Singh's dedication takes him past ElsNews: Vijay Singh is his own man, always has beenTue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00
Smilin' Assassin on target in ClassicIs it any wonder the megabucks US Tour should act like a magnet, almost a do-it-yourself printing press, for foreign invaders…Tue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Irish PGA must seek sponsorOne of the most long-lived sponsorships in Irish golf is set to be terminatedTue Oct 21 2003 - 01:00
Harrington reaps the rewards of dedicationThe irony couldn't have been lost on anyone present at the corporate day at Wentworth yesterday.Tue Oct 14 2003 - 01:00
World event returns to Mount JulietSo, it's official - world number one Tiger Woods will be back next year stalking the fairways of Mount Juliet, Co Kilkenny, in…Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Lawrie links all elementsOne trait that is immensely important to a professional golfer is the ability to put the past, especially recent history, into…Sat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
Cool Clarke hopes to stay hotDunhill Links Championship Irish players: Metaphorically, Darren Clarke may be one of the hottest players in golf just now; …Thu Sept 25 2003 - 01:00
Sweet Ryder scent in CologneOn this day, in 12 months, the European team will be assembling in Oakland Hills, Detroit, for the 35th Ryder Cup matchTue Sept 16 2003 - 01:00
Stackstown eye Barton victoryGOLF/ National Cups and Shields Finals: The growth of golf in Ireland has led to inevitable shifts in power, which is adequately…Thu Sept 11 2003 - 01:00
Irish duo to go separate ways in the hunt for ElsEuropean Tour: The chase may well be on to catch runaway leader Ernie Els in the race for the European Tour's Order of Merit…Tue Sept 09 2003 - 01:00
World stage best for ClarkeIn purely monetary terms, Darren Clarke's win in the WGC-NEC Invitational in Akron is significant - taking his world-wide earnings…Tue Aug 26 2003 - 01:00
Irish pair back with 'fat cats' in MunichOne of the vagaries of life as a professional golfer, especially for those working their way up the ladder, is there are weeks…Tue Aug 26 2003 - 01:00
Oak Hill of Fame feels more like Hill of PainGOLF: One of the quaint traditions of the Oak Hill Country Club is the way past champions, whether they be professional or amateur…Fri Aug 15 2003 - 01:00
Harrington waits to deliverUS PGA: It's a good job Padraig Harrington doesn't take his psychological pep talks from the media scrum which, increasingly…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Subdued Tiger as hungry as everGOLF: The other day, as he walked off the 18th green after sampling the Oak Hill course for the first time, Tiger Woods was …Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Irish out to make a major impactUS PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Drip, drip, drip-drip, drip! For a time, it seemed as if the leakage of players from this week's US PGA…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
B&I team chasing historic victoryWalker Cup 2003: On the eve of the last Walker Cup, at Sea Island, the then captain of the Britain and Ireland team, Peter McEvoy…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Elite begin the soul searchingAs soon as Thomas Bjorn's attempted chip-in on the 72nd hole failed to reach its intended destination, and Ben Curtis was fated…Tue Jul 22 2003 - 01:00
Time to reflect and move onIt doesn't happen too often but, when it does, it can come as a bit of a culture shockTue Jul 08 2003 - 01:00
Looking for that special KEuropean Open : Each year they come to The K Club, not so much with fear and trepidation in their hearts but aware that the …Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Furyk takes major step as his rivals fall awayGolf US Open final round: Destiny calls but the chosen fewMon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
Harrington's bogey finish leaves sour tasteGOLF: The sour taste left by a bogey finish didn't unduly affect the sweetness of what had proceeded itFri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
Safety first proves the best policy for leadersGOLF / US Open: The trick, or so it is said, is not to be too cute; that it is best to be just a little cautiousFri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
All roads lead to US for Irish superstarsTour Scene News round-up: By a rather convoluted route, all roads - and flight paths - lead to Chicago next week for the season…Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Jacklin's skills called into actionSenior Tour News: Tony Jacklin, the man who as captain transfomed Europe's approach to the Ryder Cup, has been given the opportunity…Tue Jun 03 2003 - 01:00
Plenty at stake at Co LouthGolf East of Ireland Championship Although the one-day overlap with the British Amateur Championship - which starts on Monday…Sat May 31 2003 - 01:00
US Open invitation boost for O'ConnorGolf: Christy O'Connor Jnr's year has just got better, without him hitting a shotTue May 27 2003 - 01:00
Greens are in great shape at Gut KadenGolf: At one stage of the proceedings, a wag looked up to the sky in search of a green hue, so deeply involved were the Irish…Mon May 19 2003 - 01:00
Harrington putts Belfry behind himTPC of Europe: The trick, or so they say, when hunting a tiger is to do so with stealth; and it helps if there is an element…Fri May 16 2003 - 01:00
No respite for our PaddyGOLF: To be sure, it's the title on the PGA European Tour that is the biggest mouthful, a real alphabet stew, Philip Reid reports…Thu May 15 2003 - 01:00
Second thoughts misleadingTour Scene News Round-Up: If you put yourself in a position to win a golf tournament, and there is a belief that you should …Tue May 13 2003 - 01:00
McGinley happy the wait is overGolf: In Paul McGinley's golfing world, much has changed in 12 monthsTue Apr 22 2003 - 01:00
Officials upset as leading pair head eastGOLF/West of Ireland: Who's not here, as much as who is, is causing some angst among officialdom at Rosses Point, where the …Fri Apr 18 2003 - 01:00
Clarke's new-found patience tested to the limit on Sawgrass greensSome days, you take what you're given, and head for the locker-room, or the putting green, or wherever it is that you find sanctuary…Fri Mar 28 2003 - 00:00
Leonard's hard work pays off US Tour Round-upUS TOUR: At a time when the game's long hitters are hitting it longer than ever, one of the game's shortest hitters comes in…Tue Mar 18 2003 - 00:00
Late bogey blip spoils Murphy's good workGOLF: In the battle to retain a card, every last cent countsFri Mar 07 2003 - 00:00
Els closing in on Woods domainTiger Woods is back, and Ernie Els won't go away... which means that, finally, world golf has a potential duel on its hands.Tue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
Harrington's date with TigerFew golfers study statistics with as much intent as Padraig HarringtonTue Feb 18 2003 - 00:00
GUI to build academy at CartonGUI a.g.m.: Rather than wait for others to set the agenda, the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) - the oldest governing body in…Sat Feb 15 2003 - 00:00
Love conquers all by the seaHe doesn't win too often, and certainly not nearly as much as he should, but Davis Love picked familiar terrain on which to end…Tue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Tiger goes back on the prowlOkay, so the golfing world can start spinning again. He's backTue Feb 11 2003 - 00:00
Valleys are alive with the sound of Davis moaningTV VIEW: To be sure, things have changedMon Feb 03 2003 - 00:00
North West is droppedThe demise of the North West of Ireland Open means there will be no European Challenge Tour event in Ireland this year.Tue Jan 21 2003 - 00:00
Els puts pressure on rivalsIn the matter of two weeks, Ernie Els has bulged his bank balance by $1Tue Jan 21 2003 - 00:00
Burns fired up for Dunhill placeOnce you've tasted life as a tour professional, it's hard to sit at home and not ache for a second chanceTue Jan 14 2003 - 00:00
Elite field without the TigerWith Tiger Woods missing, and Phil Mickelson another absentee, there is a sense that the US Tour's season-opening Mercedes Championship…Tue Jan 07 2003 - 00:00
Ryder Cup heroes beat Sorenstam to plauditsGOLF: For the second successive year, Annika Sorenstam has discovered that being the most dominant golfer on the planet doesn…Tue Dec 31 2002 - 00:00
World Cup field is weakenedGOLF: Maybe it's the timing - two weeks before Christmas - but upgrading the World Cup, which starts in Mexico on Thursday, …Tue Dec 10 2002 - 00:00