The Irish Times

Shane Lowry swaps bubbles and hopes for less trouble at Galgorm Castle

Ballymena course could provide its own problems for the 144-strong field this week

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 06:00

Shane Lowry brings the X-Factor to an Irish Open like no other

British Open winner the only player in the world’s top-50 lining up at Galgorm Castle

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 06:00

How the Irish Open battled its way back to golfing limelight

Although missing many of the game’s top stars, Lahinch is set to swing on and off the course

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 09:00

Shane Lowry bounces back from poor start to keep lead in Abu Dhabi

Irish golfer cards 70 to lead by one shot from Louis Oosthuizen

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 15:30

Paul Dunne has work to do after opening 71 in Crans

Irishman made six bogeys in his opening round at the Omega European Masters

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 18:00

Ryder Cup 2018: Team Europe’s eight automatic selections

Thorbjorn Olesen joins the likes of Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy in Paris this month

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 09:04

Pádraig Harrington two off the lead in Prague after opening 66

Thomas Pieters and Eddie Pepperell impress at Czech Masters

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 20:04

Irish Open Diary: Lions will find a den in Portstewart

Big screens will show third test in tented village at Irish Open

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 19:38

English players in GolfSixes urge ‘naming and shaming’ for slow play

Peterson incurs one-shot penalty for tardy pace as Demark win inaugural tournament

Mon May 08 2017 - 01:00

Jon Rahm storms into Match Play semi-finals in Austin

Young Spanish star beats Soren Kjeldsen 7&5 in quarter-finals; Dustin Johnson also makes last four

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 16:39

Rory McIlroy gifted win after Gary Woodland’s withdrawal

Soren Kjeldsen can win group if he gets at least a half against Emiliano Grillo

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 20:11

Rory McIlroy with work to do after Danish defeat in opener

World number two came up against a wedge masterclass displayed by Soren Kjeldsen

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 08:53

WGC Dell Matchplay guide: Overview, tips, TV and more

It’s the second WGC of the season and we have two 50/1 shots to take a flutter on

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 19:26

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

Great Danes extend World Cup lead as McDowell and Lowry finish strong

Irish duo birdied four of their last eight holes to get five under, nine shots off the leaders

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 12:57

McDowell and Lowry can’t keep pace with Danish dynamite

Irish pair pick up three shots in Melbourne but Kjeldsen and Oleson card stunning 60

Fri Nov 25 2016 - 08:06

Shane Lowry is back in wild card race after second round 65 in Denmark

South African Richard Sterne sets clubhouse target at Himmerland Golf and Spa Resort

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 16:33

Darren Clarke weighs up his limited Ryder Cup team options

Rory McIlroy assured of a place, while US captain Love given four wild card selections

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 01:00

Weather splits field as ‘stress-free’ Phil Mickelson gets to 10 under

Henrik Stenson hot on American’s heels while Rory McIlroy stays in the hunt

Fri Jul 15 2016 - 22:52

Danny Willett’s masterful show leaves him two clear of Rory McIlroy

Masters champion opens with blistering 65 on first day of Irish Open

Thu May 19 2016 - 21:27

Irish Open gives home-grown contenders chance to tick box

K Club quest to claim €666,660 winner’s cheque will be tough

Thu May 19 2016 - 01:00

Graeme McDowell desperate to make sixth straight Ryder Cup

Former US Open champion does not want to have to rely on wildcard pick

Wed May 18 2016 - 16:26

Rory McIlroy confident he can defy dismal Irish Open record

‘I think anyone that plays professional golf, they dream of winning their home open’

Wed May 18 2016 - 14:48

Garcia happy to play host at Spanish Open in Valderrama

Peter Lawrie and Paul Dunne included in field for latest European Tour even

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 00:30

Rory McIlroy finishes strongly but is off the pace in Dubai

Four-time Major winner likely to have too much to do to retain Desert Classic title

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 12:22

Jordan Spieth makes third round charge in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy takes a share of the lead but bad light ends play as he reaches the turn

Sat Jan 23 2016 - 15:27

Pádraig Harrington lays down early-season marker

Sixth-place finish in Tournament of Champions a fine start to season for Dubliner

Tue Jan 12 2016 - 01:00

Lots of positives for Lowry as Fitzpatrick takes title

The 20-year-old English rookie claimed his first European Tour title at Woburn

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 19:48

Shane Lowry battles to remain in contention at British Masters

The Offaly man fired a round of 69 to sit three shots off the pace going into Sunday

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 19:48

Shane Lowry still in the hunt after second day at Woburn

Fitzpatrick retains a share of the lead while Harrington slips back at British Masters

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 19:00

Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington make strong starts at Woburn

Irish duo two shots off leader Matt Fitzpatrick at British Masters

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 20:26

David Horsey holds off Kristoffer Broberg to claim Made in Denmark title

Englishman held off surging Swede to win by two shotsat Himmerland

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 18:49

David Horsey eventually reined in with 59 on the cards

Peter Lawrie three shots off the lead after opening with a 66

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 00:00

Darren Clarke hoping to make it in Denmark

Defending champion Marc Warren looks forward to more of the same

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00