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Golf

January
January 2024
Lowry five shots off in California as Johnson and Noren lead with opening round 62
Japan's Furue fires 65 as Maguire tied for 22nd
Finish sets McIlroy back after first round at Dubai Desert Classic
The European Tour's mystery flop reminds us of how far removed we are from the elite
Intrigue surrounded the unknown Ken Weyand, who last week shot 53-over par on the European Tour, finishing 72 shots behind winner Tommy Fleetwood.
McIlroy lays out his vision of uniting golf or else it will be 'fractured forever'
Sony Open victory caps stunning comeback for Grayson Murray
'I’ll learn from today' - Rory McIlroy loses out to Tommy Fleetwood in Dubai
Chiefs take another step towards Super Bowl defence as Texans edge out Browns
Bradley and Murray share lead in Hawaii as Power sits 11 off heading into final round
I am Jim Riswold: Meet the man behind Nike's famous Tiger Woods ads
Jim Riswold made many of the most famous sports commercials in history, and has found an improbable second career as an artist.
Fleetword leads McIlroy by one going into final round in Dubai
Three-way tie for lead on PGA Tour in Hawaii, Power seven back after bright round
McIlroy keeps two-shot lead despite quadruple bogey
Power 10 strokes back as Australia's Davis grabs lead in Hawaii
'I didn't expect that' - McIlroy kicks off 2024 season with brilliant opening round 62
Rory McIlroy calls for 'guarantees' amid debates over golf's future
Tiger Woods says Nike partnership is ending
Eight-birdie Kirk clinches victory in Hawaii as Power closes out with 67
Chris Kirk takes one-shot lead into final round in Hawaii while Power is cut adrift
Woodland to return to PGA Tour after brain surgery
Scheffler grabs one-shot lead in Hawaii as Power posts another 71
Olympians-to-be, rising stars, code crossers - Irish sportswomen to watch in 2024
Greg Norman: McIlroy 'falling on his sword' about LIV golf can be a turning point
Rory McIlroy says he was ‘too judgemental’ in criticising players who joined LIV
Last year
2023
'It's not a tour you want to be on for too long' - The reality of life on golf's Challenge Tour
Ireland’s Conor Purcell talks to the 42 about the realities of life on the European Challenge Tour.
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The 42's Best of 2023: What I think about when I think about the Masters at Augusta National
Having spent a week at the 2023 Masters and Augusta National, Gavin Cooney answers the question: ‘What’s it like?’
'I’m 37 next year - There are not too many golfers who have played great in their 40s'
Shane Lowry looks back at his 2023, and sketches out his plans and ambitions for the year ahead.
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'I'm not surprised by anything at the minute' - Lowry on Jon Rahm's LIV move
Shane Lowry talks LIV, PGA Tour, the rollback, and the Irish Open.
Tiger Woods hails ‘special’ weekend playing with son Charlie at PNC Championship
Bloody Sunday, Gaelic Games and Irish sporting heroes - Books for children this Christmas
The 42 takes a look at some of the excellent choices by Irish authors.
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'More apples will fall' after Jon Rahm's LIV move
Maguire and Glover slip back to finish in tie for 6th in Florida
Maguire and Glover still in a shootout for glory at Grant Thornton Invitational
'Hit it close and let Leona putt' - Maguire and Glover make blistering start in Florida
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Jon Rahm hopes for Ryder Cup reprieve after announcing $300m LIV Golf switch
Rory McIlroy says DP World Tour will need to rewrite Ryder Cup eligibility rules so that Rahm can play in 2025.
Spanish star Jon Rahm poised to join LIV golf – reports