Place: Old Course at St Andrews

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Technology driving whole new ball game

It’s only small — 1.68 inches in diameter — but it has always been a big issue in golf. Almost from the day that the first Scottish shepherd picked up a stick and whacked a wee stone across a field, there have been disputes about golf balls.

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Niall Kearney and Jonathan Caldwell advance in Euro Tour school

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Nerveless Dunne pulls out ace to lead at St Andrews

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Lowry layoff has reignited hunger ahead of Dunhill

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Old course a soft touch for new generation

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Rory's Rio call made easy

Upbeat Tiger bids to become Lord of the Manor

TIGER WOODS will tee off at Adare Manor today delighted to start his preparations for the British Open Championship at St Andrews in earnest.

Mon, 05 Jul, 2010

Seven Irish courses in Golf Magazine’s top 100

SEVEN Irish courses, led by Royal Co Down, have been included in the world’s top 100 in the acclaimed Golf Magazine.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2009

Famous golf course ‘could vanish by 2050’

THE world’s most famous golf course could sink into the sea by 2050, a climate change expert has warned.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2008

New sponsor for Women's British Open

The Women’s British Open, which in August will become the first championship for women professionals ever to be played over the Old Course at St Andrews, has a new title sponsor.

Wed, 02 May, 2007

An Open and shut case?

FOR one very special hour the golf world had eyes only for two players at St Andrews last night – one leaving the stage for good and the other threatening to leave the rest for dead.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2005

Langer still unsure of British Open spot

Bernhard Langer remains on standby for the British Open championship after American Sean O’Hair decided to accept his place for winning the John Deere Classic last night.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2005

Holes to drive you demented

IT’S a daunting drive, whatever the elements. And the second doesn’t get any easier.

Tue, 03 May, 2005

Haeggman off to a flyer

Joakim Haeggman, joint holder of the European tour record for nine holes, had a chance to at least match it today when he resumed the Madrid Open with five successive birdies.

Fri, 22 Oct, 2004

McDowell proves he’s the one to watch

Their exploits in the Ryder Cup ensured 2004 will always be remembered as a great year for Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2004

Masters and commander commemorated on film

AS the 98 players who will contest the 68th Masters pore over the pairings issued late last night for tomorrow’s opening round, they would do well to turn over the sheet and digest the words written in red ink.

Wed, 07 Apr, 2004

Woods shows his versatility

Tiger Woods unveiled his new driver today, but it was his putter that gave him a share of the early clubhouse lead at the American Express world championship in Atlanta.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2003

Lawrence holding on at the top

Unheralded South African Nic Lawrence continued his unexpected good form in the early stages of the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship today.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2002

Harrington continues cup form

Padraig Harrington shrugged off the after-effects of Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph by taking the lead in the opening round of the $5m (€5.4m) Dunhill Links Championship.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2002

Harrington makes quick start

Padraig Harrington struck a quick blow for Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup side with an eagle two at the third hole at Carnoustie today.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2002

PGA chief expecting quieter US approach

ONE of Europe’s leading golf officials has spoken about the responsibility facing the United States side at the Ryder Cup next week.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2002