McIlroy two shots behind joint leaders Zach Johnson and Kevin Kisner

Offaly native won’t be opting for a ‘driver everywhere’ approach despite its popularity

Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced

After his wedding and arrival of a baby daughter, Lowry has golf on his mind again

I’ve 16 rounds of competitive golf left this year and aim to make the most of them

Offaly man says it is good to play practice rounds with the likes of Dustin Johnson

I need to stay patient and that will be my mantra going to Oakmont for the Major

‘I’ve had a top-10, a 13th and an okay finish in my first three tournaments on tour’

I’ll be honest, the past two weeks in China were very disappointing and I need to improve

World number three player would like to see the Irish Open played closer to Open

Four big tournaments represent an exciting opportunity as Race to Dubai hots up

‘I've never talked to such collectively and individually wise and practical young men’

All main goals set at the start of year already achieved so it was good time to get break

Choice of Irish players seen as a sign of strength of Irish amateur game

Paul Dunne, Gavin Moynihan, Cormac Sharvin, Gary Hurley and Jack Hume picked

‘My goal for the rest of the season is to get another win, simple as that’

To have a quarter of the 20-man panel chosen from Ireland is very encouraging

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

St Andrews is a course I know so I’ve been keeping practice rounds to minimum

I want to play on both circuits and be a consistent Major contender