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Confident Rory McIlroy looking forward to Major test

Confident Rory McIlroy looking forward to Major test

Irishman believes his game in good shape ahead of US PGA at Quail Hollow

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 06:30
Less is more for Pádraig Harrington ahead of US PGA

Less is more for Pádraig Harrington ahead of US PGA

2008 winner aiming to be fresh on Thursday at familiar surroindings of Quail Hollow

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 21:30
Rory McIlroy licking his lips with PGA Championship forecast

Rory McIlroy licking his lips with PGA Championship forecast

Promised thunderstorms disrupt practice; and, secondly, they ensures a softer course

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 12:34
Out of Bounds: Langer’s putter anchoring his brilliance

Out of Bounds: Langer’s putter anchoring his brilliance

German has been dominant in Senior Majors despite the putting ban imposed in 2016

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 12:11
Who has Rory McIlroy lined up as his next bagman?

Who has Rory McIlroy lined up as his next bagman?

Irishman parted ways with JP Fitzgerald and is due to address the issue on Wednesday

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 19:17
Monaghan’s bench make the difference as Down bow out

Monaghan’s bench make the difference as Down bow out

Level at half-time, Conor McManus leads scoring spree in second half at Croke Park

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 19:42
Out of Bounds: US PGA set for new lease of life as year’s second major

Out of Bounds: US PGA set for new lease of life as year’s second major

The tournament is likely to move to May with the Players being pushed back into March

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 12:22
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy poised for great new rivalry

Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy poised for great new rivalry

Irishman will be out to foil American’s bid to seal a career Grand Slam at the US PGA

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 06:00
Jordan Spieth conjured the spirit of Seve with favourable drop

Jordan Spieth conjured the spirit of Seve with favourable drop

American correctly used the rules to his advantage in dropping on practice ground

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 12:58
Rory McIlroy rues ‘lost opportunity’ at British Open

Rory McIlroy rues ‘lost opportunity’ at British Open

Northern Irish man finishes joint fourth after horrendous first round at Royal Birkdale

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 01:00
From depths of despair Jordan Spieth's is a tale of victory

From depths of despair Jordan Spieth's is a tale of victory

He comes back from poor start with incredible final five holes to win Open title

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 21:30
Jordan Spieth remains in total control of his Open ambitions

Jordan Spieth remains in total control of his Open ambitions

Ice-cool Texan cards 65 to take three-shot lead; Branden Grace cards historic 62

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 21:54
He's back - Rory McIlroy struts his stuff at Birkdale

He's back - Rory McIlroy struts his stuff at Birkdale

After back-to-back misses cuts McIlroy back at the business end of a tournament

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 07:30
Ian Poulter in position to mount a Major Challenge

Ian Poulter in position to mount a Major Challenge

Englishman has regained his confidence following a difficult last 12 months

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 23:00
Composed Spieth eases into pole position

Composed Spieth eases into pole position

Proven Major winner leads by two from Kuchar as McIlroy storms back into contention

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 21:50
Rory McIlroy right back in the thick of things

Rory McIlroy right back in the thick of things

McIlroy plays the conditions beautifully at Birkdale to finish on one-under

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 15:33
If you’re going to get hit by a ball - it may as well be Dustin Johnson’s

If you’re going to get hit by a ball - it may as well be Dustin Johnson’s

DJ did say sorry, and he did sign the golf ball. So, thanks for that. I’ll find a frame for it

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 13:26
Rory McIlroy fights back at Birkdale after horror start

Rory McIlroy fights back at Birkdale after horror start

“JP gave me a talking to. Reminded me . . . ‘You’re Rory McIlroy, what are you doing?’"

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 21:50
Frustrating opening day for Lowry and Harrington

Frustrating opening day for Lowry and Harrington

Double bogey on 16th costly for Offaly man who has to settle for a two-over 72

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 20:58
Irish challengers struggling badly at Royal Birkdale

Irish challengers struggling badly at Royal Birkdale

Harrington, Lowry and Clarke all finish over par while McIlroy makes poor start

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 15:55
Irish hoping to weather storm in unpredictable Open

Irish hoping to weather storm in unpredictable Open

Shane Lowry is the only one of the quartet not to have already lifted the claret jug

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 22:00
Jason Day searching for the light at the end of the tunnel

Jason Day searching for the light at the end of the tunnel

Australian has faced a tumultuous time on and off course but is coming out the other side

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 20:35
Rory McIlroy hoping to crack the enigma code at Royal Birkdale

Rory McIlroy hoping to crack the enigma code at Royal Birkdale

2014 British Open winner feels odds of 20/1 for him to win this week are very generous

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 13:22
Out of Bounds: Golf for the many, watched by the few

Out of Bounds: Golf for the many, watched by the few

R&A’s stance on ‘growing game’ doesn’t sit easily with Majors stuck behind a paywall

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 12:32
Shane Lowry feels immediate connection with Royal Birkdale

Shane Lowry feels immediate connection with Royal Birkdale

Lowry looking forward to playing seven weeks in a row and making FedEx playoffs

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 07:00
Jon Rahm getting into the moment by listening to Eminem

Jon Rahm getting into the moment by listening to Eminem

Irish Open winner gets into the zone by listening to ‘motivational’ rapper before rounds

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 20:18
Pádraig Harrington in positive mood ahead of Major challenge

Pádraig Harrington in positive mood ahead of Major challenge

Fourth-place finish in Scottish Open shows former champion’s game is in good shape

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 06:00
Sergio Garcia in a good place as he plots British Open bid

Sergio Garcia in a good place as he plots British Open bid

Major success at the US Masters has instilled further confidence in the popular Spaniard

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 21:40
Tough but fair: straight hitters at home in Royal Birkdale

Tough but fair: straight hitters at home in Royal Birkdale

Of all the courses on the British Open rota, this one punishes inaccuracy off the tee

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 07:00
Out of Bounds: The Irish Open is in a good place right now

Out of Bounds: The Irish Open is in a good place right now

Portstewart is likely to be host again whenever the tournament returns to the North

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 12:00
Irish golfers enduring longest winless streak in 11 years

Irish golfers enduring longest winless streak in 11 years

Time is also running out for Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell to secure Open spots

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 06:30
Jon Rahm following in the footsteps of Spanish giants

Jon Rahm following in the footsteps of Spanish giants

T-Bone steaks one of the secrets in winning title also held by Garcia, Seve and Olazabal

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 07:00
Jon Rahm claims stunning six-stroke win at Irish Open

Jon Rahm claims stunning six-stroke win at Irish Open

Gavin Moynihan makes the most of late invite with closing 64 to finish as top Irish player

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 19:27
Jon Rahm winning hearts as he looks to follow his heroes

Jon Rahm winning hearts as he looks to follow his heroes

Young Spanish sensation in contention to join the Spanish roll of honour at the Irish Open

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 19:05
Jon Rahm primed to land a heavy punch at Portstewart

Jon Rahm primed to land a heavy punch at Portstewart

The Spaniard is one off the lead with a number of Irish players also in contention

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 21:18
Another dog day afternoon for Rory McIlroy

Another dog day afternoon for Rory McIlroy

After missing cut at Portstewart, McIlroy still confident in his game and practice regime

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 20:30
Rory McIlroy misses Irish Open cut after second round 73

Rory McIlroy misses Irish Open cut after second round 73

Title defence is all but over with Paul Dunne leading the Irish charge at Portstewart

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 13:03
Frustrated Rory McIlroy fails to spark as he loses ground on Irish Open field

Frustrated Rory McIlroy fails to spark as he loses ground on Irish Open field

After a round of 72, the world number four said: “I felt like I was swimming against the stream”

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 21:09
Irish Open: Rory McIlroy misses out on birdie blitz

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy misses out on birdie blitz

Paul Dunne, Graeme McDowell and Gavin Moynihan head Irish challenge at Portstewart

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 20:58
Home comforts help McDowell make strong start in Irish Open

Home comforts help McDowell make strong start in Irish Open

Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington also enjoy good opening rounds at Portstewart

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 14:21
Rory McIlroy hopes to replicate Tiger’s standard

Rory McIlroy hopes to replicate Tiger’s standard

Irish Open favourite would ‘love’ to get on sustained run like US golfer did in his prime

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 22:00
Paul Dunne can go for broke at Portstewart

Paul Dunne can go for broke at Portstewart

With his card already secure, Dunne can afford to go take risks in Irish Open

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 17:49
Rory McIlroy staying off Twitter after Steve Elkington spat

Rory McIlroy staying off Twitter after Steve Elkington spat

‘I must have wrote that tweet and deleted it about five times before I actually sent it’

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 12:57
Out of Bounds: Travelling to play still a step too far for US players

Out of Bounds: Travelling to play still a step too far for US players

None of the big name PGA Tour players are at Portstewart, despite the impending Open

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 12:00
Portstewart’s unique terrain to captivate European Tour players

Portstewart’s unique terrain to captivate European Tour players

Course will demand strategy and creative shot-making – a learning curve for many awaits

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 06:30
Signs are good for Harrington despite injury-plagued season

Signs are good for Harrington despite injury-plagued season

Dubliner sees upcoming Irish Open as the springboard to better things this season

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 22:09
Nuremore claim win at Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge

Nuremore claim win at Allianz Irish Times Officers’ Challenge

Shandon Park, Donabate and Greenore also earn place in August’s K Club final

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 21:56
Northern exposure gives Irish Open new lease of life

Northern exposure gives Irish Open new lease of life

Moving tournament to Portrush in 2012, and Rory McIlroy’s involvement pivotal in saving event

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 14:02
Out of Bounds: Is ‘drive for show, putt for dough’ true?

Out of Bounds: Is ‘drive for show, putt for dough’ true?

For Rory McIlroy, average putting weeks often lead to titles due to long game excellence

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 12:00
Rory McIlroy targets a fresh start ahead of the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy targets a fresh start ahead of the Irish Open

World number four already looked happier with new putter in Travelers Championship

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 21:14
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