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Shane Lowry’s match play woes continue as he bows out in first round yet again in Austin

Shane Lowry’s match play woes continue as he bows out in first round yet again in Austin

Lowry loses 4 and 3 to Taylor Montgomery while Séamus Power battles for win to keep his hopes of progress alive

Thu Mar 23 2023 - 21:26
Rory McIlroy happy with new equipment as he opens with victory at WGC Matchplay

Rory McIlroy happy with new equipment as he opens with victory at WGC Matchplay

Lowry and Power lose first round matches as Rickie Fowler surprises world number two Jon Rahm

Wed Mar 22 2023 - 22:28
Rickie Fowler one of a number of players eyeing Match Play route to a Masters invite

Rickie Fowler one of a number of players eyeing Match Play route to a Masters invite

Recent form has moved the 34-year-old up to 59th in the latest world rankings with the top 50 in his sights

Tue Mar 21 2023 - 16:34
Different Strokes: Six Irish golfers heading to Perth for World Transplant Games

Different Strokes: Six Irish golfers heading to Perth for World Transplant Games

Golf correspondent Philip Reid takes his weekly look around the the game and home and abroad

Tue Mar 21 2023 - 06:00
Different Strokes: Lowry looks to put ‘barren spell’ behind him as focus turns to Masters

Different Strokes: Lowry looks to put ‘barren spell’ behind him as focus turns to Masters

Offaly man honing putting game and mentally preparing for Augusta

Tue Mar 14 2023 - 05:00
Scottie Scheffler wins Players Championship and returns to world No1

Scottie Scheffler wins Players Championship and returns to world No1

Ireland’s Shane Lowry finish in tied-35th on four-under-par at TPC Sawgrass

Sun Mar 12 2023 - 22:51
Shane Lowry fights back with second round 69 at Players Championship

Shane Lowry fights back with second round 69 at Players Championship

An eagle on the 11th the highlight of a scorecard that also featured six birdies and five bogeys in difficult conditions

Fri Mar 10 2023 - 19:59
Rory McIlroy blames driver and human error for horror first round at The Players

Rory McIlroy blames driver and human error for horror first round at The Players

Former champion cards 76 and sits 12 shots off the early clubhouse lead in Florida

Thu Mar 09 2023 - 20:51
Water has pulling power on the ‘island hole’ at Sawgrass

Water has pulling power on the ‘island hole’ at Sawgrass

‘It’s the most difficult 100 yards in golf,’ says world number one Jon Rahm

Wed Mar 08 2023 - 19:00
The Players: Tee times, TV details and betting tips for PGA Tour’s flagship event at TPC Sawgrass

The Players: Tee times, TV details and betting tips for PGA Tour’s flagship event at TPC Sawgrass

World No 1 slot and a cheque for €4.2m up for grabs over Pete Dye’s Stadium Course and famous 17th hole

Wed Mar 08 2023 - 15:15
Akshay Bhatia reflects on ‘crazy journey’ to earn playing rights on PGA Tour

Akshay Bhatia reflects on ‘crazy journey’ to earn playing rights on PGA Tour

Philip Reid takes a look around the world of golf in his weekly column

Tue Mar 07 2023 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy taking only positives out of Bay Hill runner-up spot ahead of The Players

Rory McIlroy taking only positives out of Bay Hill runner-up spot ahead of The Players

World No 3 believes his driving is ‘getting there’ as Masters build-up intensifies

Mon Mar 06 2023 - 16:42
Rory McIlroy pipped at the post in Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy pipped at the post in Bay Hill

Birdie on 17th enough to secure first PGA Tour title for Kurt Kitayama

Sun Mar 05 2023 - 22:43
Irish trio make light of windy conditions to remain on course at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Irish trio make light of windy conditions to remain on course at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington all move under par after their second rounds

Fri Mar 03 2023 - 19:16
Jon Rahm continues hot form as McIlroy makes poor start at Bay Hill

Jon Rahm continues hot form as McIlroy makes poor start at Bay Hill

Spaniard started and finished with a flourish in opening 65, leaving Irish players to catch up

Fri Mar 03 2023 - 07:15
Séamus Power opens with 72 as Chris Kirk continues brilliant form at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Séamus Power opens with 72 as Chris Kirk continues brilliant form at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Last week’s Honda Classic winner takes share of early clubhouse lead with Cameron Young

Thu Mar 02 2023 - 19:31
Rory McIlroy ready for Florida showdown with Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler

Rory McIlroy ready for Florida showdown with Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler

‘I’m just happy to be in that conversation and I just need to keep my head down and keep playing well’

Wed Mar 01 2023 - 19:34
Leona Maguire trending in right direction as she heads for Singapore

Leona Maguire trending in right direction as she heads for Singapore

Irish woman looking forward to the limited-field HSBC Women’s World Championship

Tue Feb 28 2023 - 05:00
Shane Lowry’s season gathers momentum with tied-fifth finish in Honda Classic

Shane Lowry’s season gathers momentum with tied-fifth finish in Honda Classic

Next up for the Offaly player is this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

Mon Feb 27 2023 - 19:42
Shane Lowry cards second 68 to lie six shots off the pace at Honda Classic

Shane Lowry cards second 68 to lie six shots off the pace at Honda Classic

Pádraig Harrington gets back on track with 68 to dip inside the cut in Florida

Fri Feb 24 2023 - 23:10
Shane Lowry inches away from an ace as he makes solid start at Honda Classic

Shane Lowry inches away from an ace as he makes solid start at Honda Classic

Leona Maguire is three shots off the lead after second round in Thailand

Fri Feb 24 2023 - 09:54
‘Iron man’ Shane Lowry looking to make amends for past Honda Classic regrets

‘Iron man’ Shane Lowry looking to make amends for past Honda Classic regrets

Offaly golfer is playing for the fifth week in six on the PGA Tour

Wed Feb 22 2023 - 19:00
Different Strokes: Jones helps carry Ko to victory

Different Strokes: Jones helps carry Ko to victory

Former Irish pro on the bag as world number one claims LET’s Saudi Internationa

Tue Feb 21 2023 - 05:00
Jon Rahm sitting pretty on top of the world as he lets clubs do the talking yet again

Jon Rahm sitting pretty on top of the world as he lets clubs do the talking yet again

Spaniard has had his issues with the world rankings but there’s no argument after three wins in five starts

Mon Feb 20 2023 - 15:59
Don’t rule out the possibility of Pádraig Harrington adding to his CV of wins on the PGA Tour

Don’t rule out the possibility of Pádraig Harrington adding to his CV of wins on the PGA Tour

Leona Maguire among the field chasing $5 million prize money at this week’s Aramco Saudi International

Tue Feb 14 2023 - 05:00
Full Swing on Netflix: ‘You have picked a hell of a year to start filming the PGA Tour’

Full Swing on Netflix: ‘You have picked a hell of a year to start filming the PGA Tour’

New documentary series follows elite golfers including Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy during 2022

Fri Feb 10 2023 - 19:00
Rory McIlroy battles his game with opening 73 as weather fails to play ball in Phoenix

Rory McIlroy battles his game with opening 73 as weather fails to play ball in Phoenix

Shane Lowry struggles to opening 74 as frost and wind make for late start and tough conditions

Thu Feb 09 2023 - 21:40
Rory McIlroy playing and feeling like the world number one ahead of Phoenix Open

Rory McIlroy playing and feeling like the world number one ahead of Phoenix Open

Holywood man returns to PGA Tour after opening the year with DP World Tour win in Dubai

Wed Feb 08 2023 - 20:01
Golfers Todd Clements and Nick Bachem step out of their comfort zone

Golfers Todd Clements and Nick Bachem step out of their comfort zone

Duo take the opportunity to try world’s longest zipline before last week’s tournament in the UAE

Tue Feb 07 2023 - 05:00
Justin Rose secures first PGA Tour victory in four years at Pebble Beach

Justin Rose secures first PGA Tour victory in four years at Pebble Beach

Ireland’s Séamus Power shoots 69 on final round for top 15 finish

Mon Feb 06 2023 - 19:47
Tom McKibbin quietly going about his business with first round 70 in Ras Al Khaimah

Tom McKibbin quietly going about his business with first round 70 in Ras Al Khaimah

20-year-old Holywood man ignoring comparisons to McIlroy in quest to be his own player

Thu Feb 02 2023 - 11:26
John Murphy looking to kick-start rookie season at Ras Al Khaimah Championship

John Murphy looking to kick-start rookie season at Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Young Cork golfer admits hectic schedule last year left him drained after qualifying through Q-School

Wed Feb 01 2023 - 15:25
Pádraig Harrington puts it down to one of those days after ugly 81 in Dubai

Pádraig Harrington puts it down to one of those days after ugly 81 in Dubai

Doonbeg will have to LIV without an event - Rory’s reasoning for laying up - Rocco’s return to winner’s enclosure

Tue Jan 31 2023 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy makes statement win in Dubai over rival Patrick Reed

Rory McIlroy makes statement win in Dubai over rival Patrick Reed

Northern Irishman makes final flourish to see off challenge of LIV golfer

Mon Jan 30 2023 - 11:54
Rory McIlroy blasts into contention as LIV rebels gatecrash Dubai party

Rory McIlroy blasts into contention as LIV rebels gatecrash Dubai party

World No 1 produces sensational birdie-eagle-birdie finish to vault himself up the leaderboard

Fri Jan 27 2023 - 15:35
Rory McIlroy digs deep to stay afloat in rain-delayed Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy digs deep to stay afloat in rain-delayed Dubai Desert Classic

Pádraig Harrington has woeful day, dead last at eight over after 13 holes

Thu Jan 26 2023 - 15:10
Rory McIlroy on blanking Patrick Reed: ‘I’m living in reality. I don’t know where he’s living’

Rory McIlroy on blanking Patrick Reed: ‘I’m living in reality. I don’t know where he’s living’

‘I didn’t see a tee coming my direction at all, but apparently that’s what happened’

Wed Jan 25 2023 - 14:36
Red-hot Jon Rahm continues impressive momentum

Red-hot Jon Rahm continues impressive momentum

Spaniard up to number three in world rankings and overtakes Power to move to top of the FedEx Cup list

Tue Jan 24 2023 - 05:00
Pádraig Harrington mixes it with the young tyros with fourth place in Abu Dhabi

Pádraig Harrington mixes it with the young tyros with fourth place in Abu Dhabi

Shane Lowry has nightmare final round as Victor Perez takes victory on DP World Tour

Sun Jan 22 2023 - 16:00
Shane Lowry three shots off the lead at halfway point in Abu Dhabi

Shane Lowry three shots off the lead at halfway point in Abu Dhabi

Séamus Power a further two strokes back with Pádraig Harrington safely within the cut line

Fri Jan 20 2023 - 16:22
Séamus Power sits in fourth place at the end of day one in Abu Dhabi

Séamus Power sits in fourth place at the end of day one in Abu Dhabi

Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald holds the overnight lead on eight-under

Thu Jan 19 2023 - 14:24
Leona Maguire looking for hot start to new LPGA season at Tournament of Champions

Leona Maguire looking for hot start to new LPGA season at Tournament of Champions

Strong field for Irish Legends; magnanimous Tommy Fleetwood; Lowry looks to bounce back

Tue Jan 17 2023 - 06:00
Séamus Power helps Britain and Ireland stay in touch at Hero Cup

Séamus Power helps Britain and Ireland stay in touch at Hero Cup

Power and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre take point as Shane Lowry suffers defeat alongside Tommy Fleetwood

Fri Jan 13 2023 - 15:03
Hero Cup lowdown: Shane Lowry pairing with Tommy Fleetwood on opening day

Hero Cup lowdown: Shane Lowry pairing with Tommy Fleetwood on opening day

Séamus Power also in action as GB&I take on Continental Europe in early warm-up to Ryder Cup

Thu Jan 12 2023 - 16:34
Shane Lowry and Séamus Power may team up in Abu Dhabi’s Hero Cup tournament

Shane Lowry and Séamus Power may team up in Abu Dhabi’s Hero Cup tournament

Irish double act; less of Keegan Bradley; rueful Collin Morikawa; Liam Nolan clicks; and deadly David Duval

Tue Jan 10 2023 - 05:00
Recharged Séamus Power carries Irish hopes in Tournament of Champions

Recharged Séamus Power carries Irish hopes in Tournament of Champions

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Cameron Smith are the only members of the world’s top 20 not in action in Maui

Tue Jan 03 2023 - 05:00
Sporting obituaries 2022: Greats from GAA, soccer, rugby and racing among those we lost

Sporting obituaries 2022: Greats from GAA, soccer, rugby and racing among those we lost

Remembering some of the most prominent sportspeople who passed away in 2022

Mon Jan 02 2023 - 05:00
Best sporting moments of the year - No 1: Ireland take down the All Blacks in historic series win

Best sporting moments of the year - No 1: Ireland take down the All Blacks in historic series win

Having lost the first Test, Ireland stormed back to take the series 2-1 on a wild Wellington night

Sat Dec 31 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 2: Lionel Messi fulfils World Cup destiny with Argentina

Best sporting moments of the year - No 2: Lionel Messi fulfils World Cup destiny with Argentina

Having played his part in all three Argentina goals he then scored the first goal in the penalty shoot-out

Fri Dec 30 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 3: Brosnan and Barrett fire Ireland to a first World Cup

Best sporting moments of the year - No 3: Brosnan and Barrett fire Ireland to a first World Cup

A penalty save and cool finish in the heat of a playoff battle made Hampden a happy hunting ground

Thu Dec 29 2022 - 12:30
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