Irish Open

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

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

Neal Toner proves a cut above the rest as he provides onsite service at Irish Open

Popular barber and owner of JFH Social Neal Toner ensuring the professional golfers look their best as they battle for glory 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

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

Royal County Down greenkeepers prepare for pristine Irish Open test

‘We’re just custodians of this wonderful place,’ says links manager Eamonn Crawford

Shane Lowry: My heart goes out to families of the victims of the Grenfell fire

Irish golfer ended his partnership with construction firm Kingspan on Tuesday following publication of report into fire in which 72 people died

Irish Open: Tee times, TV details, weather forecast, players to watch

Everything you need to know about Royal County Down and the 2024 Amgen Irish Open

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

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

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

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

Royal County Down: The most famous and unique links remains a fitting challenge for the best

Unique course has the capacity to be magnificent and brutal in the same round as those playing the Amgen Irish Open will soon discover

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

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

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

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

Women’s Irish Open: Players to watch, TV details, tickets, transport and weather forecast

Everything you need to know ahead of this week’s event at Carton House in Co Kildare

Mount Juliet estate up for sale with €45m price tag for hotel and golf resort

Kilkenny attraction served as venue for Irish Open in 2021 and 2022 and set to host upcoming meeting of European Central Bank’s governing council

Rory McIlroy confirms his participation in Irish Open at Royal County Down

As expected, McIlroy confirms he will be present when the DP World Tour stops in Newcastle from September 12th-15th

Shane Lowry interview: ‘Winning an Olympic gold medal would be something else’

Offaly golfer believes if his putter behaves he can have a ‘very good year’ on the PGA Tour

Shane Lowry aims to put distractions about golf’s fractures aside and become ‘selfish golfer’

Offaly golfer says you ‘just have to worry about yourself’ amid uncertain future for professional golf

Conor Purcell up for the Challenge Tour after high of Irish Open

Plus: Paul McGinley’s double-act with Brendan O’Carroll; Vincent Norman’s gear; and Ray Floyd’s special day

Mary Hannigan: Contrasting feelings for Irish rugby and football fans this morning

Reaction too from the Irish Open and the World Rowing Championships

Shane Lowry says September scheduling ‘a great date for the Irish Open’

Shane Lowry finishes joint-third in Irish Open at the K Club as Sweden’s Vincent Norrman claims the title

Nothing normal on final day of Irish Open as Vincent Norrman rises just as big names fall

Rory McIlroy looked set for another coronation at The K Club but the river Liffey had other ideas

Shane Lowry riding high again as juices flow at Irish Open

Several factors probably contributed to the Irishman’s best performance of the year at the Irish Open. Soon comes the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy right where he needs to be to challenge for second Irish Open title

A third-round 66 leaves the Northern Irish golfer just two behind leader Hurly Long at The K Club

Rory McIlroy brings the noise as he roars up the Irish Open leaderboard with 66

World number two moves into third place as he looks to win at The K Club for a second time

Irish Open: Sharma and Smith set the target but Lowry and McIlroy not giving up the chase

Low scoring was the order of the day as the players enjoyed perfect conditions at The K Club

Irish Open: Kilkenny’s Mark Power takes professional debut in his stride at The K Club

23-year-old just the latest to show that US collegiate golf is the perfect springboard for move to the paid ranks

Shubhankar Sharma sizzles in hot K Club sun to take early Irish Open lead

Mark Power enjoyed a brilliant start to his professional career when he added a 71 to his opening 68

Mark Power makes impressive professional debut in Irish Open

Debutant Mark Power firmly in the mix alongside Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy at Irish Open as India’s Shubhankar Sharma's 65 sets the early pace

Rory McIlroy digs and claws out round to flip the script on his Irish Open opening day

Where Shane Lowry played liquid golf, McIlroy looked gassed but he only finished a shot behind his fellow Irishman

Irish Open: Headline stars Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy keep home fans happy with strong starts

Lowry shoots 68, McIlroy shoots 69 on a beautifully sunny day at The K Club

Malachy Clerkin: Stephen Kenny’s bad run of luck looks set to continue against France

A Euro qualifier, an Irish Open, a World Cup opener and a column on gun violence in American high school football, all in your Irish Times Sport this morning.

Rory McIlroy lends mesmeric aura to an event that craves his presence

The superstar’s presence at the K Club lends a completely different weight to the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry lead home challenge for Irish Open glory

Defending champion Adrian Meronk has plenty of motivation at the K Club following his Ryder Cup disappointment

K Club Diary: Mark Power bags prize catch with veteran caddie Dermot Byrne as caddie for pro debut

Fisherman Siem trying to hook German anglers on Ireland; €40 Ryder Cup caps for sale

Risk-reward nature of The K Club’s final stretch will likely decide Irish Open winner

In 2016, Rory McIlroy played two brilliant second shots to the par-five 16th and 18th holes on the way to victory

Irish Open: Pádraig Harrington full of praise for Tom McKibbin and the man on his bag

Leona Maguire has to bide her time to get on to K Club range; Alex Maguire’s dream season rolls on

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