The Irish Times

Tiger Woods playing in US Masters would be ‘phenomenal’, says McIlroy

The 15-time major winner played practice round at Augusta National on Tuesday

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 18:15

Rory McIlroy needs to iron out kinks after slow start to Irish Open

‘I just need to play better and if I play better, I’ll shoot a better score,’ said 2016 champion

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 20:18

McIlroy enjoying trip down memory lane at Mount Juliet

Four-time Major winner back on home soil for Irish Open

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 19:17

US Open: Rory McIlroy keen to freewheel from the off at Torrey Pines

‘In terms of where everything’s heading, it’s definitely in the right direction’

Thu Jun 17 2021 - 06:00

US Open: Paul McGinley likes Rory McIlroy’s chances ‘if he can get his driving right’

‘When Rory gets that focus, he is like a horse with blinkers on,’ says former Ryder Cup captain

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 22:00

Jon Rahm’s stunning hole-in-one sends him two clear at Memorial Tournament

Shane Lowry six shots off the lead going in to round three in Ohio

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 10:18

Rory McIlroy battles his way to level-par 72 as swing troubles return

Northern Ireland golfer will start second round straight away after delay

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 17:30

Rory McIlroy looking for Memorial bounce back after poor show at Kiawah

Jon Rahm defends the title that saw him dislodge McIlroy from world number one slot

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy’s revived energy shines through ahead of US PGA

Improved form and rediscovered confidence will help McIlroy tackle ‘really tough test’

Wed May 19 2021 - 06:00

Harry proves a Diamond in the rough as Rory McIlroy returns to winning ways

Caddie played vital role with advice to take drop on the 18th following wayward tee shot

Mon May 10 2021 - 16:58

Rory McIlroy plays his way back into the Wells Fargo Championship

Séamus Power added a 72 to his opening 71 as Shane Lowry’s 73 left him two-over-par

Fri May 07 2021 - 20:47

Rory McIlroy outlines why he will not be joining any golf breakaway tour

‘People can see it for what it is, which is a money grab’

Wed May 05 2021 - 17:18

Philip Reid: Wide open Masters as many eye Major prize at Augusta

Move back to traditional springtime slot ensures the famous course will play firm and fast

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 06:00

Bryson DeChambeau surprised Rory McIlroy tried to follow his lead to gain length

‘I knew there would be people there to be influenced, I didn’t think it would be Rory’

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 17:18

Find the fun again and Rory McIlroy might just end Augusta hoodoo

McIlroy looks like a player desperately in need of enjoyment on a golf course again

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00

Butch Harmon believes Rory McIlroy wrong to chase DeChambeau

‘He needs to stop over-analysing and just get back to playing golf. The basic fundamentals’

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry well beaten in opening Match Play skirmishes

Ian Poulter beats out-of sorts McIlroy 6 and 5 while Lowry loses 4 and 2 to Ryan Palmer

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 21:06

Rory McIlroy working with coach Pete Cowen in bid to rediscover form

Pair have worked together on an informal basis before

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 15:50

Woodland’s impressive victory another feather in Cowen’s cap

Another success for renowned coach as 35-year-old American claims his first Major

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 22:30

Brooks Koepka and Ricky Elliott chasing a shared dream

Irish caddie enjoying every minute as his employer goes in search of a fifth Major title

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 07:00

Danny Willett says he ‘didn’t want to play golf’ after Masters win

The 30-year-old Englishman says he didn’t feel good enough during post-Masters slump

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 20:00

Shane Lowry left ticked off after group put on the clock

Offalyman can take satisfaction from his battling effort that featured 10 single putts

Thu Aug 10 2017 - 20:44

Thomas Pieters one off the lead despite broken driver

Peter Uihlein and Alexander Bjork hold joint lead in Paris

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 18:20

Rejuvenated Lee Westwood moves into view at Wentworth

Masters runner-up is two shots off lead while Danny Willet struggles to a third round 76

Sat May 28 2016 - 17:50

Jimmy Walker aiming to return to winning ways

American bids to defend his Texas Open as Pádraig Harrington returns to action

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 01:00

Branden Grace to keep his main focus on PGA Tour

South African has ticked off a big box by registering breakthrough win in the USA

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 00:45

Fowler shows top four credentials with Abu Dhabi win

American shoots a closing 69 to win by one shot from Belgium’s Thomas Pieters

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 18:20

Graeme McDowell plotting late Dubai charge

Five-week break helps Major winner put some perspective on disappointing season

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00

Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry in strong position after opening 66s

McDowell admits swing changes have helped after a poor run of results

Thu Jul 09 2015 - 16:01

Lowry has work to do as Molinari retains Wentworth lead

Korean An joins Italian on 14 under while Jimenez makes ace on low scoring day

Sun May 24 2015 - 11:36

McIlroy and Lowry off to a flying start in Dubai

Irish pair in a share of the lead after they both post an opening 66

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00

McDowell has major ambitions at Pinehurst

The Ulster golfer has come a long way since his debut at this year’s US Open venue in 2005

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:01

Pinehurst’s No.2 will stretch every players’ sinew and nerve

Absence of rough, unique as it is for a US Open, is unlikely to lead to lower scoring

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00

Pádraig Harrington hoping for a change of luck

Pressure on Dubliner as he hopes to qualify for Masters

Tue Mar 11 2014 - 10:03