Bubba Watson joins legends with third victory in Los Angeles

Graeme McDowell’s challenge fades as he cards 77; Rory McIloy closes strongly with 68

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 00:12

Thorbjorn Olesen slips under the radar to get his nose in front

Jordan Spieth rallies late on to keep his Grand Slam hopes in sight

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 01:41

Matsuyama scorches Firestone with 61 to claim Bridgestone title

Japanese star wins by five shots in Akron; Rory McIlroy fails to fire in final round

Sun Aug 06 2017 - 23:41

Augusta doesn’t think so, but it’s time for a women’s Masters

The real reason Augusta National won’t even consider it: they don’t think women belong

Fri Apr 07 2017 - 16:22

Rory McIlroy: Fitness the main focus, not Augusta

‘My biggest concern has just been getting healthy and being able to get back here’

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 11:51