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Power surges back on frustrating day for McIlroy 

Seamus Power bounced back from his miserable run of form with a battling 70 as Rory McIlroy struggled on the greens in opening round of the Genesis Open at a soggy Riviera Country Club.

Here come the girls at full throttle 

Official figures released last week confirm man's success in the relentless pursuit of greater distance when applying golf club to golf ball. But Pádraig Harrington chose a well-loved showbiz mantra to suggest that 'we ain't seen nothing yet'.

Johnson rules as Garcia sees red on the greens 

Dustin Johnson's simple approach to the game paid off with victory in the Saudi International as golf's rules and etiquette were plunged into controversy on opposite sides of the globe.

‘We are all human and we all make mistakes,’ admits contrite Garcia 

Sergio Garcia promised to learn from his mistakes after he was disqualified from the inaugural Saudi International for “grave misconduct” — deliberately damaging five greens during the third round.

Bizarre scenes in Saudi Arabia as Sergio Garcia disqualified for damaging greens 'in frustration' 

Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia has been disqualified from the inaugural Saudi International powered by SBIA.

Dunne enjoys weekend boost as Johnson seizes control in Jeddah 

Paul Dunne made his first cut this year as Dustin Johnson blasted a career-low 61 and Brooks Koepka called in security to keep alive his hopes of returning to world No 1 with a win.

Harrington tells Lowry to show some Ryder 'self-confidence' 

Pádraig Harrington's wrist injury will keep him out of action for at least another fortnight but he has his finger on the pulse when it comes to Rory McIlroy's Masters build-up or Shane Lowry and...

Dunne and Power hunt for form as big guns sidestep Saudi row 

Paul Dunne and Seamus Power will be trying to ignore the desert furore and put some points on the board as they tee it up on opposite sides of the globe today.

Irish Open lift overshadowed by rules furore 

Tommy Fleetwood's decision to join home hero Shane Lowry at July's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open was overshadowed yesterday as European Tour CEO Keith Pelley took a shot at golf's new rules.

'I'm not qualified to speak on any other subjects' - Justin Rose sidesteps controversy ahead of Saudi International debut 

World number one Justin Rose tried to steer clear of political controversy at his Saudi International...

Purcell clan revels in sweet success of a talent realised 

On the practice ground at St Andrews, Tiger Woods eyed the gifted teenager from Dublin hitting shots with the eager confidence of youth. Turning to his caddie, Joe LaCava, the great one remarked:...

Shane Lowry slips down the leaderboard after mixed third round in Dubai 

Shane Lowry's strong run of form stalled today as he slipped down the leaderboard at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Rory McIlroy records sparkling 65 as Justin Rose pulls clear at Torrey Pines 

Justin Rose seized the lead in San Diego with a round of 66 on day two at the Farmers Insurance Open, while Rory McIlroy put in an impressive...

Eagle-eyed McIlroy surges up leaderboard at Torrey Pines 

Rory McIlroy turned on the jets and fired two eagles in a second-round 65 to roar back into contention in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Shane Lowry hits form on day two in Dubai to move into contention ahead of weekend 

Shane Lowry remains in contention heading into the weekend at the Dubai Desert Classic after an impressive second round 67 at Emirates Golf Club.

McIlroy fails to capitalise as red-hot Rahm leads way 

Rory McIlroy had to dig deep on his seasonal debut as Spain's Jon Rahm lit up the Farmers Insurance Open with a blistering 10-under 62 at Torrey Pines.

I play golf for myself, not to make others happy - McIlroy 

Rory McIlroy insists his final-group hoodoo is not getting into his head as he makes his debut in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Lowry: I hope 'grittiest' round will stand to me 

Shane Lowry banked much more than a cheque for €1.04 million in the Arabian Desert on Saturday - he rediscovered his confidence and stashed some away for Major days to come.

Portmarnock's Purcell reigns Down Under 

Portmarnock Golf Club's Conor Purcell completed a memorable weekend for Irish golf when he became the first Irish winner of the Australian Amateur Championship in the event's 125-year history.

Lowry: Abu Dhabi win means the world to me 

Shane Lowry admits that he can't afford to rest on his laurels and must draw confidence from his brilliant victory in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and relentlessly chase his golfing dreams.

Dermot Gilleece: 'Mischievous pair will continue to entertain in the hereafter' 

When I was attempting to make my way in the world, popular perusing involved a regular feature in the magazine Reader's Digest titled 'The Most...

Lowry holds his nerve to grind out desert victory 

During a fitful Friday night as three-stroke leader of the HSBC Championship in Abu Dhabi, Shane Lowry imagined heading in April for Augusta National and having his baby daughter, Iris, caddie for him in...

A cheque for €1m, precious Race to Dubai points and on course for Augusta - Shane Lowry bags plenty of perks with win 

Shane Lowry ended his three-and-a-half year wait for a tournament win today after claiming the...

'Oh God I am so happy' - Shane Lowry has won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 

Ireland's Shane Lowry won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after a see-saw final-round battle with South African Richard Sterne.

Lowry plans to stay 'aggressive' in victory push 

Shane Lowry knows he must remain "aggressive" and kill off the opposition after a joint best-of-the-day 67 gave him a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Golf administrators confident vote for one governing body will succeed 

Today is D-Day and officials remain "confident" that Irish golf will vote in favour of the landmark formation of one governing body for men and women and bury forever that notion that golf is...

'Padraig was serious and McGinley had a twinkle in his eye' - How one Dublin school produced two Ryder Cup captains 

It was a schoolboy competition at Donabete Golf Club. Colaiste Eanna had sent a team of four...

Lowry gets New Year off to flyer in record round 

Shane Lowry is dreaming of a Ryder Cup debut under Pádraig Harrington but it was his down-to-earth pre-season preparation that paid off as he blasted a 10-under 62 to lead the Abu Dhabi...

Superb Mickelson narrowly misses 59 

Veteran Phil Mickelson (48) got 2019 off to a scintillating start when he made an eagle and 10 birdies with a spectacular, 12-under-par 60 to grab the early lead in the PGA Tour's Desert Classic in California.

'It's probably the best pre-season I've ever done' - Confident Lowry gets off to scorching start in Abu Dhabi 

Ireland's Shane Lowry reaped the rewards of some concerted practice by equalling the course record with a stunning 62 in the first round of the Abu...

Shane Lowry gets 2019 off to blistering start in Abu Dhabi after tying course record with opening round 62 

Shane Lowry got his 2019 season off to the perfect start at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship,...

Lowry sets Ryder Cup spot as 'big goal' for year ahead 

Shane Lowry didn't need Pádraig Harrington to troll him on Twitter to know that it's the small details that add up to proving he's a Ryder Cup star in waiting.

Harrington 'consumed' by Ryder captaincy 

Pádraig Harrington has been Ryder Cup captain for less than a week but already admitted that he's becoming "consumed" by the job.

Dermot Gilleece: 'No better man for the job' 

If Pádraig Harrington manages to avoid talking himself into trouble during a challenging week at Whistling Straits next year, he can join a select group of victorious European Ryder Cup captains...

Tommy Conlon: 'Challenge for Harrington is to do less rather than more in long build-up' 

With 20 months to prepare for a mere three days of action, perhaps the first move Pádraig Harrington should make is to take the next 12 months off.

Joke's not on Mehaffey as she gets invite to Augusta 

Olivia Mehaffey laughed off a cruel prank from her room-mate and proudly showed off her invitation to play in the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship next April.

Harrington praises likely Ryder Cup rival Stricker 

Pádraig Harrington will not underestimate no-nonsense Steve Stricker if the Wisconsin native is named as US skipper for the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

Captain Harrington admits: 'It's win or nothing' 

Pádraig Harrington is ready to put his reputation on the line as Ryder Cup captain with Rory McIlroy as his team-room talisman.

Perfectionist Harrington will leave no stone unturned in his Ryder Cup shot 

IT was in keeping with Pádraig Harrington's restless, perpetually questioning nature that he marked his confirmation as Europe's Ryder Cup captain yesterday by admitting the job was "daunting"...

Padraig Harrington admits he was 'selfish' and 'ignorant' as a Ryder Cup player 

European captain Padraig Harrington admits he was "selfish" and "ignorant" during his playing days at the Ryder Cup.