Irish challengers struggling badly at Royal BirkdaleHarrington, Lowry and Clarke all finish over par while McIlroy makes poor startThu Jul 20 2017 - 15:55
Irish hoping to weather storm in unpredictable OpenShane Lowry is the only one of the quartet not to have already lifted the claret jugWed Jul 19 2017 - 22:00
Jason Day searching for the light at the end of the tunnelAustralian has faced a tumultuous time on and off course but is coming out the other sideWed Jul 19 2017 - 20:35
Rory McIlroy hoping to crack the enigma code at Royal Birkdale2014 British Open winner feels odds of 20/1 for him to win this week are very generousWed Jul 19 2017 - 13:22
Out of Bounds: Golf for the many, watched by the fewR&A’s stance on ‘growing game’ doesn’t sit easily with Majors stuck behind a paywallWed Jul 19 2017 - 12:32
Shane Lowry feels immediate connection with Royal BirkdaleLowry looking forward to playing seven weeks in a row and making FedEx playoffsWed Jul 19 2017 - 07:00
Jon Rahm getting into the moment by listening to EminemIrish Open winner gets into the zone by listening to ‘motivational’ rapper before roundsTue Jul 18 2017 - 20:18
Pádraig Harrington in positive mood ahead of Major challengeFourth-place finish in Scottish Open shows former champion’s game is in good shapeTue Jul 18 2017 - 06:00
Sergio Garcia in a good place as he plots British Open bidMajor success at the US Masters has instilled further confidence in the popular SpaniardMon Jul 17 2017 - 21:40
Tough but fair: straight hitters at home in Royal BirkdaleOf all the courses on the British Open rota, this one punishes inaccuracy off the teeSat Jul 15 2017 - 07:00
Out of Bounds: The Irish Open is in a good place right nowPortstewart is likely to be host again whenever the tournament returns to the NorthWed Jul 12 2017 - 12:00
Irish golfers enduring longest winless streak in 11 yearsTime is also running out for Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell to secure Open spotsTue Jul 11 2017 - 06:30
Jon Rahm following in the footsteps of Spanish giantsT-Bone steaks one of the secrets in winning title also held by Garcia, Seve and OlazabalMon Jul 10 2017 - 07:00
Jon Rahm claims stunning six-stroke win at Irish OpenGavin Moynihan makes the most of late invite with closing 64 to finish as top Irish playerSun Jul 09 2017 - 19:27
Jon Rahm winning hearts as he looks to follow his heroesYoung Spanish sensation in contention to join the Spanish roll of honour at the Irish OpenSat Jul 08 2017 - 19:05
Jon Rahm primed to land a heavy punch at PortstewartThe Spaniard is one off the lead with a number of Irish players also in contentionFri Jul 07 2017 - 21:18
Another dog day afternoon for Rory McIlroyAfter missing cut at Portstewart, McIlroy still confident in his game and practice regimeFri Jul 07 2017 - 20:30
Rory McIlroy misses Irish Open cut after second round 73Title defence is all but over with Paul Dunne leading the Irish charge at PortstewartFri Jul 07 2017 - 13:03
Frustrated Rory McIlroy fails to spark as he loses ground on Irish Open fieldAfter a round of 72, the world number four said: “I felt like I was swimming against the stream”Thu Jul 06 2017 - 21:09
Irish Open: Rory McIlroy misses out on birdie blitzPaul Dunne, Graeme McDowell and Gavin Moynihan head Irish challenge at PortstewartThu Jul 06 2017 - 20:58
Home comforts help McDowell make strong start in Irish OpenShane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington also enjoy good opening rounds at PortstewartThu Jul 06 2017 - 14:21
Rory McIlroy hopes to replicate Tiger’s standardIrish Open favourite would ‘love’ to get on sustained run like US golfer did in his primeWed Jul 05 2017 - 22:00
Paul Dunne can go for broke at PortstewartWith his card already secure, Dunne can afford to go take risks in Irish OpenWed Jul 05 2017 - 17:49
Rory McIlroy staying off Twitter after Steve Elkington spat‘I must have wrote that tweet and deleted it about five times before I actually sent it’Wed Jul 05 2017 - 12:57
Out of Bounds: Travelling to play still a step too far for US playersNone of the big name PGA Tour players are at Portstewart, despite the impending OpenWed Jul 05 2017 - 12:00
Portstewart’s unique terrain to captivate European Tour playersCourse will demand strategy and creative shot-making – a learning curve for many awaitsWed Jul 05 2017 - 06:30
Signs are good for Harrington despite injury-plagued seasonDubliner sees upcoming Irish Open as the springboard to better things this seasonTue Jul 04 2017 - 22:09
Nuremore claim win at Allianz Irish Times Officers’ ChallengeShandon Park, Donabate and Greenore also earn place in August’s K Club finalMon Jul 03 2017 - 21:56
Northern exposure gives Irish Open new lease of lifeMoving tournament to Portrush in 2012, and Rory McIlroy’s involvement pivotal in saving eventFri Jun 30 2017 - 14:02
Out of Bounds: Is ‘drive for show, putt for dough’ true?For Rory McIlroy, average putting weeks often lead to titles due to long game excellenceWed Jun 28 2017 - 12:00
Rory McIlroy targets a fresh start ahead of the Irish OpenWorld number four already looked happier with new putter in Travelers ChampionshipMon Jun 26 2017 - 21:14
Third putter the charm for Rory McIlroy as he closes with 64He was joined on six under par at Travelers Championship by Pádraig HarringtonSun Jun 25 2017 - 21:16
Tim Rice claims Irish PGA ChampionshipLimerickman posts a final round 70 to hold off challenge of Colm MoriartySun Jun 25 2017 - 19:48
Let’s give Tiger a chance, another one, because he’s missedOut of Bounds: Absence of Phil Mickelson and Woods didn’t help television figuresWed Jun 21 2017 - 12:00
This year’s Irish Open closed to amateursNext month’s event at Portstewart is for professionals onlyMon Jun 19 2017 - 21:37
Irish caddie Ricky Elliott chuffed with Koepka’s Major winFormer Irish Boys’ Champion has been working with US Open winner since 2013Mon Jun 19 2017 - 19:00
Steely Brooks Koepka seals US Open title with stunning 67American takes home maiden major title after holding off Brian Harman down the stretchMon Jun 19 2017 - 01:25
Winds of change blowing through Erin HillsWith greater depth in Majors another first-time champion is likelySun Jun 18 2017 - 19:30
Leona Maguire continues to go from strength to strengthBritish Amateur win the latest success for the dominant player in women’s amateur golfSun Jun 18 2017 - 16:42
Brian Harman leads by a nose but margins are fine at US OpenTop 13 players separated by five shots as Justin Thomas lights up Erin Hills with 63Sun Jun 18 2017 - 02:42
Ice cold putter sees Shane Lowry stall on moving daySole Irish player to make the US Open cut struggles on the greens in third roundSat Jun 17 2017 - 21:07
Shane Lowry well aware that patience is key at US OpenThe Offaly golfer fought hard to make the cut on Friday and now looks to make a birdie runSat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
Shane Lowry the lone Irishman left standing as Erin Hills bites backUS Open: Rory McIlroy, Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell missed the cut on FridaySat Jun 17 2017 - 00:56
Competition key for Rory McIlroy after US Open missed cutWorld number two won’t play the weekend for second consecutive year at the US OpenFri Jun 16 2017 - 21:15
US Open Diary: Could Sergio make it two-in-a-row?Meanwhile, E. Coli scare at Erin Hills, by the numbers, quote of the day and moreFri Jun 16 2017 - 20:40
Shane Lowry upbeat in chasing down those ahead of him‘I am very happy with one-under even though the scoring (generally) is quite good’Fri Jun 16 2017 - 08:54
Rory McIlroy’s US Open hopes swallowed up by Erin Hills fescueWorld number two struggled off the tee while Shane Lowry battled to a solid 71Fri Jun 16 2017 - 02:00
Rickie Fowler off to a flying start at US OpenSeven under par 65 gives the American the ideal fillip as he bids for a first Major titleThu Jun 15 2017 - 21:54
US Open Diary: Players left reeling after blimp crashMeanwhile, McDowell rues poor prep, by the numbers, quote of the day and moreThu Jun 15 2017 - 21:47
Paul Dunne gets rude US Open awakening but limits the damageGreystones man faces a struggle to make the cut following a three-over par first round 75Thu Jun 15 2017 - 20:30
