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# In Contention

This year
2023
# In Contention
Seamus Power 6 shots off the lead at John Deere Classic
Cameron Young, last year’s British Open runner-up, fired a seven-under par 64 to grab a two-stroke lead.
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Jul 8th 2023, 10:43 AM
# In Contention
Maguire two off the lead ahead of final round at LPGA Meijer Classic
Stephanie Meadow is four shots further back after a four-under 68 which included five birdies.
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Jun 17th 2023, 11:54 PM
# Analysis
Micheál Houlihan may be the exception that proves the rule on Limerick's production line
The 25-year-old has taken an unusual route to the fringes of John Kiely’s team, which is backboned by academy graduates.
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Feb 15th 2023, 5:00 PM
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2022
# In Contention
Séamus Power three off lead at RSM Classic
Waterford man cards 67 to remain in contention.
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Nov 19th 2022, 8:43 PM
# In Contention
Maguire and Meadow both tied for 13th ahead of final round in Florida
American Allisen Corpuz narrowly leads at the LPGA’s Pelican Championship.
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Nov 13th 2022, 12:13 AM
# In Contention
Pádraig Harrington one shot off lead in Charles Schwab Cup Championship
Irishman chasing a fourth win on the circuit this season.
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Nov 11th 2022, 1:15 PM
# In Contention
'I'm excited' - McIlroy two shots off the lead and closing in on third Dubai Desert Classic
Pádraig Harrington is in a tie for 11th heading into the final day, while Shane Lowry is four shots further back.
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Jan 29th 2022, 2:02 PM
All time
# In Contention
Dickson and Waddilove eye medal after an impressive day at World Championships
Dubliners are in fifth place after producing two exceptional performances today.
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Nov 20th 2021, 5:57 PM
# In Contention
McIlroy dazzles in Las Vegas to tee up Sunday showdown with resurgent Fowler
The Irish golfer is the leading challenger to Rickie Fowler, who has a two-stroke buffer at the CJ Cup.
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Oct 17th 2021, 9:23 AM
# In Contention
Connolly back in the Brighton fold after personal issue is 'resolved'
Having missed the win over Burnley, the Ireland forward is available again ahead of Saturday’s Premier League fixture with Watford.
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Aug 19th 2021, 3:34 PM
# In Contention
Leona Maguire battles back from difficult start to day two to stay one off the lead in California
‘Really proud of how I hung in there and battled back,’ the Cavan woman said. ‘Kept myself in the tournament.’
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Jun 12th 2021, 9:43 AM
# In Contention
McIlroy fires six birdies to sit two shots off lead at halfway mark in California
American Matt Kuchar continues to lead at the Genesis Invitational.
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Feb 15th 2020, 10:58 AM
# In Contention
Stephanie Meadow makes strong start at Australian Open
Leona Maguire, meanwhile, was slower out of the blocks.
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Feb 13th 2020, 2:45 PM
# In Contention
Sane ‘close’ to Man City return after five months out with knee ligament damage
The winger has been absent since sustaining injury against Liverpool in August.
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Jan 7th 2020, 8:46 AM
# In Contention
McIlroy leads after brilliant 62 at WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational featuring three straight birdies
The four-time major winner fired an eight-under par 62 to stand on 12-under.
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Jul 28th 2019, 6:30 AM
# Vintage
Harrington rolls back the years in Prague to sniff first victory in two years
The three-time Major winner produced some sensational golf as he carded seven birdies on Saturday afternoon.
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Aug 25th 2018, 5:49 PM
# In Contention
Harrington rebounds from loss of Tour card to mount challenge at Czech Masters
Meanwhile, there’s a four-way tie for the lead at the first FedEx Cup event in New Jersey.
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Aug 24th 2018, 1:48 PM
# In Contention
Earls return to training could give Munster 'a massive boost' for Racing tie
The 30-year-old win will return to training with Munster tomorrow.
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Apr 17th 2018, 2:25 PM
# In Contention
McIlroy moving through the gears to stay in touch with leaders in Dubai
Jamie Donaldson has maintained his advantage but McIlroy is closing in.
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Jan 26th 2018, 4:56 PM
# In Contention
Lowry and McDowell take share of the lead into final round in Florida
“Hopefully the weather’s a little better and we can give ourselves a chance,” said McDowell.
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Dec 10th 2017, 9:26 AM
# In Contention
Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy all in the hunt at the British Masters
Paul Dunne is in a five-way tie for second place heading into the final round.
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Sep 30th 2017, 7:12 PM
# In Contention
Defending champion Harrington makes solid start in Portugal as he eyes history
In the ten-year history of the Portugal Masters, the title has never been successfully defended
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Sep 21st 2017, 9:15 PM
# In form
Alan Judge showing once more why he should be in contention for Euro 2016
The Irish midfielder has been in flying form for Brentford.
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Jan 15th 2016, 9:43 PM
# In Contention
It couldn't be tighter at the top of the US Open and Shane Lowry is right in the mix
The Irishman charged into contention on moving day at Chambers Bay.
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Jun 21st 2015, 8:55 AM
# In Contention
Wasps' bonus point win in Castres could make life difficult for Leinster next month
The Coventry-bound side are back in contention in pool two.
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Dec 7th 2014, 3:43 PM
# In Contention
McDowell, Poulter angry at 'ridiculous' pace of play
McDowell has a slender one-shot advantage with one round to play.
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Nov 8th 2014, 3:20 PM
# In Contention
Lowry two behind Luiten going into Welsh Open final day
Lowry carded a three under par 68 to leave him on 12 under.
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Sep 20th 2014, 8:14 PM
# In Contention
McIlroy one shot off the lead at Honda Classic
The Northern Irishman narrowly trails Justin Rose and Tom Gillis going into the weekend.
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Mar 3rd 2012, 11:01 AM
# In Contention
McIlroy just one shot off the lead at Kolon Korea Open
Rory McIlroy lies just a single shot behind leaders YE Yang and Rickie Fowler at the Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
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Oct 6th 2011, 2:33 PM
# In Contention
Second-round 65 gives McIlroy a chance at KLM Open
The Northern Irishman could make it a week to remember for him and girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki.
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Sep 9th 2011, 8:36 PM
# In Contention
McIlroy shoots impressive round to stay in touch in Akron
Rory McIlroy’s three-under round of 67 left him just five shots off leader Adam Scott at the Bridgestone Invitational.
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Aug 6th 2011, 7:28 PM