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Golf

moving day
Rory McIlroy puts himself right in the mix with brilliant 66 at PGA Championship
America’s Alex Smalley leads a tightly-packed leaderboard by two shots heading into Sunday’s final round at Aronimink.
Updated 14 hrs ago
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Yesterday
16th May 2026
halfway point
McIlroy feels 'right in the tournament' at PGA Championship but criticises course set-up
16 May
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Golf
McIlroy charges up the leaderboard at PGA Championship as Lowry clings on
Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington both made the cut at Aronimink Golf Club.
Updated 16 May
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Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
splash
Shane Lowry shanks tee shot straight into the water at PGA Championship
15 May
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In the rough
Shane Lowry in the mix as Rory McIlroy unravels at US PGA Championship
Updated 15 May
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McIlroy bemoans 's***' opening round at US PGA Championship
14 May
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Golf
'I'm invited to a hurling match': Ryder Cup captain Furyk in line to attend Limerick-Tipperary
13 May
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tee-up
PGA Championship preview: course set-up will present major opportunities for McIlroy and Lowry this week
The second major of the golf year tees off at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia.
Gavin Cooney
13 May
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issue
Blister worry hits Rory McIlroy as PGA start looms
13 May
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Groupings
McIlroy to begin PGA Championship challenge alongside Rahm and Spieth
12 May
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Golf
McIlroy: I'm glad I was wrong on PGA Tour-PIF deal
12 May
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PodcastThe 42FM
The Predictions Episode
59m
Golf
Norwegian rookie wins Truist Championship, Fitzpatrick and Fleetwood in top five
11 May
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in the hunt
Harrington four off lead on Champions Tour, McIlroy slips back at Truist
Updated 10 May
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This month
May 2026
No liv lost
Rory McIlroy makes dig at LIV finances but open to players returning to PGA Tour
9 May
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Golf
Rory McIlroy's slow start back in action after Masters' glory
7 May
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Golf
Ireland's Claire Dowling becomes first ever female captain at St Andrews
7 May
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Golf
Shane Lowry confirms he will join Rory McIlroy at Amgen Irish Open
6 May
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liv golf
McDowell's LIV regret: 'I should have just said it for what it was: this is good for my bank account'
6 May
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liv golf
Jon Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup in Adare after European Tour deal
Updated 5 May
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Cam's The Man
Cam Young calls penalty on himself, drives on to six-shot win at Cadillac Championship
3 May
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PGA Tour
Young builds healthy lead at Doral – but will play with Scheffler in Sunday's final round
3 May
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Mixed Fortunes
Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral, Lowry tied for 61st
2 May
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Last month
April 2026
Golf
Cameron Young holds Cadillac Championship lead with Jordan Spieth hot on heels
30 Apr
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End game
Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season
The development could jeopardise the careers and earnings of its star players.
Updated 30 Apr
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Limerick
Adare households 'absolutely delighted' after free Ryder Cup tickets issued
29 Apr
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PGA Tour
Lowry to play with 2025 Ryder Cup captain Bradley at this week's signature event
28 Apr
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Family Silver
Alex Fitzpatrick accepts lucrative PGA Tour status after winning Zurich Classic with his brother
28 Apr
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Open season
Donald Trump's Turnberry overlooked as The Open set for 2028 return to Lytham
27 Apr
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Golf
Fitzpatrick brothers win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on PGA Tour
26 Apr
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Golf
Power drops back as Fitzpatrick brothers in control at Zurich Classic, Korda leads LPGA Chevron
26 Apr
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Golf
Lowry set to miss cut at Zurich Classic as Maguire bows out at LPGA major
24 Apr
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talisman
Jim Furyk announced as USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
24 Apr
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It's quiziness time
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
24 Apr
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In Demand
Ryder Cup tickets reserved for Irish fans sell out in less than an hour
Updated 24 Apr
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Round 1
Korda takes early lead at first LPGA event of the season as Maguire endures difficult start
24 Apr
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Off the Mark
Power makes strong start at Classic of New Orleans as Lowry hits four birdies in-a-row
23 Apr
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Ryder Cup ticket prices latest in depressing trend in top-level sport
‘The experience economy’ has colonised sports and excluded large swathes of fans who gave games a big part of their appeal.
Gavin Cooney
23 Apr
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Money Money Money
'Proportionate for a major global sporting event': Ryder Cup organisers defend ticket prices
22 Apr
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Hot Tickets
Ryder Cup tickets to go on sale to Irish fans this week – but will cost €499 for match days
General admission tickets double the price of the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.
22 Apr
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