Paul McGinley

Good timing pays off again for Cecelia Ahern

Paul McGinley pitches up in Ballsbridge; BBC Northern Ireland journalists get good gigs; Sharon Horgan enjoys literary success; and Fianna Fail decides to run new and not so new names

McGinley says McIlroy would be a ‘surprise winner’ of Masters

Different Strokes: Irishman’s form post-lockdown not inspiring confidence

Different Strokes: Orange is the new black for Jazz Janewattananond

Remembering Europe’s Ryder Cup win in 2002, Lowry looking forward to a break

Caldwell makes himself at home at Celtic Manor

Co Down golfer four behind Thomas Pieters in Celtic Classic

The Best Of Times: Harrington stares down Garcia in epic Claret Jug battle at Carnoustie

A perfect build-up to the 136th British Open unfolded into a brilliant mano-a-mano showdown

McIlroy v McGinley: The days of ‘shut up and dribble’ are gone

Selfishness is required to be the best in sport but BLM movement has changed things

Zoom calls with Rory and the GUI bake-off: Neil Manchip keeping the flag flying

Shane Lowry’s coach has called on famous alumni to keep the classes of 2020 inspired

Rory McIlroy now realising the power his words carry as world’s number one

In distancing himself from Donald Trump, McIlroy makes himself an outlier on the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed blames media for ongoing focus on rule violation

Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley among those unhappy with Reed

The sporting decade that was: The Miracle of Medinah

Mission impossible from the European team as they come from 10-6 down

Different Strokes: McDowell believes Irish Open hosting role a ‘huge privilege’

DJ in President’s fitness race . . . quote and tweets of the week . . . Larrazabal’s bag . . . Know the rules

Harrington or McGinley – who will be Irish Open host?

Mount Juliet the venue for Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2020 – now to find a host

Major man Shane Lowry targeting Ryder Cup 2020

The biggest win of his career has moved him to 17th, which equals his best-ever ranking

Royal Portrush had to be ready for change to get British Open

‘What is happening here on site and to the golf course is unbelievable,’ says head pro

Irish Open could be hit by Olympics calendar shake-up

Tournament may have to be moved from usual slot to avoid clash with WGC in US

Power surges from desperation into contention at Lahinch

Six birdies on the back nine see Waterford man roar back to post an improbable 66

Irish Open: Calm weather won't stop Lahinch from proving a test

Rahm confident his temperament allows him to adapt to different challenges of links golf

Lowry unfazed by expectations in bid to repeat history

Offalyman would love nothing better than to repeat his Irish Open win of a decade ago

How golf clubs are trying to reach the next generation of players

Courses forced to be flexible with days of mammoth entrance fees largely in the past

IRA ambushes, Major winners and a link with Augusta – Lahinch has it all

Old links full of history from golfing exploits to War of Independence connections

How the Irish Open battled its way back to golfing limelight

Although missing many of the game’s top stars, Lahinch is set to swing on and off the course

Out of Bounds: Amateur prize worth more than money at Portmarnock

British Championship is free for spectators with world’s brightest prospects on show

Confirmed: Ian Poulter is coming to Lahinch for the Irish Open

He joins major winners Louis Oosthuizen, Danny Willett, Padraig Harrington

Rory McIlroy deserves pass to miss Irish Open after saving its life

Decision to focus on winning Open Championship at Portrush makes sense

Pádraig Harrington invigorated by Ryder Cup challenge

Dubliner relishing opportunity to lead Europe at Whistling Straits next year

Pádraig Harrington’s Ryder Cup captaincy could be worth €2m

Biennial tournament is the lifeblood of the European Tour, providing huge revenue

Harrington set to be unveiled as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain next week

Press conference at Wentworth set to confirm a third Irish captain in last four matches

Should parkland courses be brought back into Irish Open loop?

It would be only fair for Lough Erne to again be considered as an Irish Open host venue

Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry head down under for World Cup

Irish pair look to salvage season and complete third tourmament success for Ireland

Rory McIlroy: ‘Next year I am looking out for me’

World No 7 has no issue with Paul McGinley’s comments on his playing schedule

Rory McIlroy likely to miss 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch

Former tournament host says he is looking to play the week before each Major next year

Why are there fewer and fewer Irish players on the European Tour?

Out of Bounds: Numbers have dwindled since the 1990s due to a number of different factors

For Pádraig Harrington winning is still top of a busy agenda

Irishman looks lined up to be next Ryder Cup captain while his form has also improved

European Tour 2019: Tommy Fleetwood to host British Masters

Next year’s event will be held at Ryder Cup star’s home course of Hillside in Southport

Pádraig Harrington odds on for 2020 Ryder Cup captaincy

Lee Westwood's withdrawal from the race leaves Dubliner as overwhelming favourite

Hatton masters Carnoustie as he bids to retain Dunhill Links title

European Ryder Cup hero shoots a brilliant Friday 66 to move within a shot of the lead

Harrington and McGinley just off the pace at Dunhill Links

Irish duo one shot off the lead as Fraser and Wallace tame tough conditions

Dunhill Links Championship: The lowdown

Two members of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team among the 168 who will tee it up

Unhappy fallout continues as chastened USA lick their wounds

McGinley says Americans would be wiser to keep the recriminations in-house

TV View: Phil saves us just in time to watch Cardiff and Burnley

No one watching will ever forget how much Allianz helped Paul McGinley in his career

Ryder Cup no longer just ‘an exhibition’ for Rory McIlroy

‘An event I didn’t really get, you realise you’re playing for something bigger than yourself’

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