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Hold that PhD – new rules aim to simplify the game of golf

Hold that PhD – new rules aim to simplify the game of golf

From January 1st, whatever your level or where you play, there’s a revised rulebook

Mon Dec 31 2018 - 06:00
Sports Review 2018: Frankie goes to Hollywood with unbelievable storyline

Sports Review 2018: Frankie goes to Hollywood with unbelievable storyline

Molinari became the hottest golfer on the planet at the Ryder Cup in Paris

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 11:00
Leona Maguire holds nerve to win playoff and full Ladies’ European Tour card

Leona Maguire holds nerve to win playoff and full Ladies’ European Tour card

Cavan golfer wins at first hole against Sweden’s Sarah Nilsson

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 14:26
Leona Maguire tied sixth ahead of final round at LET Q-School

Leona Maguire tied sixth ahead of final round at LET Q-School

Irish golfer fails to break par in fourth round of qualifying school

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 16:18
Maguire stays in touch as Law shoots the lights out with 62

Maguire stays in touch as Law shoots the lights out with 62

Irish golfer shoots second consecutive 70 to lie five shots off lead in Morocco

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 17:45
Leona Maguire two shots off the lead at qualifying school

Leona Maguire two shots off the lead at qualifying school

Cavan golfer in a share of fifth position after carding a 70 in the second round in Morocco

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 16:11
Stephanie Meadow claims Professional Player of the Year award

Stephanie Meadow claims Professional Player of the Year award

Northern Irishwoman recovered from serious injury to regain her full LPGA Tour card

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 21:00
Out of Bounds: Will sponsors support Mel Reid as a gay woman?

Out of Bounds: Will sponsors support Mel Reid as a gay woman?

One of the reasons she postponed going public was a fear that they wouldn’t

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 11:25
Leona Maguire moves a step closer to securing LET card

Leona Maguire moves a step closer to securing LET card

Francesco Molinari caps stellar season with European Tour player of the year award in London

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 17:00
New rules greeted with healthy scepticism in Dr Cullen Park

New rules greeted with healthy scepticism in Dr Cullen Park

Handpassing rule was only one that really impacted as Westmeath overcame Carlow

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 19:32
Should parkland courses be brought back into Irish Open loop?

Should parkland courses be brought back into Irish Open loop?

It would be only fair for Lough Erne to again be considered as an Irish Open host venue

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 12:00
Ever made a hole-in-one? The odds are very much against you

Ever made a hole-in-one? The odds are very much against you

The chances of a pro making an ace are long enough, as for amateurs it’s a different story

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 11:20
Unique Laura Davies warming to idea of Solheim Cup captaincy

Unique Laura Davies warming to idea of Solheim Cup captaincy

Davis has been named as a vice-captain despite saying she’d never be interested

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 12:32
Rory McIlroy hoping to rekindkle some past magic in the desert

Rory McIlroy hoping to rekindkle some past magic in the desert

Former world number one has won four times in Dubai and his hoping to make it five

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 17:52
Why are there fewer and fewer Irish players on the European Tour?

Why are there fewer and fewer Irish players on the European Tour?

Out of Bounds: Numbers have dwindled since the 1990s due to a number of different factors

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 10:34
Shane Lowry focused on driver troubles as he heads for Sun City

Shane Lowry focused on driver troubles as he heads for Sun City

Nedbank Challenge next up for the Irishman who is targeting a top 30 order of merit spot

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00
Justin Rose goes to world No1 after playoff win in Turkey

Justin Rose goes to world No1 after playoff win in Turkey

Pádraig Harrington missed out on place in top-64 of Race to Dubai after poor finish

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 14:23
Irish off the pace as Li assumes control in Turkey

Irish off the pace as Li assumes control in Turkey

Chinese golfer overtakes Justin Rose in third round of Turkish Airlines Open

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 15:57
No Turkey shoot for Dunne and Harrington

No Turkey shoot for Dunne and Harrington

Frustration gets the better of Dunne as he falls off the pace

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 16:29
Paul Dunne irons out issues to lead the field in Turkey

Paul Dunne irons out issues to lead the field in Turkey

Greystones player’s seven birdies in a bogey-free round sends him to the top

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 18:00
Relaxed Harrington feeling very much at home back on European Tour

Relaxed Harrington feeling very much at home back on European Tour

Former three-time Major winner posts an opening 65 in Turkey to maintain his recent fine form

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 17:45
Faultless Paul Dunne takes the first round lead in Turkey

Faultless Paul Dunne takes the first round lead in Turkey

Seven birdies in an impressive opening 64 sees Greystones golfer set the early pace

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 14:34
Shane Lowry using Valderrama as light at end of the tunnel

Shane Lowry using Valderrama as light at end of the tunnel

Offalyman hoping to continue that good form into Turkish Airlines Open this week

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 18:00
No fanfare as European Tour goes to Saudi Arabia

No fanfare as European Tour goes to Saudi Arabia

Pádraig Harrington diplomatic when asked about new addition to 2019 schedule

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 11:28
For Pádraig Harrington winning is still top of a busy agenda

For Pádraig Harrington winning is still top of a busy agenda

Irishman looks lined up to be next Ryder Cup captain while his form has also improved

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 17:07
Different Strokes: Tearful sisterly love as Nelly Korda secures maiden LPGA win

Different Strokes: Tearful sisterly love as Nelly Korda secures maiden LPGA win

Nelly’s breakthrough win has been anticipated ever since she followed in her sister Jessica’s footsteps

Mon Oct 29 2018 - 17:01
Harrington earns automatic place for Turkish Airlines Open

Harrington earns automatic place for Turkish Airlines Open

Shane Lowry and Paul Dunne will join Harrington in the $7m tournament in Antalya

Mon Oct 29 2018 - 14:57
Out of Bounds: time will tell if Rolex Series proves a success

Out of Bounds: time will tell if Rolex Series proves a success

A number of headline players still opting for the PGA Tour ahead of European Tour events

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 10:07
Shane Lowry can kick on after second place at Valderrama

Shane Lowry can kick on after second place at Valderrama

Sergio Garcia claimed his third title at the course on Monday due to a delayed finish

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 12:08
Out of bounds: the curious case of Bernhard Langer

Out of bounds: the curious case of Bernhard Langer

61-year-old German is hunting down Hale Irwin’s record of 45 Champions Tour wins

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 10:55
Harrington adds Valderrama Masters to his busy schedule

Harrington adds Valderrama Masters to his busy schedule

In-form Irishman keen to move up rankings to qualify for lucrative Turkish Airlines Open

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 19:00
TV View: Burns Bath gaffe leaves everyone bamboozled

TV View: Burns Bath gaffe leaves everyone bamboozled

O’Gara and Jennings have little sympathy for outhalf as O’Callaghan dons red-tinted specs

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 17:18
Out of bounds: Golf’s little blue book priceless amid rule changes

Out of bounds: Golf’s little blue book priceless amid rule changes

‘Player’s edition of the rules of golf’ should be in every bag ahead of January 1st 2019

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 10:50
Paul Dunne hoping to rediscover form in British Masters defence

Paul Dunne hoping to rediscover form in British Masters defence

Lowry and Harrington still with work to do to make it to top-60 on the money list

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:01
Geoff Lenehan leads Portmarnock to 20th Senior Cup

Geoff Lenehan leads Portmarnock to 20th Senior Cup

Dublin club beat Royal Portrush while in the Junior Cup Portumna saw off Fortwilliam

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 16:20
Out of Bounds: Stephanie Meadow’s journey is an example to us all

Out of Bounds: Stephanie Meadow’s journey is an example to us all

Meadow heads to final tournament of the season assured of her full LPGA Tour card

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 12:15
Pádraig Harrington well primed for 2020 Ryder Cup captaincy

Pádraig Harrington well primed for 2020 Ryder Cup captaincy

Irishman has been a vice-captain three times and is now ready to step up to the mark

Mon Oct 01 2018 - 20:43
Final hole misery leaves a sour taste for Rory McIlroy

Final hole misery leaves a sour taste for Rory McIlroy

Plugged bunker ball on 18th tilts titanic singles clash the way of USA rival Thomas

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 18:30
Europe’s unity of purpose enough to bury US revival in Paris

Europe’s unity of purpose enough to bury US revival in Paris

Francesco Molinari fittingly secures winning point as Thomas Bjorn’s side regain Ryder Cup

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 17:43
USA require miracle of Medinah proportions to retain Ryder Cup

USA require miracle of Medinah proportions to retain Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy will lead off hunt for the four and a half points required to regain title

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 19:05
Allez les Bleus after Europe complete stunning comeback

Allez les Bleus after Europe complete stunning comeback

Historic foursomes whitewash gives Thomas Bjorn’s side all the momentum after first day

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 17:21
Rory McIlroy out of sorts in fourballs nightmare

Rory McIlroy out of sorts in fourballs nightmare

He didn’t manage a single birdie in the 16 holes he played alongside Thorbjorn Olesen

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 14:01
Time for heroes in Paris as Ryder Cup talking ends

Time for heroes in Paris as Ryder Cup talking ends

The fun is over and it’s time for the golf to start but which team will emerge victorious?

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 19:25
Ryder Cup day one fourballs: Breaking down the matches

Ryder Cup day one fourballs: Breaking down the matches

What are the strengths and weaknesses of each pairing and who will win the points?

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 18:16
Le Golf National diary: Tiger gets the cold shoulder

Le Golf National diary: Tiger gets the cold shoulder

Irish Times golf correspondent Philip Reid keeps us up to date from the French capital

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 08:46
The K Club to Paris: How Ryder Cup first tees have grown

The K Club to Paris: How Ryder Cup first tees have grown

Amphitheatres have got bigger over the years and this week in Paris scales new heights

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00
Rahm and Garcia skipper the new Ryder Cup Spanish armada

Rahm and Garcia skipper the new Ryder Cup Spanish armada

Rookie and experienced campaigner may team up at some stage at Le Golf National

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 16:36
Ryder Cup 2018: Philip Reid’s Le Golf National diary

Ryder Cup 2018: Philip Reid’s Le Golf National diary

Irish Times golf correspondent keeps us up to date from his base in the French capital

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 08:09
Ryder Cup focus turns quickly to the speed of the greens

Ryder Cup focus turns quickly to the speed of the greens

Familiar feeling for Bjorn’s team as all have played Le Golf National in French Open

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 18:53
Woods hoping to bring his winning momentum to USA team

Woods hoping to bring his winning momentum to USA team

TIger wants to bring things down to earth, not to make it all about him

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 18:01
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