Golf’s pitch to distance itself from Donald Trump came five years too late

Decision is hardly a profile in courage after five years of see no evil, hear no evil

Stephanie Meadow holds her ground in high winds to survive the cut

Back-to-back bogeys prove costly for Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey also misses out

McDowell’s win in Saudi Arabia jumps him up to 48th in world rankings

Northern Ireland player attributes return to form to working with new coach Kevin Kirk

Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow embark upon historic 2020 season

Out of Bounds: for the first time two Irish women hold full LPGA Tour cards

The rise and rise of LPGA Tour-bound Leona Maguire

Cavan woman’s ascent from amateur world No1 to professional is unparalleled

Suzann Pettersen out of opening Solheim Cup session with illness

US captain Juli Inkster admits she had to be convinced to allow Korda sisters to play together

Aer Lingus mishap the only Irish connection with this Solheim Cup

We are still awaiting the appearance of a first Irish woman in the Ryder Cup equivalent

Thompson apologises as misplaced passport disrupts British Open practice

England’s Charley Hull hoping to make the most of playing at her home club as she seeks a first Major

Jeongeun Lee6 secures emotional US Women’s Open victory

23-year-old Korean turned professional ‘to support my family no matter what’

Cork to Miami: Sara Byrne has journey to the top mapped out

The 17-year-old Cork schoolgirl plays off +1 and is looking to follow Leona Maguire

Mickelson’s action at the US Open should mean a rule change

Out of Bounds: The US player hit a moving ball on the 13th but was not disqualified

Lexi Thompson admits nightmares from controversy that cost her major title

Golf rules changed after golfer was penalised for incident which took place the previous day

Golf to ignore the rule officials watching at home on TV

R&A and the USGA along with main professional tours to adopt new video review protocols

Lowry and McDowell storm into share of the lead in Florida

Irish duo card bogey-free 64 to join Steve Stricker and Sean O’Hair on 18 under

Different Strokes: Lexi Thompson ready to take her best shot

LPGA star will team up with Tony Finau at this week’s Shark Shootout

Hideki Matsuyama accepts invite to play golf with Donald Trump

World number four will play with US president and Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe

Europe left needing a final day miracle in the Solheim Cup

USA take a commanding five-point lead into Sunday after dominating in Des Moines

Fourball sweep hands USA Solheim Cup advantage

Competition hosts and defending champions dominate Europe on opening day in Iowa

Leona Maguire misses the cut as Trump graces US Open

US president Donald Trump was present at his golf course to keep an eye on proceedings

Slow play - there are two sides to every argument

Out of Bounds: Mechanism exists to perhaps not cure disease, but players can be penalised

Rule changes: Golfers get relief from armchair judges

R&A and USGA limit use of video evidence in the game which takes effect immediately

Golf players need to go to a rules seminar - Nick Faldo

‘Players have to be brought up to speed and the caddies need to know as well’

Once again golf shoots itself in the foot over Lexi Thompson rules fiasco

When will golf stop knocking progress back by poor handling of overly strict rules?

Lexi Thompson loses major after TV viewer calls four-stroke penalty

Thompson was informed of rules infringement when leading by three with six to play

Leona Maguire thrilled to be mixing it with world’s best at the Olympics

Top amateur thee over after first round while Stephanie Meadow finishes six over

Not the day Leona Maguire was hoping for - but one to savour

‘I just didn’t hole enough putts. I had a lot of chances. I hit a lot of really good shots’

Lydia Ko aiming to add Olympic gold to long list of achievements

World’s number one is already a double Major winner at just 18 years of age

Curtis Cup at Dun Laoghaire a rare treat for Irish golf fans

Great chance to see likes of Leona Maguire and world No 1 amateur Hannah O’Sullivan play

Lydia Ko holds off Charley Hull to take year’s first Major

18-year-old becomes youngest woman to win two Majors after taking the ANA Inspiration

Bold strategy on gender is the only play for golf

European Tour and Ladies European Tour planning joint tournament in May

ANA Inspiration: Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadows fail to make the cut

Putter changes helps Lexi Thompson to share of the lead after the second round

Lydia Ko becomes youngest ever winner of a major at the Evian Championship

Leona Maguire had her best round of the week after a 68 to leave her in 34th place

Leona Maguire six off clubhouse lead at Evian Championship

World amateur number one carded a 72 in opening round in year’s fifth Major

Move to the pro ranks a question of time for Leona Maguire

Display at European Ladies Masters further confirmation of world No I amateur’s ability

Park follows Sorenstam and seals Women’s PGA hat-trick

Korean finishes with flawless five under par 68 and moves back to top of world rankings

Alexander Levy fails to push home advantage in China

Golf round-up: Four-way tie in Shanghai; Westwood on course for third win at Indonesia Masters

Interview: tee-time again for Danielle McVeigh after dark days with depression

Former golf professional who attended counsellors for depression has found there is more to life than golf

Stephanie Meadow leaves LPGA tour Q-School without full Tour card

Irish golfer loses out to Karlin Beck for the final card but is set to play in more than a dozen tournaments on next year’s tour

Lewis looking forward to Wie rivalry

Reigning champion believes fellow American’s emergence is good for the game

Stephanie Meadow makes the cut on pro debut at US Open

Portrush golfer in top 20 at Pinehurst after rounds of 71 and 72

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