The Irish Times

The British Open: Rory McIlroy to tee off with Dustin Johnson

2008 Royal Birkdale winner Pádraig Harrington grouped with Pieters and Perez

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 13:33

Si-Woo Kim beats the best field in golf to win the Players

The South Korean was unflappable in a final bogey-free round of 69 at Sawgrass

Mon May 15 2017 - 00:19

Rory McIlroy rescues opening round with late birdies

McIlroy six shots off the lead at Players; Sergio Garcia aces 17th on return to action

Fri May 12 2017 - 01:12

Out of Bounds: Golf balls are going further and further with nothing being done

Distance stats continue to increase with governing bodies showing no sign of change

Wed Apr 19 2017 - 12:30

Jon Rahm storms into Match Play semi-finals in Austin

Young Spanish star beats Soren Kjeldsen 7&5 in quarter-finals; Dustin Johnson also makes last four

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 16:39

Rory McIlroy signs off with a half in Texas

Shane Lowry loses again while Tyrrell Hatton disqualified from WGC-Dell Match Play

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 10:37

Tiger Woods back into the swing of things with 73 in the Bahamas

Woods had a mixed start to his long-awaited comeback at Hero World Challenge

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 21:56

Ryder Cup hero Davis Love returns to action in Las Vegas

US Ryder Cup captain will be joined at TPC Summerlin by team members Ryan Moore, Brooks Koepka, Jimmy Walker and JB Holmes

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 17:19

Rory McIlroy to face down Patrick Reed in opening singles

Darren Clarke forced to front-load side in bid to close three-point deficit on Sunday

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 16:11

Ryder Cup: Advantage USA as Europe fade in Saturday fourballs

Irrepressible Reed and Westwood’s cold putter give hosts daunting three point lead

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 00:57

Europe’s Ryder Cup rookies must shake off history of poor showings

American first-timers have showed up much better since expansion of event in 1979

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 16:48

Ryder Cup: Ryan Moore named as US team’s final wild card

‘He’s an easy-going, thoughtful guy, but don’t be fooled, Ryan’s a great match-play player’

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 09:50

Dustin Johnson breaks clear at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell both card one-over 73s at Crooked Stick

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 02:14

Duel of the ages - Henrik Stenson joins Major ranks in style

Swede produces a stunning final round of 63 to keep brave Phil Mickelson at bay

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 01:00

Henrik Stenson seals stunning Open triumph after epic Troon tussle

Swede shoots 63 to hold off Phil Mickelson challenge and claim first Major

Sun Jul 17 2016 - 19:06

McDowell and Harrington battle hard in the Scottish winds

Irish duo lie one shot off the lead after tough first round at Castle Stuart

Thu Jul 07 2016 - 20:45

Opening eagle helps Paul Dunne to 67 at Pebble Beach

Irish golfer is four shots off the leader Chez Reavie after first round in California

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:07

Bill Haas seals Presidents Cup title in dramatic fashion

United States retain title as captain’s pick beat local favourite Sang-moon Bae

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 11:59

Jordan Spieth helps USA retain Presidents Cup lead

Spieth and Reed see off Day and Schwartzel as both sides pick up four points on Saturday

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 12:28

Jason Day blows away the field and takes world number one spot

The Australian won his second FedEx event and dismantles Rory McIlroy as number one

Sun Sept 20 2015 - 23:26