How do you judge a person’s ability, especially if that person is already a superstar, someone as talented as Rory McIlroy?

There was a time, not too long ago, when Irish professional golfers were considered the underdogs when it came to winning events.

To host a successful golf tournament, a few vital ingredients must be part of the mix. You need a great course, one that both challenges and rewards the players. You also need a good field, but most importantly you need drama.

The Irish Open has provided me with many of my very best memories from professional golf.

Martin Kaymer is probably best described as being a quiet and unassuming guy.

Pinehurst is a perfect example of a thinking man’s course.

Can anyone tell me why it is that watching golf being played around Augusta National by the world’s best players is so much fun?

It should have been no surprise to see the ‘usual suspects’ jostling for position in the second round of the US PGA Championship yesterday.

If Rory is to avoid any major long-term slump in form, he must accept some “tough love” from those around him trying to offer good advice. He must address the obvious flaws.

In the world of professional golf, there is a saying “there are no pictures on your scorecard”.