Fleetwood rues missed chances after another second-place Major finish
The Englishman was unable to overhaul Shane Lowry but remains confident his time will come.
The Englishman was unable to overhaul Shane Lowry but remains confident his time will come.
The 32-year-old held his nerve brilliantly to claim a maiden Major title in style on the County Antrim links.
We followed all the Sunday afternoon action from Royal Portrush as Shane Lowry chased Major glory.
The 148th British Open gets underway on Thursday morning.
The teen sensation stunned the world with his 61 in Antrim.
Ricky Elliott has been on the American’s bag for six years and will be able to provide some local knowledge this week.
The Northern Irishman is the bookmakers’ favourite to get his hands back on the Claret Jug this week.
The tee times for the first two rounds of this week’s Major in Northern Ireland have been announced.
The 32-year-old is coming off the back of the best five-month stretch of his career.
The Northern Irishman avoided a bogey on the last to book a place at his ‘home Open’.
The tournament had sold out last year.
Only tickets now remaining are for the pre-tournament practice days.
The general admission sale only opened last week.
After coming through tougher times, Royal Portrush is primed to front a new era for Irish golf. The42 meets the man at the centre of the club’s successful bid to stage the game’s most illustrious tournament.
Plus the Billy Walsh fallout continues.
Royal Portrush has been named as host for the 148th Open Championship.
The Jordanstown native is just four shots off the lead heading into the final day.
However, the organisers expect the economy to benefit by £70 million as a result.
Decision to bring one of golf’s four Majors to Antrim is “a ringing endorsement of Northern Ireland,” Peter Robinson says.
The Royal and Ancient is set to make the big announcement on Monday.
The O’Meara course at Carton House had originally been tipped to host the event.
Jamie Donaldson’s first Tour win was a long time coming but the Welshman did it in style, writes Neil Cullen in this week’s golf column.
In his 255th European Tour start, Jamie Donaldson was finally a winner. Harrington meanwhile, lamented his putting profligacy.
Wales’ Jamie Donaldson is at the top of the leaderboard going into Sunday’s final round.
The world number two shot 69 today, but Gregory Bourdy is still in control.
“It keeps me well in position,” said Harrington after he shot a five-under-par 67 at a rain-hit Royal Portrush.
The three-times Major winner is only one shot off clubhouse leader Mark Foster, while Graeme McDowell had an inconsistent opening round.
Here’s a quick guide as the 57th Irish Open gets underway in the picturesque Royal Portrush, County Antrim.
Golf fans are in for a treat with some mouthwatering groupings as the 57th Irish Open gets underway this morning.
Put on your nerd hat and join us for a potted numerical history of the tournament.
With the British Open less than a month away, gaining form is vital for the field at Royal Portrush this weekend.
The stunning Dunluce Links course will host some of the world’s top players this weekend. Here’s what they can expect.
Ahead of Thursday’s Irish Open tee-off, watch a fresh-faced McIlroy master the famous Dunluce Links back in 2005.
Martin O’Neill and José Maria Olazabal? Yes, please.
But before icons like Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Pádraig Harrington fill the spotlight, one Hollywood star took to the course today.
McIlroy will attract crowds to Royal Portrush for the Irish Open this week.
The tournament is being held in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1953, and the sport’s popularity is self evident.
The Dubai-based carrier will be the tournament’s official airline for the next three years.
Organisers have confirmed that USPGA champ Keegan Bradley will play at next month’s Irish Open in Royal Portrush.
Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell will be pleased with the news…