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Top players set to sport new sponsorship garb at the Masters

Top players set to sport new sponsorship garb at the Masters

Texas Open impresses Kim; thoughtful Augusta landscaping; weather watch; and much more

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Rejuvenated and in-form Patrick Reed ready to go for second Masters title

Rejuvenated and in-form Patrick Reed ready to go for second Masters title

The 2018 champion comes to Augusta after a rare four-week break following a strong start to the DP World Tour season

Mon Apr 06 2026 - 21:03
Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titles

Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titles

Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have managed the feat

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 06:00
The Masters: Five players that could be putting on the Green Jacket next Sunday

The Masters: Five players that could be putting on the Green Jacket next Sunday

Matt Fitzpatrick is in the form of his life, while Jon Rahm is impressing on the LIV Tour

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 06:00
Shane Lowry’s Augusta experience will help him to contend at the Masters, says coach

Shane Lowry’s Augusta experience will help him to contend at the Masters, says coach

Neil Manchip says Lowry has moved on from the disappointment of the Cognizant Classic collapse

Sat Apr 04 2026 - 06:00
Houston hole-in-one gives Shane Lowry a Major boost

Houston hole-in-one gives Shane Lowry a Major boost

This was fourth ace of Lowry’s PGA career; Gary Woodland completes remarkable comeback following brain surgery

Tue Mar 31 2026 - 06:00
Golf equipment: What are the best drivers on the market in 2026?

Golf equipment: What are the best drivers on the market in 2026?

In the first part of our look at golf equipment for the new season we highlight what’s hot in the realm of drivers, now more advanced than ever

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 16:49
Rory McIlroy documentary recounts an extraordinary story

Rory McIlroy documentary recounts an extraordinary story

Contributions from McIlroy’s parents add a layer of authenticity that elevates the project

Sun Mar 29 2026 - 12:00
Closing birdie sees Shane Lowry dip under par at Houston Open

Closing birdie sees Shane Lowry dip under par at Houston Open

Irish golfer added tournament to schedule ahead of Masters after recent missed cuts

Thu Mar 26 2026 - 18:58
Shane Lowry looking to recapture form at Houston Open

Shane Lowry looking to recapture form at Houston Open

Séamus Power benefits from a withdrawal to get start at PGA Tour event

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 16:10
Shane Lowry heads to Texas in search of some Masters momentum

Shane Lowry heads to Texas in search of some Masters momentum

Justin Rose’s blooming great mates; Another big pay-day for Pádraig; Matt Fitzpatrick’s winning bag

Tue Mar 24 2026 - 06:00
Matt Fitzpatrick quick to highlight slow play issues after bounceback win at Valspar

Matt Fitzpatrick quick to highlight slow play issues after bounceback win at Valspar

English golfer takes Valspar win a week after coming up just short at The Players

Mon Mar 23 2026 - 19:34
Rory McIlroy focused on defending Masters title while still enjoying the champion perks

Rory McIlroy focused on defending Masters title while still enjoying the champion perks

Reigning Masters champion ‘really pleased’ with recovery following back issue

Wed Mar 18 2026 - 18:15
Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu includes tribute to his mother Rosie’s cooking

Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu includes tribute to his mother Rosie’s cooking

Dates stuffed with goats cheese will be on the appetisers with Wagyu filet mignon and fillet of seared salmon for the mains

Wed Mar 18 2026 - 15:18
Matt Fitzpatrick shows touch of class after missing out on Players title to Cameron Young

Matt Fitzpatrick shows touch of class after missing out on Players title to Cameron Young

Lauren Walsh links up with The Island as she gets set for first LPGA Tour event in the United States

Tue Mar 17 2026 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy sees a ‘small win’ in Sawgrass as preparations for his Masters defence ramp up

Rory McIlroy sees a ‘small win’ in Sawgrass as preparations for his Masters defence ramp up

Cameron Young took the Players Championship title with a brilliant final round

Sun Mar 15 2026 - 22:26
‘It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon’: Rory McIlroy makes Players cut

‘It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon’: Rory McIlroy makes Players cut

Shane Lowry’s weekend cut short by second-round 73

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 19:43
Rory McIlroy stays patient as he eases back into action at The Players

Rory McIlroy stays patient as he eases back into action at The Players

Defending champion was clearly not swinging at 100 per cent force during his first round at Sawgrass

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 21:21
Rory McIlroy says ‘indications in right direction’ to defend Players Championship despite injury

Rory McIlroy says ‘indications in right direction’ to defend Players Championship despite injury

McIlroy’s delayed arrival to Sawgrass came after spending time receiving intensive treatment on a lower back injury

Wed Mar 11 2026 - 21:48
Akshay Bhatia dedicates Bay Hill win to late niece who died from rare disease

Akshay Bhatia dedicates Bay Hill win to late niece who died from rare disease

Graeme McDowell shows improved form on LIV

Tue Mar 10 2026 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy says back injury is ‘more stubborn’ than he thought as he tries to get fit for Players

Rory McIlroy says back injury is ‘more stubborn’ than he thought as he tries to get fit for Players

Séamus Power added to the field for Players Championship

Mon Mar 09 2026 - 21:17
Rory McIlroy’s injury withdrawal comes at worst possible stage in his season

Rory McIlroy’s injury withdrawal comes at worst possible stage in his season

World number two hopeful of defending his Players title next week after withdrawing from Arnold Palmer Invitational

Sun Mar 08 2026 - 13:36
Rory McIlroy keeps his patience to make a move at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy keeps his patience to make a move at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Second round 68 gets McIlroy into contention at Bay Hill as Shane Lowry misses cut

Fri Mar 06 2026 - 20:12
Shane Lowry makes lacklustre start at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Shane Lowry makes lacklustre start at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Irishman left with work to do to make the cut after flat response to Cognizant Classic collapse

Thu Mar 05 2026 - 22:42
Rory McIlroy tells Shane Lowry not to let nightmare finish last week define his season

Rory McIlroy tells Shane Lowry not to let nightmare finish last week define his season

‘It was two bad holes, two bad swings. It doesn’t mean the rest of the year is going to be bad’

Wed Mar 04 2026 - 20:34
Luke Donald expects Adare Manor Ryder Cup ‘to be played in a very respectful and classy way’

Luke Donald expects Adare Manor Ryder Cup ‘to be played in a very respectful and classy way’

European captain says he intends to speak to Jon Rahm soon to ‘see where his head is’

Wed Mar 04 2026 - 17:17
To the Manor born: No surprise that Luke Donald will lead Europe yet again in Adare

To the Manor born: No surprise that Luke Donald will lead Europe yet again in Adare

The decision of high-profile Ryder Cup players to move to LIV opened the way to the Englishman taking charge for a third time

Wed Mar 04 2026 - 16:08
Pádraig Harrington reflects on lack of Irish golfers on DP World Tour

Pádraig Harrington reflects on lack of Irish golfers on DP World Tour

Lauren Walsh makes her first outing on LPGA Tour in China

Tue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
Shane Lowry’s collapse at PGA National will leave some mental scarring

Shane Lowry’s collapse at PGA National will leave some mental scarring

Winning on the PGA Tour is hard, which makes the chances that slip away all the harder to take

Mon Mar 02 2026 - 11:56
Shane Lowry suffers nightmare collapse over closing holes to miss out on $1.7 million payday

Shane Lowry suffers nightmare collapse over closing holes to miss out on $1.7 million payday

Nico Echavarria takes title after Offaly man squanders three-shot lead with double bogeys on 16th and 17th

Sun Mar 01 2026 - 23:24
Séamus Power in contention at Cognizant Classic midway point

Séamus Power in contention at Cognizant Classic midway point

Shane Lowry moves to five-under for share of sixth

Fri Feb 27 2026 - 22:50
Áine Donegan makes dream debut on LET with two-stroke lead at Women’s NSW Open

Áine Donegan makes dream debut on LET with two-stroke lead at Women’s NSW Open

Clare woman’s second round featured an eagle, seven birdies and a lone bogey in Australia

Fri Feb 27 2026 - 12:05
Shane Lowry struggles to one-under-par opening round at Cognizant Classic

Shane Lowry struggles to one-under-par opening round at Cognizant Classic

Austin Smotherman leads in Florida on nine-under

Thu Feb 26 2026 - 19:36
Shane Lowry happy with five-week run of tournaments thanks to home comforts

Shane Lowry happy with five-week run of tournaments thanks to home comforts

‘There’s a lot in there that makes the five weeks easier than sort of if you’re five weeks away from home’

Wed Feb 25 2026 - 19:15
Pádraig Harrington says it would be great for the Ryder Cup if Tiger Woods was captain

Pádraig Harrington says it would be great for the Ryder Cup if Tiger Woods was captain

Irish golfer diplomatic about Jon Rahm’s situation with the DP World Tour and how it affects the tournament

Tue Feb 24 2026 - 18:03
Rory McIlroy skips Cognizant Classic to iron out his game ahead of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy skips Cognizant Classic to iron out his game ahead of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Shane Lowry and Séamus Power to feature at Palm Beach Gardens

Tue Feb 24 2026 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy in contention at Genesis Invitational after bogey-free 65

Rory McIlroy in contention at Genesis Invitational after bogey-free 65

Shane Lowry climbs the leaderboard with steady second-round 68, while Scottie Scheffler scrapes through cut

Sat Feb 21 2026 - 11:46
Rory McIlroy shows that he’s a man for all seasons at Genesis Invitational

Rory McIlroy shows that he’s a man for all seasons at Genesis Invitational

Irishman sits a shot off the lead after weather-delayed first day which saw likes of Scottie Scheffler struggle

Fri Feb 20 2026 - 09:50
Rory McIlroy aiming to shake off Pebble Beach rustiness at Genesis Invitational

Rory McIlroy aiming to shake off Pebble Beach rustiness at Genesis Invitational

Northern Irishman is yet to secure a win at the famed Riviera Country Club

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 21:32
‘Don’t panic’: Ireland’s sodden golf courses hope to bounce back

‘Don’t panic’: Ireland’s sodden golf courses hope to bounce back

Golfers are frustrated after weeks of rain across the south and east – but one expert says patience is key

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 11:00
Rory McIlroy heads for Riviera with the goal of keeping big numbers off the card

Rory McIlroy heads for Riviera with the goal of keeping big numbers off the card

Donegal guru Stephen Sweeney helping out Morikawa on the greens

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 06:00
Woodenbridge Golf Club reopens after considerable flooding

Woodenbridge Golf Club reopens after considerable flooding

It is doubtful if any golf course in the country has been as badly affected by the recent run of bad weather

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 16:10
Anthony Kim completes inspirational comeback from golfing obscurity to win LIV Golf Adelaide

Anthony Kim completes inspirational comeback from golfing obscurity to win LIV Golf Adelaide

40-year-old American struggled with drug and alcohol addictions after his promising career went off the rails following injury

Sun Feb 15 2026 - 16:08
McIlroy stays positive after shooting second-round 67 at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

McIlroy stays positive after shooting second-round 67 at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

World No 2 lies six shots off the lead and in 17th position in title defence

Sat Feb 14 2026 - 07:26
McIlroy’s putter goes cold in Pebble Beach title defence to trail leader by six shots

McIlroy’s putter goes cold in Pebble Beach title defence to trail leader by six shots

Japan’s Hisatsune claims first-round lead with bogey-free 62, as Lowry opens with 67

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 07:28
Rory McIlroy returns to his ‘trusty irons’ for defence of Pebble Beach pro-am title

Rory McIlroy returns to his ‘trusty irons’ for defence of Pebble Beach pro-am title

World No 2 confirmed his experiment with cavity-back irons was over ahead of first US tournament since Ryder Cup

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 15:56
Patrick Reed on course to deny Rory McIlroy a record-equalling eighth order of merit crown

Patrick Reed on course to deny Rory McIlroy a record-equalling eighth order of merit crown

US golfer is on a hot streak, with two wins from his last three outings as he charts a path back to PGA Tour

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 06:00
Justin Rose won’t stop believing he can still complete career Grand Slam

Justin Rose won’t stop believing he can still complete career Grand Slam

Following his win at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, Englishman has risen to third in world rankings

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 06:00
Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA Tour from LIV Golf shifts spotlight at Torrey Pines

Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA Tour from LIV Golf shifts spotlight at Torrey Pines

Five-time major winner back in action as Schauffele tops rankings in the field

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 15:34
Scottie Scheffler’s latest win earns lifetime exemption on PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler’s latest win earns lifetime exemption on PGA Tour

Women’s Irish Challenge to come to Malahide; Pádraig Harrington playing in Bahrain

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
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