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Golf

Yesterday
8th February 2026
Matsuyama takes one-shot lead into final round at Phoenix Open
Last week
1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
Hisatsune and Matsuyama set pace at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut
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Harrington marks 500th DP World Tour appearance with opening round of 71 in Qatar
Applications open to volunteer at 2027 Ryder Cup
Justin Rose eases to tournament-record victory at Torrey Pines
Last month
January 2026
Seamus Power slips off the pace at Farmers Insurance Open
Seamus Power shoots 66 to remain in contention at Farmers Insurance Open
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Seamus Power sits T5 after lighting up South Course at Torrey Pines
Former Masters champion Reed returning to PGA Tour from LIV
World number one Scottie Scheffler starts 2026 with runaway win at La Quinta
Lowry sinks 75-foot putt as Reed captures Dubai Desert Classic
South Korea's Kim leads at La Quinta with Power nine behind heading into final round
Tom McKibbin the best of the Irish as Patrick Reed leads in Dubai
Tennessee teen shoots 60 to share lead with Scheffler, Power eight behind in La Quinta
Reed seizes halfway lead in Dubai with Lowry and McIlroy both chasing
Scheffler tied for second in La Quinta
Shane Lowry leads Irish charge on opening morning of Dubai Desert Classic
Shane Lowry falls agonisingly short after nightmare final hole as Elvira wins in Dubai
Offaly man finishes tied for third with Rory McIlroy.
Power down the leaderboard as Riley two shots clear at PGA Tour 2026 opener
Shane Lowry two off the lead in tie for second, McIlroy a shot further back in Dubai
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Lowry co-leader after second round in Dubai as McIlroy falls back
Rory McIlroy: Brooks Koepka PGA Tour return indicative of LIV Golf decline
Rory McIlroy takes the early clubhouse lead with fast start at Dubai Invitational
Rahm, Dechambeau and Smith turn down PGA Tour offer to stay with LIV
Brooks Koepka rejoins PGA Tour under new rules for LIV players
Last year
2025
What I think about when I think about Rory McIlroy in 2025
Assessing the making and the legacy of McIlroy’s extraordinary 12 months.
Brooks Koepka leaves LIV Golf
South Africa's Schaper continues strong play-off form to capture Mauritius Open
Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
His success makes him the first golfer to win the award since Nick Faldo in 1989 – the year McIlroy was born.
Rory McIlroy suffers defeat to Scottie Scheffler in Golf Channel Games
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
Scheffler beats McIlroy to fourth straight PGA Tour Player of the Year
Lauren Walsh secures LPGA Tour card for 2026
2021 Masters champion Matsuyama edges playoff to win Hero World Challenge
Dane Neergaard-Petersen wins Australia Open as McIlroy finishes in share of 14th
Banana skin 'double whammy' derails Rory McIlroy at Australian Open
Roy Keane surprises young fans in Toy Show as Shane Lowry and Conor Bradley also feature
It was another memorable edition of the annual show on RTÉ.