Golf

June

June 2023

oakdale

McIlroy three off the pace, Lowry three shots further back at Canadian Open

Chinese rookie Carl Yuan birdied three of the last four holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday’s second round.

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Jun 10th 2023, 7:00 AM

Questions and Answers

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How closely have you been paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

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Jun 9th 2023, 5:11 PM

financial risk

PGA Tour 'could have been in financial turmoil' without LIV merger - Padraig Harrington

Irish golfer says litigation between PGA and LIV ‘could have been catastrophic’.

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Jun 9th 2023, 4:20 PM

Sponsored

Dan Leavy: Ireland need Van der Flier to be a world-class nuisance against the Boks

In this week’s ‘Ruck and Roll’ column, in partnership with BoyleSports, former Ireland international Dan Leavy analyses where Saturday’s showdown will be won and lost.

Moving On

McIlroy happy to focus on golf after 'most uncomfortable I've felt in last 12 months'

McIlroy was speaking after firing a one-under par 71 in the first round of the Canadian Open.

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Jun 9th 2023, 7:50 AM

PGA Tour

McIlroy four off the lead after eventful opening round in Canada

The defending champion is one-under after a round of 71 that included five birdies and four bogeys.

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Jun 9th 2023, 12:16 AM

problem

McGinley: PGA deal makes LIV players look like smartest guys in the room

The former Ryder Cup captain believes Jay Monahan faces a ‘real problem’ to persuade PGA loyalists that they’re not losers in golf’s Saudi deal.

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Jun 8th 2023, 1:39 PM

column

The day Rory McIlroy glumly summed up professional sport in the modern age

McIlroy admitted he was resigned to Saudi Arabian money in golf, articulating the truth that sport cannot resist the wealth of nation states.

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Jun 8th 2023, 6:00 AM

Analysis

There was the Saudis or nothing. So the Saudis it will be for Rory McIlroy

There was tension in the air as Rory McIlroy arrived today at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto.

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Jun 7th 2023, 8:29 PM

Reaction

McIlroy: Saudi, PGA Tour deal 'good for professional golf'

He is one of the staunchest critics of LIV Golf since the rebel circuit launched,

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Jun 7th 2023, 4:11 PM

Testing times

McIlroy told to 'f**k off' during angry exchange at players meeting

Golf Channel reported that former player Johnson Wagner had access to an audio feed.

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Jun 7th 2023, 12:39 PM

Padraig Harrington

'My own country thought it was acceptable to lock up unmarried mothers as late as 1996'

Padraig Harrington weighs in on PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

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Jun 7th 2023, 9:39 AM

Merger

Rory McIlroy due to face media over PGA’s agreement with LIV Golf

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has accepted he will be labelled a hypocrite.

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Jun 7th 2023, 8:06 AM

Criticism

Families of 9/11 victims slam PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

A legal battle between the tours has been brought to an end.

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Jun 6th 2023, 8:23 PM

Comment

LIV merger exposes McIlroy and his PGA peers as pawns in callous corporate game

In joining the Saudis, PGA Tour Comissioner Jay Monahan has performed one of the most shameless about-faces in professional sport.

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Jun 6th 2023, 7:50 PM

Shock

PGA Tour and LIV announce bombshell merger

A shock announcement has announced an abrupt end to a deep feud in professional golf.

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Jun 6th 2023, 4:09 PM

No beginner's luck

'What is happening? I just can't believe it,' says Rose Zhang after LGPA title on pro debut

Straight from an NCAA triumph to a professional title in a week for American golfer.

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Jun 5th 2023, 9:44 AM

Viktor's Spoils

Hovland takes dramatic playoff win at Memorial as McIlroy's charge fizzles out

Seven bogeys cost Rory McIlroy his chance, as Hovland beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff.

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Jun 5th 2023, 12:04 AM

The New Hollywood Kid

Antrim's Tom McKibbin wins first DP World Tour golf title aged 20

McKibbin, 20, shot a three-under par final round to win the Porsche European Open in Hamburg.

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Jun 4th 2023, 4:21 PM

Irish Eye

McKibbin shares lead at European Open as Maguire slips back

Stephanie Meadow is also in action at the LPGA Americas Open.

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Jun 4th 2023, 10:14 AM

Going Well

McIlroy grabs share of PGA Memorial lead with Kim, Lipsky

Meanwhile, Shane Lowry finished the day tied for 32nd on one-under-par.

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Jun 3rd 2023, 11:37 PM

PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy bounces back with 68 to move into contention in Ohio

There was some disappointment for Shane Lowry and Séamus Power at the Memorial Tournament.

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Jun 2nd 2023, 11:50 PM

Golf

Lowry tied for third and Power 10th after bright starts to Memorial in Ohio

Meanwhile, a nightmare 18th hole saw Rory McIlroy fall down the leaderboard.

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Jun 2nd 2023, 7:57 AM

May

May 2023

Golf

'I certainly think Brooks deserves to be on the team' - McIlroy backs LIV rebel for Ryder Cup

Rory says Koepka has earned the right following his PGA Championship triumph.

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May 31st 2023, 9:02 PM

Frustration

Harrington loses playoff to Stricker at Senior PGA

The 51-year-old Dubliner went into the final day top of the leaderboard.

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May 29th 2023, 12:17 AM

Disappointment

Leona Maguire suffers defeat in Match-Play semi-final

Japan’s Ayaka Furue, last year’s runner-up, ousted the Irish star.

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May 28th 2023, 9:39 PM

Knockout

Leona Maguire through to Match-Play semi-finals

The Cavan woman faces Japan’s Ayaka Furue in the last four.

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May 28th 2023, 10:26 AM

Golf

Harrington remains leader of Senior PGA going into final day

Clarke is tied for fourth as the action continues in Frisco.

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May 27th 2023, 10:46 PM

steady as she goes

Maguire battles back from four down to continue winning form at LPGA Match-Play

The Cavan native defeated South Korean’s Jenny Shin in Las Vegas.

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May 26th 2023, 8:31 AM

stormer

Harrington hits course record at Senior PGA Championship

Harrington picked up eight birdies throughout a scintillating display to leave him on eight-under.

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May 26th 2023, 8:00 AM

as it stands

Journeyman Hall surges clear at Charles Schwab Challenge

The 25-year-old from Cornwall in southwest England rattled off five birdies on the front nine.

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May 25th 2023, 11:31 PM

Las Vegas

Leona Maguire makes winning start at LPGA Match-Play

Maguire will now face Korean pair Na Rin An and Jenny Shin on Thursday and Friday.

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May 25th 2023, 8:00 AM

major absence

Tiger Woods withdraws from next month’s US Open

Woods pulled out of the Masters during the third round in April, saying at the time it was due to plantar fasciitis.

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May 22nd 2023, 8:16 PM

relaxed

McIlroy accepts that 'lower expectations' worked in favour at US PGA

The 34-year-old followed an opening 71 with three straight 69s to finish two under par, seven shots behind winner Brooks Koepka.

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May 22nd 2023, 8:34 AM

fighting for the bigger prize

Koepka leaves McIlroy in the shade to stake his claim as the best golfer of his generation

Koepka won his fifth major title at Oak Hill, and now, Rory McIlroy has fewer majors than someone younger than him.

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May 22nd 2023, 6:05 AM

Back in the big time

Brooks Koepka wins fifth major title with PGA Championship triumph

Koepka held off the challenges of Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler to win the tournament for the third time.

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May 21st 2023, 11:48 PM

Slam Dunk

Magical scenes as club pro Michael Block hits hole-in-one at US PGA Championship

The PGA Tour Pro produced the moment of the tournament at Oak Hill.

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May 21st 2023, 10:34 PM

back on top

Koepka takes one-shot lead into final round at PGA Championship, McIlroy five shots back

Koepka’s Saturday 66 gives him a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners.

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May 21st 2023, 12:42 AM

improvement

Lowry in the hunt after day two of US PGA while McIlroy 'can't believe' he's five off lead

It was another disappointing day for Seamus Power, meanwhile.

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May 20th 2023, 9:20 AM

Must do better

Rory McIlroy ‘fighting something’ at US PGA

Meanwhile, Padraig Harrington finished the day on two-over.

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May 19th 2023, 7:58 AM

rochester

Frost delays start of US PGA Championship

The overnight weather forecast proved accurate ahead of the second major of the year.

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May 18th 2023, 12:03 PM