The Irish Times

Rory McIlroy ends his winning drought at Wells Fargo Championship

‘It’s felt a long time since that win in China. The world’s a completely different place’

Mon May 10 2021 - 01:29

Ralph Lauren ends Justin Thomas sponsorship over homophobic slur

Thomas has apologised but is expected to be fined by PGA Tour for incident in Kapalua

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 11:44

Rory McIlroy shows fighting spirit as he looks to go up a gear

Tiger Woods at home on the greens after reverting to his ‘Old Faithful’ putter in Massachusetts

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 07:21

Rory McIlroy makes flying start to US Open at Pebble Beach

Four-time Major winner just two shots off the lead despite opening with a bogey

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 06:36

Garcia and Fleetwood to join forces in New Orleans

European Ryder Cup stars bidding for prize of €890,000 each in the Zurich Classic

Wed Apr 24 2019 - 12:43

Disappointed Shane Lowry finds solace in many positives

His double bogey on the 12th proves to be particularly punishing

Mon Apr 22 2019 - 22:30

Shane Lowry finishes tied third at RBC Heritage

Seamus Power took big step to retaining his PGA Tour card in South Carolina

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 23:58

Jordan Spieth among the leaders at a soggy Pebble Beach

Shane Lowry struggles in California as second round is suspended due to weather

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 11:22

Adam Svensson’s 61 sees him take the early lead in Hawaii

Jordan Spieth forced to settle for a three-over 73 as Ireland’s Seamus Power also struggles

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 08:46

Brooks Koepka takes big lead into final day at CJ Cup

Meanwhile Graeme McDowell carded his best round of the week so far

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 11:42

Rory McIlroy admits US Open challenge was blown off course early

Irish challenge ends at Shinnecock Hills as McDowell and Lowry also bow out

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 02:19

‘Worst greens I’ve seen in a long time’: Lowry struggles to 75

‘I can’t play any better golf than that’ says Irish golfer after opening round at US Open

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 01:58

Billy Horschel’s hot putter helps land second New Orleans title

Seamus Power and Canadian partner David Hearn’s final round 68 leaves them in 10th

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 07:29

Bubba Watson ditches multi-coloured golf balls for reliable ProV1

The two-time Masters champion has ended his deal with Volvik and will now use Titleist

Wed Nov 01 2017 - 17:45

Graeme McDowell firmly in the hunt in Texas

A second round 70 leaves him two shots off halfway lead of Simpson, Kisner and Lee

Sat May 27 2017 - 12:36

Séamus Power in contention after brilliant 64 in Mexico

Waterford golfer is just three shots off leader Gary Woodland at OHL Classic

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 02:51

Graeme McDowell grinds to make cut in Mexico as Power remains in contention

The Waterford golfer fired an excellent 66 to sit five shots off the lead at the OHL Classic

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 12:49

Rain eventually brings round three of Safeway Open to a halt

Officials allow play to continue in California while conditions become increasingly poor

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 10:58

Seámus Power with work to do in full PGA Tour debut in Napa

No whining from first round leader Soctt Piercy after vintage 62 in Safeway Open

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 09:11

R&A officials expect no repeat of US Open rules farce at Troon

‘The standard of the refereeing that will be out there this weekend is second to none’

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 15:21

Shane Lowry paired with Major pair Spieth and Rose

Five of the six Irish players in the field have been handed early-late starts on Thursday and Friday

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 22:46

Dustin Johnson eyeing British Open as new world number two

The 32-year-old backed up US Open triumph with win at WGC Bridgestone Invitational

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 14:58

Jason Day capitulation leaves door open for Dustin Johnson

US Open champions shoots closing 66 to takethe WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 07:44

Jason Day and Scott Piercy share lead at demanding Firestone

Duo share lead after the third-round of WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 23:19

Jason Day takes one-shot lead at Bridgestone Invitational

Shane Lowry remains towards the back of the field after 72

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 01:35

USGA defends Dustin Johnson penalty but regrets ‘distraction caused’

‘While our focus on getting the ruling correct was appropriate, we created uncertainty’

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 09:39

Dustin Johnson’s ‘bitter-sweet’ victory after beating the course

‘I don’t even understand the rule. I got a penalty but it didn’t matter at end of the day’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 11:31

US Open: Shane Lowry not dwelling on near miss in Pittsburgh

‘I always say it’s only a mistake if you don’t learn from it. I’m sure I learned a lot’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 09:54

Dustin Johnson claims first major win in farcical circumstances

Shane Lowry’s final round challenge collapsed on the back nine amid rules chaos

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 01:44

Shane Lowry takes the rough with the smooth

Despite calling penalty on himself, Lowry remains in the thick of things

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 20:28

Rory McIlroy refuses to blame new grip for after late slip

World No 3 felt good about his game despite double-bogey on final hole

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 01:34

Harrington in the hunt in Kuala Lumpur as Piercy fires 62

Three-time Major winner cards opening round of 68 to lurk six off American’s lead

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 11:52

Jordan Spieth the man to catch in Houston

Harrington slips out of the picture after a round to forget

Sun Apr 05 2015 - 11:43

Late bogeys see Padraig Harrington stall in Texas

Three-time major winner drops three shots in final six holes to sit eight off leader Scott Piercy

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 10:27