The Irish Times

War, murder and an incorrect scorecard: The story of the 1968 US Masters

From The Back Pages: It’s 50 years since Robert De Vicenzo made his costliest mistake

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

For Rory McIlroy, golf is what he does, not what he is

World No2 shouldn’t be compared to Tiger Woods because he is completely different

Sat May 13 2017 - 06:00

Out of Bounds: Augusta is more than just golf

From James Brown to the Confederate Monument, there’s more than just golf here

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 12:30

Muirfield decision puts focus on Royal Dublin and Portmarnock

Two Dublin clubs continue to stick to outdated policy of male-only membership

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 01:00

Much razzmatazz as US college football foes clash in Aviva

American College football is back in Dublin, with Boston College facing Georgia Tech

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 21:00

Baltusrol - The three key holes at this week’s PGA championship

US PGA Championship takes place at Baltusrol Golf Club, in Springfield, New Jersey

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 10:49

America at Large: Augusta’s glamour disguises a grim reality

The Masters aside, this is a city of meth labs and pawn shops, strip joints and gang culture

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 16:35

Golfers can big themselves up all they want – they ain’t fooling me

Obsession with doing weights overlooks the fact that golf is a mental game

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 06:34

Phil Mickelson’s final day Open charge ended by the Road Hole

The R&A announce prize money will be split between field if there is an amateur winner

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 15:03

Precocious Paul Dunne on cusp of history at St Andrews

22-year-old Greystones amateur leads The Open Championship going into final round

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 13:04

Shane Lowry: I won’t be happy unless I give myself chance to win Open

St Andrews is a course I know so I’ve been keeping practice rounds to minimum

Thu Jul 16 2015 - 06:00

Jordan Spieth’s Grand Slam ambitions face toughest test at British Open

Palmer, Nicklaus and Woods all saw their hopes disappear on the great links courses

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 17:00

British Open: Bringing it all back to the Home of Golf

There is something extra special about a tournament staged at the hallowed Old Course at St Andrews

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00

Spieth now poised to launch bid for second half of the Grand Slam

Next on the young American’s Major hit list is the British Open at St Andrews

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 01:00

Jordan Spieth v Rory McIlroy: the rivalry golf has longed for

US Open champion joins world number one at the pinnacle of the world game

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 16:16

Portmarnock Golf Club to consult members about admitting female members

Club’s gender policy hinders its chances of holding tournaments such as the Irish Open

Fri May 08 2015 - 23:12

Obama to a tee: my speech for the president

Opinion: be a player on the world stage? I’d rather play golf, says our leader

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 01:00

Nicklaus says McIlroy poised for greatness

The 25-year-old Irishman is on the same trajectory as the major record holder

Thu Jul 24 2014 - 22:07

A hacker’s guide to Royal Liverpool

A high handicapper attempts to get to grips with Hoylake, venue for next week’s British Open

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00

Bubba holds nerve to take second Masters title in three years

A disappointed Rory McIlroy has his best showing at Masters yet in joint eighth

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:11