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Pádraig Harrington isn’t just one of our greatest ever sportspeople — he represents the best of us

For something widely described as the worst-kept secret in golf, Pádraig Harrington’s eventual unveiling as Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain surprised us in just how pleasant and important a reminder it was of what a special golf nation this is, and what a special sportsperson Harrington is.

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Julia Jacklin, the Australian queen of folk, is coming to Ireland

golf

Nation mourns gentleman Christy O’Connor Jnr an ‘absolute legend’ of Irish golf

In a world of grey, Tim Smyczek’s act of sportsmanship stands out

golf

Tunnel vision: Players must walk the walk to conquer nerves

golf

Jacklin and Gallacher hail Rose’s effort and courage

Courageous Rose praised by Jacklin

Tony Jacklin praised Justin Rose’s courage after watching him become the first Englishman to win a major championship for 17 years last night.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Sorry Seve, Europeans went the full Monty

An admission: Notwithstanding those unsporting protestations last week, I did, despite all the hideous codology associated with the event, eventually give in to the lure of the Ryder Cup.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2012

‘The Ryder Cup took something from me’

They never really retire, golfers.

Sat, 29 Sep, 2012

Sometimes, less is more

THIS is the week of which European Tour chief executive George O’Grady dare not dream, even as recently as two months ago.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2011

Jacklin amazed NI has produced two US Open champions

As Rory McIlroy travelled home from America today, US Open trophy on board, another runaway winner of the title has spelt out what it means.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2011

Ballesteros to be buried today

The funeral of golf legend Seve Ballesteros is taking place today.

Wed, 11 May, 2011

Home is the hero as McDowell reflects on famous win

US Open winner Graeme McDowell revealed last night how he was hit by panic after the combination for his trophy case lock was lost.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2010

McDowell reveals panic over locked trophy case

US Open winner Graeme McDowell revealed tonight how he was hit by panic after the combination for his trophy case lock was lost.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2010

‘Nicklaus once told me the majors were the easiest to win because nine out of 10 players choke when the prize is in sight’

THERE can have been few more memorable moments in golf – or indeed sport in general – in recent years than the last few holes of last year’s Open at Turnberry when Tom Watson came within inches of the most astonishing comeback in the game.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2010

Tiger return surprises Nicklaus and Jacklin

GOLFING legend Jack Nicklaus and former Ryder Cup-winning captain Tony Jacklin have expressed surprise that Tiger Woods will end his five-month self-imposed exile at the US Masters in Augusta.

Thu, 18 Mar, 2010

Jacklin back

Tony Jacklin is returning to the European Seniors Tour at the age of 62 after a gap of three years.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2007

Ryder Cup will be a showstopper, says legend Jacklin

The Ryder Cup was long overdue coming to Ireland but is going to be worth the wait, golf legend Tony Jacklin announced today.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2006

Test of nerves as Tour hopefuls return to school

SAN ROQUE, a superb 36-hole golfing complex on the Costa del Sol, will next week play host to the young and not so young hopefuls for the annual European Tour School.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Weighing up the contenders

NO sooner had speculation ended on who the European Ryder Cup captain should be at The K Club next year than we are now into the business of guessing who should be Ian Woosnam’s vice-captain.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005

Singh and Els ready to add to rich history

Another chapter will be written in the history of the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth this week as Vijay Singh and Ernie Else lead the chase for golf's biggest cash prize.

Wed, 13 Oct, 2004

European tigers ready for a big Open feast

ALL the talk here is of how well Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Ernie Els are playing. But, as Pádraig Harrington has argued, the 24 year drought since a European last won the US Open is about to end.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2004

Langer, Monty lead by example

COLIN MONTGOMERIE and Bernhard Langer reproduced their Ryder Cup form to inspire the Rest of the World to a slender 3½ to 2½ lead over the United States after the opening day of the UBS Cup.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Langer and Sutton are new Ryder Cup captains

BERNHARD LANGER and Hal Sutton yesterday attempted to play down their importance as Ryder Cup captains.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Golf: Langer and Sutton play down Ryder captain roles

BERNHARD LANGER and Hal Sutton yesterday attempted to play down their importance as Ryder Cup captains.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2003

Ryder Cup reunion benefits world team

Colin Montgomerie and Bernhard Langer reproduced their Ryder Cup form to inspire the Rest of the World to a slender 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 lead over the United States after the opening day of the UBS Cup.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Duo maintain impressive form

Colin Montgomerie and Bernhard Langer today carried on where they left off in last year’s Ryder Cup on the opening day of the UBS Cup in Georgia.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2003

Jacklin meets old foes

Tony Jacklin will put his famed captaincy skills to the test once again when the Rest of the World take on the United States in the third UBS Cup.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Jacklin - Monty still has Major potential

Tony Jacklin, the last European winner of the US Open, believes Colin Montgomerie can lift himself out of his current slump to be a contender for the title this week.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2003

Jacklin to lead Rest against the USA

TONY JACKLIN, Europe’s most successful post-War Ryder Cup Captain, has been granted the opportunity to pit his leadership skills against the USA once more.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Van de Velde is just glad to be back

JEAN Van de Velde finally returns to golf today, 10 months on from the knee injury which threatened his career.

Thu, 08 May, 2003

Van de Velde just glad to be back

Jean Van de Velde finally returns to golf tomorrow 10 months on from the knee injury which threatened his career.

Wed, 07 May, 2003

Harrington a favourite at USPGA

Padraig Harrington is aiming to be the first European golfer to win a major title in three years, when the United States PGA championship starts on Thursday.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2002

Darcy looks to master the Seniors Tour

EAMONN DARCY will make his debut on the European Seniors Tour at this month's British Senior Masters, just nine days after his 50th birthday.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2002

When fate frowned on the Golden Bear

Thirty years on, Charlie Mulqueen recalls how close Jack Nicklaus came to making history at Muirfield.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2002

Golf: Golden bear a major contender

Jack Nicklaus lived up to his star billing when he opened with a solid one-under-par 70 to claim a place near the top of the leaderboard during the first round of the British Senior Open at Royal Co Down Golf Club.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2001