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Pádraig Harrington bringing laser focus to task of winning Ryder Cup

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 whistling a confident tune ahead of tough Ryder Cup task

Pádraig Harrington whistling a confident tune ahead of tough Ryder Cup task

Captain believes Europe can thrive if they enjoy the experience at Whistling Straits

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 00:01
Niall Kearney proves early Dutch master as opening 65 leaves him one clear

Niall Kearney proves early Dutch master as opening 65 leaves him one clear

Dubliner looking to confirm his full European Tour playing rights for next season

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 19:23
Ryder Cup veterans back Shane Lowry to feel right at home in the heat of battle

Ryder Cup veterans back Shane Lowry to feel right at home in the heat of battle

Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia believe Irishman’s personality and golf game the perfect mix

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 06:00
Different Strokes: John Daly needs work on his pitching, on the baseball mound

Different Strokes: John Daly needs work on his pitching, on the baseball mound

Mehaffey to make LPGA Tour debut as a pro; By the Numbers; Word of Mouth and more

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 06:00
Billy Horschel admits missing Ryder Cup motivated him on way to Wentworth win

Billy Horschel admits missing Ryder Cup motivated him on way to Wentworth win

American cards closing 65 to take BMW PGA Championship as Shane Lowry fades on final day

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 18:40
Ryder Cup: Pádraig Harrington selects Shane Lowry as wildcard

Ryder Cup: Pádraig Harrington selects Shane Lowry as wildcard

‘Shane’s a big time player, it was an easy pick for me. Nobody thinks of him as a rookie’

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 16:32
Shane Lowry comfortable at Wentworth as Ryder Cup looms

Shane Lowry comfortable at Wentworth as Ryder Cup looms

Offalyman occupies the last automatic qualifying spot ahead of final event

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 16:54
British Open to return Royal Portrush in 2025

British Open to return Royal Portrush in 2025

County Antrim course last held Major in 2019 as Shane Lowry won the Claret Jug

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 11:52
Different Strokes: Shane Lowry looking to seal Ryder Cup deal

Different Strokes: Shane Lowry looking to seal Ryder Cup deal

Lowry returns to action at Wentworth fresh from the birth of his second daughter, Ivy

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00
Leona Maguire the star as Europe swing together to claim Solheim Cup

Leona Maguire the star as Europe swing together to claim Solheim Cup

Maguire the on-course leader as Catriona Matthew’s side win 15-13 to retain trophy

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 23:24
Solheim Cup: Leona Maguire confirms status as the best rookie of all time

Solheim Cup: Leona Maguire confirms status as the best rookie of all time

26-year-old beats Jennifer Kupcho 5 and 4 to reach a record points haul of four and a half

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 21:29
'Let's go' - Leona Maguire helps Europe into Solheim Cup lead

'Let's go' - Leona Maguire helps Europe into Solheim Cup lead

Cavan golfer belies rookie tag to notch three and a half points out of four

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00
Tour Championship: McIlroy finishes mid-table after eventful final round

Tour Championship: McIlroy finishes mid-table after eventful final round

Hojgaard claims maiden European Tour win week after brother won European Masters

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 01:00
Solheim Cup: Europe’s fate could hang on Korda’s ‘teetering’ ball

Solheim Cup: Europe’s fate could hang on Korda’s ‘teetering’ ball

Sagström’s error in picking up her rival’s ball too quickly sparked controversy

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 20:11
Solheim Cup: Three from three for Leona Maguire but USA fight back

Solheim Cup: Three from three for Leona Maguire but USA fight back

Irish golfer unbeaten in three sessions as she and Mel Reid beat Nelly Korda and Ewing

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 18:02
‘So much more than golf’: Europe ready to write a new Solheim Cup chapter

‘So much more than golf’: Europe ready to write a new Solheim Cup chapter

Competition’s DNA combines an outer persona of fun with an assassin’s inner steel

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 06:00
Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy hangs tough to turn things around

Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy hangs tough to turn things around

Northern Irishman comes home in 30 to sign for a 66 and stay in contention

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 23:14
Different Strokes: Going, going, gone for €333k – one Tiger Woods putter, never used

Different Strokes: Going, going, gone for €333k – one Tiger Woods putter, never used

Burmester bemoans slow play . . . World of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 06:00
Cantlay enjoys a deluge of riches from epic playoff win over DeChambeau

Cantlay enjoys a deluge of riches from epic playoff win over DeChambeau

Cantlay heads to Atlanta top of FedEx rankings as well as booking Ryder Cup berth

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 16:41
Shane Lowry out to grab Ryder Cup spot ‘by the scruff of the neck’ at Wentworth

Shane Lowry out to grab Ryder Cup spot ‘by the scruff of the neck’ at Wentworth

Irish star will enjoy a week off before looking to cement automatic spot in Pádraig Harrington’s team

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 15:47
Rory McIlroy stalls as Bryson DeChambeau takes lead after stunning 60

Rory McIlroy stalls as Bryson DeChambeau takes lead after stunning 60

McIlroy six shots off the pace as Shane Lowry cards 68 to get to five under

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 12:13
From prodigy to pioneer, Leona Maguire’s star continues to rise

From prodigy to pioneer, Leona Maguire’s star continues to rise

26-year-old Solheim Cup trailblazer has been turning heads with some fine performances

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00
Séamus Power taking the positives out of season after dropping out of playoffs

Séamus Power taking the positives out of season after dropping out of playoffs

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry head on to BMW Championship in Baltimore

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 16:08
Different Strokes: Curtis Cup cohort lay down a Conwy marker

Different Strokes: Curtis Cup cohort lay down a Conwy marker

Lauren Walsh and Annabel Wilson fly the flag for Ireland in north Wales this week

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 07:41
Leona Maguire’s ‘never-give-up’ attitude secures historic Solheim Cup selection

Leona Maguire’s ‘never-give-up’ attitude secures historic Solheim Cup selection

Matthew and Harrington believe her selection will prove an inspiration for next generation

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 23:18
Leona Maguire receives wildcard to be first Irish golfer to compete in Solheim Cup

Leona Maguire receives wildcard to be first Irish golfer to compete in Solheim Cup

Catriona Matthew names 26-year-old in her European team for September’s renewal

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 08:51
Steady second round of 70 helps Kearney remain in contention

Steady second round of 70 helps Kearney remain in contention

Maguire produces a strong finish to ensure her presence over weekend in Scottish Open

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 20:27
Pádraig Harrington and Séamus Power make strong starts at Wyndham

Pádraig Harrington and Séamus Power make strong starts at Wyndham

Irish duo both shoot in the 60s in low-scoring first round as Russell Henley leads the way

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 06:40
Leona Maguire makes steady start in Scottish Women’s Open

Leona Maguire makes steady start in Scottish Women’s Open

On the European Tour, Niall Kearney is tied-ninth after a round of 68

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 21:14
Different Strokes: Walsh and Wilson continue amateur rise with Curtis Cup spots

Different Strokes: Walsh and Wilson continue amateur rise with Curtis Cup spots

Kearney’s big year continues . . . Word of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . On this Day . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 16:02
PGA Tour exemption gives Séamus Power much-needed stability

PGA Tour exemption gives Séamus Power much-needed stability

Waterford man eyeing a strong finish to season following recent breakthrough win

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 07:00
Disappointing day for Rory McIlroy in Memphis

Disappointing day for Rory McIlroy in Memphis

Caldwell ends a run of four straight missed cuts to find his form in the Hero Open

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 22:36
Tokyo 2020: Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire move up the leaderboard

Tokyo 2020: Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire move up the leaderboard

Nelly Korda fired a second round 62 for a midway total of 13-under-par 129

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 08:09
Irish Open purse increased to over €5 million

Irish Open purse increased to over €5 million

Significant increase in prize money should help Irish golf’s flagship event attract a stronger international field

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 01:00
Olivia Mehaffey and Tom McKibbin make the cut at World Invitational

Olivia Mehaffey and Tom McKibbin make the cut at World Invitational

Mehaffey, just weeks into her professional career, shot a 72 for 142 to be tied-26th

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 20:02
Tokyo 2020: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry power into medal contention

Tokyo 2020: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry power into medal contention

Both sit seven under at halfway stage after another weather-delayed round

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 09:00
McKibbin in the hunt at World Invitational at Galgorm Castle

McKibbin in the hunt at World Invitational at Galgorm Castle

Jordan Smith leads the men’s event; In women’s event, there’s a three-way tie

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 21:36
Tokyo 2020: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry make steady starts

Tokyo 2020: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry make steady starts

Sepp Straka holds first round lead after a bogey-free 63 in Tokyo

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 10:40
Lowdown: ISPS Handa World Invitational

Lowdown: ISPS Handa World Invitational

Galgorm Castle and Massereene host two tournaments within one

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 01:00
Different Strokes: World Invitational events continue to make giant strides

Different Strokes: World Invitational events continue to make giant strides

Dodd’s Major bonus; Word of Mouth; By the Numbers; On this Day and more

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 06:50
Darren Clarke comes up just short at old stomping ground in Sunningdale

Darren Clarke comes up just short at old stomping ground in Sunningdale

British Senior Open: Welshman Stephen Dodd seals the deal with final-round 68

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 20:30
Leona Maguire equals lowest Major score with stunning 61 at Evian Championship

Leona Maguire equals lowest Major score with stunning 61 at Evian Championship

Irish golfer enjoys perfect Olympics send-off as Minjee Lee claims title in playoff

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 14:19
Jeongeun Lee6’s record-breaking round sets pace in Evian Championship

Jeongeun Lee6’s record-breaking round sets pace in Evian Championship

Leona Maguire makes cut but has mountain to climb to close gap on South Korean

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 19:25
Leona Maguire plots steady course with opening 69 at Evian Championships

Leona Maguire plots steady course with opening 69 at Evian Championships

Stephanie Meadow has a more rollercoaster day with level-par 71

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 14:45
Leona Maguire keen to maintain momentum in Evian Championship

Leona Maguire keen to maintain momentum in Evian Championship

Tournament kick-starts another busy stop on what is turning out to be a hectic itinerary

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 06:15
Séamus Power’s journey suddenly becomes a lot smoother

Séamus Power’s journey suddenly becomes a lot smoother

Reward for maiden win on the PGA Tour goes far beyond $630,000 pay cheque

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 07:16
Rory McIlroy clocking up more air miles as he swaps Lydd for Tokyo

Rory McIlroy clocking up more air miles as he swaps Lydd for Tokyo

Four-time Major winner hoping to find some late season form ahead of the Ryder Cup

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00
Collin Morikawa joins lofty company with stunning Open win

Collin Morikawa joins lofty company with stunning Open win

For Shane Lowry a tied-12th finish helps his Ryder Cup qualification chances

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 05:00
Collin Morikawa shines in Sandwich to win British Open

Collin Morikawa shines in Sandwich to win British Open

Californian finished with stunning round of 66 to claim claret jug and his second Major

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 18:56
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