The Irish Times

Zach Johnson tipped to be named as next USA Ryder Cup captain

Two-time Major champion expected to lead the team’s bid to retain the trophy in Italy

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 18:29

Del Rey in the record books after posting an incredible 58 on the Challenge Tour

Spaniard records eight birdies and three eagles for a 14-under total over the par-72 Golf Saint Apollinaire in France

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 17:10

Ryder Cup: Steve Stricker will load the dice in US favour with Whistling Straits set-up

Nothing new under the Ryder Cup sun when it comes to using home advantage

Sun Sept 19 2021 - 08:00

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

Lack of European fans will magnify US team’s home advantage at Ryder Cup

Ban on travellers from Europe stacks the odds even further in favour of Steve Stricker’s team

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 17:54

Different Strokes: Confident Higgo leading the new Springbok pack

Power’s slip up . . .word of mouth . . . by the numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 06:01

Two-time Major winner Angel Cabrera arrested in Brazil

51-year-old golfer faces extradition to his native Argentina on multiple charges

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 19:18

The Masters is unique, and this year more than ever

Graeme McDowell preparing for that Christmas Day feeling at Augusta

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 06:00

Different Strokes: Darren Clarke ends long drought with Champions Tour breakthrough

Golf Ireland welcome government support . . . Word of Mouth . . . In the Bag . . . On this day

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 06:00

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

Woods and McIlroy in search of form ahead of BMW Championship

Woods has played little since PGA return, while McIlroy is failing to find intensity

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 19:07

Philip Reid’s Lowdown: BMW and UK Championships

All you need to know ahead of second FedEx Cup playoff, and latest European Tour event

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 13:11

Rory McIlroy now realising the power his words carry as world’s number one

In distancing himself from Donald Trump, McIlroy makes himself an outlier on the PGA Tour

Fri May 22 2020 - 06:30

Kevin Chappell shoots stunning 59 in return from back surgery

American ties PGA record with nine consecutive birdies at Greenbrier Classic

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 13:48

McIlroy and McDowell four shots off lead after opening round at Medinah

Shane Lowry cards level-par 72 as Justin Thomas and Jason Kokrak lead way

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 23:57

IRA ambushes, Major winners and a link with Augusta – Lahinch has it all

Old links full of history from golfing exploits to War of Independence connections

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 06:20

Tiger Woods’s comeback win sets up last 16 showdown with Rory McIlroy

Shane Lowry wins final group game to secure Masters invite

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 01:34

Tiger’s tricks not enough as Snedeker triumphs at Matchplay

Rory McIlroy makes it two wins while Shane Lowry managed a half against Patrick Reed

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 22:16

Rory McIlroy takes care of business early against Luke List

Shane Lowry suffers defeat to Sergio Garcia on opening day of WGC in Austin

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 00:33

Rory McIlroy roars home after finding second row of grid to his liking

McIlroy holds off charging pack to finally get over the line and take Players Championship

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 16:43

Different Strokes: Leona Maguire heading in right direction thanks to Niall Horan

Irish golfer will practice at Lake Nona after a career-best pro finish in Florida

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 15:35

Perfect St Patrick’s Day for McIlroy as he claims Players’ Championship

Irishman turns on the style on back nine to reach 16 under and and pip veteran Jim Furyk by one shot

Sun Mar 17 2019 - 22:17

Rory McIlroy blazes his way to share of lead after Sawgrass 65

Eagle at the 16th helps Northern Irish golfer tie Tommy Fleetwood at top of the leaderboard

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 01:34

Brooks Koepka named PGA Tour player of the year

American was voted for by fellow players after adding two Majors to his haul of three

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 14:38

US media reaction: ‘They just laid down and took the beating’

Back pages focus on NFL, college football and the final day of baseball’s regular season

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 13:21

Europe’s Ryder Cup team ethic again trumps US disunity

European team made it feel like Ryder Cups of old while US looked on with grim faces

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 11:43

Ryder Cup: Team Blue turns the screw on Americans

Europe dominate Saturday’s fourballs to take 8-4 lead over USA in Paris

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 13:15

Europe ride blue wave to take momentum into second day

Persistence proves the key for Thomas Bjorn's side in historic foursomes whitewash

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 20:50

Allez les Bleus after Europe complete stunning comeback

Historic foursomes whitewash gives Thomas Bjorn’s side all the momentum after first day

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 17:21

Storied tension of Ryder Cup first tee noticeably absent

Creeping hand of PR wrapped its bony fingers around the Friday morning institution

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 10:54

Ryder Cup ceremony made golf look so straight and silly

Wives and girlfriends made to dress up like Stepford Wives and stand behind their men

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 08:45

David Ginola rocks Electric Polo-Neck as Ryder Cup kicks off

Opening ceremony was full of glitz, glamour and quietly-spoken Tidy Towns treasurers

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 20:17

Ryder Cup 2018: What are the tee times? Who is playing? What TV channel is it on?

All you need to know ahead of the 42nd instalment of the biennial event

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 17:45