Naas star faces Alan Fahy while Charlie Denvir takes on favourite Mullarney

First Drive: The Japanese crossover will remain a niche player given the decision to abandon diesel

TIger wants to bring things down to earth, not to make it all about him

A controversial ‘wild card’ pick, the Spaniard's form has been less than inspiring

Mallow man will opt for the strategic approach on the famous Lahinch links

Offalyman has very fond memories of the Irish Open and ‘treats it like a Major ’

Wicklow man resumes tournament action at megabucks BMW PGA Championship

Thousands line the fairways to see Woods and Mickelson share a practice round

Big-hitting 21-year-old had to birdie the last to keep Gleeson at bay in a titanic final clash

Jack McDonnell and Irish Boys Champion tied for second after both posting four-under 67s

The challenge was simple: beside the best food, Sally and John McKenna were on the hunt for the best walks, beaches, knife-makers, weavers and places to kayak too

Japan’s ageing populace is driving huge strides in technology and products

Firestone proves its worth in the wet and dry when up against its Uniroyal rival

DriveGuard run-flat tyres are repairable and can be fitted to many types of cars

FBD loses 2.6% after shareholders back €70m loan plan to meet solvency standards

Northern Irishman makes fringes of contention at US PGA Championship

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

Irish Major winners back Lowry to join them, Trimble a significant World Cup injury doubt, Darragh Ó Sé on Aiden O’Shea and Pedro seals thrilling Super Cup for Barca

The rubber keeping your vehicle on the road should not be skimped on

The evolution of John McGuire’s shot tracking system for golfers is well remembered by its inventor

The Dubliner explains the reasons behind his three Ryder Cup wild card choices

The golfers who will defend the trophy for Paul McGinley’s team when they take on the USA at Gleneagles

Victory yesterday means that he will go into Thursday’s BMW Championship ranked number one in FedEx standings

The publishers of restaurant guides say adapting from print to digital offers as many opportunities as challenges

‘I came close a couple of years ago but didn’t quite get the job done,’ says world number one

Tiger Woods ready for action at Valhalla following intense rehab on injured back

World Number One at the peak of his powers as he looks forward to the PGA Championship at Valhalla

Jack Nicklaus tally of 18 Majors is not a goal which the young Northern Ireland golfer pursues to the exclusion of all else

US tyre maker is relaunching in Europe with new Destination HP tyre

Working abroad and dealing with cultural differences can be worth the challenge

Company trying to narrow gap with bigger rivals such as Michelin and Bridgestone in developed markets

BMW’s new 4-Series coupe goes one better than the 3-Series, despite some niggling issues that might dampen the enthusiasm