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Gareth Bale admits to nerves on debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am

The 33-year-old, who announced his retirement from football last month, is a two-handicapper and his love of golf while playing for the LaLiga giants was well documented.

The Open 2021 - Day Two - The Royal St George's Golf Club

Jordan Spieth wants Pebble Beach to become one of PGA Tour’s elevated events

Shane Lowry splits from caddie Bo Martin following mixed start to the year

Shane Lowry splits from caddie Bo Martin following mixed start to the year

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Resilient Rory McIlroy savours victory in Classic style

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Hero Dubai Desert Classic - Day Five

Rory McIlroy: 'Mentally it was very tough. I could have let my emotions get in the way.'

The Northern Irishman won the Dubai Desert Classic for the third time in his career on Monday morning.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Hero Dubai Desert Classic - Day Five

Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic title after seeing off the challenge of Patrick Reed

The Northern Irishman won the tournament for the third time in his career.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2023

Rory McIlroy leads by three in bid to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy leads by three in bid to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title

Starting the day two shots off the lead, McIlroy surged to the top of the leaderboard with birdies on the first four

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023

Rory McIlroy takes Dubai lead with third round 65

Rory McIlroy takes Dubai lead with third round 65

The Northern Irishman is three shots clear.

Sun, 29 Jan, 2023

Dubai Desert Classic Golf

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed two off lead at halfway stage in Dubai Desert Classic

Richard Bland and Thomas Pieters share the lead

Sat, 28 Jan, 2023

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed set up potential showdown in Dubai

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed set up potential showdown in Dubai

The pre-tournament build-up had been dominated by the war of words between Reed and McIlroy

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

McIlroy finishes strong to share lead with rival Reed at Dubai Desert Classic

McIlroy finishes strong to share lead with rival Reed at Dubai Desert Classic

American golfer Patrick Reed branded Rory McIlroy 'an immature child' as the war of words between the pair rumbled on during the week prior to the Dubai Desert Classic.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

The Open 2022 - Day Two - St Andrews

Immelman expects Woods to be ready for Masters return

2008 Masters champion Immelman said that despite Woods's inactively he fully expects to see the five-time Green Jacket winner in the field for the year's first major from April 6-9.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Patrick Reed makes impressive start after floods cause delay in Dubai

Patrick Reed makes impressive start after floods cause delay in Dubai

Reed shrugged off his row with Rory McIlroy and a six-hour weather delay to make an impressive start

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Three share lead after first round of Farmers Insurance Open

Three share lead after first round of Farmers Insurance Open

World number three Jon Rahm, meanwhile, struggled to a one-over 73

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

41st Ryder Cup - Day Three - Hazeltine National Golf Club

Reed brands McIlroy 'an immature child' as war of words between pair rumbles on

Day Two of bizarre episode as divisions between PGA Tour standard bearer and American Patrick Reed appear to deepen in Dubai: 'He saw me and he decided not to react. But it is one of those things. If you’re going to act like an immature little child then you might as well be treated like one.'

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

UAE Derby

Patrick Reed throws tee at Rory McIlroy at Dubai driving range - Reports

Reed is one of a number of golfers to have joined up with LIV Golf.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

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Gareth Bale set to showcase golfing prowess at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Bale announced his retirement from football earlier this month.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship - Day Four

Pádraig Harrington claims top four finish in Abu Dhabi as Lowry suffers late collapse

France's Victor Perez survived a nervous finale to narrowly win the tournament.

Sun, 22 Jan, 2023

Shane Lowry surges to take share of the lead in Abu Dhabi

Shane Lowry surges to take share of the lead in Abu Dhabi

Pádraig Harrington carded a 64 to power into the top 10.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023

The Open Championship 2019 - Day Four - Royal Portrush Golf Club

Francesco Molinari rediscovers form to claim share of lead in Abu Dhabi

A second consecutive 67 at Yas Links gave Molinari a halfway total of 10 under par matched only by compatriot Guido Migliozzi, who birdied his final three holes to return a 69.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Davis Thompson takes two-shot lead over world number four Jon Rahm

Davis Thompson takes two-shot lead over world number four Jon Rahm

The 23-year-old American shot a career-low 10-under 62 in the first round of The American Express after he birdied three of the first four holes and then eagled both par-5s on the front nine, numbers five and six.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

BMW PGA Championship 2021 - Day One - Wentworth Golf Club

Luke Donald shows Ryder Cup hopefuls how it’s done in Abu Dhabi

The former world number one, who is currently ranked 541st, birdied his last four holes and made nine in total at Yas Links

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Jon Rahm hopes early success can propel him to trophy-laden season

Jon Rahm hopes early success can propel him to trophy-laden season

Rahm overturned a seven-shot deficit, with a significant helping hand from long-time leader Collin Morikawa, to claim his eighth PGA Tour title earlier this month in Hawaii.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Horizon Irish Open 2022 - Day Two - Mount Juliet Estate

Seamus Power: Older players could resent golfers chasing huge prize money

Seamus Power believes older players must want to 'punch' the current generation when they see the 'astronomical' prize money now on offer

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

Shane Lowry may regret wariness of new Netflix golf doc

Shane Lowry may regret wariness of new Netflix golf doc

Lowry sees golf getting a major shake-up in 2023, whether it needs it or not, starting with the 'Drive to Survive' style series.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

42nd Ryder Cup - Day Three - Le Golf National

Ian Poulter suggests he may not play in Ryder Cup this year even if he qualifies

Poulter’s heroics for Europe against the United States, most notably in sparking the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ in 2012, have earned him the nickname ‘Mr Ryder Cup’, but joining LIV Golf has placed his future participation in serious jeopardy.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

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Justin Thomas excited by golf's Netflix exposure

Justin Thomas wonders if Netflix 'knew something we didn't' after its forthcoming documentary captured the inside story of the most dramatic season ever in men's professional golf

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Abu Dhabi Golf Hero Cup

Francesco Molinari hails ‘invaluable’ match play experience in Hero Cup win

Molinari went out first in Sunday’s singles against Shane Lowry and came out on top in a heavyweight battle of former Open champions with a 3&2 victory at Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Sun, 15 Jan, 2023

Abu Dhabi Golf Hero Cup

Continental Europe beat Great Britain and Ireland to win Hero Cup

Both Shane Lowry and Seamus Power were defeated in their singles matches. Lowry lost out to winning captain Francesco Molinari while Nicolai Hojgaard defeated Power

Sun, 15 Jan, 2023

Abu Dhabi Golf Hero Cup

Power and Lowry lose out as Europe stretch lead to two points at Hero Cup

Continental Europe will take a two-point lead into the final day of the Hero Cup after shading the Saturday afternoon foursomes

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

Séamus Power and Robert MacIntyre only winners for GB&I as Europe take early lead in Hero Cup

Séamus Power and Robert MacIntyre only winners for GB&I as Europe take early lead in Hero Cup

Continental Europe secure 3-2 lead after opening day in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Hero Cup - Previews

Shane Lowry will 'make enemies for 18 holes' as Hero Cup gets underway

Irishman paired with Tommy Fleetwood and Séamus Power partners Robert MacIntyre in opening fourballs

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Sony Open Golf

Jordan Spieth part of three-way tie for the lead at Sony Open in Hawaii

Spieth, of the US, had three birdies in a a four-hole stretch around the turn, and outside of his lone bogey on the 13th hole, his only disappointment was having to settle for par on his final hole at the par-five ninth.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Captains' Ryder Cup Experience - Marco Simone Golf and Country Club

Luke Donald eager to see how Ryder Cup contenders perform at inaugural Hero Cup

Donald is overseeing the event in Abu Dhabi along with playing captains Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari

Thu, 12 Jan, 2023

42nd Ryder Cup - Day Two - Le Golf National

It’s a hugely important event – Tommy Fleetwood taking Hero Cup seriously

The inaugural Hero Cup will replicate the Ryder Cup as closely as possible and be taken 'very seriously', according to Tommy Fleetwood

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Sentry Tournament of Champions - Final Round

Jon Rahm gets another trophy and this one surprised even him

Jon Rahm thinks he has played as well as anyone of late, and he has three victories worldwide in his last five tournaments to show for it. The latest was one he never saw coming

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Tournament Of Champions Golf

Jon Rahm rallies from seven strokes back for big win in Hawaii

Colin Morikawa began the day with a six-shot lead.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

Tournament Of Champions Golf

Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa and JJ Spaun share opening-round lead in Hawaii

Each of the trio carded 64 to commence their PGA Tour seasons in fine fashion.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

LIV Golf

LIV golfer Henrik Stenson to make DP World Tour return in Abu Dhabi

Stenson was removed as Ryder Cup captain with immediate effect last July due to him joining the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, his tenure having lasted just 127 days.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

BMW PGA Championship 2022 - Day One - Wentworth Golf Club

Jon Rahm eyeing the biggest prizes after major disappointment last season

Jon Rahm has set his sights firmly on more major championship victories after a disappointing season in the game’s biggest events

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Cazoo Classic 2022 - Day One - Hillside Golf Club

I’m really not kidding – Scott Stallings’ Masters invite sent to namesake

Stallings had been “checking the mailbox five times a day” for his invitation.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy star in Love Actually spoof to tee up Ryder Cup

Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy star in Love Actually spoof to tee up Ryder Cup

Donald was named Europe's Ryder Cup captain for next year's contest in Rome

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

The Solheim Cup - Day Two

Ladies European Tour announce record prize pot of more than €35m for new season

The schedule will begin in Kenya in February and take the LET to 21 different countries.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

The Masters - Round Three

Augusta’s LIV decision shows the Masters is looking out for itself

The true feelings of those in charge at Augusta remain hard to read but it is clear that locking out players is not good for business

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Final line-ups confirmed for inaugural Hero Cup

Final line-ups confirmed for inaugural Hero Cup

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has selected Antoine Rozner and Richard Mansell as the final players for their respective Continental Europe and Great Britain and Ireland teams

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

PNC Championship - Final Round

Column: Tiger has shots and a limp to keep everyone guessing

Woods relished the two days spent with his son, along with the chance to remind anyone watching he still has game.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

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Players involved in LIV Golf will not be barred from Masters – chair Fred Ridley

Players who have joined LIV Golf will not be barred from competing in next year’s Masters, tournament organisers have announced

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Augusta National Women's Amateur - Final Round

Augusta chairman confirms LIV players will be allowed to compete at The Masters

While the chairman confirmed the allowance for next year, he promised a review of the criteria for future competitions.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Qualifying School 2022 - Final Stage - Day Four

More Power to them: PGA Tour star lauds Murphy, Hurley for coming through 'horrible' Q School

Power: 'You've so much on the line going into that Q-School and if it doesn't go your way, it’s just a horrible feeling'

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

PNC Championship - Final Round

Will Charlie Woods become the new Tiger, or will hype drive him away?

Tiger Woods is a protective father but the decision to catapult his son into public view at the PNC Championship is an interesting one

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

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