Event: PGA Championships

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McIlroy limps to finish on miserable day on the green

As Rory McIlroy climbed the hill to the 18th tee at Bethpage Black, he turned to caddie Harry Diamond and said, "I can't remember the last time I played a round of golf without a birdie. I was like, I better birdie this last hole."

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Fearless Tiger’s greatest ever victory

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Woods must keep faith with bold approach

Open’s variety of tests will reward senior stars

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Consistency crucial to master Augusta

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Rory McIlroy delivers early boost to Europe

Eyes down for the $10 million golf game

You do not have to win the Tour Championship to top the FedEx Cup rankings and pick up the $10 million jackpot on Sunday night — but it sure helps.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Pontificating is par for the course with media now

Used to be that your job as a reporter was to tell folks what happened.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2016

Relaxed Rory McIlroy in the driving seat at Baltusrol

A driver’s golf course that hides nothing over its 7,428 yards and course-softening thunderstorms is the forecast during the next four days. It is all setting up very nicely for Rory McIlroy in the major championship that has brought him the most reward.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

US Open: Oakmont’s best five winners

Oakmont has hosted the US Open more than any other golf course, and there’s a reason.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Rory McIlroy ready to go on the attack

Rory McIlroy will summon the spirit of 2014 to try and finally fulfil his Masters destiny but he will need the compliance of a long list of genuine contenders for perhaps the most wide-open tournament in years.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Determined Rory McIlroy believes time is right to fulfil Masters destiny

Rory McIlroy believes there is a Green Jacket waiting for him at Augusta National and the sooner he claims it by winning the Masters, the easier it will be.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Bittersweet Bubba Watson reveals mixed emotions

Bubba Watson is among the pre-tournament favourites for this week’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, where he has bittersweet memories of his performance at the links-style venue five years ago.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Sky’s the limit for Irish pair this summer

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry left Chambers Bay tied for ninth at the US Open and sharing optimism for the summer’s golf ahead.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

Jordan Spieth’s superb win signposts road to Augusta Masters glory for Rory

Rory McIlroy best avoid US television for a week or so because the Green Jacket that should have been his destiny will be on screen and on the wrong golfer’s back far too much for his liking.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

Rory McIlroy focused on famous fives

The time has come, mercifully, for the chattering to stop, the speculation to cede to actuality and the anticipation to be realised. 

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Water Rock’s novel membership move

East Cork’s Water Rock Golf Course has long flown in the face of accepted golfing industry wisdom.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

A European win forged in Ireland

Between them, Paul McGinley, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell ensured that Europe’s Ryder Cup success over the United States had ‘Made In Ireland’ stamped all over it.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

McIlroy ready to play the leading role

Rory McIlroy will stride into the Ryder Cup arena a changed man from his last appearance for Europe two years ago.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

McIlroy: I’m no racing certainty

RORY McILROY may be the hottest golfer in the world right now but he is refusing to buy into the hype that he is a sure thing to win this week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2014

Stockton backs Rory Masters bid

Rory McIlroy is in a “really good place” as he counts down to the Masters, according to his assistant coach Dave Stockton.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Harrington harbouring more major ambitions

Pádraig Harrington will not let a closing double bogey at Augusta National detract from the giant strides he has made in getting his game back into what he believes is major-winning shape.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2012

Clarke plots Major changes

DARREN CLARKE will tee off for the first time as a Major champion today, fully aware that the rest of his professional career — and the way he approaches it — is in need of a rethink.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2011

Oh to hear Gene’s take on magic show

THERE is the delightful story from Tiger Woods’ smashing triumph at the Masters in 1997 that seems worth relating in light of the events of the past four days here at Congressional Country Club.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011

McIlroy: I’m gunning for wounded Tiger

RORY McIlroy has thrown down the Ryder Cup gauntlet to Tiger Woods after declaring, I’m desperate to beat you.

Fri, 14 May, 2010

Pádraig doing it his way

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON last night admitted that if “I was a footballer, I’d be on the bench right now but because I’m my own boss, I can live my life anyway I want”.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2009

Harrington battles Baltray blues

THE strength in depth of the European Tour was demonstrated graphically at Baltray yesterday when 89 players finished under par in the opening round of the 3 Irish Open. But Pádraig Harrington, the pre-tournament favourite and 2007 champion, was not a member of that elite group.

Fri, 15 May, 2009