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Tiger Woods' elbow injury to keep him out until Open Championship
Tiger Woods will not defend his AT&T National title at Congressional due to an elbow strain and is not expected to play again before The Open next month.
McIlroy's career is out of control
RORY McILROY is the most naturally talented golfer on the planet. He also happens to be a decent enough young chap, witty, sharp, incredibly resilient and generally well clued-in.
Irish stars can't stand the heat in damp squib
WITH the notable exception of amateur Kevin Phelan, Ireland's golfers gave a less than satisfactory account of themselves at the 113th US Open.
Rose basks in the glow of success as his journey of 'ups and downs' reaches perfect end
From boy wonder to last man standing is a journey few complete. But Justin Rose has made it all the way from the precocity of Royal Birkdale 15 years ago through collapse and recovery to become the first English US Open champion since Tony Jacklin in 1970. Hold the front page: life can be kind to those who deserve it.
Rose blooms as Mickelson comes up short again
JUSTIN ROSE brilliantly denied American idol Phil Mickelson the greatest birthday party and Father’s Day celebration of all time, instead sending England into raptures with a stunning two strokes victory at the US Open.
Final-day blunders cost Kelly European title
Maurice Kelly squandered a useful lead as he suffered a disastrous four-hole spell in the final round of the European Seniors Championship in Estonia.
Irish Open assault next chapter in Phelan's remarkable story
KEVIN PHELAN today plans to wind down after 12 exhausting days in the elite competitive arena ... by playing golf.
McIlroy throws his toys out of the buggy
RORY McILROY finally cracked at Merion yesterday, letting himself down badly with a couple of acts of petulance on the same US Open stage he'd illuminated with his brilliance two short years ago.
Sharvin aims to repeat Close heroics
Cormac Sharvin will be attempting to stay in dreamland when he tees up in the Amateur Championship this morning.
Ireland's Simon Thornton claims first ever European Tour title
Simon Thornton claimed his first win on the European Tour this afternoon as he beat Tjaart van der Walt on the first play-off hole at the St Omer Open.
Irish challenge snuffed out as Mickelson set for first US Open victory
PHIL MICKELSON is primed to pick up the birthday gift and Father’s Day present of his dreams in today’s final round of the US Open at Merion.
History weighs heavily, even in battle of portaloo
Bales of straw lay on the ground beside the 15th tee. It was Wednesday and Merion was preparing for the latest summer storm to hit the eastern states of the US. As is often the way, it materialised with a vengeance earlier than scheduled.
Leftie eyes best birthday present of all
As the evening sun dipped towards the horizon like a fiery ball, Phil Mickelson struck his last shot in the second round of the US Open. It was a 20-foot putt which found the target for a rare birdie on the 18th and confirmed our suspicions that something special might be happening for America's favourite leftie at Merion.
Merion allows no room for error in test of resolve
Taunted relentlessly by a devilishly difficult challenge, golf's elite suffered in the sunshine of Merion yesterday when pressure increased for the third round of the 113th US Open. Among the victims was Pádraig Harrington, whose challenge fell apart in a dispiriting 75, after his group were put on the clock heading for the 11th tee.
McIlroy and Woods fall out of contention at Merion as English duo thrive
Luke Donald and Justin Rose will aim to claim their first major titles and end a 43-year wait for an English winner of the US Open today - but doing so could make them the most unpopular men in America.
McIlroy and Horschel set to cross swords again
Six years on from battling each other for one of amateur golf's top prizes, Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel were today among those challenging for one of the professional game's most coveted titles.
Merion Diary: Westwood weaves around wicker woes
LEE WESTWOOD isn't the only player to run foul of Merion Golf Club's world-famous 'wicker baskets' at the US Open, but the Worksop man moaned the loudest!
Chilling Merion challenge returns game to the purist
What was it Mark Twain said about no winter being as cold as summer in San Francisco? Try Philadelphia in June. Those poor unfortunates returning at 7.13am to finish rounds disrupted on the opening day found Merion a very different host.
McIlroy and Woods show steel
TIGER WOODS and Rory McIlroy, the top two golfers in the world, were forced to scrap and scrape every inch of the way as the supposedly feeble 'Grand Dame of Merion' turned out to be every bit as tough and intimidating as the Iron Lady herself, Maggie Thatcher.
Double agony for Harrington as the sun goes down
'PICK it up and get out-a here, Paddy!'
Spanish pair destroy Maguires' Open dreams
The Maguire flames were extinguished at the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship in south Wales when both Leona and Lisa fell by the wayside.
McIlroy "very happy" after his second round exploits at the US Open
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both fancy their chances of winning the US Open this weekend - and they could continue their challenge in the same group for a third day running at Merion.
US Open delay adversely affects McIlroy and Tiger
Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were left to rue a poor finishes as the delayed first round of the 113th US Open resumed on a cold, overcast morning at Merion today.
Irish amateur Kevin Phelan in dreamland as opening round at US Open leaves rivals in shade
KEVIN PHELAN rivalled Rory McIlroy as Ireland’s top performer as darkness fell on a marathon first day at the US Open.
Donald looking to hang on to lead at Merrion
LUKE DONALD returns to Merion today in the lead of the 113th US Open as playing partner Lee Westwood looks to recover from a unique stroke of bad luck.
Moods brightened by deluge of tweets
WHAT did people do during weather delays before the advent of Twitter?
Eye of the Tiger back in focus as Woods set to end Major drought
THE splendour of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, one of the sleepy, opulent townships which lie just inside Philadelphia's north-western commuter belt, is far removed from from the blood, sweat and stench of a boxing gym.
McIlroy to march into eye of storm with Tiger
RORY McILROY is Manchester United to the core, but should heed the words of a famous Liverpool anthem and 'keep his head held high' when he 'walks through a storm' in the first round of the US Open.
Sharvin goes from silver to gold after sealing glory in Irish Close
Just five years after taking up the game, 20-year-old Cormac Sharvin from Ardglass Golf Club became the Irish Close champion, beating Paul Dunne of Greystones by one hole in the final at Connemara yesterday.
Lowry putts in some practice ahead of Irish Open
THE Irish Open was where it all began for Shane Lowry and his epic victory at Baltray four years ago triggered scenes more like an All-Ireland final.
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Froome ready for race to yellow
Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.
Swansea start for David Moyes
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Beckham 'cheats' to beat Chinese kids at football
David Beckham was greeted by thousands of screaming fans when he turned up at the Olympic Stadium in easten China's Nanjing City on Tuesday.
Pearce to leave England U21 post
Stuart Pearce was today informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.The former international full-back was appointed to the post in 2007 and led the Young Lions to four successive European Championship finals.
Post Brumbies Presser
The Lions have lost to a provincial side in Australia for the first time since 1971. Since that loss to Queensland they did lose to Australia A in 2001 but this was a first of the professional era for the tourists.
Coyle - I've had nothing but success
New Wigan manager Owen Coyle claims he's had nothing but success at previous clubs, but it's what he does at Wigan that he will be judged on.
Memories of 2003 World Games in Dublin
In June 2003, Ireland hosted the Special Olympics World Summer Games. It was the largest event to be held in the world that year. Credit: SpecialOlympicsIrl
Whelan - we won't lose money
Despite relegation, Wigan owner Dave Whelan insisted there will be no change to the prudent philosophy that has characterised his decade at the helm.
Williams joins up with Lions
Shane Williams joined up with his new Lions team mates as they trained for their final warm up match against The Brumbies.
Rose wins US Open
Justin Rose became the first Englishman to win the US Open in 43 years.
