Visual intimidation a key of their designs but courses are loved by true ball-strikers

Kearney’s big year continues . . . Word of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . On this Day . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

Four-time Major winner back on home soil for Irish Open

McIlroy and Lowry lead 16-strong contingent bidding for a home victory in Irish Open

Nasa scientist has worked with hundreds of tour professionals through the decades

Tickets will go on sale online on Thursday afternoon in two stages

Hend’s clubs rack up the air miles . . . Word of Mouth . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

John Rahm’s weeping after positive test a warning shot as the Olympic Games loom

Unlucky Spaniard held a handsome six-shot lead at Memorial Tournament before being forced to withdraw before final round

‘If I’m being realistic, it’s very possible that this is the last tournament I ever win’

American golfer has shown fine return to form recently after barren spell

Mehaffey to turn pro . . . Rory’s hot putter . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules

Large, luxurious home at Kilkenny estate comes with a private tennis court and a view of the 12th fairway

A TV interviewer in Tokyo thanked Hideki Matsuyama 'on behalf of all Japan'

Shane Lowry will play alongside Justin Rose and Matt Kuchar

McIlroy looks like a player desperately in need of enjoyment on a golf course again

Golf balls are going further but courses can’t keep getting longer – something has to give

Nobody else could have become the most famous athlete on earth while playing golf

Irishman hoping to move up a gear as WGC event heralds the start of the Florida Swing

There are eight players from the world’s top-10 competing including Rory McIlroy

Iconic sports books revisited: Robert Lusetich was working on book when things took a bizarre turn

‘Once-in-a-lifetime prizes’ promised for singles competition at Mount Juliet

Some of Ireland’s leadings sportspeople and writers have their say on the year ahead

Jack Nicklaus, Mike Tyson and Conor McGregor in danger of joining hall of infamy

Maiden Green Jacket already looks out of reach after he cards a first round of 75

First black player at the Masters will be an honorary starter at next year’s tournament

Different Strokes: Irishman’s form post-lockdown not inspiring confidence

Golf Ireland welcome government support . . . Word of Mouth . . . In the Bag . . . On this day

For many fans, but not all, his reputation has been instantly damaged overnight

Former golfer has voted for the US president because he has ‘worked for the average person’

Absence of guests and fans cited as reasons behind decision by Augusta officials

Four-time Major winner made 29 birdies but finished tied for 17th in Zozo Championship

Newly crowned US Open champion aiming to get bigger and attack Augusta in November

Ladies Scottish Open sets positive precedent, In Numbers, Word of Mouth and more

‘This is where I feel very comfortable. This is where I want to be and I’m not scared by it’

The Masters is golf’s only Major to annually return to the same famous host course

Paratore up to speed. . . On this Day . . . Word of Mouth . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . What’s in the Bag

Spaniard looks set to hang around in the upper reaches of the world game for some time

World number one was able to fly his coach Michael Bannon to Florida

Tiger Woods is back in action at Muirfield Village for the latest PGA Tour event