The European Tour announced this week that as of 2020, slow play will be penalised, but why should we care?
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What’s next for the ISPS Handa World Invitational?
Far from a one hit wonder, plans are already in place to ensure Ireland’s latest golfing extravaganza continues to go from strength to strength
A note for my golfing hero, Tom Watson
End of an era as Tom calls time on Open career having thrilled his legions of fans worldwide for almost five decades
Irish Open in July? We never liked her anyway
The fate of next year’s Irish Open remains uncertain but where would we like to see it sit on the schedule in 2020?
DeShambles isn’t the only problem plaguing Playoffs
Turns out the beautiful mind of Bryson DeChambeau is ugly to watch, but is there anything nice on view at these FedEx Cup Playoffs?
Lowry’s new challenge: dealing with life as an Open Champion
After his sensational victory at Royal Portrush, can Shane Lowry avoid the trap of demanding too much of himself and his game?
Irish golfers gearing up for World Transplant Games
Showcasing the success of organ transplantation will be twelve Irish golfers who are gearing up for the World Transplant Games which will take place in Newcastle Gateshead later this month.
Forget the 1-iron plan
Lee Trevino famously said not even God can hit a one iron, but the American was struck by lightning and somehow lived to tell the tale
Getting a read on Rory’s problem
Rory McIlroy’s putting woes came back to haunt him on Sunday but there’s a potentially simple solution staring him in the face
“Hey, let’s be careful out there” – a message to the Tour players
Even the loss of a woman’s eye in Paris has done little to change the habits of errant golfers unwilling to shout ‘FORE’ on Tour
Betting tips for this week at the Wyndham Championship
If you’re thinking of having a punt this week you could do worse than follow the Doc’s tips! He’s on a hot streak.
An Open like no other
There will never be another Open like the 2019 staging at Portrush. Yes, there will be more Opens at Portrush, but this was unique
McIlroy must accept problem in order to fix it
A familiar pattern emerged from Rory McIlroy’s latest Major letdown and it’s one he must address before it goes beyond repair
Shane’s Saturday Specials pivotal to his Open titles
Shane Lowry’s moving day composure set the Clara swinger up for Sunday success at Baltray and now Portrush
Portrush stage set for The Open of a lifetime
This week might just prove to be one of the most significant weeks in the history of sport in Ireland. Roddy Carr explains why on the eve of its official start
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