The Irish Times

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

Different Strokes: Séamus Power’s hot streak continues

34-year-old's US Masters dream alive and kicking as he breaks into world's top-50

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 06:48

Jon Rahm looking to complete historic hat-trick and defend Spanish Open title

World number one could achieve something his hero Seve Ballesteros missed out on

Wed Oct 06 2021 - 16:43

War on the Shore: When the Ryder Cup all came down to a Bernhard Langer putt

Controversy was abound at the 1991 match from well before it even got underway

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00

Pádraig Harrington bringing laser focus to task of winning Ryder Cup

‘I don’t want to be a winning captain at all costs - but I want to be a winning captain’

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00

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

Ross McGowan ends 11-year wait as strong finish lands Italian Open

‘I think I’m going to have to go now and have a nice big glass of red wine’

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 18:17

Different Strokes: Orange is the new black for Jazz Janewattananond

Remembering Europe’s Ryder Cup win in 2002, Lowry looking forward to a break

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 06:00

Brutal Winged Foot can show its teeth again, just like 2006

Difficult 18th hole ensured 2006 US Open became the one that got away for many

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:30

Rory McIlroy puts integrity ahead of glory in US PGA second round

Four-time Major winner keeps a clear conscience when taking a drop on the third

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 17:45

Montgomerie welcomes European Tour return despite smaller prize pots

‘I feel for the young guys . . . It’ll take a few years before we get back to those times’

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 06:28

Different Strokes: Lowry keen on Ryder Cup dream team with McIlroy

Cejka checks out with mini-tour win, Pádraig’s tasty tips, remembering the great Patty Berg

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 06:00

Justin Rose bidding for a hat-trick of wins in Turkey

English golfer will attempt to win Turkish Airlines Open for third successive year

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 17:02

British Open tee times: Darren Clarke to hit the opening shot

Rory McIlroy gets under way at 10.09am alongside Gary Woodland and Paul Casey

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 14:03

Out of bounds: the curious case of Bernhard Langer

61-year-old German is hunting down Hale Irwin’s record of 45 Champions Tour wins

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 10:55

Unhappy fallout continues as chastened USA lick their wounds

McGinley says Americans would be wiser to keep the recriminations in-house

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 06:00

Peculiar Paul Casey glad his Ryder Cup career is back on track

The Englishman is playing in his first Ryder Cup for a decade this week in Paris

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 13:04

Woods hoping to bring his winning momentum to USA team

TIger wants to bring things down to earth, not to make it all about him

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 18:01

Justin Rose deserves his place in most exclusive club

Phil Mickelson is one of 15 players to reach world number two without taking extra step

Wed Sept 12 2018 - 11:30

Different Strokes: Maths mix-up almost costs Paul Casey

Meanwhile, Vijay Singh breaks through on the Seniors Tour, word of mouth and more

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 10:02

Kildare’s Carton House hotel and resort on market for €60m

Owners believed to have invested €90m restoring house and building hotel and golf courses

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 06:54

Bernhard Langer becomes first golfer to win all five senior Majors

59-year-old German overhauls Vijay Singh in final round of Senior PGA Championship

Mon May 29 2017 - 11:43

Tipping Point: Harrington could be media voice golf needs

It’s hard to think of a sport less blessed by the quality of its ex-pro punditry than golf

Mon Mar 27 2017 - 05:58

Rory McIlroy sets Monty’s money list record in his sights

The world number two saw his Race to Dubai crown taken off him by Henrik Stenson

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 16:27

Rory and Reedy’s epic fist-pumping, chest-thumping, bum-wiggling rivalry

TV View: Face-off captured the Ryder Cup at its gladiatorial finest

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 01:03

Colin Byrne: Europe more of a team when it comes to Ryder Cup

European Tour set up in a more social way than the PGA and Europe reap benefit

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 07:00

TV View: Hand grenade of brotherly love blows Europe to pieces

All efforts to charm the shouty home crowd unravel as Darren Clarke’s men face fire of fury

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 22:23

Monty's final-round march refreshing in the day of golfing slow coaches

Scottish veteran gets back in time for his breakfast after playing Troon in well under three hours

Sun Jul 17 2016 - 19:03

Royal Troon make last-minute adjustments to prepare for 30mph gusts

‘We have decided not to cut or roll the greens and certain pins and tees are being adjusted’

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 12:14

The Open: Shane Lowry paired with Jordan Spieth

Honorary member Colin Montgomerie will hit the first shot at Royal Troon on Thursday

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 13:14

Paul Dunne secures British Open qualification

Greystones golfer topped qualification at Woburn for a third consecutive year

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 20:46

Wise old Bernhard Langer flourishes while young tyros flounder

58-year-old has played his way into Masters contention 21-years since last Green Jacket

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 17:59

Rhys Davies makes bright start at Joburg Open

Welsh golfer trying to revive European Tour career

Thu Jan 14 2016 - 18:02

Casey, not Europe, the biggest loser after Ryder Cup snub

Decision to opt out of Darren Clarke’s side will prove a regret for 38-year-old alone

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 13:44