The Irish Times

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

Pádraig Harrington names Luke Donald as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Captain believes competition can ‘take one for the world of team sport’ and go ahead

Tue May 05 2020 - 21:23

Pádraig Harrington names Robert Karlsson as Ryder Cup vice-captain

‘He’s very logical, very straight, he doesn’t let the emotions get involved’

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 15:35

Former champion Thomas Pieters moves into pole position at Czech Masters

Belgian golfer one clear Spaniard Adri Arnaus after battling 66 on Saturday

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 18:47

Edoardo Molinari takes two-shot lead at Czech Masters

Former Ryder Cup player cards second consecutive 66 in Prague

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 18:44

Matthew Jordan making the most of late British Masters invite

Michael Hoey is five shots off the lead and best of the Irish at Hillside in Southport

Thu May 09 2019 - 21:08

For Pádraig Harrington winning is still top of a busy agenda

Irishman looks lined up to be next Ryder Cup captain while his form has also improved

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 17:07

Dunhill Links Championship: The lowdown

Two members of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team among the 168 who will tee it up

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 07:27

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

Rory McIlroy hoping to ring in anniversary with WGC win

It’s been a year since four-time Major winner took on his friend Harry Diamond as caddie

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 16:59

Graeme McDowell named among Ryder Cup vice-captains

Pádraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald will also join Thomas Bjorn’s team

Tue May 22 2018 - 14:17

Out of Bounds: Should we (Europe) be worried?

A sea change appears to have taken place in the American’s Ryder Cup mentality of late

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 12:00

Paul Dunne interview: ‘Seeing McIlroy’s name spurred me on’

The 24-year-old says he never looked back during a final round 61 to claim first win

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 21:14

Paul Dunne holds his nerve to secure first European Tour title

Greystones golfer puts on a majestic show of courage and poise to see off Rory McIlroy

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00

Shane Lowry best of the Irish on day two of British Masters

Lowry, Graeme McDowell, Paul Dunne and Rory McIlroy all made the cut

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 19:14

Alexander Levy seals Porsche European Open after playoff

The Frenchman sinks a 30-foot putt on the 18th to see off Ross Fisher’s challenge

Sun Sept 25 2016 - 19:50

Alexander Levy leads way as European Open reduced to 54 holes

Frenchman enjoys four-shot advantage at weather-affected tournament

Sat Sept 24 2016 - 14:06

Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington make strong starts at Woburn

Irish duo two shots off leader Matt Fitzpatrick at British Masters

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 20:26

Darren Clarke hoping to make it in Denmark

Defending champion Marc Warren looks forward to more of the same

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00

Against the Odds: Vinny’s home is on mend but his heart is another story

News of Angie’s imminent return sees our hero’s eyes well up

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 07:30

Rory McIlroy drawn with Rickie Fowler in Irish Open

Padraig Harrington to play with Sergio Garcia at Royal County Down

Tue May 26 2015 - 18:17

Francesco Molinari sets early Wentworth pace with fine opening 65

Frustrated world number one Rory McIlroy six adrift following an opening 71

Fri May 22 2015 - 11:29

Martinez’ misfiring men leave Vinny feeling blue

Europa distraction threatens to bring 60-year stay in top flight to an end

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 06:00

McIlroy can rest on his laurels as Race to Dubai already done and dusted

Final Series in the desert a foregone conclusion as Irishman has won over twice as much as his nearest pursuer, Sergio Garcia

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 01:00

Rory McIlroy leads British Open by one after a 66

Northern Irishman six-under-par at Hoylake, two ahead of late finisher Shane Lowry (68)

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 20:33

Pablo Larrazabal’s purple patch continues in Cologne

Spaniard goes three clear of field at BMW International

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 18:28

Michael Hoey takes route 66 in Cologne

The Northern Irishman is two shots off the lead at the BMW German Open

Thu Jun 26 2014 - 18:00

McDowell hopes to continue building momentum at Fota

Finland’s Mikko Ilonen leads by two after day one of Irish Open after seven-under 64

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 10:19

Jaidee gets the upper hand on Dubuisson and Gallacher

Jaidee triumphs in play-off to take the Nordea Masters title in Sweden

Sun Jun 01 2014 - 19:05

Bjorn tames Wentworth with a stunning 62

The 43-year-old is the clubhouse leader with Shane Lowry a couple of shots adrift

Thu May 22 2014 - 16:11

Darren Clarke looking good in Durban

Former British Open champion finishes two shots off the lead at the Volvo Golf Champions

Thu Jan 09 2014 - 16:29

Jimenez still aiming to play on Ryder Cup team

Spaniard expects to be named as a vice-captain but wants to play at Gleneagles

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 15:22

Henrik Stenson remains on track at Earth Course

Swede closing in on top spot but Ian Poulter remains intent on spoiling his neighbour’s party

Sat Nov 16 2013 - 14:36

Graeme McDowell has more than Rory McIlroy on his mind

Big money event could see Rathmore golfer close gap on leader Henrik Stenson

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 17:22