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Golf - Tuesday 26 May, 2020
Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
Sportswriting chat, GAA icons, a coaching masterclass and another journey through space and time.
McIlroy wants Ryder Cup postponed until 2021
‘The players are the ones that make the Ryder Cup and if they don’t want to play then there isn’t a Ryder Cup.’
Golf - Monday 25 May, 2020
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning win charity golf match for Covid-19 relief
The exhibition match, against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, raised $20million.
Golf - Monday 18 May, 2020
The Bylines project, covering MJ and everything you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
Sam Smith will discuss covering Michael Jordan and the Bulls on tomorrow’s sportswriting podcast.
In pictures: Tennis and golf clubs reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased
Phase One of the roadmap kicks in from today.
Trump responds to McIlroy as charity golf tournament raises €5 million for Covid-19 causes
The world number one took part in the TaylorMade Driving Relief skins event with Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff.
TV Wrap - Ghostly Bundesliga appears on BT Sport while NBC make a hames of golf's return
Donald Trump appeared during coverage of Rory McIlroy’s charity skins game with Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Mathew Wolff.
Golf - Friday 15 May, 2020
Rory McIlroy 'probably wouldn't' golf again with Trump
The 31-year-old star has not been impressed with the US President’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Golf - Thursday 14 May, 2020
Quiz: Can you recognise these past golf major winners?
The US PGA championship had been scheduled to start today. What’s your knowledge of former major champions like?
Golf - Monday 11 May, 2020
Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
There’s plenty to keep you off the streets again over the coming days.
Golf - Sunday 10 May, 2020
US PGA's Memorial to digitally track fans in a bid to maintain social distancing
‘At any time we can know around the golf course how many people are collecting in a certain area,’ said tournament director Dan Sullivan.
Golf - Thursday 7 May, 2020
Tiger-Phil TV golf battle with NFL stars to bring in $10 million for coronavirus relief efforts
“The Match: Champions for Charity” will be played at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida,
Golf - Wednesday 6 May, 2020
'I wish Dad could have met him, but he would have been really happy' - getting engaged during lockdown
Irish professional golfer Stephanie Meadow speaks to The42 after getting engaged to her boyfriend Kyle.
Golf - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
Padraig Harrington hopes Ryder Cup goes ahead as Luke Donald named vice-captain
The biennial event between Europe and the United States is scheduled to take place from 25-27 September.
Golf - Monday 4 May, 2020
Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson set to return to course for charity this month
Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff will also take part in a charity event to raise money for coronavirus charities.
Golf - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
'Tiger had pinned a note to his locker: Congratulations... but you'll always be a fat f**k'
The42 remembers Darren Clarke’s matchplay win over Tiger Woods at La Costa in 2000, which ushered in a golden era for Irish golf.
Golf - Wednesday 22 April, 2020
'Ryder Cup without fans is not a Ryder Cup. I would rather delay it until 2021' - McIlroy
The world number one backs the players who are opposed to playing the tournament without spectators.
Golf - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these sporting references in Father Ted
A tribute to one of the all-time great sitcoms, which aired for the first time on this day 25 years ago.
Pádraig Harrington: Nobody wants to play the Ryder Cup behind closed doors
The biennial competition is still scheduled to go ahead in September at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.
Golf - Sunday 19 April, 2020
PGA Tour plan to use 1 million Coronavirus test kits to restart season
PGA Tour plans to send test kits to the homes of players, caddies and officials.
20 for 2020: Ireland's most influential sports stars of the century
The last two decades have been memorable in Irish sport in so many different ways. We have picked our stars of the century. Now tell us what you think.
Golf - Thursday 16 April, 2020
PGA Tour anounces plans to resume from 11 June with behind-closed-doors tournaments
However, tour commissioner Jay Monahan did stress: ‘We will resume competition only when it is considered safe to do so under the guidance of the leading public health authorities’.
Golf - Tuesday 14 April, 2020
Officials 'fully prepared' for PGA Championship without fans
The US PGA Championship is scheduled for 6-9 August in San Francisco.
'A few days before Heather passed away she said to me, ‘If Woosie calls you, you have to play.’'
A look back to when Ireland played hosts to the Ryder Cup for the first time in 2006.
Golf - Monday 13 April, 2020
New Masters date could be what I need to win first green jacket – Rory McIlroy
The Masters will be played on 12-15 November after the coronavirus outbreak caused havoc on the golf calendar.
Colourful 'Peacock of the Fairways' Doug Sanders dies at 86
He famously missed a three-foot putt to win the Open.
Golf - Thursday 9 April, 2020
'He was untethered from his family by a narcissism that fed his self-destructive addictions'
Read this extract from an acclaimed book on the US golf star by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian.
Golf - Wednesday 8 April, 2020
Quiz: How well do you remember the major sporting moments of 2006?
Test your memory to mark the launch of our new show, Really into Years.
Harrington believes Ryder Cup shouldn't go ahead if fans are locked out
The Dubliner reckons the biennial match with the USA should be postponed if fans are ordered to stay away.
Golf - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
'Today Europe and the US are united like never before' - Ryder Cup captains Harrington and Stricker
The duo came together to pen a joint letter.
JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor postponed for 12 months due to Covid-19 crisis
The tournament will take place on 5-6 July 2021 at the same venue.
Golf - Monday 6 April, 2020
The Masters moves to November 2020 in rescheduled golf calendar
2020 PGA Championship moved to August with US Open pencilled in for September.
The 2020 Open Championship has been cancelled and won't be rescheduled this year
Ireland’s Shane Lowry was due to defend the Claret Jug at Royal St George’s in July.
Here's what you can expect from your membership of The42 this week
We’ve welcomed a huge number of new supporters over the past week.
Golf - Sunday 5 April, 2020
‘I’m not happy to live off the Open’ – says Shane Lowry
Offaly golfer wants to become a multiple major winner and Ryder Cup hero.
Golf - Friday 3 April, 2020
R&A admits postponement is an option for The Open
The tournament is scheduled to take place at Royal St George’s in July.
Golf - Thursday 2 April, 2020
Quiz: How much do you know about the career of Shane Lowry?
As he celebrates his birthday, let’s test your knowledge of the 2019 Open champion.
Woods/Manning vs Mickelson/Brady? Athletes in talks over TV golf showdown next month
Two-v-two match would raise funds for coronavirus relief efforts.
Golf - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
Your support for The42 means more than ever
We’re committed to telling the story of Irish sport each day despite these uncertain times.
Padraig Harrington wants Ryder Cup to go ahead even if qualifying is shortened
Three-time major winner Harrington will captain Europe at Whistling Straits.
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