northern ireland

Scheffler's magisterial march to British Open triumph

Scheffler's magisterial march to British Open triumph

American world No.1 Scottie Scheffler has won the 153rd British Open, outclassing the field at Royal Portrush to win by four shots. 21 Jul 2025
McIlroy excited for Open weekend after "solid" round

McIlroy excited for Open weekend after "solid" round

Rory McIlroy is relishing playing in front of his home crowd after missing the cut six years ago, when the Open Championship was last played at Royal Portrush. 19 Jul 2025
Philosophical Scheffler back to winning grind at Open

Philosophical Scheffler back to winning grind at Open

He had spent his week making headlines as he pondered publicly the meaning of his golfing existence, but Scottie Scheffler left his philosophical musings behind him at Royal Portrush to allow his clubs do all the eloquent talking for him. 18 Jul 2025
Frustrated Rahm blows time on whistling spectator

Frustrated Rahm blows time on whistling spectator

Jon Rahm turned on a fan who was whistling as he played an approach shot, which ended up in the rough at Royal Portrush, but later put it down to frustration. 18 Jul 2025
Hooray for Holywood boy as "Rorymania" hits the Open

Hooray for Holywood boy as "Rorymania" hits the Open

The galleries were five thick around Royal Portrush's ninth green and cries of "Bring it Home, Rory!" filled the Causeway Coast air, as Northern Ireland's favourite sporting son went about his business. 17 Jul 2025
Ryan Peake: "I just want to be free and do the best I can"

Ryan Peake: "I just want to be free and do the best I can"

Western Australian Ryan Peake is about to tee it up at Royal Portrush; he's living proof second chances can lead to golf’s greatest stage. 16 Jul 2025
Past Open heartbreak now a bonus: Leishman

Past Open heartbreak now a bonus: Leishman

Marc Leishman believes his haunting near-miss at holding golf's famed Claret Jug is now a positive. 16 Jul 2025
The Open Preview: Back Again

The Open Preview: Back Again

Royal Portrush will provide a stirring conclusion to a tumultuous major season. 15 Jul 2025
PGA favourite McIlroy won't burden himself with targets

PGA favourite McIlroy won't burden himself with targets

Rory McIlroy has no plans to "burden" himself with victory targets and is determined to enjoy achieving everything he dreamed of following his memorable Masters triumph. 15 May 2025
Sergio Garcia misses three-footer - and an Open place

Sergio Garcia misses three-footer - and an Open place

Sergio Garcia has missed a short putt on the 18th hole of the final round of the International Series Macau in China - and it may have cost him a spot in The Open. 24 Mar 2025
McIlroy supreme in St Patrick's Day Players play-off

McIlroy supreme in St Patrick's Day Players play-off

Rory McIlroy has cruised to the Players Championship title, winning a three-hole aggregate play-off over JJ Spaun after the American found water at the 17th. 18 Mar 2025
'It sucks': Rory McIlroy saddened by Tiger injury

'It sucks': Rory McIlroy saddened by Tiger injury

Northern Ireland ace Rory McIlroy doesn't expect to see Tiger Woods return to action until 2026 after the 15-time major winner suffered another injury setback. 13 Mar 2025
Golf gun McKibbin ignores McIlroy advice, signs for LIV

Golf gun McKibbin ignores McIlroy advice, signs for LIV

Northern Ireland's rising star Tom McKibbin has ignored the advice of his compatriot Rory McIlroy and officially signed with the LIV Golf tour. 30 Jan 2025
McIlroy disappointed in young star's move to LIV Golf

McIlroy disappointed in young star's move to LIV Golf

Golfing superstar Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment about a rising star and fellow Northern Ireland golfer's projected move to LIV Golf. 16 Jan 2025
Leishman and Luck win Open Championship consolation prize

Leishman and Luck win Open Championship consolation prize

While the Australian Open title remained tantalisingly out of grasp, Marc Leishman can at least celebrate winning a return to The Open for his top-three finish at Kingston Heath. 1 Dec 2024
McIlroy facing Open cut after calamity of an opening round

McIlroy facing Open cut after calamity of an opening round

Rory McIlroy's hopes of a fifth major title have been blown apart at Royal Troon as he shot a seven-over 78 in his first round at the Open - reviving some painful memories. 19 Jul 2024
Aussie Karis Davidson is joint leader at World Invitational

Aussie Karis Davidson is joint leader at World Invitational

One year after earning her LPGA Tour card, Karis Davidson is primed to challenge for her first big title on the world stage. 18 Aug 2023
The Preview: ISPS HANDA World Invitational

The Preview: ISPS HANDA World Invitational

From little things big things grow. 10 Aug 2022