Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Golf Correspondent

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times.

Aaron Rai revved up for success at AGW awards night as Pádraig Harrington honoured

Jon Rahm looking for latest shot at a Major hat-trick

Royal Birkdale’s browned-out turf to provide a magical reminder of old Opens

Parched course has potential for tales of the unexpected among large cohort of serious contenders

R&A remains committed to bringing Open Championship to Portmarnock

Government has committed up to €40 million to support the necessary infrastructure work

Shane Lowry knows ‘trying too hard’ is the last thing he should do at the Open

Out-of-form Irishman aiming to rediscover his mojo at Major he won seven years ago

Relaxed Rory McIlroy unbothered by legacy ahead of Open title bid

Six-time Major champion has the mental approach of enjoying the journey, with the next step at Birkdale this week

Last Chance qualifier Joe Dean hopes to deliver against stacked Open field

Recent records favour a first-time winner on the anniversary of famous triumphs

Jordan Spieth optimistic delayed returns can see him back to the top

Former world number one is without a tour win since 2022

‘Improved’ Royal Birkdale ready to test the world’s best at The Open

There has been a complete redesign of the par 4 fifth hole on the English links, as well as a completely new par 3

Rory McIlroy in share of the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses first cut in four years

McIlroy showing form before The Open next week, as Shane Lowry misses cut at Renaissance

Rory McIlroy cruises into contention at Scottish Open

Reduced schedule allowing McIlroy to keep enthusiasm high

Rory McIlroy looking forward to hitting the links ahead of Open challenge at Royal Birkdale

Scheffler’s Grand Slam ambitions on hold for now as he rues slow starts in this year’s Majors

Wyndham Clark fights off all comers including hostile New York crowd to win second US Open

32-year-old American completes one-stroke win over compatriot Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills

US Open: Rory McIlroy throws caution to the wind but finds little reward in final round

Northern Irishman finishes with a round of 73 for an overall six-over 286

Wyndham Clark closes in on second US Open title after opening up six-stroke lead at Shinnecock Hills

Scottie Scheffler will play in final group as he chases down career Grand Slam as Rory McIlroy falls 10 shots off lead after 73

Rory McIlroy will have to do it the hard way for US Open glory after chaotic second round back nine

Wyndham Clark leads by four shots from Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele and Sam Stevens at Shinnecock Hills

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