The Irish Times

Shane Lowry back in action with level par 70 at Honda Classic

Kurt Kitayama claims lead at PGA National in Florida with an opening round of 64

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 19:24

Pádraig Harrington looking to bring the good vibes on to the course in Portugal

Ryder Cup captain among a number of Irish golfers looking to move into Race to Dubai top 50

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 18:26

European Tour quartet set world record for fastest hole ever played

Sean Crocker, Nicolai Hojgaard, Min Woo Lee and Wilco Nienaber finished in 27.88 seconds

Sun Oct 17 2021 - 15:41

Is the Open heading Down Under with Aussies on a hot streak?

Lucas Herbert and Min Woo Lee are among 11 Australians in the Open field this week

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00

Shane Lowry returns to European Tour for BMW Championship

Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell to join British Open champion at Wentworth

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 07:38

Strong wind adds bite to opening round of Wales Open

In-form Scottish player Connor Syme and Englishman Jordan Smith shoot 66 to share the lead

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 21:11

Garcia Rodriguez sets pace at Hero Open as Sharvin leads Irish

Spain dominates on opening day of tournament, taking the top three places

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 19:42

Andrew Johnston quits British Masters citing unease at post-lockdown environment

‘Not being able to bring my family is ultimately not what I want and not how I want to live my life’

Thu Jul 23 2020 - 21:49

Michael Campbell rolls back the years with opening 68 at British Masters

Former US Open winner three shots off leader David Law; Jonathan Caldwell also cards 68

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 21:21

Rory McIlroy heads for Mexico with ‘WGC slam’ in sight

World number one will be joined in the field by Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 16:58

Bryson DeChambeau welcomes European Tour’s crackdown on slow play

American golfer was criticised for slow play by fellow professionals last year

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 19:59

Lowry all set for Abu Dhabi defence as Koepka returns to action

Irish golfer recalls importance of desert win in build-up to British Open success

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 18:12

Shane Lowry focused on driver troubles as he heads for Sun City

Nedbank Challenge next up for the Irishman who is targeting a top 30 order of merit spot

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00

Relaxed Harrington feeling very much at home back on European Tour

Former three-time Major winner posts an opening 65 in Turkey to maintain his recent fine form

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 17:45

Paul Dunne hoping to rediscover form in British Masters defence

Lowry and Harrington still with work to do to make it to top-60 on the money list

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:01

Langer in a four-way tie for the lead at British Seniors Open

Paul McGinley among five Irishmen who failed to survive the cut in poor conditions

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 21:40

Surprise win for Alex Noren leaves Shane Lowry with regrets

Swede outmanoeuvres all to snatch PGA championship with majestic performance

Sun May 28 2017 - 20:58

Shane Lowry: Two weeks to turn an average season into great one

I’ve never done sports psychology before . . . but I’m really enjoying how it’s developing

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 07:00

Race to Dubai win would crown Henrik Stenson’s perfect year

Recent British Open winner has edge going into DP World Tour Championship

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 02:50

Paul McGinley joins European Tour board as non-executive director

‘I hope to be able to play a small part in helping shape many more successes’

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 11:10

Paul Casey success may spring change in Europe’s qualification rules

World number 15 will partner Rory McIlroy in first round of Tour Championship

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 01:02

Lough Erne ‘disappointed’ to lose 2017 Irish Open

Portstewart could emerge as viable, alternative option after European Tour statement

Mon Apr 11 2016 - 19:12

Shane Lowry aiming to finish successful campaign on a high

Offalyman to tee it up for the first time at the lucrative Nedbank Challenge in Sun City

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 01:00

Peter Lawrie facing tense final test at qualifying school

Dubliner one of three Irish golfers battling to regain his Tour card at Catalunya

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 01:00

Players reluctant to tweak ‘Final Series’ despite McIlroy’s runaway success

Barring an extraordinary climax to season, Irishman destined to top the order of merit

Thu Nov 13 2014 - 01:00

‘One-armed bandit’ secures European Tour place

Britain’s Jason Palmer uses one-handed chipping style to help secure full tour card

Thu Nov 06 2014 - 01:00

Green gloss on European Ryder Cup triumph

“The Europeans kicked our butt,” conceded Tom Watson. He wasn’t wrong

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 01:00

Paul McGinley must pick three from four viable ‘wild card’ contenders

Ryder Cup captain may be tempted by Stephen Gallacher’s Gleneagles form

Tue Sept 02 2014 - 01:00

Colin Byrne: Underdogs starting to nibble at heels of superstars

Reality in top golf, as with any other sport, is that it is increasingly narrow margins that separate best from rest

Thu Jul 03 2014 - 06:00

Mikael Lundberg sets the pace at the Lyoness Open in Austria

Swede leading by a shot from England’s Lee Slattery while Ruaidhrí McGee is best of the Irish

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 23:00

Adam Gee and Mikael Lundberg shoot 67 for share of lead at Lyoness Open

Simon Thornton best of the Irish, with a 71 leaving him four off the pace

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 20:36

Thomas Bjorn shoots the lights out at Wentworth

In an emotional day, Rory McIlroy bags two eagles to finish on 68 while Pádraig Harrington continues recent good form with 69

Fri May 23 2014 - 01:00

Miquel Angel Jimenez finally claims Spanish Open glory

Spanish favourite edges a three-way play-off to win his national title on his 27th attempt

Sun May 18 2014 - 23:00

Pressure off Levy after maiden win

Simon Thornton, Damien McGrane, Gareth Maybin and Peter Lawrie lead Irish challenge

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 16:43