Irish rowers on a gold rush at the Lagoa Stadium

Graeme McDowell falls back to 10th place after Sunday’s final round 71 at Castle Stuart

Alex Noren takes one-shot lead as Italy’s Matteo Manassero enjoys golfing renaissance

From the long-haul journey to St Andrews and world recognition to the sound bump on return to earth

Naas golfer carded a 68 around Carnoustie

Padraig Harrington to play with Sergio Garcia at Royal County Down

World number one determined to end run of three successive second places on tour

American star lost out in key head-to-head meetings in 2014

World number one could be forced to spend up to a week in the witness box later this month

Rory McIlroy’s win in the British Open the highlight of a stellar year for golf’s young superstar

Paraguayan taken to hospital after being hit on the head with golf ball, Luiten and McLeary lead

Philip Reid looks back at Rory McIlroy’s performances over the four rounds at Hoylake

Irishman storms into an early lead at Hoylake as Shane Lowry opens with a 68

Compatriot Manassero goes one better with 67 on British Open opening day

Irish Major winners sure to attract a huge following alongside Scotland’s Stephen Gallagher in their early threeball

Three-time Major winner’s exemption from 2008 USPGA victory has expired

The 25-year-old had a mixed bag but turned five shots worse off than in round one

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

The English golfer views the PGA Championship tournament as a ‘bucket list’aspiration

Skipper watching his main contenders in PGA Championship at Wentworth this week