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Shane Lowry had a nice opening round at the PGA Championship - but viewers could only see one shot. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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The TV snub: Is it really too much to ask to see more than five seconds of Shane Lowry?

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry got glamour pairings for day one of the PGA Championship in San Francisco.

Rory McIlroy won his last Major at the 2014 PGA Championship. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Golf

PGA Championship Day One: McIlroy and Lowry look to make their mark in San Francisco

It is day one of the PGA Championship in San Francisco and Shane Lowry (16.11) and Rory McIlroy (16.33) will be hoping to get off to a strong start.

Golf

Sweet 16 looks unlikely for Tiger but DeChambeau chomping at bit for Major chance

The elder of Rory McIlroy's playing partners today has also won at this famous public course on Lake Merced. Indeed, not only did Tiger Woods prevail at the WGC AmEx in 2005, but when he returned for the United States in the 2009 Presidents Cup, he went undefeated all week. Nevertheless, the chances of a 16th Major seem bleak.

Rory McIlroy hits a chip during his final practice round ahead of today’s USPGA. GETTY

Golf

Rory McIlroy: 'Everything feels different in the competitive arena but my game isn't that far away'

Rory McIlroy must turn back the clock to 2015 if he's to end his six-year Major drought in the PGA Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco.

Golf

'I can probably give myself a chance' - Lowry's mission for second major starts today

Happiness is a long walk with a putter and Shane Lowry is praying that his magic wand will warm up in time to come out on top in "a slog" and challenge for back-to-back Major wins in the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park.

Golf

'I'll try and shoot the best score I can' - Shane Lowry calm and focused ahead of PGA Championship

Shane Lowry has insisted that he has not grown complacent in the year since he took home his first major title as he faces stiff competition at this week's PGA Championship.

Golf

Koepka bullish over PGA bid on 'big-boy golf course'

Defending champion Brooks Koepka sounded an ominous warning to his rivals when took on Harding Park in cool conditions and declared that this week's PGA Championship test "plays into my hands".

ONE TO WATCH: Brooks Koepka reckons Shane
Lowry is in with a chance of winning the USPGA

Golf

Koepka backs Lowry to shine as McIlroy and Tiger tee it up

Defending champion Brooks Koepka reckons Shane Lowry can upset his hat-trick bid to contend for back-to-back Major wins in this week's PGA Championship in San Francisco.

A general view of the action during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Finn Harps at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin last Saturday. The Government has maintained the limit on people attending outdoor games to 200.

GAA

Blow for Irish sport as limit of 200 attending outdoor events kept in place

Sport in Ireland has been dealt a blow after the Government announced this evening that the limit of 200 people attending outdoor events will remain in place.

Golf

Lowry and Power on the up after encouraging top-10 finishes

Shane Lowry heads into this week's PGA Championship with a spring in his step after recording his first top-10 on the PGA Tour since The Open in Sunday's WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.

St Jude finish puts pep in Lowry's step ahead of PGA Championship

Shane Lowry heads into this week's PGA Championship with high hopes after he recorded his best finish since January in the WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.

Shane Lowry hits form the fairway on the first hole during the final round of the World Golf Championship-FedEx St Jude Invitational on Sunday in Memphis, Tenn. Photo: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Shane Lowry produces strong finish as Justin Thomas claims victory in Memphis

Shane Lowry produced a strong final round at the WGC-FedEx St Jude Classic in Memphis to finish the event on nine-under.

Rory McIlroy: ‘It’s probably going to be easier for people who haven’t won Majors’

First-timers can take a big step forward to the USPGA's tune of silent soundtrack

There will be no asterisk adjacent to 2020 on the Wanamaker Trophy. That the US PGA Championship will take place from Thursday minus spectators ultimately will not matter to the player who claims the first Major of a golf year like no other.

Harding Park will stage the first Major of its 95-year history when the 102nd PGA Championship starts on Thursday

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Dermot Gilleece Opinion It's beyond time to break the silence and roar on our Major hopefuls

A weekend when Rory McIlroy missed a celebrated sporting battle so that another one might be secured will always be inextricably linked with Harding Park. This is where San Francisco's far from modest municipal facility will stage the first Major of its 95-year history when the 102nd PGA Championship starts on Thursday behind closed doors.

Shane Lowry plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of the World Golf Championship-FedEx St Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Shane Lowry near the chasing pack after solid third round in Memphis

Shane Lowry produced a solid third round of 67 at the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis Tennessee.

Lowry: Starting to find consistency. Photo: Getty Images

Lowry and McIlroy regain missing rhythm in Memphis

Shane Lowry showed flashes of his Major-winning form but insisted he must do better as he led the Irish challenge at halfway in the $10.25 million WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.

Pádraig Harrington has pulled out of the PGA Championship

'I am taking the prudent approach by following the guidelines' - Padraig Harrington withdraws from PGA Championship

Former champion Padraig Harrington has pulled out of next week’s US PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy reacts to his teeshot on the 10th during yesterday’s round. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

'There are excuses all the time' - Paul McGinley questions Rory McIlroy's intensity

Rory McIlroy had to birdie two of his last three holes to open with a lacklustre three-over 73 in the WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.

Portrush set for voluntary redundancies as crisis hits

Royal Portrush may seek voluntary redundancies as one of the elite links to suffer an estimated 90 per cent drop in green-fee income due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Miguel Angel Jimenez, pictured at last week’s British Masters, makes a record 707th European Tour appearance today. Photo: PA

Frustrated Koepka seeking redemption in Memphis

Brooks Kopeka admits that losing to Rory McIlroy has driven him "nuts" and motivated him to get back to winning ways as he defends the WGC FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.

Rory McIlroy admits he is unlikely to play in Europe this year

Rory McIlroy likely to miss Irish Open as he slams door shut on Europe return due to Covid

Rory McIlroy admits he's likely to slam the door on the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and the European Tour this year as the COVID-19 pandemic makes his fearful of travel.

Eyes on the prize: Jon Rahm says becoming world No 1 only became a genuine goal of his during the Covid-19 lockdown. Photo: Getty Images

Rahm targeting a long reign as world No 1

Jon Rahm insists he must consider himself the game's best player if he is to retain his world No 1 ranking in the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis.

Michael Thompson. Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Mullingar Scratch will be staged to empty galleries

The prestigious Mullingar Scratch Trophy will be played behind closed doors for the first time in its 58-year history from August 15-16 as amateur golf prepares to return without spectators due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Michael Thompson celebrates his victory with the 3M Open trophy. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

Thompson holds nerve to scratch seven-year itch

Michael Thompson rounded off his victory at the 3M Open in style with a birdie at the final hole to bridge a gap of more than seven years between PGA Tour victories.

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka walk past an empty hospitality area on the 16th hole during the second round of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Photo: Jamie Squire

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Dermot Gilleece Opinion Sound of silence can help or hinder in the quest for glory

Tournament golf has changed dramatically since modern spectator standards were shaped by the emergence of Arnie's Army at Augusta National back in 1959. With an entrance ticket available for a relatively modest $5, it was a time when the Masters was far from being the sell-out it would become.

Golf

The TV snub: Is it really too much to ask to see more than five seconds of Shane Lowry?

PGA Championship Day One: McIlroy and Lowry look to make their mark in San Francisco

Sweet 16 looks unlikely for Tiger but DeChambeau chomping at bit for Major chance

Rory McIlroy: 'Everything feels different in the competitive arena but my game isn't that far away'

'I can probably give myself a chance' - Lowry's mission for second major starts today

'I'll try and shoot the best score I can' - Shane Lowry calm and focused ahead of PGA Championship

Koepka bullish over PGA bid on 'big-boy golf course'

Koepka backs Lowry to shine as McIlroy and Tiger tee it up

Blow for Irish sport as limit of 200 attending outdoor events kept in place

Lowry and Power on the up after encouraging top-10 finishes

St Jude finish puts pep in Lowry's step ahead of PGA Championship

Shane Lowry produces strong finish as Justin Thomas claims victory in Memphis

First-timers can take a big step forward to the USPGA's tune of silent soundtrack

Dermot Gilleece Opinion It's beyond time to break the silence and roar on our Major hopefuls

Shane Lowry near the chasing pack after solid third round in Memphis

Lowry and McIlroy regain missing rhythm in Memphis

'I am taking the prudent approach by following the guidelines' - Padraig Harrington withdraws from PGA Championship

'There are excuses all the time' - Paul McGinley questions Rory McIlroy's intensity

Portrush set for voluntary redundancies as crisis hits

Frustrated Koepka seeking redemption in Memphis

Rory McIlroy likely to miss Irish Open as he slams door shut on Europe return due to Covid

Rahm targeting a long reign as world No 1

Mullingar Scratch will be staged to empty galleries

Thompson holds nerve to scratch seven-year itch

Dermot Gilleece Opinion Sound of silence can help or hinder in the quest for glory

Classy Renato Paratore seals British Masters as Jonathan Caldwell secures career best 8th place finish

Caldwell holds nerve to keep British Masters hopes alive

Tour medics helping 'Beef' Johnson with mental-health issues

Séamus Power off to solid start at 3M Open as Dustin Johnson withdraws

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