The time has come for GUI and ILGU to cease to be and pave the way for a new body

Shane Lowry and Paul Dunne the two Irishmen in the field for first of Rolex Series

Out of Bounds: New European captain knows home advantage is huge in the Ryder Cup

Dubliner relishing opportunity to lead Europe at Whistling Straits next year

Biennial tournament is the lifeblood of the European Tour, providing huge revenue

After a journey of highs and lows the Dubliner has now been made Ryder Cup captain

Three-time Major winner will lead Europe for the 2020 encounter at Whistling Straits

Seven times now Irishman has been in last group on final day but hasn’t sealed the deal

‘Irish Times’ journalists and sporting stars reveal what they think lies ahead this year

Press conference at Wentworth set to confirm a third Irish captain in last four matches

From January 1st, whatever your level or where you play, there’s a revised rulebook

Molinari became the hottest golfer on the planet at the Ryder Cup in Paris

Cavan golfer wins at first hole against Sweden’s Sarah Nilsson

Irish golfer fails to break par in fourth round of qualifying school

Irish golfer shoots second consecutive 70 to lie five shots off lead in Morocco

Cavan golfer in a share of fifth position after carding a 70 in the second round in Morocco

Northern Irishwoman recovered from serious injury to regain her full LPGA Tour card

One of the reasons she postponed going public was a fear that they wouldn’t

Francesco Molinari caps stellar season with European Tour player of the year award in London

Handpassing rule was only one that really impacted as Westmeath overcame Carlow

It would be only fair for Lough Erne to again be considered as an Irish Open host venue

The chances of a pro making an ace are long enough, as for amateurs it’s a different story

Davis has been named as a vice-captain despite saying she’d never be interested

Former world number one has won four times in Dubai and his hoping to make it five

Out of Bounds: Numbers have dwindled since the 1990s due to a number of different factors

Nedbank Challenge next up for the Irishman who is targeting a top 30 order of merit spot

Pádraig Harrington missed out on place in top-64 of Race to Dubai after poor finish

Chinese golfer overtakes Justin Rose in third round of Turkish Airlines Open

Frustration gets the better of Dunne as he falls off the pace

Greystones player’s seven birdies in a bogey-free round sends him to the top

Former three-time Major winner posts an opening 65 in Turkey to maintain his recent fine form

Seven birdies in an impressive opening 64 sees Greystones golfer set the early pace

Offalyman hoping to continue that good form into Turkish Airlines Open this week

Pádraig Harrington diplomatic when asked about new addition to 2019 schedule

Irishman looks lined up to be next Ryder Cup captain while his form has also improved

Nelly’s breakthrough win has been anticipated ever since she followed in her sister Jessica’s footsteps

Shane Lowry and Paul Dunne will join Harrington in the $7m tournament in Antalya

A number of headline players still opting for the PGA Tour ahead of European Tour events

Sergio Garcia claimed his third title at the course on Monday due to a delayed finish

61-year-old German is hunting down Hale Irwin’s record of 45 Champions Tour wins

In-form Irishman keen to move up rankings to qualify for lucrative Turkish Airlines Open

O’Gara and Jennings have little sympathy for outhalf as O’Callaghan dons red-tinted specs

‘Player’s edition of the rules of golf’ should be in every bag ahead of January 1st 2019

Lowry and Harrington still with work to do to make it to top-60 on the money list

Dublin club beat Royal Portrush while in the Junior Cup Portumna saw off Fortwilliam

Meadow heads to final tournament of the season assured of her full LPGA Tour card

Irishman has been a vice-captain three times and is now ready to step up to the mark

Plugged bunker ball on 18th tilts titanic singles clash the way of USA rival Thomas

Francesco Molinari fittingly secures winning point as Thomas Bjorn’s side regain Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy will lead off hunt for the four and a half points required to regain title

Historic foursomes whitewash gives Thomas Bjorn’s side all the momentum after first day

He didn’t manage a single birdie in the 16 holes he played alongside Thorbjorn Olesen

The fun is over and it’s time for the golf to start but which team will emerge victorious?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of each pairing and who will win the points?

Irish Times golf correspondent Philip Reid keeps us up to date from the French capital

Amphitheatres have got bigger over the years and this week in Paris scales new heights

Rookie and experienced campaigner may team up at some stage at Le Golf National

Irish Times golf correspondent keeps us up to date from his base in the French capital

Familiar feeling for Bjorn’s team as all have played Le Golf National in French Open

TIger wants to bring things down to earth, not to make it all about him

A controversial ‘wild card’ pick, the Spaniard's form has been less than inspiring

If this is the second coming of, a better Tiger Woods, then it is going to be great for golf

Brian O’Driscoll and Niall Horan are part of the Europe team in the celebrity match

14-time Major winner records first victory since 2013 at season-ending Tour Championship

‘I think the golf course is more suited to the European style of player than the Americans'

Record-breaking Fisher shares lead in Portugal with Shane Lowry three off the pace

Tributes flood in for 22-year-old Spanish amateur found dead on course in Iowa

Westerners conquer Officers’ Challenge as Gregory and Cloke wrap up holes-in-one

Holywood star could conquer East Lake but $10m payday would depend on rivals’ results

Phil Mickelson is one of 15 players to reach world number two without taking extra step

Former USPGA champion won in a playoff as Justin Rose went to world number one

Justin Rose leads Rory McIlroy by one shot but tournament may be cut to 54 holes

Ireland managed to salvage a top-10 finish after a disappointing third round on Friday

Dawson, Purcell and Murphy in joint-second place behind leaders New Zealand

Home side are firmly in contention at Carton House after Dawson inspires team with a 65

The young American in the flat cap stood out from the crowd at the 2015 Walker Cup

USA captain names three of his Ryder Cup wild cards and Phil Mickelson is included

Jim Furyk has named three of his four wild cards to play at Le Golf National in Paris

European captain has a selection headache ahead of making his picks on Wednesday

Thorbjorn Olesen joins the likes of Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy in Paris this month

Mayo club defy extremely testing conditions to prevail at Galway Bay

Back in 2012 Brooks Koepka took a punt on European Tour’s secondary circuit. . .

Former world number one was more than giddy with runner-up spot at Bellerive

Offalyman will need a strong finish at Wyndham Championship this weekend

With players sorely tested by US PGA, Jim Furyk is left with big decisions as to who to bring to Paris

American claimed his third Major title on a day of high drama at Bellerive Country Club

Offalyman made a bogey at the Par 3 after a lengthy debate about where he could drop

His USPGA final round had a little bit of everything, but very little of what he wanted

Irish golfer rediscovers his mojo to lie four shots off leader Brooks Koepka in St Louis

McIlroy finds some form on the greens but Harrington and Dunne miss the cut

American made some miraculous saves on the way to a 66 on day two at Bellerive

Gary Woodland tops the board as day two play is cancelled to resume Saturday

Justin Thomas emerged on top in marquee group as Woods and McIlroy both shot 70

Americans both made hot starts in sweltering St Louis with a host of big name behind

McIlroy and Lowry joined Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm for a final practice round

Philip Reid takes a look at the St Louis layout and analyses some key holes on a long course

McIlroy’s season has been one of great consistency, eight top-10 finishes

American in good form and convinced he can add to his already staggering tally of 14 wins

Final Major of the year will be available to Irish viewers per the Eleven Sports App

New player Eleven Sports make the year’s fourth Major available free of charge