The British Open: How the Claret Jug was wonPhilip Reid looks back at Rory McIlroy’s performances over the four rounds at HoylakeMon Jul 21 2014 - 13:13
Rory McIlroy: Hoylake the latest chapter in a compelling dramaRory McIlroy has once again demonstrated his unique ability to get a Major job doneMon Jul 21 2014 - 13:00
Shane Lowry impresses on final roundOffaly man has started to think about a place on Ryder Cup teamSun Jul 20 2014 - 19:54
Lowry shows composure to steady the shipOffalyman battles back after successive double bogeys to make the cut at HoylakeSat Jul 19 2014 - 00:01
Battling Mickelson still has time for some wizardryDefending champion digs out a 70 that includes amazing par save on the 10thFri Jul 18 2014 - 23:00
Shane Lowry opens British Open account with 68Five birdies on back nine at Royal Liverpool for Offaly manFri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Tiger Woods opens with 69 at HoylakeFormer world number one not happy with trigger-happy photographers at Royal LiverpoolFri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Confident McIlroy's 66 lays down an early markerIrishman storms into an early lead at Hoylake as Shane Lowry opens with a 68Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Molinari boys fly Italian flag at Royal LiverpoolCompatriot Manassero goes one better with 67 on British Open opening dayFri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Harrington prepared to go all the way at HoylakeDubliner’s preparatory work as meticulous as ever as he seeks British Open gloryThu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Soft conditions open up Royal Liverpool for attackReceptive course makes low scoring on par fives crucial to British Open successThu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry feeling very much at home on Hoylake’s links terrainIn-form Offalyman sees no reason why he can’t be a Major contender at the British OpenWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell carries the swagger of a true believerFormer US Open champion feels he has the game to contend at Hoylake this weekWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy prepared to make it a British Open to rememberHopes to put second-round syndrome behind him at HoylakeWed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Tom Watson reaffirms desire to have Woods on Ryder Cup teamFive-time winner has ambitions himself of making a splash at Hoylake this weekTue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challengeJason Ryan’s charges show their promise with a convincing victory in NewryMon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Paul McGinley insists there is no discontent within Ryder Cup teamNotion of rift between Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy affecting European team dismissed by captainWed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Stephanie Meadow beginning to make hayMeadow claimed third place in the US Open on her professional debutWed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Stephanie Meadow secures place in Women’s British OpenThird-place finish in Final Qualifying at Southport and Ainsdale continues whirlwind start to professional careerTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy: no relationship breakdown with McDowellNorthern Ireland player believes Scottish Open is ideal way to prepare for British OpenTue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
McDowell eyes Ryder Cup spot after French Open title successNorthern Irish man overhauls leader Kevin Stadler to belatedly kick-start his seasonMon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00
Timely win at Congressional a huge boost for Justin RoseHolder Graeme McDowell to head a ten-strong Irish contingent in Paris for the French Open this weekTue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00
Meadow’s dramatic breakthrough augurs well for futureRoyal Portrush golfer’s impressive third sends signal to sponsors and tournamentsTue Jun 24 2014 - 01:08
Mikko Ilonen makes daring raid on Irish OpenFota Island venue proves a resounding success with crowds that reached 97,889 over four daysMon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell battles cold putter to remain in contention at Irish OpenTwo late birdies leaves Portrush golfer two behind leader Mikko Ilonen at Fota IslandSat Jun 21 2014 - 16:29
Graeme McDowell ready to pounce as Mikko Ilonen leads Irish OpenEight Irish players survive cut but Rory McIlroy misses out by oneSat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Main man Pádraig Harrington back in the mix with a fine 67Problem for Dubliner this season has been in putting four rounds together. He’s now half-way thereSat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell warming to his task as the weekend beckonsNorthern Irishman shoots a 66 to lie in joint-second spot two shots behind leader Mikko IlonenFri Jun 20 2014 - 22:40
McDowell hopes to continue building momentum at FotaFinland’s Mikko Ilonen leads by two after day one of Irish Open after seven-under 64Fri Jun 20 2014 - 10:19
Pádraig Harrington shoots two-under-par 69 at Fota IslandRory McIlroy 10 off the pace after disappointing 74Fri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy’s decision a real boost for Ireland’s Olympic medal hopesPlayer made his own decision after thinking long and hard about the matterThu Jun 19 2014 - 06:00
McIlroy’s focus very much on the Majors despite dreams of being an Olympian‘The Majors in our sport are the biggest and best prizes in the game . . . maybe one day the Olympics will be able to get up to that level’Thu Jun 19 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy nails his Olympic colours to the Irish mastThe Co Down golfer to represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de JaneiroWed Jun 18 2014 - 16:54
Perfectionist Martin Kaymer reaps his just rewardCommanding victory at the US Open fully vindicates the German’s decision to rebuild his golf swing in recent yearsTue Jun 17 2014 - 01:00
No Father’s Day joy as McIlroy finishes final round with a 73Getting on a poor run has been a regrettable feature of McIlroy’s seasonMon Jun 16 2014 - 01:08
Erik Compton, inspiring beyond the gallery ropes34-year-old is living proof of success of advances in medical scienceMon Jun 16 2014 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer leaves US Open field for dead at PinehurstRory McIlroy rallies well with one-under-par 69 while Graeme McDowell also makes cutSat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry left hurting after nightmare finishShots dropped at end of second round means Offaly man’s US Open chances are overSat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer surges clear of the US Open field following second spectacular 65German’s long quest to perfect a new swing could well pay Major dividendsFri Jun 13 2014 - 22:00
Patient McDowell demonstrates his credentialsUlster man joint leader after fine opening round at PinehurstFri Jun 13 2014 - 10:19
McIlroy goes for the shots, McDowell gets the numbersConservative approach pays dividends for McDowell at PinehurstThu Jun 12 2014 - 21:00
Rory McIlroy turns to Jack Nicklaus for US Open inspiration at PinehurstA two-hour conversation with the Golden Bear has put the Holywood star in the right frame of mindThu Jun 12 2014 - 12:03
Adam Scott determined to improve his US Open recordWorld number one believes he has the game to contend at PinehurstWed Jun 11 2014 - 23:00
McDowell has major ambitions at PinehurstThe Ulster golfer has come a long way since his debut at this year’s US Open venue in 2005Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:01
Pinehurst’s No.2 will stretch every players’ sinew and nerveAbsence of rough, unique as it is for a US Open, is unlikely to lead to lower scoringWed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Relaxed McIlroy ready to plot a patient course at PinehurstTwo-time Major winner including a three-iron in his bag this week as he prepares for crucial US Open testTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Justin Rose aiming to emulate Curtis Strange’s back-to-back US Open successIn 1989 the American followed up his win at Brookline a year previously by retaining his title at Oak Hill in RochesterTue Jun 10 2014 - 01:00
Colm Campbell claims East of Ireland title by two-stroke marginWarrenpoint player says uncle Paddy Gribben’s caddying was a factor in victoryTue Jun 03 2014 - 01:00
Holder Paul Dunne and Colm Campbell share the lead in the East of IrelandDefending champion grinds out a level par 72 in prevailing tricky conditionsSun Jun 01 2014 - 22:30
Pádraig Harrington has final door shut by USGA in attempt to play in US Open“I asked the USGA for an invite about four weeks ago because there is a special exemption category that applies to me and I was turned down”Fri May 30 2014 - 01:00
