Golf

Yesterday
24th April 2026
Golf
Lowry set to miss cut at Zurich Classic as Maguire bows out at LPGA major
5 hrs ago
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talisman
Jim Furyk announced as USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
6 hrs ago
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It's quiziness time
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
11 hrs ago
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In Demand
Ryder Cup tickets reserved for Irish fans sell out in less than an hour
Updated 13 hrs ago
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Round 1
Korda takes early lead at first LPGA major of the season as Maguire endures difficult start
20 hrs ago
This week
19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
Off the Mark
Power makes strong start at Classic of New Orleans as Lowry hits four birdies in-a-row
23 Apr
Ryder Cup ticket prices latest in depressing trend in top-level sport
‘The experience economy’ has colonised sports and excluded large swathes of fans who gave games a big part of their appeal.
Gavin Cooney
23 Apr
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Money Money Money
'Proportionate for a major global sporting event': Ryder Cup organisers defend ticket prices
22 Apr
Hot Tickets
Ryder Cup tickets to go on sale to Irish fans this week – but will cost €499 for match days
General admission tickets double the price of the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.
22 Apr
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Matt Finish
Matt Fitzpatrick beats Scottie Scheffler in play-off after late drama at RBC Heritage
19 Apr
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Last week
12th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
Golf
Fitzpatrick extends lead as Scheffler charges at RBC Heritage
18 Apr
as it stands
Shane Lowry 11 shots off lead at RBC Heritage
Updated 18 Apr
Reaction
“I don't have it in me tonight to go over and celebrate” - Lowry’s Masters message to McIlroy
17 Apr
2
Update
Embattled LIV Golf to make changes - 'It might surprise some people'
17 Apr
2
Golf
Shane Lowry seven shots off the lead after opening round at RBC Heritage
Updated 17 Apr
column
This is the golden age of Irish golf - but the long-term future looks much less bright
While Irish golf is second only to the US for majors won since 2007, there is an alarming lack of depth beyond our headline acts.
Gavin Cooney
17 Apr
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statement
LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumours
16 Apr
9
Golf
Rory McIlroy could win as many as 10 Masters titles, says Padraig Harrington
15 Apr
5
The Masters
Sergio Garcia apologises for Augusta outburst
14 Apr
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PodcastThe 42FM
Gav rides the Rorycoaster at Augusta
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Golf
Major titles, world rankings, prize money: what does Masters win mean for Rory McIlroy?
13 Apr
4
Reaction
'I don't make it easy' - McIlroy not expecting 'lull in motivation' after second Masters win
13 Apr
3
genius at work
He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph
McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
13 Apr
9
Champion
Rory McIlroy wins second Masters in a row to land sixth major title
McIlroy joins Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners in Masters history.
13 Apr
23
As it happened
Rory McIlroy retains The Masters title at Augusta
Updated 12 Apr
80
specialty
'I'll remember that for a while' - Lowry makes unique piece of Masters history with stunning hole-in-one
12 Apr
6
walking the fairways
McIlroy clings on while Lowry stakes his claim on epic, chaotic moving day
McIlroy lost a six-shot lead while Lowry hit another famous hole-in-one across a scorching day of drama.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
12 Apr
5
Drama
McIlroy tied for Masters lead after erratic round, while Lowry surges into contention
12 Apr
9
This month
April 2026
Leinster SFC
Laois overpower Offaly to set up clash with Kildare
11 Apr
1
The ace is back
Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National
11 Apr
16
amen corner
'It's crippled more people than polio' - A day at the Masters' famous, treacherous 12th hole
We spent Friday following the drama at the signature hole of Augusta National.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
11 Apr
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Reaction
'I've shot 12-under but it hasn't all been amazing' - McIlroy's ominous message after stunning Masters start
11 Apr
majestic
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
11 Apr
1
Golf
Rory McIlroy six clear after stunning Masters second round, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
Updated 10 Apr
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let's get down to quizzness
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
10 Apr
3
The Masters
Rory McIlroy shares lead at the Masters after helter-skelter 67
Updated 10 Apr
1
up and down
Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
Lowry double-bogeyed the fourth hole but reacted well to sign for a two-under round of 70.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
2
swinging free
Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
McIlroy showed all of his experience and his new-found comfort at Augusta National for his lowest opening round score in 15 years.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
Call it
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2026 Masters?
9 Apr
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2026 Masters
England's Aaron Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
8 Apr
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