Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Golf Correspondent

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times.

Shane Lowry: ‘I’d always said I’d love to be the first Irishman to win a green jacket, but to be second would be pretty nice’

Offaly man says receiving the green jacket from friend Rory McIlroy ‘would be the best dream’

Masters 2026 Diary: Tom McKibbin takes the road less travelled to Augusta

Jon Rahm signals Irish Open return, Tommy Fleetwood hails Amen Corner

Top players set to sport new sponsorship garb at the Masters

Texas Open impresses Kim; thoughtful Augusta landscaping; weather watch; and much more

Rejuvenated and in-form Patrick Reed ready to go for second Masters title

The 2018 champion comes to Augusta after a rare four-week break following a strong start to the DP World Tour season

Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titles

Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have managed the feat

The Masters: Five players that could be putting on the Green Jacket next Sunday

Matt Fitzpatrick is in the form of his life, while Jon Rahm is impressing on the LIV Tour

Shane Lowry’s Augusta experience will help him to contend at the Masters, says coach

Neil Manchip says Lowry has moved on from the disappointment of the Cognizant Classic collapse

Houston hole-in-one gives Shane Lowry a Major boost

This was fourth ace of Lowry’s PGA career; Gary Woodland completes remarkable comeback following brain surgery

Golf equipment: What are the best drivers on the market in 2026?

In the first part of our look at golf equipment for the new season we highlight what’s hot in the realm of drivers, now more advanced than ever

Rory McIlroy documentary recounts an extraordinary story

Contributions from McIlroy’s parents add a layer of authenticity that elevates the project

Closing birdie sees Shane Lowry dip under par at Houston Open

Irish golfer added tournament to schedule ahead of Masters after recent missed cuts

Shane Lowry looking to recapture form at Houston Open

Séamus Power benefits from a withdrawal to get start at PGA Tour event

Shane Lowry heads to Texas in search of some Masters momentum

Justin Rose’s blooming great mates; Another big pay-day for Pádraig; Matt Fitzpatrick’s winning bag

Matt Fitzpatrick quick to highlight slow play issues after bounceback win at Valspar

English golfer takes Valspar win a week after coming up just short at The Players

Rory McIlroy focused on defending Masters title while still enjoying the champion perks

Reigning Masters champion ‘really pleased’ with recovery following back issue

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