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Golf

May
May 2025
the mudball controversy
Upsets galore on PGA leaderboard as world's best players get stuck in the mud
Mudballs sparked a lively controversy on the opening day of the 2025 PGA Championship.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
16 May
2.3k
inside the ropes
Masters triumph of little help as McIlroy flops in blockbuster group at PGA Championship
McIlroy is already battling to make the cut at Quail Hollow after an error-strewn 74.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
15 May
3.1k
Golf
Rory McIlroy off the pace after wayward first round at US PGA Championship
Updated 15 May
3.4k
7
PodcastThe 42FM
Rory McIlroy: Unburdened and dangerous
Big Preview
Scheffler and DeChambeau the biggest threats to McIlroy's newly-serene attitude at the majors
We preview the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
14 May
1.4k
3
persistence
Lowry keeping the faith as he seeks to bounce back from the 'hurt' of latest near-miss
14 May
1.2k
Harry Diamond
'When you watch him caddying on TV, he has the same attributes from when I played against him'
14 May
2.4k
Vow of Silence
'I don't know what he was expecting - I'm not going to try to be his best mate'
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
14 May
8.1k
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13 May
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13 May
power factor
Seamus Power: Fight to retain PGA Tour card not a distraction at year's second major
14 May
2.1k
4
the influencer age
Pádraig Harrington's legacy is seen everywhere at the PGA Championship - even in the size of the trophy
Pádraig Harrington speaks to The 42 at Quail Hollow.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
13 May
2.5k
Ready to go
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together to start PGA
13 May
1.9k
3
stars aligning
'One of my favourite places in the world' - Why Quail Hollow sets McIlroy up for absurd tilt at the Rory Slam
We detail why McIlroy has been so dominant at this week’s venue of the year’s second major.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
13 May
1.9k
Quail Hollow
'I could not be in a better place in my life' - McIlroy energised after Masters thrill ride
12 May
2.4k
4
PGA Tour
Shane Lowry finishes second at Truist Championship
Disappointment for Offaly man after fine week at Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Updated 11 May
4.7k
39
Shane Lowry
'If I allow myself to be me, I can achieve what I want to achieve'
11 May
2.6k
6
truist championship
Shane Lowry tied for lead heading into final round in Philadelphia
11 May
2.4k
3
Golf
Shane Lowry one shot off lead at Truist Championship
9 May
1.8k
Test
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9 May
4.6k
6
Irish Eye
Séamus Power one shot off the lead after sizzling 64 in Myrtle Beach
9 May
1.2k
truist championship
Lowry three shots off the lead, McIlroy five back in Philadelphia
8 May
1.3k
5
Golf
Rory McIlroy says ‘defeating my own mind’ was key to Masters victory
14 hrs ago
1.8k
10
Golf
Scheffler ties 72-hole PGA record in CJ Cup Byron Nelson romp
5 May
2.0k
Golf
Scheffler shines in dark for eight-shot CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead
4 May
825
Golf
Scheffler fires 63 despite long delay to lead Byron Nelson, Power awaits cut fate
3 May
736
Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
2 May
3.2k
5
Golf
'Overwhelmed' - McIlroy speaks on reaction to Masters win with Jimmy Fallon
2 May
3.4k
4
Golf
Power 7 shots off lead as Scheffler shoots sizzling 61 at Byron Nelson
2 May
664
April
April 2025
Golf
McIlroy and Lowry finish in share of 12th as Novak and Griffin win Zurich Classic
28 Apr
1.9k
3
Athletics
Kenya's Sawe wins London marathon as Ethiopia's Assefa sets women's world record
27 Apr
1.3k
Golf
Defending champions McIlroy and Lowry remain in contention at Zurich Classic
Duo sign for third-round 61 at TPC Louisiana.
Updated 27 Apr
4.4k
9
Golf
McIlroy and Lowry have disappointing finish to round but still in hunt at Zurich Classic
Updated 26 Apr
3.5k
8
test time
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
25 Apr
4.4k
7
Golf
McIlroy and Lowry kick off Zurich Classic title defence with opening 64
Updated 25 Apr
5.2k
interaction
'The whole journey resonated with people' - McIlroy on Masters impact
23 Apr
2.4k
7
Jose Maria Olazabal named as one of Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup vice-captains
23 Apr
1.6k
the rorin' 20s
McIlroy freed of grand slam pressure a ‘scary’ prospect for rivals – Schauffele
23 Apr
2.7k
3
Tee Times
Rory McIlroy returns to action at Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Shane Lowry
23 Apr
2.7k
R&A 'optimistic' for Open at Portmarnock as Portrush primed for McIlroy mania
22 Apr
2.5k
6
Golf
Justin Thomas wins RBC Heritage after playoff as Lowry finishes with 70
21 Apr
6.1k
4
Signature behaviour
Si Woo Kim takes lead at Hilton Head as Lowry bounces back with 67
19 Apr
2.6k
5
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