Rory McIlroy ‘a little bit rusty’ after opening with 72 in Abu Dhabi

McIlroy and Shane Lowry look to hit the ground running at DP World Tour opener

34-year-old's US Masters dream alive and kicking as he breaks into world's top-50

Masters invite could be on the cards for the Waterford golfer as well as lucrative WGC events

Waterford man closing on world top 50, which means spot in field for April’s US Masters

Philip Reid with his weekly look around the world of golf

Refreshing new faces as Ward and Heslin bring recent playing experience to the mic

Philip Reid has a look at the upcoming stars across the game here in Ireland

Last year’s Barbasol Championship winner has his eyes on top-50 and a Masters place

From January 1st drivers are limited to 46 inches; will impact more than DeChambeau

A wildcard pick, Ireland’s first representative in team tournament stole the show in Ohio

Portland Row’s finest overcomes Ferreira to conquer the world and win her Olympic gold

From the World Cup to the Six Nations, we’re in for another big year of sport

Remembering the sportspeople who passed away in 2021

Danish star collapses during Euro 2020 clash against Finland in a stunned Copenhagen

Winger’s late tackle on Rieko Ioane a defining moment in win over his native nation

Derry sprinter dips at the right time to earn fourth-successive Paralympics gold medal

Norwegian beats his own world record in 400m hurdles to win a jaw-dropping gold

Trash-talking continues even after Dubliner’s freak broken leg in Dustin Poirer loss

Lynch delivers an awesome performance as All-Ireland SHC title is retained at a canter

A star is born as 18-year-old wins improbable US Open title by beating Leylah Fernandez

Double sculls duo justify favouritism to earn Ireland a first-ever rowing gold in Tokyo

Underdogs shock five-in-a-row chasing Dubs to win the All-Ireland title at Croke Park

Jockey becomes first women to win famous race at Aintree onboard Minella Times

Different Strokes: Tiger and Charlie; word of mouth, in the bag, by the numbers and more

Cavan golfer took a giant leap in 2021 but won’t let outside expectations get in the way

15-time Major winner and his son will attract the headlines at the PNC Championship

The footballer on how a defeat to Kerry set Tyrone on a course for All-Ireland success

The Limerick star says the focus is on ‘what you can do today to better yourself for tomorrow’

15-time Major winner could partner son Charlie in Orlando’s PNC Championship

McIlroy lies four shots off leader Bryson DeChambeau after carding 71

Solheim Cup hero has Major targets to aim for after a fine campaign on the LPGA Tour

Adventurous round pays dividends for Northern Irish man with 66 – six under par

Constitution to be amended which in effect will allow Dublin club’s first female member

Club adopt governing principles of Golf Ireland over gender equality

Dubliner seemed all set to secure a full tour card until his playing opportunities dried up

Tournament no longer part of European Tour and players must get waiver from PGA Tour

26-year-old brings an end to a long campaign in the Group Tour Championship in Florida

Rory McIlroy trying to visualise again as he looks to end season on a high in Dubai

Jon Rahm among those opting to recharge the batteries after an exhausting campaign

It’s time to put the feet up after 100th place finish sees her full LPGA Tour card for 2022

Irish star cards course record in Florida as she looks to finish season with a win

Total prize money of more than €180m in new rebranding of the European Tour

The Waterford golfer has climbed up the world rankings and is currently in 89th place

American discusses mental health issues; Sergio Garcia expands his repertoire

Nino Bertasio blazes four clear with opening 61; Séamus Power starts well in Mexico

Race to Dubai places up for grabs as European Tour returns to Vilamoura

Philip Reid with all the latest from the world of golf

Ryder Cup captain among a number of Irish golfers looking to move into Race to Dubai top 50

Three-time Major winner took his first steps in golf on the old Par 3 course in the park

This week’s tournament has been upgrade to a full FedEx Cup points ranking event

All hail Bernhard Langer as 64-year-old German does it again on Champions Tour

Irish set for Q-School; by the numbers; word of mouth; on this day and more

‘I don’t need to search for anything, it’s all right here,’ said 32-year-old after victory

Jonathan Caldwell, the lone Irishman in the field, survives into the weekend on cut line

American cards 11-under par 61 with McIlroy seven off the pace after triple bogey

Royal County Down’s star rises . . . Word of Mouth . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . By the numbers . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag .(...)

Ryder Cup duo will both take part in the big-money CJ Cup event in the desert

World number one lies in second place behind surprise leader Besseling while young Murphy makes halfway cut

Rahm in contention for third straight title in his national championship in Spain

High profile caddie changes; word of mouth; by the numbers; on this day and more

Young Cork golfer will head for the Spanish Open where Jon Rahm is the star name

Kinsale golfer earns €81,543 and a spot in the field for next week’s Spanish Open

Leona Maguire returns to action; word of mouth; on this day; by the numbers and more

Offalyman reflects on experience of a lifetime and looks ahead to Rome in 2023

Steve Stricker’s side dominate Sunday singles to take the trophy back to the US

Teary-eyed Northern Irishman laments his performance as he praises his team-mates

Incidents involving American players during Saturday’s play left a sour taste

Fourball session is split 2-2 leaving the US with a commanding 11-5 lead before singles

USA won the second session of foursomes 3-1 to stretch their overall lead to 9-3

Schauffele and Cantlay set a hot pace to leave European pair with too much to do

Formidable USA favourites but Harrington’s men capable of upsetting the odds

Rahm and Garcia lead off European challenge with McIlroy and Poulter in the last match

More and more players making use of technology to measure their body’s recovery

Offalyman will make his debut at Whistling Straits after receiving a captain’s pick

Golf Strokes: Former Cup captain clinches another success on PGA Champions Tour

No excuse for any Ryder Cup player suffering the fate of Johnson at the 2010 PGA

No fewer than 11 of the US team are ranked in the top 16 in the latest world rankings

With eight of the world’s top 10-ranked players, can USA translate this to a trophy?

‘I don’t want to be a winning captain at all costs - but I want to be a winning captain’

Captain believes Europe can thrive if they enjoy the experience at Whistling Straits

Dubliner looking to confirm his full European Tour playing rights for next season

Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia believe Irishman’s personality and golf game the perfect mix

Mehaffey to make LPGA Tour debut as a pro; By the Numbers; Word of Mouth and more

American cards closing 65 to take BMW PGA Championship as Shane Lowry fades on final day

‘Shane’s a big time player, it was an easy pick for me. Nobody thinks of him as a rookie’

Offalyman occupies the last automatic qualifying spot ahead of final event

County Antrim course last held Major in 2019 as Shane Lowry won the Claret Jug

Lowry returns to action at Wentworth fresh from the birth of his second daughter, Ivy

Maguire the on-course leader as Catriona Matthew’s side win 15-13 to retain trophy

26-year-old beats Jennifer Kupcho 5 and 4 to reach a record points haul of four and a half

Cavan golfer belies rookie tag to notch three and a half points out of four

Hojgaard claims maiden European Tour win week after brother won European Masters

Sagström’s error in picking up her rival’s ball too quickly sparked controversy

Irish golfer unbeaten in three sessions as she and Mel Reid beat Nelly Korda and Ewing

Competition’s DNA combines an outer persona of fun with an assassin’s inner steel

Northern Irishman comes home in 30 to sign for a 66 and stay in contention

Burmester bemoans slow play . . . World of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . .(...)

Cantlay heads to Atlanta top of FedEx rankings as well as booking Ryder Cup berth