Ifs, putts and maybes: Rory McIlroy’s year as golf’s ‘nearly man’
From the US Open to last week at Wentworth, the Irish golfer has had a season of agonising close calls
Irish Open
Rory McIlroy must dig deep once more after Irish Open setback
Holywood man leads five-strong Irish contingent at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth
Leona Maguire on Solheim Cup: ‘A bitter pill to swallow to be sat out for as many sessions as I was’
Europe captain Suzann Pettersen refused to admit any mistake for selecting Maguire only twice
Rory McIlroy made for tough viewing. So did the topless American caddies
Talent spotting with Paul Merson; and a grilling for Daire Lynch
Excellent course made the Irish Open a real game of snakes and ladders
Royal County Down provided the best golfers with a stern, challenging and fair test
Højgaard steals Irish Open from McIlroy’s grasp with closing hat-trick of birdies
McIlroy looked to have one hand on the trophy but late missed putts cost him dearly
Lowry to play BMW PGA, Spanish Open and Dunhill Links in stretch of tournaments that will test body and mind
Power says he made plenty of birdies in Irish Open but also too many mistakes
Irish Open fairy-tale not to be for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Højgaard wins at Royal County Down
The world number three finished one shot behind the Dane
Irish Open as it happened: Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard takes victory after agonising end for Rory McIlroy
McIlroy needed an eagle on the 18th to catch Højgaard
Rory McIlroy leads Irish Open heading into final round
A round of 69 on Saturday gave McIlroy a one-shot lead over Italian Matteo Manassero
Manassero back in the groove as he leads tight field in Irish Open
Italian continues his impressive comeback on DP World Tour with a superb 66 for a midway total of 136 and a one-stroke lead over English duo Todd Clements and Laurie Canter
Shane Lowry eyeing Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy at Irish Open
Home favourites battle into contention as they both go in search of a second title
‘He was someone I looked up to...I’m trying to beat him now’: Seán Keeling relishing elite company at Irish Open
The 17-year-old has impressed on the opening two days at Royal County Down
Rory McIlroy edges up Irish Open leaderboard as crowds flock to see home favourite
Easy strides and smiles accompany birdies and eagles in Newcastle so far for the world number three
Irish Open: Seán Keeling a shining light on day one at Royal County Down
The 17-year-old Dubliner and Rory McIlroy were the only two Irish players to finish the first round under par
Rory McIlroy right in the Irish Open mix after closing with three birdies
McIroy opens with a three-under 68 to trail leader Todd Clements by two shots at Royal County Down
Neal Toner proves a cut above the rest as he provides onsite service at Irish Open
Popular barber and owner of JFH Social Neal Toner ensuring the professional golfers look their best as they battle for glory at Royal County Down
Irish Open: Patience and skill required to tame severe test at Royal County Down
With strong winds expected, it may well be a case of last man standing at the Newcastle links
Irish Open: Three key holes at Royal County Down
While the ninth is one of the most photographed holes in world golf, the eighth has the potential to wreck scorecards
Royal County Down greenkeepers prepare for pristine Irish Open test
‘We’re just custodians of this wonderful place,’ says links manager Eamonn Crawford
Shane Lowry: My heart goes out to families of the victims of the Grenfell fire
Irish golfer ended his partnership with construction firm Kingspan on Tuesday following publication of report into fire in which 72 people died
Irish Open: Tee times, TV details, weather forecast, players to watch
Everything you need to know about Royal County Down and the 2024 Amgen Irish Open
Tom McKibbin seeks biggest win of career at Irish Open as he eyes PGA Tour card
‘Serious’ stretch of golf ahead for Belfast native with top 10 players on DP World Tour qualifying for US tour
Neergaard-Petersen makes the grade as he heads for Irish Open
Young Dane Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen heading for Royal County Down after winning his third title on the Challenge Tour to automatically earn his full DP World Tour card
McIlroy and Lowry the headline acts at sold-out Royal County Down
This week’s Amgen Irish Open may lack for some American star power but the in-depth quality of the field is reflected in the presence of 15 winners on the DP World
Irish Open: Royal County Down prepares to be the star of the show yet again
The stunning links in Newcastle, ranked by many as the best in the world, has hosted championships at every level of the game
Royal County Down: The most famous and unique links remains a fitting challenge for the best
Unique course has the capacity to be magnificent and brutal in the same round as those playing the Amgen Irish Open will soon discover
Irish Open: Six of the best to follow at Royal County Down
Rory McIlroy is the headline player, while Bob MacIntyre continues to improve
England’s Annabel Dimmock leads Women’s Irish Open after day three, Leona Maguire stalls
The British golfer shot a course record 65 on Saturday to go two shots ahead of Finland’s Ursula Wikstrom
Leona Maguire set to lead strong home challenge in KPMG Women’s Irish Open
Leona Maguire says KPMG Women's Irish Open now a popular event on the Ladies European Tour but more still needs to be done
Women’s Irish Open: Players to watch, TV details, tickets, transport and weather forecast
Everything you need to know ahead of this week’s event at Carton House in Co Kildare
Mount Juliet estate up for sale with €45m price tag for hotel and golf resort
Kilkenny attraction served as venue for Irish Open in 2021 and 2022 and set to host upcoming meeting of European Central Bank’s governing council
Rory McIlroy confirms his participation in Irish Open at Royal County Down
As expected, McIlroy confirms he will be present when the DP World Tour stops in Newcastle from September 12th-15th
Shane Lowry interview: ‘Winning an Olympic gold medal would be something else’
Offaly golfer believes if his putter behaves he can have a ‘very good year’ on the PGA Tour
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