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Rory McIlroy must dig deep once more after Irish Open setback

Rory McIlroy must dig deep once more after Irish Open setback

Holywood man leads five-strong Irish contingent at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Tue Sept 17 2024 - 06:00
Leona Maguire on Solheim Cup: ‘A bitter pill to swallow to be sat out for as many sessions as I was’

Leona Maguire on Solheim Cup: ‘A bitter pill to swallow to be sat out for as many sessions as I was’

Europe captain Suzann Pettersen refused to admit any mistake for selecting Maguire only twice

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 14:40
Højgaard steals Irish Open from McIlroy’s grasp with closing hat-trick of birdies

Højgaard steals Irish Open from McIlroy’s grasp with closing hat-trick of birdies

McIlroy looked to have one hand on the trophy but late missed putts cost him dearly

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 19:46
Lowry to play BMW PGA, Spanish Open and Dunhill Links in stretch of tournaments that will test body and mind

Lowry to play BMW PGA, Spanish Open and Dunhill Links in stretch of tournaments that will test body and mind

Power says he made plenty of birdies in Irish Open but also too many mistakes

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 19:00
Irish Open fairy-tale not to be for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Højgaard wins at Royal County Down

Irish Open fairy-tale not to be for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Højgaard wins at Royal County Down

The world number three finished one shot behind the Dane

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 18:44
Rory McIlroy leads Irish Open heading into final round

Rory McIlroy leads Irish Open heading into final round

A round of 69 on Saturday gave McIlroy a one-shot lead over Italian Matteo Manassero

Sat Sept 14 2024 - 18:11
Manassero back in the groove as he leads tight field in Irish Open

Manassero back in the groove as he leads tight field in Irish Open

Italian continues his impressive comeback on DP World Tour with a superb 66 for a midway total of 136 and a one-stroke lead over English duo Todd Clements and Laurie Canter

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 20:28
Shane Lowry eyeing Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy at Irish Open

Shane Lowry eyeing Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy at Irish Open

Home favourites battle into contention as they both go in search of a second title

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 19:42
‘He was someone I looked up to...I’m trying to beat him now’: Seán Keeling relishing elite company at Irish Open

‘He was someone I looked up to...I’m trying to beat him now’: Seán Keeling relishing elite company at Irish Open

The 17-year-old has impressed on the opening two days at Royal County Down

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 19:00
Irish Open: Seán Keeling a shining light on day one at Royal County Down

Irish Open: Seán Keeling a shining light on day one at Royal County Down

The 17-year-old Dubliner and Rory McIlroy were the only two Irish players to finish the first round under par

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 21:26
Rory McIlroy right in the Irish Open mix after closing with three birdies

Rory McIlroy right in the Irish Open mix after closing with three birdies

McIroy opens with a three-under 68 to trail leader Todd Clements by two shots at Royal County Down

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 20:04
Irish Open: Patience and skill required to tame severe test at Royal County Down

Irish Open: Patience and skill required to tame severe test at Royal County Down

With strong winds expected, it may well be a case of last man standing at the Newcastle links

Wed Sept 11 2024 - 19:00
Irish Open: Three key holes at Royal County Down

Irish Open: Three key holes at Royal County Down

While the ninth is one of the most photographed holes in world golf, the eighth has the potential to wreck scorecards

Wed Sept 11 2024 - 18:17
Tom McKibbin seeks biggest win of career at Irish Open as he eyes PGA Tour card

Tom McKibbin seeks biggest win of career at Irish Open as he eyes PGA Tour card

‘Serious’ stretch of golf ahead for Belfast native with top 10 players on DP World Tour qualifying for US tour

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 16:03
Neergaard-Petersen makes the grade as he heads for Irish Open

Neergaard-Petersen makes the grade as he heads for Irish Open

Young Dane Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen heading for Royal County Down after winning his third title on the Challenge Tour to automatically earn his full DP World Tour card

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 06:00
McIlroy and Lowry the headline acts at sold-out Royal County Down

McIlroy and Lowry the headline acts at sold-out Royal County Down

This week’s Amgen Irish Open may lack for some American star power but the in-depth quality of the field is reflected in the presence of 15 winners on the DP World

Mon Sept 09 2024 - 20:20
Irish Open: Royal County Down prepares to be the star of the show yet again

Irish Open: Royal County Down prepares to be the star of the show yet again

The stunning links in Newcastle, ranked by many as the best in the world, has hosted championships at every level of the game

Mon Sept 09 2024 - 06:00
Irish Open: Six of the best to follow at Royal County Down

Irish Open: Six of the best to follow at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy is the headline player, while Bob MacIntyre continues to improve

Sun Sept 08 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy looks to cut back his schedule next year as he seeks to end Major drought

Rory McIlroy looks to cut back his schedule next year as he seeks to end Major drought

Focus turns to Ryder Cup qualifying ahead of a busy period on the DP World Tour

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 06:00
Sara Byrne shows star appeal with Curtis Cup exploits

Sara Byrne shows star appeal with Curtis Cup exploits

Scottie Scheffler has more money than words

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 06:00
Scottie Scheffler dominates Tour Championship  in Atlanta to win FedEx Cup

Scottie Scheffler dominates Tour Championship in Atlanta to win FedEx Cup

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy shared ninth place to secure $1,608,333 paydays each

Sun Sept 01 2024 - 23:56
Annabel Dimmock wins Women’s Irish Open in tale of resilience

Annabel Dimmock wins Women’s Irish Open in tale of resilience

Leona Maguire’s 68 on Sunday was her best round of the tournament to finish in the top 15

Sun Sept 01 2024 - 19:01
England’s Annabel Dimmock leads Women’s Irish Open after day three, Leona Maguire stalls

England’s Annabel Dimmock leads Women’s Irish Open after day three, Leona Maguire stalls

The British golfer shot a course record 65 on Saturday to go two shots ahead of Finland’s Ursula Wikstrom

Sat Aug 31 2024 - 18:20
Leona Maguire and Anna Abom fly home flag in Women’s Irish Open

Leona Maguire and Anna Abom fly home flag in Women’s Irish Open

Solheim Cup hero Leona Maguire with lots of work to do as she trails Finnish leader Ursula Wikstrom by six shots at the midway point of the Irish Open

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 21:51
Finnish veteran Ursula Wikstrom staying calm as she claims  halfway lead in Women’s Irish Open

Finnish veteran Ursula Wikstrom staying calm as she claims halfway lead in Women’s Irish Open

Since turning professional in 2004 Wikstrom has travelled from one LET tour stop to another but has never lifted silverware

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 21:06
Olivia Mehaffey rediscovers the pep in her step and plays Carton House with a smile

Olivia Mehaffey rediscovers the pep in her step and plays Carton House with a smile

An Italian, a Finn and a Spaniard navigate their way to the top of the field with opening rounds of five-under-par 68

Thu Aug 29 2024 - 21:40
Steady start for Leona Maguire but some ‘head-scratchers’ on the greens

Steady start for Leona Maguire but some ‘head-scratchers’ on the greens

Irish star rolls in a par putt on the 18th for a bogey-free round of 70

Thu Aug 29 2024 - 20:10
Leona Maguire and Lauren Walsh will lead strong home challenge in Women’s Irish Open

Leona Maguire and Lauren Walsh will lead strong home challenge in Women’s Irish Open

England’s Georgia Hall and Dutch woman Anne van Dam also likely to be in contention on Kildare course well suited to long hitters

Wed Aug 28 2024 - 16:31
Shane Lowry on chasing Scottie Scheffler: ‘I give shots to my friends every day at home, but my friends are not like him’

Shane Lowry on chasing Scottie Scheffler: ‘I give shots to my friends every day at home, but my friends are not like him’

Irish golfer starts seven shots behind the world number one at the Tour Championship, with a $25 million-winning FedEx Cup prize in sight

Wed Aug 28 2024 - 16:19
Leona Maguire set to lead strong home challenge in KPMG Women’s Irish Open

Leona Maguire set to lead strong home challenge in KPMG Women’s Irish Open

Leona Maguire says KPMG Women's Irish Open now a popular event on the Ladies European Tour but more still needs to be done

Tue Aug 27 2024 - 18:55
Sara Byrne hoping for a perfect finish to her amateur career at Curtis Cup

Sara Byrne hoping for a perfect finish to her amateur career at Curtis Cup

Sara Byrne and her Irish team-mates Áine Donegan and Beth Coulter will compete in the Curtis Cup at Sunningdale and miss the Irish Women’s Open due to unfortunate schedule clash

Tue Aug 27 2024 - 06:00
European captain Suzann Pettersen goes with experience for Solheim Cup wild cards

European captain Suzann Pettersen goes with experience for Solheim Cup wild cards

Switzerland’s Albane Valenzuela the only slightly surprising pick among the four for next month’s match in Virginia

Mon Aug 26 2024 - 17:38
Lydia Ko wins Women’s British Open at St Andrews to end Major drought

Lydia Ko wins Women’s British Open at St Andrews to end Major drought

Leona Maguire has disappointing final round but qualifies for the Solheim Cup

Sun Aug 25 2024 - 20:31
Australia’s Adam Scott leads BMW Championship after course record as Lowry makes gains

Australia’s Adam Scott leads BMW Championship after course record as Lowry makes gains

Rory McIlroy struggled to a round of 71, 10 shots adrift of Scott

Fri Aug 23 2024 - 20:59
Leona Maguire grinds through a tough opening round on gusty day at Old Course

Leona Maguire grinds through a tough opening round on gusty day at Old Course

Solheim Cup star comes back from bogey-bogey start at AIG Women’s Open to land in tied 32nd, six strokes behind leader Charley Hull

Thu Aug 22 2024 - 22:01
Leona Maguire braced for windy St Andrews challenge as she seeks Major improvement

Leona Maguire braced for windy St Andrews challenge as she seeks Major improvement

Difficult weather could make for a challenging AIG Women’s Open in Scotland for Cavan golfer Leona Maguire and her compatriots Stephanie Meadow and Lauren Walsh

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 18:51
BMW Championship to be played on longest course in PGA Tour history

BMW Championship to be played on longest course in PGA Tour history

Old Course at St Andrews to host AIG Women’s Open for the third time

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 16:58
Donald Trump’s granddaughter makes early commitment to join University of Miami golf

Donald Trump’s granddaughter makes early commitment to join University of Miami golf

Jordan Spieth to get wrist surgery; Tom Kim’s agonising finish to his FedEx Cup campaign

Tue Aug 20 2024 - 06:00
Séamus Power misses out as Lowry and McIlroy head for BMW Championship in Colorado

Séamus Power misses out as Lowry and McIlroy head for BMW Championship in Colorado

Séamus Power misses out on lucrative BMW Championship in Colorado despite a tied-10th finish in St Jude Classic

Mon Aug 19 2024 - 18:10
Olympics Day 12: Irish in action and best of the rest as Rhasidat Adeleke goes in 400m semi-final

Olympics Day 12: Irish in action and best of the rest as Rhasidat Adeleke goes in 400m semi-final

Ireland's Jack Woolley finally gets into action in the round of 16 of Taekwondo’s men’s 58kg category

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
Olympics: Bell ringing becomes a big hit of the Games

Olympics: Bell ringing becomes a big hit of the Games

Gold medallists happily marking their victory in distinctive fashion in Stade de France

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
Olympics at a glance: How all the Irish athletes fared on Day 11 as Kellie Harrington makes it double gold

Olympics at a glance: How all the Irish athletes fared on Day 11 as Kellie Harrington makes it double gold

Ireland miss out on medals in show jumping final; O’Sullivan and Healy head for 1.500 repechage

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 23:27
Kellie Harrington steps into the breach once more to take on history

Kellie Harrington steps into the breach once more to take on history

Dublin boxer can become first Irish woman to win gold at back-to-back Games; Shane Sweetnam and Daniel Coyle have high hopes in showjumping

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 09:38
Olympics Day 11: Irish in action and best of the rest as Kellie Harrington and showjumpers go for gold

Olympics Day 11: Irish in action and best of the rest as Kellie Harrington and showjumpers go for gold

Irish boxer’s opponent Wenlu Yang from China is an old foe and rivalry dates from 2016 world championships when Yang defeated Harrington in the final

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 06:00
Five-Ring Circus: Noah Lyles puts his foot down about money-making plan

Five-Ring Circus: Noah Lyles puts his foot down about money-making plan

Olympics 2024: Dara Ó Briain goes green in Paris but the Seine is still polluted

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 06:00
Olympics Day 10: Irish in action and best of the rest as Rhasidat Adeleke takes to the track

Olympics Day 10: Irish in action and best of the rest as Rhasidat Adeleke takes to the track

That there is three Irish women in the 400m heats shows the ever-growing strength of our sprinters

Mon Aug 05 2024 - 06:00
Gold medal winner from Philippines set to cash in on historic success

Gold medal winner from Philippines set to cash in on historic success

A house, an apartment plus cash from the government among the rewards for successful Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo

Mon Aug 05 2024 - 06:00
TV View: RTÉ’s studio quartet carried away with Wiffen mania but the W wasn’t to be

TV View: RTÉ’s studio quartet carried away with Wiffen mania but the W wasn’t to be

Earlier in the day Rory McIlroy had been making a back nine surge before the golf switched to the main channel and he promptly made a double bogey

Sun Aug 04 2024 - 22:15
Olympics Day 9: Irish in action and best of the rest as Daniel Wiffen goes for double gold

Olympics Day 9: Irish in action and best of the rest as Daniel Wiffen goes for double gold

Rory McIlroy has played himself into contention in men’s golf tournament set for thrilling finish

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 22:32
Five Ring Circus: Paris Gaels grab opportunity to showcase Gaelic games

Five Ring Circus: Paris Gaels grab opportunity to showcase Gaelic games

Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies football feature as part of sports festival at the Olympic fan zone at Chateau Vincennes

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 06:00
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