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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
Hold the back page: Costly errors prove downfall to greats

Hold the back page: Costly errors prove downfall to greats

Philip Reid takes a look at some of the stories in the headlines this week

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00
McDowell still in with a shot of making it to PGA Tour finale

McDowell still in with a shot of making it to PGA Tour finale

Rory McIlroy out of WGC-Bridgestone but Pádraig Harrington and Shane Lowry to compete

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 01:00
Hold the back page: Usain Bolt gives up chicken nuggets as he targets Rio swansong

Hold the back page: Usain Bolt gives up chicken nuggets as he targets Rio swansong

Looking back at how a coin toss led Italy to European glory

Sat Aug 01 2015 - 01:52
Jordan Spieth closing in on McIlroy's world number one

Jordan Spieth closing in on McIlroy's world number one

A win for the American at WGC-Bridgestone would see overtake Northern Irishman at the top

Wed Jul 22 2015 - 14:44
Chastening day for Dunne as Open challenge finally unravels

Chastening day for Dunne as Open challenge finally unravels

Little goes right for the Irish amateur on the final day as he struggles to a final 78

Tue Jul 21 2015 - 01:00
Paul Dunne earns respect of the elite as Zach Johnson wins British Open

Paul Dunne earns respect of the elite as Zach Johnson wins British Open

Greystones amateur is undecided on whether to make the move quickly to the professional ranks, or wait until after September’s Walker Cup match

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 22:44
Zach Johnson the chosen one wins 2015 British Open

Zach Johnson the chosen one wins 2015 British Open

American doubles his Major tally after play-off as history just evades Jordan Spieth

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 20:07
Precocious Paul Dunne on cusp of history at St Andrews

Precocious Paul Dunne on cusp of history at St Andrews

22-year-old Greystones amateur leads The Open Championship going into final round

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 13:04
Graeme McDowell believes Old Course defences need  strengthening

Graeme McDowell believes Old Course defences need strengthening

Former US Open winner says bunkers need to be relocated to curb the big hitters

Sun Jul 19 2015 - 22:40
Prodigy Dunne following a trail blazed by Harrington the master

Prodigy Dunne following a trail blazed by Harrington the master

Three-time Major winner and young amateur form an intriguing Irish challenge

Sun Jul 19 2015 - 22:03
Padraig Harrington makes the most of delays at St Andrews

Padraig Harrington makes the most of delays at St Andrews

Fine second round 69 ensures Dubliner will be competing over the weekend at The Open

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:00
Formidable Adam Scott eases into contention  at St Andrews

Formidable Adam Scott eases into contention at St Andrews

Unblemished round of 67 means the ex-Masters winner is ideally placed to strike

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 01:00
Amateur Paul Dunne shines bright in the St Andrews gloom

Amateur Paul Dunne shines bright in the St Andrews gloom

Leader Johnson left with unfinished business while Watson says his Open farewell

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 22:29
Pádraig Harrington digs in to move into Open contention

Pádraig Harrington digs in to move into Open contention

Two-time winner shoots a 69 while Danny Willett surges into the lead at St Andrews

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 16:31
Open Championship: Dustin Johnson is a man on a mission

Open Championship: Dustin Johnson is a man on a mission

Heartbreak of US Open loss consigned to history as he leads with a flawless 65

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 23:00
No respite for Tiger Woods as he struggles to a 76

No respite for Tiger Woods as he struggles to a 76

Former world number one still patently struggling to find his old game

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 23:00
Amateur Paul Dunne opens with a  69 while  Lowry implodes late on

Amateur Paul Dunne opens with a 69 while Lowry implodes late on

Quadruple bogey eight on Road Hole ruins all the Offalyman’s good work

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 23:00
Irish amateur Paul Dunne has sensational start to British Open

Irish amateur Paul Dunne has sensational start to British Open

Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell failed to match the brilliance of Dunne

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 09:49
British Open: Full Spieth ahead for latest Major challenge

British Open: Full Spieth ahead for latest Major challenge

Solid opportunity beckons for star turn to take further steps into the golfing annals

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 01:00
Tiger Woods aiming to confound sceptics back at old haunt

Tiger Woods aiming to confound sceptics back at old haunt

Former world number one has already won two Open championship titles at St Andrews

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 13:21
Colourful contender Rickie Fowler aiming to take Major step forward

Colourful contender Rickie Fowler aiming to take Major step forward

The sense of expectation surrounding the in-form American is palpable this week

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00
Confident Justin Rose eager to land his Major target

Confident Justin Rose eager to land his Major target

Talented Englishman has always dreamed of one day winning the coveted British Open

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00
British Open: Five golfers who can stop Jordan Spieth

British Open: Five golfers who can stop Jordan Spieth

Philip Reid looks at who could come between the world number two and the Claret Jug

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 11:59
Pádraig Harrington still searching for vital stimulus

Pádraig Harrington still searching for vital stimulus

Three-time Major winner remains adamant that missing link for success is in the mind

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 06:32
Dustin Johnson drawn to play alongside  Jordan Spieth in British Open

Dustin Johnson drawn to play alongside Jordan Spieth in British Open

Reminders of US Open setback won’t knock American’s resolve, he says

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 01:00
Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell cheerfully set their sights on British Open

Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell cheerfully set their sights on British Open

Duo share 31st place at Scottish Open as Rickie Fowler birdies last to win

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 21:55
British Open: Bringing it all back to the Home of Golf

British Open: Bringing it all back to the Home of Golf

There is something extra special about a tournament staged at the hallowed Old Course at St Andrews

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss British Open defence

Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss British Open defence

World No 1 will not be at St Andrews as he takes ‘long term view of this injury’

Wed Jul 08 2015 - 21:47
Rory McIlroy faces wait on injured ankle before British Open

Rory McIlroy faces wait on injured ankle before British Open

Experts say injury to ATFL ligament can take from 10 days to 10 weeks to heal

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 18:09
Golfing injuries: Players find many ways to veer off course

Golfing injuries: Players find many ways to veer off course

To McIlroy’s soccer, add skiing, surfing and celebrating as hazardous activities

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 11:17
Leona Maguire falls just short of stunning European Masters win

Leona Maguire falls just short of stunning European Masters win

World No 1 amateur makes a bogey on 18 to lose by one shot from America’s Beth Allen

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 09:04
Leona Maguire to test herself against the pros at Ladies European Masters

Leona Maguire to test herself against the pros at Ladies European Masters

World No 1 amateur to play at Buckinghamshire Golf Club

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 20:39
McDowell bidding to win a third successive French Open

McDowell bidding to win a third successive French Open

Irishman eager to kick-start his season at happy hunting ground of Paris National

Tue Jun 30 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy needs to muster all forces for rivalry that could define age

Rory McIlroy needs to muster all forces for rivalry that could define age

Jordan Spieth admits he has been focused on chasing down the world number one

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 15:28
Shane Lowry’s prospects look much brighter after top-10 finish

Shane Lowry’s prospects look much brighter after top-10 finish

Offaly man has conditional status on PGA circuit and chance of earning full tour card

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 01:00
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