Golf

Yesterday

22nd March 2023

# Off the Mark

McIlroy has 'one eye on Augusta' after winning WGC Match Play Championship opener

Séamus Power and Shane Lowry both lost their opening matches at Austin Country Club.

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# preference

Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

The Holywood man said he could choose to play it in PGA Tour tournaments even if not adopted on the US circuit.

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Wed 11:18 AM

This week

19th March 2023 - 23rd March 2023

# PGA Tour

McIlroy, Lowry and Power discover groups for World Match Play in Texas

The action begins tomorrow.

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Tue 9:38 AM

# PGA

Impressive Harrington hits final round of 66 to finish three shots off victory

Ernie Ells finished with a one-shot win at the Hoag Classic.

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Mon 11:15 AM

# Take a Bow

Unheralded American Moore wins shootout for PGA Valspar title

The 29-year-old American fired a four-under-par 67 — the only round in the 60s among the final 11 pairs on the course.

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Sun 10:44 PM

Last week

12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023

# Tee to green

Lowry, McIlroy and Power have issues to solve as the Masters hovers into view

Only Lowry made the cut at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

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Mar 13th 2023, 5:24 PM

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Tipperary's hat-trick hero and Cork's comeback: Allianz Hurling League talking points

A big weekend of hurling action unfolded.

# Golf

Dominant Scheffler wins Players at Sawgrass, Lowry finishes with round of two-under

Scottie Scheffler continues to be in a commanding position.

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Mar 12th 2023, 10:58 PM

# Sawgrass

Scheffler grabs the lead in low-scoring third round at Players Championship

Tom Hoge hit a new course record as conditions defanged TPC Sawgrass.

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Mar 12th 2023, 12:33 AM

This month

March 2023

# Battling Back

Gutsy Lowry makes cut at Players Championship but McIlroy goes home

Seamus Power also missed the cut as the second round was belatedly finished today.

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Mar 11th 2023, 4:02 PM

# as it stands

Rory McIlroy in danger of missing cut at storm-hit Players Championship

He dropped two more shots in his opening 10 holes of the second round.

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Mar 11th 2023, 9:32 AM

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# Round 2

Lowry and Power set to miss cut as Rahm withdraws from Players Championship

Lowry looks set to miss the cut by one shot.

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Mar 10th 2023, 7:35 PM

# it's quizzness time

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Mar 10th 2023, 5:00 PM

# disappointing

McIlroy and Lowry struggle in opening round of Players Championship

McIlroy’s hopes of returning to world number one took a hit in the first round.

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Mar 9th 2023, 11:15 PM

# irish pride

Pádraig Harrington to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

‘This is a deep-down satisfaction, and I’m very proud to be included,’ the Dubliner said.

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Mar 8th 2023, 9:33 PM

# Changes

Rory McIlroy says emergence of LIV Golf has dragged PGA Tour into 21st century

New schedule next year will see eight designated events which will have fields between 70 to 80 players and no cuts.

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Mar 7th 2023, 5:41 PM

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Tyrone come good and Mayo's big step: Allianz Football League talking points

We review the main talking points from round five of the Allianz Football League, including Mayo’s big step towards the Division 1 final and Tyrone finding form to defeat Kerry.

# Frustration

Rory McIlroy falls agonisingly short at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Kurt Kitayama kept his cool in a nerve-shredding final round to clinch the first PGA Tour victory of his much-traveled career.

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Mar 6th 2023, 7:39 AM

# LPGA

South Korea's Ko defends title in Singapore as Maguire finishes in tie for 20th

Ko became the first player to successfully defend her HSBC Women’s World Championship title.

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Mar 5th 2023, 11:06 AM

# Golf

McIlroy makes strong charge at Bay Hill, mixed fortunes for Harrington and Lowry

McIlroy is three shots off leader Kurt Kitayama.

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Mar 4th 2023, 10:38 PM

# as it stands

Maguire 8 shots off the lead as Ko takes charge in Singapore

World number two Nelly Korda of the United States trailed the defending champion by two shots.

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Mar 4th 2023, 11:22 AM

# Arnold Palmer Invitational

Kitayama surges clear at Bay Hill, McIlroy and Lowry seven back as Rahm blown off course

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both on two-under overall in Orlando.

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Mar 4th 2023, 9:12 AM

# Let's Get Quizzical

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Mar 3rd 2023, 5:00 PM

# when it rains...

Rain delay halts Leona Maguire's charge in Singapore

Maguire enjoyed an explosive first eight holes before play was halted.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 1:17 PM

# Arnold Palmer Invitational

Lowry and Power seven off the lead after opening round in Orlando

Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington are a further shot back at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 8:30 AM

# Golf

Leona Maguire six shots off lead after World Championship first round in Singapore

Elizabeth Szokol is the surprise leader.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 9:28 AM

# change is coming

'I love it' - McIlroy hails PGA Tour's new-look plan

The move follows discussions between the tour and top players such as McIlroy and Tiger Woods.

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Mar 1st 2023, 8:02 PM

Last month

February 2023

# PGA Tour

Shane Lowry finishes in tie for fifth at Honda Classic

Chris Kirk edged Eric Cole in a playoff for an emotional victory.

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Feb 27th 2023, 7:45 AM

# RIP

'It's a very sad week for our family' - Lowry playing in uncle's honour after sudden death

The Offaly native says he considered going home early from the Honda Classic in Florida following the news.

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Feb 26th 2023, 1:31 PM

# final round

American Vu snatches victory in Thailand while Maguire finishes with impressive 65

The Cavan native finished in a tie for sixth after hitting seven birdies in her final round.

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Feb 26th 2023, 11:49 AM

# Making a move

Shane Lowry moves into contention at Honda Classic with impressive third round

Offaly man shoots 65 to sit four strokes off the lead.

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Feb 25th 2023, 11:13 PM

# tough run

String of bogeys on back nine ruin Leona Maguire's chances in Thailand

The Cavan native didn’t a drop a shot until a disastrous run from the 11th saw her fall out of contention.

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Feb 25th 2023, 12:20 PM

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Roscommon rise and Salthill hurling showdown: Allianz League talking points

Another busy weekend of action ahead.

# in the hunt

Shane Lowry shows grit to keeps Honda Classic hopes alive

Offaly native is six shots off the lead, while Pádraig Harrington is further back after four birdies and a pair of bogeys.

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Feb 25th 2023, 10:11 AM

# Questions and Answers

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Feb 24th 2023, 5:00 PM

# bogey-free

Leona Maguire well poised behind shock leader at halfway stage of Honda LPGA Thailand

The world no.11 is three shots off the lead held by home favourite Natthakritta Vongtaveelap at the €1.6m event.

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Feb 24th 2023, 9:26 AM

# Round 1

American duo share Honda Classic lead while Lowry sits three shots back

Pádraig Harrington is also in action at the event in Palm Beach Gardens.

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Feb 24th 2023, 8:05 AM

# Undecided

Lowry unsure if LIV players 'should or shouldn't' be eligible for Ryder Cup team

The Offaly native takes a diplomatic approach to the matter.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 11:05 PM

# Leader

Suzann Pettersen to captain Europe at next two Solheim Cup events

The upcoming encounters are being held just a year apart.

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Feb 21st 2023, 2:42 PM

# Campaign

LIV Golf completes lineup ahead of new season opener

The 14-event calendar has 13 major winners and four former world number ones, with latest recruit Thomas Pieters a former Ryder Cup star.

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Feb 21st 2023, 8:07 AM

# Golf

Harrington finishes tied second in Florida as Langer wins Chubb Classic

A final round of seven-under 65 for Harrington at the Chubb Classic.

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Feb 20th 2023, 6:36 AM

# Mixed Fortunes

Rahm wins Genesis Invitational to return to World Number 1, Woods cites progress

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry and Seamus Power were the most impressive Irish performers.

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Feb 19th 2023, 10:33 PM

# Round 3

Rahm takes 3-shot advantage, Power leads Irish contingent

Rahm can return to the number one ranking with a victory as he chases a third US PGA Tour title of 2023.

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Feb 19th 2023, 9:53 AM