Golf
# golf - Tuesday 18 June, 2013
Justin Rose took an amazing picture with the US Open trophy
Just Rose basking in his glory.
# golf - Monday 17 June, 2013
Justin Rose holds off heartbroken Phil Mickelson to win US Open
The American has now finished runner-up at the US Open for a sixth time.
# golf - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Stunning 120-yard eagle chip gives Mickelson US Open hope as Rose blooms
Hunter Mahan and Justin Rose inherited the lead after Lefty’s putting woes at the third but that was just the beginning.
Irish golfer Simon Thornton dedicates triumph to late dad on Father’s Day
The Newcastle, Co. Down pro was emotional upon clinching his maiden European Tour title.
Amazing, jammy hole-in-one sends the crowd wild at the US Open
Shawn Stefani will tell you that he planned on bouncing his iron shot off a green-side bank and in.
Slow-motion GIF shows what happens to Tiger Woods’ golf ball at impact
Recorded at 62,000 frames per second.
5 things to look for in today’s final round of the US Open
Can Phil Mickelson make it a birthday to remember at Merion?
# golf - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Phelan makes the cut as McIlroy and Tiger stalk Mickelson
The Irish amateur was one of just four non-pros to make the cut.
Horschel joins Mickelson to share overnight lead at US Open
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are still very much in contention, four shots off the lead after two days at Merion.
# golf - Friday 14 June, 2013
5 things we learned about Shane Lowry on Championship Matters
The golfer was on RTE’s programme with Marty Morrissey last night.
# golf - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Irish amateur Kevin Phelan 4 shots off Mickelson and US Open lead
The Waterford golfer has kept his wits about him on a stormy day in Philadelphia.
Rory McIlroy races his coach up The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia
Not Rory’s usual pre Major preparation.
# golf - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Soaked Merion worries US Open hopeful G-Mac
“I don’t think it’s going to be a low scoring US Open. I hope it’s not going to be a low scoring US Open.”
# golf - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Sergio Garcia left a ‘secret’ letter in Tiger Woods’ locker today
‘I mean the note is for him, so if he wants to show you, then he can.’
Is this the end of the dumbest feud in sport? Sergio and Tiger shake hands
The pair are moving on.
# golf - Monday 10 June, 2013
Phil Mickelson nearly drained a miracle 150-yard shot on the 18th hole last night
While the shot was in midair, he yelled, “Get in! Drop!”
Flooding threatens US Open venue Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania
Tropical Storm Andrea moved up the USA’s east coast over the weekend.
# golf - Saturday 8 June, 2013
This photo of the rough at the US Open is the scariest picture of grass you’ll ever see
What you need there is a strimmer not a club.
# golf - Thursday 6 June, 2013
John Giles sings ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ at Hollystown Golf Club
Every game of golf should finish like this.
# golf - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Irish amateur Phelan qualifies for US Open
Incredibly, it is the second time the Waterford native has earned a place at the tournament.
# golf - Monday 3 June, 2013
# golf - Friday 31 May, 2013
Rory McIlroy at a loss to explain Ohio slump
The Holywood man hit a puzzling six-over-par 78 yesterday.
# golf - Thursday 30 May, 2013
‘Difficult’ to get Irish Open back if it disappears from Euro Tour schedule
The presence of the world number two, Rory McIlroy, and Irish major winners has boosted the tournament’s profile.
Golfer flips his club while juggling a ball in an incredible trick shot video
But could he do it with a belly putter?
# golf - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Carton House to get infamous ‘stadium hole’ for Irish Open
European Tour bosses are building a €50,000 grandstand on the 17th hole at Carton House.
# golf - Sunday 26 May, 2013
How to cheer up after missing the cut, featuring Monaco GP and Guinness
Graeme McDowell and Ian Poulter put bogeys and missed putts out of their minds this weekend.
Khan can’t as Manassero wins PGA and makes Rory ‘feel like an old man’
A dramatic play-off ensued after three golfers finished on -10 at Wentworth.
# golf - Saturday 25 May, 2013
Sergio Garcia thanks fans after ‘difficult’ week
The Spaniard got plenty of support at Wentworth after his Tiger Woods racism row.
Monty wades into Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia racism row
‘Christ, we’re all frightened to say anything; we’re frightened to open our mouths in case we say something that isn’t kosher in 2013.’
# golf - Friday 24 May, 2013
Lowry flies the flag as McIlroy and McDowell miss PGA cut
Darren Clarke and Ryder Cup captain are sticking around the the weekend’s fun.
Euro Tour chief apologises for ‘coloured people’ remark
George O’Grady attempted to defuse the situation but his attempted explanation merely aggravated the situation.
# golf - Thursday 23 May, 2013
European Tour chief says some of Sergio Garcia’s best friends are ‘coloured’
Do you want to tell him or should we?
Cold weather and mittens the reason for Rory McIlroy’s late collapse
“I let the round get away from me,” said the World No. 2 after he shot a round of 74 at the PGA in Wentworth.
McIlroy, McDowell and Clarke labour at PGA as Lowry leads Irish challenge
Four bogeys on the back nine blighted the world number two’s opening round.
Donald: Sergio ‘full of regret’ over Tiger fried chicken comment
Let’s get back to the golf, then?
# golf - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Twix aside, Jamie Roberts just had an awful day at Carton House
The home of this year’s Irish Open was trampled by a load of Lions today.
Garcia wants Woods talks to defuse ‘racism row’
Garcia has had a long-running feud with Woods and it exploded last night when he was questioned on stage at the annual tour dinner.
Sergio Garcia sorry for ‘fried chicken’ remark about Tiger Woods
The Spanish golfer made the ill-judged comments at the European Tour Players’ Awards last night.



























































