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Golf - Friday 7 February, 2020
Irish duo Meadow and Maguire on the hunt in Oz as McDowell the pick of the bunch at Pebble Beach
The pair are both in the top 20 at the Vic Open as part of the LGPA tour.
Golf - Thursday 6 February, 2020
Ireland's Meadow three off the lead in Australia while Maguire also in contention
The pair are in action at the Vic Open as part of the LGPA tour.
Mickelson rules out the possibility of a 'sympathy spot' at the US Open
The 49-year-old wants to earn his place at the June tournament instead of accepting a special exemption.
Golf - Monday 3 February, 2020
Rory McIlroy set for return to world number one spot for first time since 2015
He will dethrone Brooks Koepka in a rare instance of not even needing to play this week.
Golf - Sunday 2 February, 2020
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
All the action from a different angle.
McDowell brilliantly defends lead to end European Tour title drought in Saudi Arabia
The 40-year-old hadn’t won on the European Tour since 2014, and will now likely rise into the world’s top 50.
Consequences of Cantona's kung-fu kick, Kobe Bryant's greatness and more of the week's best sportswriting
A selection of our favourite bits of sportswriting from around the world over the past seven days.
Golf - Saturday 1 February, 2020
Graeme McDowell takes the lead ahead of final day of Saudi International
He is one shot clear of his former Ryder Cup team-mate Victor Dubuisson.
Golf - Thursday 30 January, 2020
Graeme McDowell takes share of lead at Saudi International
He shares top spot with Gavin Green after day one in King Abdullah Economic City.
Golf - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
Koepka the latest star name to be added to JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare
Eight of the world’s top 10 will be teeing off in Limerick later this year.
Golf - Monday 27 January, 2020
Australia's Marc Leishman wins at Torrey Pines as McIlroy and Rahm denied
Rory McIlroy could have regained the world number one ranking with a Farmers Insurance Open victory.
Golf - Sunday 26 January, 2020
Soderberg makes history by sprinting through 96-minute final round in Dubai
The previous fastest round on the European Tour was one hour and 59 minutes by Belgium’s Thomas Pieters.
Rahm leads the way but McIlroy firmly in contention at Torrey Pines
Rory McIlroy sits in third place in the Farmers Insurance Open leaderboard heading into the final round.
Golf - Saturday 25 January, 2020
Palmer takes control with 62 as Tiger, McIlroy battle
The Holywood native struggled to make an impression at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Golf - Friday 24 January, 2020
Lowry five off the lead at halfway mark in Dubai as Harrington squeezes inside cut
Eddie Pepperell is on eight-under at the top of the leaderboard.
Tiger Woods opens with solid 69, Rory McIlroy shares third at Torrey Pines
Meanwhile, Sebastian Cappelen and Keegan Bradley are the joint leaders.
Golf - Thursday 23 January, 2020
Harrington three shots back after solid start in Dubai
America’s David Lipsky holds the early clubhouse lead at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Golf - Sunday 19 January, 2020
Lee Westwood wins Abu Dhabi Championship by two shots
His compatriot Tommy Fleetwood came up agonisingly short of matching the course record.
Golf - Saturday 18 January, 2020
Westwood surges into Abu Dhabi lead as Lowry misses cut
Francesco Laporta surrendered his advantage at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as Lee Westwood shot seven under to hit the front.
Golf - Friday 17 January, 2020
Get your crayons out and you can win Six Nations tickets in our colouring book competition
She Can! has proven a big hit since its release.
Bogey-bogey finish leaves Lowry in danger of missing Abu Dhabi cut
Defending champion is on level par for the tournament, nine shots off the pace.
Golf - Thursday 16 January, 2020
Opening 70 leaves Lowry six shots off the early pace in Abu Dhabi
Defending champion has five birdies in solid opening round.
Golf - Wednesday 15 January, 2020
Abu Dhabi test gives Lowry first indication of his Ryder Cup hopes
The Clara native knows he must deliver in the desert to kickstart the new year and build on his Open success.
Golf - Monday 13 January, 2020
McDowell finishes strong but Australian star Smith triumphs at Sony Open
‘Me winning here, I hope that brings a little bit of joy to some people who are going through some tough times,’ said Smith.
Golf - Sunday 12 January, 2020
Lowry makes dazzling surge but can't quite catch Ormsby in Hong Kong
The 2019 Open champion shot a final-round 64 but fell short of the Aussie, who had set a blistering pace.
Golf - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Lowry left with work to do on final day in Hong Kong as he sits six shots off the lead
A third-round 68 has slightly hampered the Offaly man’s progress.
Golf - Friday 10 January, 2020
Lowry gets into gear at Hong Kong Open with second round 66
Lowry is four shots off the lead held by Wade Ormsby.
Golf - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
Dunne believes he can join Ireland's list of major winners
Speaking exclusively to The42, Greystones golfer Paul Dunne says Shane Lowry’s Open success has inspired him to think big in 2020.
Lowry headline act as Hong Kong Open set to go ahead 6 weeks after postponement
Pro-democracy protests have gripped the city in recent months.
Golf - Friday 3 January, 2020
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Golf - Tuesday 31 December, 2019
Open thread: What are you most looking forward to in the 2020 sporting year?
There will be an Olympics, there might be a Euros, and loads more on either side of the summer.
Golf - Monday 30 December, 2019
Open thread: What was your favourite moment from the 2019 sporting year?
There were world-title belts, World Championship golds, and some of the greatest horseplay of all time…
Golf in 2019: Shane Lowry makes the breakthrough and Tiger roars back into spotlight
The Offaly man took the Claret Jug down the road from Portrush.
Golf - Thursday 26 December, 2019
Stick the kettle on and enjoy some of the best sportswriting of 2019
There has been superb work published across the year, in spite of the industry’s many challenges.
Golf - Monday 23 December, 2019
27 of our favourite sports books from 2019
Donald McRae’s In Sunshine or in Shadow and some of the other standouts from the past 12 months.
Golf - Sunday 22 December, 2019
Test your sports knowledge in The42's Big Fat Quiz of the Year
42 questions that you should have no bother answering if you’ve been paying attention in 2019.
Golf - Saturday 21 December, 2019
The best sports programmes and documentaries to watch over Christmas and the new year
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Golf - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
Lowry to kickstart Ryder Cup bid by headlining protest-delayed Hong Kong Open
The event was postponed as the city struggled with months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests.
Lowry's Open win voted year's best sporting moment while Taylor remains most admired star
The Dublin men’s footballers and the Irish women’s hockey team, meanwhile, share the mantle of Ireland’s team of the year.
Golf - Monday 16 December, 2019
'I couldn't have asked for a better year' - Tiger Woods completes road to redemption
“It’s been an amazing year… I’m speechless.’
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