Pádraig Harrington confirms return to form with impressive 68 at Bay HillRory McIlroy struggles on greens but still well in the hunt after two-under-par 70Fri Mar 20 2015 - 09:11
Rory McIlroy key to Dubai Duty Free sponsoring Irish OpenSponsorship provides massive shot in the arm after Three finished sponsorship in 2010Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00
McIlroy X-Factor draws Dubai Duty Free to sponsor Irish OpenTournament has been without a title sponsor since 2010Fri Mar 13 2015 - 13:49
Dustin Johnson latest to be asked to Royal County Down by McIlroyWorld number one has no plans to add to his sparse schedule ahead of the MastersTue Mar 10 2015 - 01:00
Anything but elementary for Holmes and Watson as Johnson powers to Doral titleWGC victory particularly sweet following his six-month absence from the sportMon Mar 09 2015 - 11:10
McDowell remains positive despite his early exit at at WGC-Cadillac in FloridaIrishman finishes ten over par but says it’s very early in the season and no time to panicSun Mar 08 2015 - 23:00
Difficult day at the office for Shane LowryIrishman posts a second round 74 to lie one-over as Blue Monster shows its teethSat Mar 07 2015 - 02:00
Rory McIlroy loses his cool and his club after hitting poor shotWorld number one throws three iron into lake in sign of frustration with his gameFri Mar 06 2015 - 23:58
Rory McIlroy’s Doral roller-coaster continues on day twoWorld number one opens up with two birdies and two bogeys as he pursues leader JB HolmesFri Mar 06 2015 - 19:42
Graeme McDowell crashes on final hole at CadillacPortrush player happy enough with lot after ending opening round one over parFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:26
Harrington says Tiger can draw inspiration from his comebackThree-time Major winner now has Ryder Cup and Olympics in his sightsThu Mar 05 2015 - 01:53
Adam Scott still looking to clean up despite forgoing broomhandle putterNew dad is eager to return to action at Doral following a winter lay-offThu Mar 05 2015 - 01:00
Shane Lowry delighted with Padraig Harrington’s Honda success‘It’s one of the best stories in quite a while,’ says Lowry of his compatriotWed Mar 04 2015 - 01:10
Reformed Watson still has faith in his special talentFrom bad boy to role model, the US Masters holder has come a long wayWed Mar 04 2015 - 01:00
Different strokes: Davis Love III set for Ryder Cup captaincyLove gets another crack at Ryder Cup, Rory’s back, quote of the week and what’s in Lydia Ko’s bag?Tue Feb 24 2015 - 16:14
Proven Darren Clarke the perfect fit for Ryder Cup captain’s roleExperienced Irishman delighted to be chosen to lead the holders to HazeltineThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:00
Players’ support a key factor in choice of Darren ClarkeImportance of team’s belief in the captain was shown in last Ryder CupThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:00
Darren Clarke profile: Rugby’s loss has been golf’s gainDungannon man has known triumph and personal disaster in stellar careerWed Feb 18 2015 - 15:24
Shane Lowry signals his intent with impressive top-ten finish in USACheque for almost $190,000 he won a big help in his bid to claim a PGA Tour cardTue Feb 10 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy: After Horizon settlement, what’s next?World number one can now return to writing his name in golfing history booksThu Feb 05 2015 - 01:00
Sky Sports secure exclusive live TV rights to British OpenFive-year deal from 2017 ends the 60-year association with BBC’s free-to-air serviceWed Feb 04 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy to take the stand in high-stakes gameWorld number one’s High Court case against former agents set to begin on TuesdayTue Feb 03 2015 - 09:31
Rory McIlroy may influence Koepka into playing Irish OpenShane Lowry to make season debut at Torrey Pines where Harrington also lines upTue Feb 03 2015 - 01:00
Sale of British Open rights to Sky hard to justify as player numbers declineOnly hardcore fans who can afford to subscribe to pay-to-view will now have full access to the Open on televisionMon Feb 02 2015 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy’s legal battle unwelcome blot on Horizon ahead of Grand Slam pursuitGolfer could spend two weeks on stand when proceedings against former agency beginsSat Jan 31 2015 - 13:39
Rory McIroy primed for success in favoured Dubai hunting groundDefending champion Stephen Gallacher going for an unprecedented trebleTue Jan 27 2015 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy curtailing his schedule to maximise his Major chancesIrishman starts season in Abu Dhabi Championship where he has finished runner-up three timesTue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Interview: tee-time again for Danielle McVeigh after dark days with depressionFormer golf professional who attended counsellors for depression has found there is more to life than golfSat Jan 10 2015 - 01:00
Peter Lawrie will seek to make most of invitation to South African OpenDubliner who lost his tour card has chance to collect some prize money in South AfricaTue Jan 06 2015 - 01:00
Sporting Advent Calendar #20: McGinley masterminds Ryder Cup win over divided USAPhilip Reid on the stark contrast in both camps as Europe triumphed again at GleneaglesSat Dec 20 2014 - 14:40
Katie Taylor named Ireland’s most admired sports star for third year in rowBrian O’Driscoll and Rory McIlroy trail boxing champion in pollWed Dec 17 2014 - 13:32
Sporting Advent Calendar #17: Rory McIlroy fights back in epic US PGA finalePhilip Reid recalls that rain-delayed final round, overcoming fading light to close the dealWed Dec 17 2014 - 09:59
Rory McIlroy misses out on BBC Sports Personality of the Year awardFormula One champion Lewis Hamilton pips world’s number one golfer to top prizeMon Dec 15 2014 - 00:00
Paul McGinley to lead Irish golf team at 2016 Olympic GamesDubliner consulted with top Irish players including Rory McIlroy before accepting roleFri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Sporting Advent Calendar #9: Stephanie Meadow’s stunning bow at the US OpenAntrim woman makes debut at Pinehurst No.2 and finishes third with a cheque for €200kTue Dec 09 2014 - 10:44
Munster v Clermont TV view: Well of rugby miracles runs dry for home sideScott Quinnell’s pre-match warning went unheeded by Anthony Foley’s menMon Dec 08 2014 - 06:01
Shane Lowry aiming to finish successful campaign on a highOffalyman to tee it up for the first time at the lucrative Nedbank Challenge in Sun CityTue Dec 02 2014 - 01:00
Matchless formula still providing football fans with their weekly fixThe BBC’s Match of the Day programme is 50 years old – but still delivering the goodsMon Dec 01 2014 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy hopes for good omen Down UnderWorld number one will defend Australian Open title ahead of Grand Slam bid in AprilWed Nov 26 2014 - 13:20
Lap of honour for McIlroy as Race over before scheduled Dubai finaleIrishman’s remarkable season ensures Tour’s final tournament in effect a dead rubberTue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00
Brooks Koepka gets Rory McIlroy over the line in Race to DubaiAmerican owed lunch by world number one, who says season saw the best golf of his lifeSun Nov 16 2014 - 19:34
Shane Lowry: ‘I’m feeling disappointed and flat, my head is all over the place’After a poor third round in the Turkish Airlines Open Lowry admitted to being too aggressive, saying his course management let him downSat Nov 15 2014 - 15:41
Weather halts Lowry in full-flightOffaly-man five-under through 14 in Turkey before siren signals end of playFri Nov 14 2014 - 14:59
Jimenez holds one-stroke lead over Poulter after round of 63 at Turkish OpenShane Lowry recovers from poor start to finish seven shots back at Maxx RoyalThu Nov 13 2014 - 20:45
Players reluctant to tweak ‘Final Series’ despite McIlroy’s runaway successBarring an extraordinary climax to season, Irishman destined to top the order of meritThu Nov 13 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy still out in front in Race to DubaiChasing trio would require back-to-back wins to stop Irishman topping Order of MeritTue Nov 11 2014 - 11:34
Major incentive for Shane Lowry as season comes to an endRory McIlroy returns to action later this month while Graeme McDowell also in ShanghaiTue Nov 04 2014 - 01:00
Concra Wood defend their Musgrave Crumlin Children’s Hospital club titleCastleblayney club prevail again at the Oceanico resort on the AlgarveTue Oct 21 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy to take break from golf to focus on trialWorld number one will not play until the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai late next monthMon Oct 20 2014 - 20:29
