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Golf

Last month
September 2025
Super Sunday
Rory McIlroy wins Irish Open after dramatic play-off against Joakim Lagergren
McIlroy forced a play-off at the K Club after stunning eagle putt on the 18th.
Updated 7 Sep
9.4k
61
Golf
Grehan and Tiernan the Irish in action as USA lead by a point at Walker Cup
7 Sep
1.4k
steady as she goes
McIlroy's strong finish leaves him four off the lead ahead of Irish Open final round
France’s Adrien Saddier holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round.
6 Sep
2.0k
as it stands
Rory McIlroy tied for third at Irish Open after round of 66
5 Sep
5.3k
4
Test Yourself
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5 Sep
2.7k
Unimpressed
McIlroy calls for 'common sense' after slow play warning at Irish Open
4 Sep
2.9k
Golf
Lowry leads the home challenge after fast start at the Irish Open
Shane Lowry carded an opening round of three-under at the K Club, while Rory McIlroy sits on one-under par.
Updated 4 Sep
3.6k
Tee-Off
Sports stars in action at The K Club as Irish Open Golf Pro-Am takes place
3 Sep
3.5k
Golf
Lowry and Koepka paired together in marquee group for opening rounds at Irish Open
2 Sep
3.7k
3
Golf
Shane Lowry makes it to the Ryder Cup as captain's pick
Luke Donald gives Offaly man the nod as Europe seek to become the first away side to win the Ryder Cup since 2012.
Updated 1 Sep
6.2k
11
August
August 2025
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29 Aug
2.7k
day 1
Maguire six shots off the lead after opening round in Boston
29 Aug
509
Snooker
Aaron Hill falls just short against home favourite at Wuhan Open
27 Aug
885
Golf
Keegan Bradley opts against playing at Ryder Cup as he names captain's picks for USA
27 Aug
2.9k
5
Ryder Cup
Graeme McDowell: 'I would do anything to be in that European team room'
27 Aug
4.8k
14
At long last
'When you've lost so many times a three-shot lead doesn't feel like that many'
25 Aug
2.7k
5
At long last
Tommy Fleetwood finally ends PGA Tour drought with Tour Championship victory
Fleetwood held off Patrick Cantlay and the ghosts of past heartbreaks to win the season-ending PGA Tour event.
24 Aug
2.9k
16
new york bound
Rasmus Hojgaard seals final automatic Ryder Cup place at Shane Lowry's expense
24 Aug
3.9k
8
Round 3
Lowry seven shots off the lead heading into final round of Tour Championship
24 Aug
2.1k
4
Golf
Leona Maguire tied for second at Canadian Open
23 Aug
1.1k
Monster
Lowry sinks near 100-foot putt to make FedExCup history, Fleetwood and Henley lead
Updated 22 Aug
24.1k
as it stands
McIlroy five shots off leader Henley at Tour Championship with Scheffler second
Updated 22 Aug
2.5k
Ready to go
Rory McIlroy relishing ‘great opportunity’ to lift FedEx Cup from level start
20 Aug
2.2k
5
Golf
Trump course back on PGA schedule for 2026 season
19 Aug
2.4k
Golf
County Louth duo selected on Walker Cup team that includes Ian Poulter's son
18 Aug
2.5k
Ryder Cup
LIV's DeChambeau joins Henley and English as US Ryder Cup qualifiers
18 Aug
1.8k
scottie the inevitable
Scheffler victorious on PGA Tour yet again as MacIntyre blows four-shot lead
17 Aug
2.9k
8
Golf
Monster birdie gives MacIntyre four-stroke lead at BMW Championship
16 Aug
1.6k
Golf
MacIntyre in control at BMW Championship as McIlroy climbs leaderboard
15 Aug
2.1k
Let's Get Quizzical
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15 Aug
4.0k
Golf
MacIntyre holds three-shot lead as Lowry and McIlroy open with even-par rounds at BMW Championship
15 Aug
2.6k
Golf
Rory McIlroy doesn't think it’s possible to be a playing Ryder Cup captain
13 Aug
1.9k
The K Club
Brooks Koepka confirmed for Irish Open
13 Aug
3.2k
3
PGA Tour
Rose anticipates 'golden summer' as Fleetwood scrambles for positives
11 Aug
1.8k
4
Late Drama
Justin Rose wins epic St Jude play-off with JJ Spaun, more PGA Tour agony for Fleetwood
11 Aug
2.9k
7
Review
Fleetwood clings to one-stroke PGA St Jude lead, Lowry tied for 59th
9 Aug
1.2k
as it stands
Tommy Fleetwood leads St Jude, Shane Lowry made to wait after play suspended
8 Aug
1.6k
as it stands
Bhatia takes early lead as Lowry struggles at FedEx St Jude Championship
Updated 8 Aug
1.7k
6
FIRST TITLE
Young captures long-awaited first PGA Tour win at Wyndham Championship
4 Aug
1.7k
Top Of The Tree
Yamashita edges out Hull to clinch Women's Open by two shots
3 Aug
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