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Tiger bows out as battle is joined with Smith leading the charge and McIlroy chasing hard

Tiger bows out as battle is joined with Smith leading the charge and McIlroy chasing hard

A sentimental day at St Andrews ends with an intriguing leaderboard of Open challengers

Fri Jul 15 2022 - 21:57
St Andrews diary: Woods bids a farewell to his ‘favourite course’

St Andrews diary: Woods bids a farewell to his ‘favourite course’

Next Open at home of golf unlikely to include the presence of one of golf’s greatest sons

Fri Jul 15 2022 - 19:46
David Carey takes a bagful of belief into the  weekend after brilliant 67 at St Andrews

David Carey takes a bagful of belief into the weekend after brilliant 67 at St Andrews

‘I definitely feel I can shoot lower than I did today, if I do that I can try get as far up there as I can’

Fri Jul 15 2022 - 18:17
Cameron Young holds two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy after longest of opening days

Cameron Young holds two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy after longest of opening days

American opens with eight-under 64 as Irish golfers enjoy more good than bad in round one at St Andrews

Thu Jul 14 2022 - 22:35
St Andrews diary: Cameron the younger’s early taste of Fife’s rich golfing tradition

St Andrews diary: Cameron the younger’s early taste of Fife’s rich golfing tradition

Barclay looking to bank some silver . . . Rose and Van Rooyen miss out . . . Number of the Day . . . Quote of the Day

Thu Jul 14 2022 - 19:48
Nothing yellow about McIlroy’s game as he gets on the front foot early at St Andrews

Nothing yellow about McIlroy’s game as he gets on the front foot early at St Andrews

Opening 66 continues a run of good starts in Major Championships for McIlroy

Thu Jul 14 2022 - 17:08
Is this week time for Pádraig Harrington to once again stamp his mark on The Open?

Is this week time for Pádraig Harrington to once again stamp his mark on The Open?

Two-time champion in as good form as he has been for some time heading to St Andrews

Thu Jul 14 2022 - 05:00
Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Paul Lawrie become honorary members of R&A

Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Paul Lawrie become honorary members of R&A

Quiet chatter about Old Course sub-60 club having a new member

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 19:22
The Open preview: Shane Lowry ready for second servings of Champion Golfer triumph

The Open preview: Shane Lowry ready for second servings of Champion Golfer triumph

Strong Irish contention featuring 2019 champion, Rory McIlroy, Séamus Power and Pádraig Harrington

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 17:01
The Road Hole: it has claimed many victims and caused many sleepless nights

The Road Hole: it has claimed many victims and caused many sleepless nights

It’s one of the most dangerous holes out there. You play it slightly more defensively than you’re going to play the rest of the course’

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 19:00
Woods and McIlroy in step on and off the golf course

Woods and McIlroy in step on and off the golf course

Pair support R&A’s decision not to invite Greg Norman to either the Champions’ Dinner or the championship itself

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 18:17
Different Strokes: No Claret in Jack’s Jug as Nicklaus went tee total with trophy celebrations

Different Strokes: No Claret in Jack’s Jug as Nicklaus went tee total with trophy celebrations

Zalatoris looking for more length in bid for Major breakthrough . . . Word of Mouth . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . By the Numbers . . . In the Bag . . . On this Day . . . Know the Rules

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 06:00
Collin Morikawa hoping defence of Open title can sharpen his game at St Andrews

Collin Morikawa hoping defence of Open title can sharpen his game at St Andrews

American has been searching for consistent form in bid for first win of the year

Mon Jul 11 2022 - 18:46
Carefree Carey brings confidence down from the Alps for crack at Claret Jug

Carefree Carey brings confidence down from the Alps for crack at Claret Jug

Dubliner will make his Major Championship debut after leading the qualifying event at Fairmont St Andrews

Mon Jul 11 2022 - 18:09
An Open at St Andrews is all about history and following in the footsteps of the greats

An Open at St Andrews is all about history and following in the footsteps of the greats

The spellbinding presence of the Old Course and the town of St Andrews continue to win over the hearts and minds of players

Sat Jul 09 2022 - 10:00
Shane Lowry scotches rumour of 150th Open to be last played on Old Course

Shane Lowry scotches rumour of 150th Open to be last played on Old Course

‘I don’t think this is the last,’ says Major winner ahead of St Andrews tournament as heat wave forecast

Thu Jul 07 2022 - 19:00
Rory McIlroy commits to next year’s Irish Open at The K Club

Rory McIlroy commits to next year’s Irish Open at The K Club

World number two hosted and won the tournament the last time it was staged at the Co Kildare venue

Tue Jul 05 2022 - 17:02
Tiger Woods: ‘I have my own two legs, and I’m not going to take it for granted any more’

Tiger Woods: ‘I have my own two legs, and I’m not going to take it for granted any more’

Relaxed 15-times Major champion looking forward to playing in 150th Open at St Andrews

Tue Jul 05 2022 - 14:51
Different Strokes: Leona Maguire makes it a sister act for upcoming run of tournaments

Different Strokes: Leona Maguire makes it a sister act for upcoming run of tournaments

Shane’s simple solution for Irish Open . . . Word of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

Tue Jul 05 2022 - 06:00
Graeme McDowell on joining LIV Golf: ‘I wish I had just said nothing’

Graeme McDowell on joining LIV Golf: ‘I wish I had just said nothing’

Portrush golfer admits money was a big factor in his decision to join the Saudi backed golf tour

Mon Jul 04 2022 - 22:00
Crowds flock to Adare Manor as main men JP and Tiger get the party started

Crowds flock to Adare Manor as main men JP and Tiger get the party started

Xander Schauffele leads the way after long anticipated Pro-Am gets underway on Ryder Cup course

Mon Jul 04 2022 - 21:00
Adrian Meronk sees his golfing horizon broaden with stunning Irish Open success

Adrian Meronk sees his golfing horizon broaden with stunning Irish Open success

Impressive breakthrough win is first for a Polish golfer on the Tour

Sun Jul 03 2022 - 19:27
Power fades as Poland’s Meronk becomes leading light at Irish Open

Power fades as Poland’s Meronk becomes leading light at Irish Open

Shane Lowry now the best of the home contenders after Power cards 77 in third round at Mount Juliet

Sat Jul 02 2022 - 18:06
Shane Lowry and Séamus Power provide X-factor in second round of Irish Open

Shane Lowry and Séamus Power provide X-factor in second round of Irish Open

Leader Jorge Campillo added a 68 to his opening 65 for a total of 11-under-par 133

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 20:24
Pádraig Harrington joins fray in critique of divisive LIV circuit

Pádraig Harrington joins fray in critique of divisive LIV circuit

‘Players who haven’t gone but could have gone feel the sanctions haven’t gone far enough’

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 19:00
Pádraig Harrington says sanctions on breakaway LIV Golf players should be tougher

Pádraig Harrington says sanctions on breakaway LIV Golf players should be tougher

Harrington surprised at threat of legal action by rebel players, but says they should be entitled to play in majors

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 14:33
Irish Open: Fox trots into one-shot lead but pack are chasing hard in Thomastown

Irish Open: Fox trots into one-shot lead but pack are chasing hard in Thomastown

Séamus Power and Niall Kearney best of the Irish as Shane Lowry rescues bad situation

Thu Jun 30 2022 - 19:37
Irish Open diary: Three places at St Andrews an added incentive for the field

Irish Open diary: Three places at St Andrews an added incentive for the field

Direct bus services from Kilkenny Castle to Thomastown running through all four competition days

Thu Jun 30 2022 - 07:00
Lowry the headline act as he leads strong home challenge in Irish Open

Lowry the headline act as he leads strong home challenge in Irish Open

Lowry aiming to convert good form this season into victory at Irish Open

Thu Jun 30 2022 - 06:00
Power eager to impress and contend on home soil

Power eager to impress and contend on home soil

In-form Waterford native Power looking forward to Irish Open

Wed Jun 29 2022 - 18:45
Fitzpatrick hoping to follow in brother’s illustrious footsteps

Fitzpatrick hoping to follow in brother’s illustrious footsteps

Alex emulates Major champion Matt Fitzpatrick by starting his professional career with a sponsor’s invitation into the Irish Open

Tue Jun 28 2022 - 19:00
Harrington fears LIV’s arrival could put squeeze on European Tour

Harrington fears LIV’s arrival could put squeeze on European Tour

US Senior Open champion Harrington facing another extremely busy few weeks

Tue Jun 28 2022 - 19:00
Different Strokes: Young Keeling bids to join elite at 150th Open Championship

Different Strokes: Young Keeling bids to join elite at 150th Open Championship

Fifteen-year-old from Roganstown bids to win one of the four precious tickets to St Andrews

Mon Jun 27 2022 - 19:00
Harrington happy with another major achievement

Harrington happy with another major achievement

Victory in the US Seniors Open means Harrington has now won professional tournaments in four different decades

Mon Jun 27 2022 - 19:00
Stephanie Meadow secures  top-10 finish in  PGA at Congressional

Stephanie Meadow secures top-10 finish in PGA at Congressional

Major won by South Korea’s In Gee Chun

Sun Jun 26 2022 - 21:52
Séamus Power rises up the leaderboard in bid to catch Rory McIlroy

Séamus Power rises up the leaderboard in bid to catch Rory McIlroy

Leona Maguire survives to make the weekend at women’s PGA with Stephanie Meadow firmly in contention

Fri Jun 24 2022 - 21:07
Foot on the accelerator for Rory McIlroy as he takes the Travelers lead

Foot on the accelerator for Rory McIlroy as he takes the Travelers lead

Golf wrap: Northern Irishman fires opening 62 with Stephanie Meadow in contention at PGA Championship

Fri Jun 24 2022 - 06:19
Different Strokes: Leona Maguire in buoyant form ahead of third Major of the season

Different Strokes: Leona Maguire in buoyant form ahead of third Major of the season

Maguire moves into this week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in buoyant form following her near-miss in the Meijer Classic

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 22:25
Power to play the Travelers but has one eye on the Irish Open

Power to play the Travelers but has one eye on the Irish Open

McIlroy to complete four-week run of tournaments in Connecticut that will be his last competitive outing on tour before the British Open

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 21:33
Matt Fitzpatrick sets career goal of six majors after breakthrough success in US Open

Matt Fitzpatrick sets career goal of six majors after breakthrough success in US Open

English man says Shane Lowry helped him get right mental approach to compete during difficult period

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 20:03
LIV golf series moves sharply back into focus after US Open moratorium

LIV golf series moves sharply back into focus after US Open moratorium

Confirmation of further defections to Saudi-backed tour expected in coming days

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 06:00
Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open after tense battle at Brookline

Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open after tense battle at Brookline

Englishman has moment of magic as he holed 50 feet for birdie across 13th green

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 00:08
US Open: McIlroy digs deep to stay in touch as Fitzpatrick and Zalatoris lead

US Open: McIlroy digs deep to stay in touch as Fitzpatrick and Zalatoris lead

Tricky, swirling wind befells many contenders at Brookline as Séamus Power remains in contention

Sun Jun 19 2022 - 08:31
Rory McIlroy shows real steel to stay at the business end of US Open

Rory McIlroy shows real steel to stay at the business end of US Open

Early double-bogey failed to put four-time Major winner off course as he recovered to card a 69

Sat Jun 18 2022 - 01:33
Séamus Power moves into position to mount a weekend challenge at US Open

Séamus Power moves into position to mount a weekend challenge at US Open

Waterford man shows his poise and concentration to add a second round of 70 to his opening 71

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 21:15
Steph Curry shoots the lights out in Boston but Brookline not on his agenda

Steph Curry shoots the lights out in Boston but Brookline not on his agenda

US Open Digest: MJ’s shot of the day . . . US Open heading for Hollywood . . . Mickelson’s Major flop

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 20:08
Rory McIlroy digs in hard to push right to the front of proceedings at US Open

Rory McIlroy digs in hard to push right to the front of proceedings at US Open

Opening 67 included shows of emotion and some sublime rescues at Brookline

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 01:33
Séamus Power finally gets a break on the 18th to open with a 71 on US Open debut

Séamus Power finally gets a break on the 18th to open with a 71 on US Open debut

Shane Lowry left frustrated as he describes 72 as ‘probably one of the worse scores I could have shot’

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 01:22
US Open Digest: Tarren overcomes delayed clubs hurdle with aplomb

US Open Digest: Tarren overcomes delayed clubs hurdle with aplomb

Twice Callum Tarren saw his clubs annoyingly go missing on the eve of a Major appearance

Thu Jun 16 2022 - 19:50
Rory McIlroy has the momentum and motivation to end Major drought at Brookline

Rory McIlroy has the momentum and motivation to end Major drought at Brookline

Players happy to get US Open started after build-up clouded with talk of LIV Golf’s arrival

Thu Jun 16 2022 - 06:00
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