The Irish Times

Rory McIlroy storms into US Open contention with 67 at Torrey Pines

Northern Irishman two shots behind leaders Oosthuizen, Hughes and Henley

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 07:31

Koepka and DeChambeau kept apart at US Open

DeChambeau’s agent denies player declined to be paired with his rival at Torrey Pines

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 22:16

Shane Lowry hoping to turn pain into early-season gain as he gets back to action

British Open champion returns to action in Hong Kong ahead of Abu Dhabi defence

Mon Jan 06 2020 - 21:11

Five talking points ahead of the US Masters

Can Rory McIlroy win the career grand slam and what next for Tiger Woods?

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 18:36

Jordan Spieth takes advantage of aborted start in California

Only half the field made it to the tee at the weather-hit Genesis Open in Los Angeles

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 07:35

Adam Svensson’s 61 sees him take the early lead in Hawaii

Jordan Spieth forced to settle for a three-over 73 as Ireland’s Seamus Power also struggles

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 08:46

The other Johnson: Zach gets his moment above the radar

He’s often confused with the world number one, but ZJ still has two Major titles to his name

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 06:00

Marc Leishman leads Aaron Wise by one at low-scoring Byron Nelson

Irish trio bow out after cut falls at four under in Texas

Sat May 19 2018 - 14:52

Marc Leishman fires career-low 61 to lead at Trinity Forest

Ireland’s Seamus Power is at five-under with 11 other players at the AT&T Byron Nelson

Fri May 18 2018 - 07:53

AT&T Byron Nelson Classic moves to new venue

Course devoid of woodland but reminiscent of links terrain, although without the rough

Wed May 16 2018 - 18:57

Out of Bounds: Is the golf ball really going too far?

R&A and USGA are open to restricting the ball but are being met with much opposition

Wed Mar 07 2018 - 11:00

Bubba Watson ditches multi-coloured golf balls for reliable ProV1

The two-time Masters champion has ended his deal with Volvik and will now use Titleist

Wed Nov 01 2017 - 17:45

Rory McIlroy rues multiple missed chances at Firestone

World number four only three off the lead at Firestone but wedges remain problematic

Sun Aug 06 2017 - 00:16

Rory McIlroy lurking dangerously after marathon day at Firestone

The world number four sits three shots off the lead heading into the weekend in Akron

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 00:36

Patrick Reed hoping for change of fortune in Hamburg

American Pat Perez taking up affiliate membership of European Tour for rest of season

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 20:26

Winds of change blowing through Erin Hills

With greater depth in Majors another first-time champion is likely

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 19:30

Graeme McDowell falls back at the Texas Open

Tony Finau and Bud Cauley share the lead, as Seamus Power makes the cut with an eagle

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 12:00

Jordan Spieth wants Masters meltdown to be forgotten with 2017

Rory McIlroy tells his rival that the demons will always linger and questions will reside

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 12:50

Rory McIlroy fires opening 68 despite vomiting all night

The four-time major winner is one shot off the lead in Mexico despite food poisoning

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 22:30

Tiger Woods: ‘I need to get more rounds under my belt’

Return to the comfort and familiarity of Torrey Pines is not enough as he misses cut

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 12:03

Ryan Moore and Justin Thomas set the pace in Hawaii

Pair a shot clear in Kapalua after Patrick Reed’s 65 leaves him one stroke behind

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 11:40

Jimmy Walker takes early lead in familiar territory of Hawaii

USPGA champion leads by two at the Tournament of Champions on the island of Maui

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 07:05

Denmark seal maiden World Cup triumph in Melbourne

Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell finish in a tie for ninth place, after final round of 66

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 12:17

McDowell and Lowry make solid start in Melbourne

Irish duo shoot 72 in foursomes, Spain’s Cabrera-Bello and Rahm lead World Cup

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 07:57

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

McIlroy leads from the front as Europe close gap

Partnership with Thomas Pieters bears more fruit as Europe edge Saturday foursomes

Sat Oct 01 2016 - 19:06

Ryder Cup: USA thrash Europe in foursomes to take 4-0 lead

Europe already have mountain to climb after hosts make whirlwind start at Hazeltine

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 18:33

Foursomes round-up: Reed and Spieth set up whitewash

McIlroy and Sullivan edged out by Mickelson and Fowler in the closest of the opening ties

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 18:14

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

Ryan Moore’s consolation prize is a Ryder Cup spot

US captain Davis Love announces his final wildcard for next week’s event

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 03:27

Rory McIlroy stages dramatic comeback to win in Boston

Northern Irish man overcomes six-shot deficit to win the Deutsche Bank by two

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 22:02

Rory McIlroy’s putter finally begins to warm up in Boston

A 67 sees McIlroy move up the leaderboard as he starts to regain his touch on the greens

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 12:01

Looking back on the Tipperary hurlers 1926 US tour

The All-Ireland champions headed to Cobh to sail across the Atlantic with great fanfare

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 17:05