Greg Allen

Sport Journalist

Paul Dunne stormed to the top of the leaderboard

Column: Dunne making himself the story of the Open

The young Irish amateur Paul Dunne has been the story of the third round, showing no apparent nerves on just about the biggest stage in Golf, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 21 Jul 15

Shane Lowry is in confident mood going into the final round at Chambers Bay

Column: Patient Lowry eyes US Open glory

After a fine display of ball-striking and putting, Shane Lowry is in uncharted territory as he enters the final round of a major in contention, writes Greg Allen at the US Open in Chambers Bay.

Golf • 21 Jun 15

Rory McIlroy made the cut at four over, leaving him nine shots behind the leaders, Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed

Column: Costly finish ends McIlroy's chances

On a day when the course dried out and the random bounces and rolls of Chambers Bay moved to the edge of acceptability, Rory McIlroy suffered more than most after working his way to the fringes of contention.

Golf • 20 Jun 15

Shane Lowry hits his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the 115th US Open

Column: Shane Lowry thrives in testing conditions

Chambers Bay proved surprisingly conducive to high scoring in the first round of the US Open, writes RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen.

Golf • 19 Jun 15

Louis Oosthuizen on a practice round yesterday

Column: World's best take a trip into the unknown

RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen reports from Chambers Bay as the world's top players, including Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Shane Lowry and Darren Clarke, prepare for the start of 2015 US Open.

Golf • 18 Jun 15

Jordan Spieth and his caddie walk over the Nelson Bridge on the 13th hole at Augusta

Column: Record-breaker Spieth can complete the job

Jordan Spieth has had his wobbles and his pursuers are within touching distance, but the Texan can go on to win the Masters at Augusta, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 12 Apr 15

Jordan Spieth is five shots clear of the field

Column: It's a case of catch Spieth if you can

Jordan Spieth's understanding of Augusta is paying rich dividends for the half-way leader of the Masters, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 11 Apr 15

Jordan Spieth hit nine birdies in his round

Column: Spieth the star of day one at Augusta

A year ago Jordan Spieth was on the cusp of becoming the youngest ever Masters champion, yesterday he showed how he has grown into a contender for a Green Jacket, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 10 Apr 15

Column: McIlroy seeks sweep at wide-open Masters

There is a sense that this US Masters may be among the most open in many years, free from an overwhelming favourite, writes RTÉ's Greg Allen at Augusta.

Golf • 09 Apr 15

Rory McIlroy had an opening round of 71 in Augusta

McIlroy fears Augusta course will get tougher

Former world number one Rory McIlroy says he is satisfied with his opening 71 at the US Masters in Augusta, but the 24-year-old expects the tough course to get even tougher on day two.

Golf • 09 Apr 15