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Paul Dunne: broke the course record at Princes as he secured a place in matchplay stages of the British Amateur Championship. Photograph: Pat Cashman. Dunne rallies with stunning 65
  • Golf
  • June 18, 2013, 13:59

The East of Ireland champion should make the matchplay stages of the British Amateur Championship

Ardglass golfer Cormac Sharvin. Photograph: Pat Cashman O’Donovan among early leaders at British Amateur Championship
  • Golf
  • June 17, 2013, 20:28

Lucan golfer and Close champion Sharvin among 20 Irish trying to qualify for matchplay stages

Justin Rose of England looks to the heavens in acknowledgement of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to win the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Justin Rose reaches golf’s promised land following a long and arduous journey

Even 21 missed cuts in a row as a novice professional failed to deter the Englishman

Rory McIlroy throws his club after chipping to the fourth green during the final round of the 113th US Open at Merion GC in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images McIlroy looking for a fresh start as he puts Merion misery behind him

World number two looking forward to Irish Open at Carton House

ustin Rose of England looks to the heavens in acknowledgement of his deceased father after putting on the 18th hole to complete the final round of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Justin Rose an emotional and popular champion at Merion
  • Golf
  • Philip Reid in Pennsylvania
  • June 17, 2013, 01:10

Phil Mickelson second for the sixth time as victor ends England’s long wait for a Major winner

Simon Thornton of Ireland secured his maiden Tour win in the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open at St Omer Golf Course, France. Photograph: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Simon Thornton claims maiden win in St Omer
  • Golf
  • June 16, 2013, 21:39

Irishman beat South African Tjaart Van Der Walt on first play-off hole in France

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during a forgettable fourth round at the US Open at Merion Golf Club. Photograph: Darron Cummings/Inpho McIlroy’s show of petulance may lead to a fine
  • Golf
  • Philip Reid in Pennsylvania
  • June 16, 2013, 22:24

World number two mangles golf club on his way to a quadruple bogey eight in a round of 76

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy after a shot to the fifth green during the third round of the 2013 US Open at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Matt Sullivan/Reuters Mickelson in pole to end long US Open wait at Merion
  • Golf
  • Philip Reid in Pennsylvania
  • June 16, 2013, 08:23

Irish struggle badly on Day Three, as McIlroy admits to confidence issues on the course

Phil Mickelson of the US chips to the 14th hole during the second round of the 2013 US Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Adam Hunger/Reuters Mickelson and Horschel still hold Merion lead
  • Golf
  • June 15, 2013, 16:22

Americans one under after completion of US Open second round in Pennsylvania

Pádraig Harrington of Ireland hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during Round Two of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images Harrington’s good work undone on unforgiving 15th
  • Golf
  • Philip Reid in Pennsylvania
  • June 15, 2013, 08:25

Dubliner was within two of the lead but double bogey six cost him, Mickelson and Horschel set pace on one under

Leona Maguire from Slieve Russell got off to a disappointing start at the Machynys Peninsula Course in Llanelli yesterday. Photograph: Inpho Maguires bow out of Women’s British Open Amateur Championship
  • Golf
  • June 14, 2013, 18:37

Leona defeated 3&1 in the third round by Spaniard Noemi Jiminez and Lisa went down 3&2 to another Spaniard Luna Sobron

Lee Westwood’s caddie holds the one of the unique Merion pins topped with wicker baskets in place of the usual flags during the first round of the US Open at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times) Bad bounce bound to stick in Westwood’s craw but he knows it’s just part of the game

Cruel intervention of a wicker basket pin-top probably cost him two precious shots

Rory McIlroy during his second round of the US Open at Merion Golf Club, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images McIlroy and Woods grind it out to stay in the mix

Masters champion Adam Scott left gaspingfor air after four successive bogeys

Tiger Woods of the United States hits an approach shot on the 14th hole during the continuation of round one of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Merion course proving difficult for Major contenders to master

‘If you don’t hit the fairways here, you’re not going to score. If you do hit the fairways, it’s still a big challenge from there’

David Higgins of Ireland departs the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open at St Omer Golf Course. Photograph: Getty Images Tjaart van der Walt shares lead with England’s Robert Dinwiddie at the St Omer Open
  • Golf
  • June 14, 2013, 20:17

Ireland’s David Higgins fails to make cut

Amateur Kevin Phelan from Waterford lines up a putt on the 17th hole during Round One of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club yesterday. Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images Waterford amateur Phelan seizes US Open opportunity

22-year-old’s opening round of 71 was two shots better than three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington

Waterford amateur Kevin Phelan tees off on the 14th in the first round of the US Open at Merion GC. Phil Mickelson’s unconventional preparation for US Open pays off with early clubhouse lead

Waterford amateur Kevin Phelan more than holds his own with the world’s top professionals

Grounds crew workers remove water from the second fairway during a weather delay on the first round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Reuter/Adam Hunger Decision to stage US Open at under-sized Merion should be commended

USGA choosing Merion could pave way for Royal Portrush to host major opens in the future

Ian Poulter of England hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Poulter fires from the traps before the rains come
  • Golf
  • June 13, 2013, 15:57

Englishman opens US Open first round with three birdies at Merion in Pennsylvania

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy enjoying their practice round at Merion yesterday. In-form Tiger Woods is the one to beat in US Open at Merion

Matt Kuchar feels he’s ready to land his first Major

Rory McIlroy has to play away from the flag when escaping from a bunker at Merion yesterday while the length of the rough is also apparent. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images. Tough finishing stretch at Merion leaves nowhere to hide at the US Open

Last five holes, described as “brutal” by Rory McIlroy, will test the world’s best golfers

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