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Rory McIlroy's planning paves way for US Open tilt

Rory McIlroy's planning paves way for US Open tilt

McDowell and Lowry also harbouring hopes of a big display at Shinnecock Hills

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 06:01
Shinnecock Hills to be presented at its best this time around

Shinnecock Hills to be presented at its best this time around

There will be no repeat of the farcical course set-up which marred the US Open in 2004

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 01:02
US Open: safety first off the tee for McIlroy at Shinnecock Hills

US Open: safety first off the tee for McIlroy at Shinnecock Hills

‘Fun’ golf part of the preparation as he bids to end four-year wait for elusive fifth Major

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 16:23
Tiger Woods thankful just to be back in the Major mix

Tiger Woods thankful just to be back in the Major mix

Shinnecock Hills beckons 10 years after he claimed the last of his 14 Major victories

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 05:01
With the monkey off his back, G-Mac is ready to roar ahead

With the monkey off his back, G-Mac is ready to roar ahead

A stress-free Graeme McDowell arrives for 118th US Open with a spring in his step

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 05:00
Mickelson back for another tilt at completing career Grand Slam

Mickelson back for another tilt at completing career Grand Slam

Victory at Shinnecock Hills would see him join an elite club of just five famous names

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 06:00
Brooks Koepka’s workout regime gets him back in the swing

Brooks Koepka’s workout regime gets him back in the swing

US Open champion has hit the gym to help him come back from injury to defend his title

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 06:00
Leona Maguire impresses on professional debut

Leona Maguire impresses on professional debut

The 23-year-old Cavan golfer insists playing in New Jersey ‘doesn’t feel all that different’

Sun Jun 10 2018 - 22:05
US Open: All you need to know about Shinnecock Hills

US Open: All you need to know about Shinnecock Hills

From the carnage of 2004 to its historic native Indian roots, this strip of Long Island is a storied place

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 08:00
Leona and Lisa Maguire ready for LPGA Tour debut

Leona and Lisa Maguire ready for LPGA Tour debut

Cavan twins have signed with KPMG and Allianz as they make move into pro ranks

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 15:38
Out of Bounds: When is a gimmick not a gimmick?

Out of Bounds: When is a gimmick not a gimmick?

It’s about time slow play was tackled, but are gender games just a marketing opportunity?

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 12:00
Lamprecht becomes the first overseas winner of East of Ireland title

Lamprecht becomes the first overseas winner of East of Ireland title

Strapping 17--year-old South African pips Kilkenny’s Mark Power by two shots

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 20:29
Out of Bounds: Olivia Mehaffey is further proof of upward trend

Out of Bounds: Olivia Mehaffey is further proof of upward trend

Sequence of an Irish presence in the US Women’s Open field extends to five years

Wed May 30 2018 - 11:30
Shane Lowry has good reason to head for Memorial Tournament

Shane Lowry has good reason to head for Memorial Tournament

Offaly player’s lowly position on FedEx Cup points table sees him skip Italian Open

Mon May 28 2018 - 18:28
Out of Bounds: Pádraig Harrington deserves Ryder Cup captaincy

Out of Bounds: Pádraig Harrington deserves Ryder Cup captaincy

He deserves to captain Europe in 2020 even if it means three Irish captains out of four

Wed May 23 2018 - 11:00
Paul Dunne’s touring schedule underlines his upward path

Paul Dunne’s touring schedule underlines his upward path

Wicklow man resumes tournament action at megabucks BMW PGA Championship

Tue May 22 2018 - 06:00
Paul McGinley hopes Lahinch will lure top players for 2019 Irish Open

Paul McGinley hopes Lahinch will lure top players for 2019 Irish Open

Rory McIlroy to pass on the host’s baton after July’s Dubai Duty Free event at Ballyliffin

Thu May 17 2018 - 18:20
Lahinch announced as 2019 Irish Open host

Lahinch announced as 2019 Irish Open host

Co Clare club will host the event for the first ever time from July 4th to 7th next year

Thu May 17 2018 - 12:40
AT&T Byron Nelson Classic moves to new venue

AT&T Byron Nelson Classic moves to new venue

Course devoid of woodland but reminiscent of links terrain, although without the rough

Wed May 16 2018 - 18:57
Niall Horan helps golf move in right direction

Niall Horan helps golf move in right direction

Pop star’s commitment to new event will help develop young golfing talent

Wed May 16 2018 - 14:50
Ballybunion trio post winning 85 at Officers’ Challenge regional qualifier

Ballybunion trio post winning 85 at Officers’ Challenge regional qualifier

Cork take second place, and Monkstown edge out Douglas for third

Tue May 15 2018 - 06:30
Shane Lowry digs deep as Rory McIlroy misses Players cut

Shane Lowry digs deep as Rory McIlroy misses Players cut

Double-bogey on 17 ends McIlroy’s week early as Webb Simpson shoots stunning 63

Fri May 11 2018 - 21:54
Out of Bounds: The Players is not the same as the Majors

Out of Bounds: The Players is not the same as the Majors

Still playing catch-up on the four Majors and it’s a forlorn chase, one it’s destined to lose

Wed May 09 2018 - 12:00
Rory McIlroy set to battle TPC Sawgrass once again

Rory McIlroy set to battle TPC Sawgrass once again

Dustin Johnson could lose world number one spot at The Players Championship

Tue May 08 2018 - 06:00
Forget slow play, for some people fast play is a bigger issue

Forget slow play, for some people fast play is a bigger issue

Three golfer recently made a complaint about players behind them playing too fast

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 10:57
Battling Beech Park show true grit to stay the course at Portmarnock Links

Battling Beech Park show true grit to stay the course at Portmarnock Links

Grange and Rathfarnham also qualify in Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 01:00
Adare Manor's golf course - as fine as any on the planet

Adare Manor's golf course - as fine as any on the planet

What started as tinkering with bunkers has ended in parkland perfection that compares with Augusta

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 23:00
Future Ryder Cup looks to the Manor born for Adare

Future Ryder Cup looks to the Manor born for Adare

Rory McIlroy among stars to praise revamped course after major re-design

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 18:31
Out of Bounds: Still no sign of Ladies Irish Open re-birth?

Out of Bounds: Still no sign of Ladies Irish Open re-birth?

Irish women like Leona Maguire are impacting on the sport like never before

Wed Apr 18 2018 - 12:17
Spanish Open showing helps open up Major options for Paul Dunne

Spanish Open showing helps open up Major options for Paul Dunne

World ranking rise could mean automatic qualification for US Open at Shinnecock Hills

Tue Apr 17 2018 - 07:08
Out of Bounds: Patrick Reed deserves a break

Out of Bounds: Patrick Reed deserves a break

As the song goes, he does it his way. For better, or worse. Now as a Major champion

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 12:00
Rory McIlroy left to cope with another Major disappointment

Rory McIlroy left to cope with another Major disappointment

After a good first three days, stats show his game was way out-of-sync on Sunday

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00
Golfing maverick Patrick Reed finally backs up the brash boasts

Golfing maverick Patrick Reed finally backs up the brash boasts

Masters champion outlines how reception on first tee added to his motivation

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 19:00
Tiger Woods looks ready to retake place at top table

Tiger Woods looks ready to retake place at top table

Four-time Masters champion finishes well at Augusta to complete remarkable comeback

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy fails to ignite as Patrick Reed claims Masters title

Rory McIlroy fails to ignite as Patrick Reed claims Masters title

The American was unflappable in holding off a charging Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 00:16
Only Patrick Reed stands in way of Rory McIlroy and Masters glory

Only Patrick Reed stands in way of Rory McIlroy and Masters glory

McIlroy can complete career grand slam on Sunday but Patrick Reed stands in his way

Sun Apr 08 2018 - 00:55
Augusta National bites, but Patrick Reed sets a hot pace

Augusta National bites, but Patrick Reed sets a hot pace

American holds a two-shot lead into Saturday as Rory McIlroy lies at four under

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 00:47
Rory McIlroy stays patient to remain right in Masters mix

Rory McIlroy stays patient to remain right in Masters mix

Four-time major winner shot a second round 71 on a devilishly tough day at Augusta

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 21:31
Rory McIlroy and Spieth both relaxed after quick starts

Rory McIlroy and Spieth both relaxed after quick starts

‘To have the ability to stay patient, because of the position I’m in, that’s a nice luxury’

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 06:28
Rory McIlroy opens with 69 at Augusta as Spieth leads

Rory McIlroy opens with 69 at Augusta as Spieth leads

An enthralling day at US Masters saw McIlroy scramble well on the way in to shoot a 69

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 00:22
Tiger Woods renews Augusta battle to card opening 73

Tiger Woods renews Augusta battle to card opening 73

Four-time US Masters winner ground out a one over par round to remain well in the mix

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 22:07
Rahm hoping his extra power will open doors at Augusta

Rahm hoping his extra power will open doors at Augusta

The 23-year-old Spaniard aims to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Sergio Garcia

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 01:00
Expectancy of a thrilling Masters has never been so high

Expectancy of a thrilling Masters has never been so high

Tournament is wide open as so many players are on top of their game at Augusta National

Thu Apr 05 2018 - 01:00
Out of Bounds: Irish down to just one, but it’s Rory McIlroy

Out of Bounds: Irish down to just one, but it’s Rory McIlroy

Philip Reid’s first Masters was in 1991, and like then there’s only one Irish in the field

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 11:00
McIlroy hoping the numbers stack up in his favour this time

McIlroy hoping the numbers stack up in his favour this time

Irishman is in good form, totally focused and has prepared meticulously for Augusta

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 01:00
Tiger factor a renewed phenomenon as Augusta awaits

Tiger factor a renewed phenomenon as Augusta awaits

Thousands line the fairways to see Woods and Mickelson share a practice round

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 22:36
Augusta Diary: Tiger Woods has the power

Augusta Diary: Tiger Woods has the power

Meanwhile, Garcia tells of snake encounter, word of mouth and more from the US Masters

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 09:34
Confident Bubba Watson plots more Augusta glory

Confident Bubba Watson plots more Augusta glory

With two wins already this season, the two-time Masters champion is a Major contender again

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 22:31
Ian Poulter’s resilience pays off with ticket to Masters

Ian Poulter’s resilience pays off with ticket to Masters

Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn says Poulter’s performance in Texas ‘absolute class’

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 20:26
McIlroy, Mickelson and Spieth target Grand Slam glory

McIlroy, Mickelson and Spieth target Grand Slam glory

All three are one Major away from entering the elite club home to just five others

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00
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