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Rory McIlroy muscles his way into contention in Turkey

Rory McIlroy muscles his way into contention in Turkey

Eagle-birdie run on back nine helps World No 3 to third straight 67

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 14:57
Rory McIlroy gets ready to pounce at Turkish Airlines Open

Rory McIlroy gets ready to pounce at Turkish Airlines Open

Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry still in the hunt as South African Jaco van Zyl leads

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 18:55
Fault-free Rory McIlroy stalks the leader at Turkish Open

Fault-free Rory McIlroy stalks the leader at Turkish Open

Another bogey-free round has the world number three four shots off the lead

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:34
Rory McIlroy well positioned after opening round in Turkey

Rory McIlroy well positioned after opening round in Turkey

World number three player would like to see the Irish Open played closer to Open

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 23:28
Rory McIlroy content with first round 67 in Turkey

Rory McIlroy content with first round 67 in Turkey

Shane Lowry left to rue late bogeys as South Africa’s Jaco van Zyl takes first round lead

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 13:55
Shane Lowry poised to strike as he stays on McIlroy’s tail

Shane Lowry poised to strike as he stays on McIlroy’s tail

The two Irish players will play together for the first two rounds of the Turkish Open

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 22:01
Graeme McDowell plotting late Dubai charge

Graeme McDowell plotting late Dubai charge

Five-week break helps Major winner put some perspective on disappointing season

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00
Return of British Open start of new era for  Royal Portrush

Return of British Open start of new era for Royal Portrush

Place on the Open rota a reward for a lot of hard work from different quarters

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 21:32
British Open at Portrush a dream come true for Darren Clarke

British Open at Portrush a dream come true for Darren Clarke

Oldest Major returning to Northern Ireland in 2019 – after a gap of some 68 years

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 20:07
Shane Lowry to concentrate on PGA Tour for start of 2016

Shane Lowry to concentrate on PGA Tour for start of 2016

‘I’m playing in America until the Irish Open which is my first tournament back in Europe’

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 08:00
McIlroy to host next three Irish Opens

McIlroy to host next three Irish Opens

Dubai Duty Free extends title sponsorship to 2018 and purse for next year at The K Club tops €4m

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00
Lots of positives for Lowry as Fitzpatrick takes title

Lots of positives for Lowry as Fitzpatrick takes title

The 20-year-old English rookie claimed his first European Tour title at Woburn

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 19:48
Strong Irish contingent bound for reinstated  British Masters

Strong Irish contingent bound for reinstated British Masters

Personal support of Ian Poulter ensures event returns after eight years

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 01:00
Successful first pro outing for Paul Dunne as Olesen prevails

Successful first pro outing for Paul Dunne as Olesen prevails

Rookie professional earns €47,530 to join Lowry and McDowell in a tie for 19th place

Sun Oct 04 2015 - 20:07
Steady progress for Michael McGeady in Tour qualifying

Steady progress for Michael McGeady in Tour qualifying

Derry man three shots off the lead in France, with Gavin Moynihan also on the move

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 19:25
BBC requests early release from contract for British Open

BBC requests early release from contract for British Open

Following next year’s tournament Sky Sports had won the rights for live coverage

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 10:14
Jack Hume and Paul Dunne stroll through to Stage Two

Jack Hume and Paul Dunne stroll through to Stage Two

Walker Cup stars among qualifiers at Ebreichsdorf in Austria

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 15:23

Paul Dunne and Jack Hume well-placed in Stage One qualifying bid

Irish pair lying joint-seventh in Austria as they seek a top-20 spot

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 20:15
Knock to meet Maynooth in Senior Cup final

Knock to meet Maynooth in Senior Cup final

Colin Fairweather secures winning point for Belfast club in their win over Limerick

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 17:43
Royal Dublin overcome demons to finally reclaim Barton Shield

Royal Dublin overcome demons to finally reclaim Barton Shield

Mick Chambers’ side cruised past Galway to win the shield for the first time in 47 years

Thu Sept 17 2015 - 21:00
Super troopers Galway set for final showdown with Royal Dublin

Super troopers Galway set for final showdown with Royal Dublin

Joe Lyons’s players will need all their resolve to defeat ‘The Dream Team’

Thu Sept 17 2015 - 01:12
Shaun Carter ready to drive Royal Dublin’s quest to regain Barton Shield

Shaun Carter ready to drive Royal Dublin’s quest to regain Barton Shield

Royal Dublin go head-to-head with defending champions Muskerry in semi-final

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 01:04
Gary Hurley in impressive form at European Tour qualifying stage one

Gary Hurley in impressive form at European Tour qualifying stage one

Waterford player’s 71 left him in tied-13th after the first round of the four-day qualifier, as he seeks to move on to stage two in Spain

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 20:24
Britain and Ireland write their own bit of Walker Cup history

Britain and Ireland write their own bit of Walker Cup history

Sharvin unbeaten and Dunne gains crucial half in record seven-point victory

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 01:03
Paul Dunne goes pro  after achieving ultimate amateur accolade

Paul Dunne goes pro after achieving ultimate amateur accolade

Walker Cup victory secured as Greystones golfer finds his form in Sunday’s matches

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 01:00
Exodus to professional ranks starts after emphatic Walker Cup victory

Exodus to professional ranks starts after emphatic Walker Cup victory

Dunne, Hurley and Moynihan embark on new careers over coming days

Sun Sept 13 2015 - 21:42
Walker Cup:  Britain and Ireland take day one lead

Walker Cup: Britain and Ireland take day one lead

Ireland’s Gavin Moynihan impresses in role of anchorman as United States trail 7-5

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 21:44
Walker Cup: Irish players aiming  to be famous five

Walker Cup: Irish players aiming to be famous five

Britain and Ireland captain believes Ireland players could be vital for victory against USA

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 01:00
Walker Cup 2015: A bluffer’s guide

Walker Cup 2015: A bluffer’s guide

Not quite sure of the ins and outs of the Walker Cup? We’ve got you covered

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 23:06
Inbee Park seeks career Grand Slam at Evian Championship

Inbee Park seeks career Grand Slam at Evian Championship

Young Cavan amateur Leona Maguire makes her debut in the championship

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00
Future bright for Galway as they seal 10th minor hurling title

Future bright for Galway as they seal 10th minor hurling title

Tipperary’s quest for a minor double undone by early second half goal blitz at Croke Park

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 17:20
Dublin v Mayo: Five things we learned from replay

Dublin v Mayo: Five things we learned from replay

Philip Reid with the talking points from Croke Park as Dublin reached the final

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 12:00
Mayo reacquainted with regret and left with much to ponder

Mayo reacquainted with regret and left with much to ponder

Connacht champions left to rue missed opportunity to kill off Dublin

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 20:27
Jordan  Spieth and Jason Day looking to usurp Rory McIlroy

Jordan Spieth and Jason Day looking to usurp Rory McIlroy

World No 1 returns to action at the Deutsche Bank Championship

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 01:00
Heroic efforts pay off as five Irish to face USA in Walker Cup

Heroic efforts pay off as five Irish to face USA in Walker Cup

Choice of Irish players seen as a sign of strength of Irish amateur game

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 01:06
Jason Day targets world number one slot as he digests Major win

Jason Day targets world number one slot as he digests Major win

Emotional victor salutes sacrifices made by mother and sisters to help his golf career

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 01:05
Rory McIlroy praises Whistling Straits  authorities

Rory McIlroy praises Whistling Straits authorities

Course is usually a fair test of golf but it can penalise you if don’t perform, says McIlroy

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 10:33
Whistling Straits: five things we learned at the 2015 US PGA

Whistling Straits: five things we learned at the 2015 US PGA

There are things to shout about and think about as we leave Whistling Straits after Jason Day's victory

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 01:00
McIlroy finds feet on return from ankle injury at Whistling Straits

McIlroy finds feet on return from ankle injury at Whistling Straits

Northern Irishman makes fringes of contention at US PGA Championship

Sun Aug 16 2015 - 23:41
US PGA: Second round heats up before thunderstorm halts play

US PGA: Second round heats up before thunderstorm halts play

Spieth, Day and Johnson dominate but Sweden’s Lingmerth also keeps his cool

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 00:30
Spieth lands heaviest blows in second-round scrap with McIlroy

Spieth lands heaviest blows in second-round scrap with McIlroy

World number one remains in hunt but Spieth tears up the leaderboard

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 20:11
Dustin Johnson doesn’t let sands of time haunt him

Dustin Johnson doesn’t let sands of time haunt him

Early leader gets over past error and conjures up an opening round 66

Fri Aug 14 2015 - 01:00
Dustin Johnson sets pace as Rory McIlroy makes promising start

Dustin Johnson sets pace as Rory McIlroy makes promising start

World No 1 shows no sign of rustiness in opening 71 at Whistling Straits

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 23:10
US PGA showdown for Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth

US PGA showdown for Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth

Contest for final Major will be intense as 97 of the world’s top 100 players compete

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:06
US PGA:  McIlroy’s expectation levels the same as he returns

US PGA: McIlroy’s expectation levels the same as he returns

World number one has played more practice rounds than anyone else at Whistling Straits

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 01:00
Major achievements expected of Shane Lowry ahead of US PGA

Major achievements expected of Shane Lowry ahead of US PGA

Pádraig Harrington and Darren Clarke believe a Major is on the way for WGC winner

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
Pádraig Harrington  focuses on getting the attitude right

Pádraig Harrington focuses on getting the attitude right

Despite a knee injury the Irishman is keen to reclaim the PGA title he won in 2008

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00
Shane Lowry on a high as he embraces next Major challenge

Shane Lowry on a high as he embraces next Major challenge

Defending champion Rory McIlroy poised to return to action at PGA following his injury

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 01:00
Shane Lowry stays true to his word to provide something special

Shane Lowry stays true to his word to provide something special

Offaly man follows in McIlroy’s footsteps as unlikeliest of birdies on 18th seals victory

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 23:42
Shane Lowry holds his nerve to seal the deal at Firestone

Shane Lowry holds his nerve to seal the deal at Firestone

‘I made a lot of good decisions and got a bit of luck as well’ - $1.57 million winner

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 23:29
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