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Golf

in the hunt
Harrington four off lead on Champions Tour, McIlroy slips back at Truist
Updated 9 hrs ago
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9th 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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May 2026
Mixed Fortunes
Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral, Lowry tied for 61st
2 May
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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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Matt Finish
Matt Fitzpatrick beats Scottie Scheffler in play-off after late drama at RBC Heritage
19 Apr
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Golf
Fitzpatrick extends lead as Scheffler charges at RBC Heritage
18 Apr
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as it stands
Shane Lowry 11 shots off lead at RBC Heritage
17 Apr
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Golf
“I don't have it in me tonight to go over and celebrate” - Lowry’s Masters message to McIlroy
17 Apr
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Update
Embattled LIV Golf to make changes - 'It might surprise some people'
17 Apr
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column
This is the golden age of Irish golf - but the long-term future looks much less bright
While Irish golf is second only to the US for majors won since 2007, there is an alarming lack of depth beyond our headline acts.
Gavin Cooney
17 Apr
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Golf
Ludvig Aberg the first round clubhouse leader at RBC Heritage
16 Apr
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statement
LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumours
16 Apr
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Golf
Rory McIlroy could win as many as 10 Masters titles, says Padraig Harrington
15 Apr
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The Masters
Sergio Garcia apologises for Augusta outburst
14 Apr
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PodcastThe 42FM
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Major titles, world rankings, prize money: what does Masters win mean for Rory McIlroy?
13 Apr
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Reaction
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13 Apr
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