The Irish Times

Hugh Foley keen to retain West of Ireland title and make matchplay statement

Royal Dublin golfer part of strong field at County Sligo

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00

Collin Morikawa to join illustrious European Tour members list

Rory McIlroy trying to visualise again as he looks to end season on a high in Dubai

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 16:49

Rory McIlroy reunites with swing coach Michael Bannon

Four-time major winner parts ways with Pete Cowen after eight months together

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 12:24

Harry proves a Diamond in the rough as Rory McIlroy returns to winning ways

Caddie played vital role with advice to take drop on the 18th following wayward tee shot

Mon May 10 2021 - 16:58

Philip Reid: Wide open Masters as many eye Major prize at Augusta

Move back to traditional springtime slot ensures the famous course will play firm and fast

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 06:00

Butch Harmon believes Rory McIlroy wrong to chase DeChambeau

‘He needs to stop over-analysing and just get back to playing golf. The basic fundamentals’

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy working with coach Pete Cowen in bid to rediscover form

Pair have worked together on an informal basis before

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 15:50

Rory McIlroy has no plans to change coach or caddie

Northern Irish golfer says he was hinting at a change of philosophy not personnel

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 15:02

Rory McIlroy confident Tiger Woods 'will be just fine'

Irishman starts his season at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in the Middle East

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 11:38

Rory McIlroy striving for intensity as he goes through the motions

World number four has failed to mount a serious challenge as he struggles off the tee

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

Irish stars looking to lift form ahead of US PGA Championships in San Francisco

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell all in action at WGC event in Tennessee

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy happy that swing kinks have been ironed out ahead of Memorial

World number one was able to fly his coach Michael Bannon to Florida

Thu Jul 16 2020 - 06:00

Lure of greenbacks entices quite the field to Saudi International

Despite controversy over Jamal Khashoggi killing, top golfers travelling for tournament

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy limits the damage to stay in the game in Boston

The 29-year-old sits six behind leader Justin Rose in the second FedEx Cup playoff event

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 20:34

McIlroy lurks as Fox gets off to flyer in Ballyliffin

McIlroy hits 12 of 15 of fairways but 32 putts made for a frustrating opening day

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 21:18

Rory McIlroy hoping Wentworth can spark another summer of success

2014 victory at PGA Championships set up best run of McIlroy’s career

Wed May 23 2018 - 15:25

Tiger Woods's brush with out-of-bounds shows fire still burning

Woods opens with 68 to trail Henrik Stenson by four at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 22:32

Timing an issue as McIlroy tries to hone his game for Masters

Irishman working on some ‘technical stuff’ with his coach prior to Bay Hill tournament

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 01:10

Returned emigrant insurance difficulties due to missing documents

Insurance Ireland denies claim of exorbitant car insurance premium quotes

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 21:49

Shane Lowry faces challenge as Snake Pit looms in Tampa

Offaly man must finish at least seventh to earn spot in WGC Matchplay Championship

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 01:00

Paul Dunne flies Irish flag alone in WGC-Mexico Championship

McIlroy to return to action instead in next week’s Valspar Championship

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 01:00

Parents and learner drivers face a reckoning on car insurance

New Road Traffic Bill is expected to lead to a clampdown on the ‘massive issue’ of fronting

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

Rory McIlroy to retain Harry Diamond as caddie for 2018

McIlroy’s best friend to be on bag as he plays unprecedented eight pre-Masters events

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 11:19

Keys to Fitzwilliam Square come with €645k city home

Small Georgian townhouse has keys to nearby square and permission to extend

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 07:00

Out of Bounds: Lay-off may prove blessing in disguise for Rory McIlroy

Rib injury might have peversely given him best preparation for Masters assault

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 12:00

Roddy Carr: John Jacobs was golf’s greatest ‘unsung hero’

Teaching skills and work in creating European Tour had lasting influence on sport

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 07:00

What has gone wrong with Rory McIlroy and what does he need?

Four-time Major winner must address his glaring weakness – his putting stroke

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 07:03

Rory McIlroy admits concerns over Zika virus ahead of Olympics

Irish Open winner monitoring situation ahead of return of golf to the Games in Rio

Mon May 23 2016 - 21:27

Rory McIlroy closes in at Arnold Palmer Invitational

After an impressive second round the World Number One is five off the lead

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 22:08

High-achiever Joe Schmidt records another first

Kiwi becomes the only foreign rugby coach to claim Irish Sports Manager of the Year award

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00

Paul McGinley reconsiders pairing Rory McIlroy with Graeme McDowell

Europe’s captain ponders best use of Irish duo as he prepares for Ryder Cup battle

Tue Sept 23 2014 - 09:20

Michael Bannon named manager of month

Rory McIlroy’s coach sterling work gets acknowledged

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Coach Michael Bannon points to Rory McIlroy’s mental strength

Henrik Stenson says US PGA champion is ‘just playing phenomenal golf’

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 01:00

Masterly McIlroy finds more momentum at Valhalla

Irishman posts a second round 67 to step up his bid for the PGA Championship

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 22:15