Ryder Cup

Tyrrell Hatton set for Ryder Cup warm-up as LIV rebels come in from the cold

Sergio García remains suspended by the DP World Tour despite paying €1.2m in fines to rejoin the tour

Tue Nov 19 2024 - 18:46

Ryder Cup accused of pricing fans out of Bethpage Black due to $750 day tickets

Standard tickets for Rome last year cost around €240

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 19:45

Europe’s chance to retain Ryder Cup may be aided by potential Sergio Garcia return

Clarification over LIV golfers could pave the way for the Spaniard’s inclusion in Luke Donald’s team

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 20:18

Lack of housing in Limerick more concerning than hotel shortage for Ryder Cup - mayor

New directly elected mayor of Limerick to push for the delivery of 1,000 modular homes as part of five-year programme to be finalised this month

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 18:18

DP World Tour: Jon Rahm eyes fourth Spanish Open win as Shane Lowry stands as sole Irish contender

Playing in Spain brings LIV Golf-based player Rahm closer to Ryder Cup eligibility for Europe’s team next year

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 20:02

Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour appeal may not end before Ryder Cup, says Kinnings

European Tour CEO says there is no way to tell how long process will take, with Tyrrell Hatton also appealing against fines for joining LIV

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 16:43

LIV defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton should be cut adrift from the Ryder Cup

European golfers aligned themselves with a repulsive regime. Could you root for them?

Mon Aug 26 2024 - 06:00

Keegan Bradley rides the wave to capture BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy finishes six shots off the lead, while win catapults Bradley into fourth spot in FedEx Cup race

Sun Aug 25 2024 - 23:56

Keegan Bradley names Brandt Snedeker second US vice-captain for Ryder Cup

The Tennessee native, a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour, joins previously-appointed former US Open champion Webb Simpson as a vice-captain on Bradley’s staff

Mon Aug 12 2024 - 20:34

Open diary: Tiger Woods likely to put his hat in the ring to be Ryder Cup captain at Adare Manor

Jon Rahm’s confusion with the Scottish accent; Troon accommodation prices skyrocket

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 21:47

Keegan Bradley named US Ryder Cup captain for 2025

Tiger Woods reportedly turned down the position

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 22:22

Look inside: Extravagantly decorated former home of Michael Smurfit at the K Club for €4.5m

Villa Barton features imported Italian furniture and a terrace overlooking a lake

Thu Jun 06 2024 - 05:46

Ryder Cup door not closed on LIV defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, says European Tour chief

Guy Kinnings has taken over as chief executive of the European Tour after Keith Pelley returned to a role in his native Canada

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 15:07

Tyrrell Hatton to join LIV and pose more questions for Europe’s Ryder Cup team

English golfer set to make his debut in season-opening event in Mexico next weekend

Mon Jan 29 2024 - 12:40

Edoardo Molinari appointed Europe’s first vice captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Italian played on a winning Europe team in 2010 and was one of Luke Donald’s vice captains during 2023 victory

Tue Jan 23 2024 - 20:57

Government told fast-tracked Adare bypass may miss Ryder Cup deadline

Government documents warn €150m bypass may not be ready before 2027 tournament

Fri Jan 12 2024 - 16:25

Sports Review 2023: Magnificent McIlroy an outstanding leader for Europe

Both on and off the course Rory McIlroy proved an inspirational leader for his team in a memorable Ryder Cup triumph over the US in Rome

Sun Dec 31 2023 - 06:00

Guns, slaps, jigsaws and the best 61 seconds of sport all year (the darts, obvs) - the A-to-Z of 2023

Every year is filled with heroic deeds of sporting immortality but every year is filled with spivs, chancers and ne’er-do-wells too. Here’s some of them, in all their glory.

Sat Dec 30 2023 - 06:00

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

Sat Dec 23 2023 - 06:00

Jon Rahm’s LIV move the latest reminder that golf is not big enough to be fighting among itself for audiences

Rahm’s defection won’t bring a big slice of the viewing public with him - the people who watch golf have lost an interesting player to a world they’ll never visit

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 17:29

Rory McIlroy expects Ryder Cup changes after Jon Rahm’s LIV switch

Irish golfer says he is disappointed Rahm has gone but merger in June ‘legitimised’ LIV

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 10:52

Luke Donald reappointed European Ryder Cup captain for 2025 contest in New York

Englishman is the first captain since Bernard Gallacher to retain the captaincy

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 15:06

Front row for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor six-bed for €2.25m

B1-rated home with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms situated in an exclusive enclave in Adare Manor for €2.25m

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 11:45

Lexi Thompson becomes just the seventh woman to play in PGA Tour event

Different Strokes: Training ground for future Ryder Cup stars and a memorable day for Stephen Gallacher

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00

Spectator stand from Ryder Cup golf club Marco Simone goes on fire

Huge plumes of smoke rising from Rome course fill the air, the cause of the fire is still unclear

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 20:19

Will Justin Rose be European Ryder Cup captain at Adare Manor?

Different Strokes: Patrick Cantlay and his hat that didn’t fit cause trouble

Tue Oct 03 2023 - 06:00

McIlroy and Lowry say absence of LIV players let young stars shine at Ryder Cup

Luke Donald reveals he received messages of congratulations from Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Sergio García

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 22:30

Luke Donald open to leading Europe again at 2025 Ryder Cup in New York

European captain praises Rory McIlroy and team for collective spirit in regaining trophy in Rome

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 20:03

Ryder Cup: Rome heroics show Rory McIlroy is Europe’s leader in both word and deed

McIlroy targets victory on American soil at Bethpage Black in New York in 2025

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 15:45

Five things we learned from the 2023 Ryder Cup: Is it time to level the playing field?

Rory’s fire, social media’s role, undercooked Americans, Lowry’s exuberance and a way to even things up

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 11:16

Mary Hannigan: Hugging, kissing, yupping and hollering as Europe win the Ryder Cup

Ken Early fed up of VAR, Ireland hungry for success in France, lessons in marathon running

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 10:03

Carparkgate puts pep in Europe’s step as Ryder Cup emotions boil over

Team Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and inspirational McIlroy shed tears of relief after home squad do enough to withstand USA’s comeback

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00

Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy admits cap waving incident motivated Europe to victory

Ryder Cup: McIlroy says cold plunge in the hotel and some Roman wisdom also helped him regain focus

Sun Oct 01 2023 - 19:54

Why the Ryder Cup is the only week in professional golf when the veil slips

After the crazy events of Saturday night, Rory McIlroy spoke about ‘fire in the belly’ - you don’t hear that kind of talk at regular golf tournaments

Sun Oct 01 2023 - 19:37