11+ hour, 54+ min ago   (1114+ words) WHEN SHANE LOWRY rolled in his final birdie putt on Doonbeg’s 18th green, his victory roar felt as much like an exorcism as it did a celebration. With his first solo win in more than four years – and a record Irish…...

12+ hour, 46+ min ago   (1294+ words) THE OPENING DRIVE on the final day of a golf tournament can be a particularly nervy challenge, never mind when you’re trying to close out a first win in four years. Now try doing it surrounded by Secret Service agents…...

13+ hour, 17+ min ago   (469+ words) SHANE LOWRY PRODUCED another golfing masterclass for a final round 63 as the home favourite cruised to a record 11-shot win on 23 under at the Amgen Irish Open. The 39-year-old, who shot a course-record 62 on Friday, teed off on Sunday with…...

16+ hour, 22+ min ago   (216+ words) TEAM EUROPE PRODUCED a dominant display in Sunday’s decisive singles to beat the United States and claim back the Solheim Cup after a dramatic three days of see-sawing fortunes. Playing in her first Solheim Cup, Lottie Woad held her nerve…...

18+ hour, 43+ min ago   (295+ words) RORY MCILROY CARDED his best round of the week to round out his Amgen Irish Open with a Sunday score of 67. Determined to bounce back from a tough few days, the 37-year-old picked up three shots on the front nine,…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (357+ words) PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON WAS left to rue some late slips as he started his record-breaking Irish Open with a one-over par 71 in Doonbeg on Thursday morning. The three-time Major champion is making his 31st consecutive start at the Irish Open this week,…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (417+ words) ALL-IRELAND SENIOR winners, Ireland rugby players – past and present – and other sports stars have been in action at the Amgen Irish Open Pro-AM in Doonbeg. Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Seamus Power were among the professional golfers to join them…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (432+ words) RORY MCILROY FEELS it is inevitable some players will choose to leave LIV Golf after the organisation filed for bankruptcy protection – which could be “a good thing” for the DP World Tour. The breakaway tour, which held its first tournament…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (526+ words) LIV GOLF, THE breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, has for bankruptcy protection. The filing at a New Jersey court indicates the organisation, which lost…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (288+ words) RORY MCILROY BELIEVES this year’s Irish Open will feel “different” should US President Donald Trump make an anticipated visit to the event. Noted golf enthusiast Trump is expected to attend the tournament – which is being held at his resort in…...