The Irish Times Magazine - Features
A time for new heroes to
emerge from the shadows
Ryder Cup: Introduction15/09/06: It may have taken a long time to get here but the Ryder Cup in Ireland will be worth the wait, writes Philip Reid. This will be the true stage for golfing combat. » Read more
Intelligent Design
Arnold Palmer15/09/06: Philip Reid meets the legend and architect of the K Club course, who will be there in the flesh to see how the world’s top players handle its risk/reward holes » Read more
When Irish eyes were smiling
Ireland's Glory Moments15/09/06: Paul Gallagher looks back at the key roles played by Irishmen in previous Ryder Cups » Read more
America's Republican guard
Ireland's Glory Moments15/09/06: Bruce Selcraig on why so many US golfers align themselves to right-wing politics and born-again Christianity » Read more
Profits all round driven by TV deals
Ryder Cup Money15/09/06: Richard Gillislooks at the exponential growth of the tournament » Read more
Star earns his stripes
Corey Pavin15/09/06: George Kimball talks to the ‘War on the Shore’ veteran Corey Pavin, whose Ryder Cup record made him an ideal recruit as assistant captain to Tom Lehman » Read more
Steps for wives
Ryder Fashion15/09/06: Skirts, pants or skorts? Melissa Lehman talks to Bruce Selcraig about her role as the US captain’s wife and Ryder fashion director » Read more
Eye on the prize
Ian Woosnam15/09/06: Europe’s instinctive and uncomplicated captain Ian Woosnam is raising the bar, not propping it up, writes Johnny Watterson » Read more
Ready to prey
Tom Lehman15/09/06: Johnny Watterson profiles Tom Lehman, a raw-boned straight talker with a church elder’s honesty who expects his players to match the zealous commitment he brings to the cause » Read more
Brothers in arms
The Caddies15/09/06: Our resident caddie-columnist Colin Byrne gives right hand men of the US and European teams » Read more
Lights, cameras, action
Television Coverage15/09/06: Forget the begrudgers, it’s time for golf enthusiasts to close the curtains, stock up the fridge and take possession of the remote control as the Ryder Cup touches down at the K Club. » Read more
Planes and trains yes, but easy on the automobiles
Getting to the K Club15/09/06: Getting there may be more than half the battle, writes Fiona Gartland » Read more