Greg Allen

Sport Journalist

Greg Allen: Rough day for Rory as Shane hangs tough

For all its reputation for being the longest course in US history, Erin Hills turned out to be a soft touch on day one, write Greg Allen.

Golf • 16 Jun 17

Greg Allen column: Monday finish a distinct possibility

Not for the first time, and certainly not the last, there's been as much talk in the practice days about the set-up of this US Open course as there has been about the contenders to lift the trophy on Sunday.

Golf • 15 Jun 17

Rose (left) congratulates Garcia after their extra hole at Augusta National

Greg Allen: Sergio finally fulfils his potential

It's 18 years since Sergio Garcia announced himself as a star in international golf, first by winning the Irish Open in 1999 and now he's finally a Major champion.

Golf • 12 Apr 17

Sergio Garcia is bidding to break his maiden tag at the majors

Greg Allen: Fab four to provide terrific Masters finale

With a clutch of big names in prominent positions on the Masters leaderboard, RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen is predicting a final round for the ages at Augusta.

Golf • 09 Apr 17

Greg Allen: Moving day for Rory and Masters contenders

After two days, during which Augusta National played pretty much as hard on consecutive days as it ever has, we now face a weekend of potentially much lower scoring, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 08 Apr 17

Charley Hoffman leads after the first round of the Masters

Greg Allen: An opening Masters day like no other

This was a Masters first-round story like no other, with a very defined beginning, middle and end.

Golf • 07 Apr 17

Rory McIlroy practicing this week - he has been in mood relaxed for so far

Greg Allen: Johnson injury a bizarre Masters beginning

Without a ball being struck, this has been an utterly bizarre week as we get ready for the 81st US Masters at Augusta.

Golf • 07 Apr 17

McCormack finished fifth at the cross country championship in Sardinia.

Fionnuala McCormack v Turkey? It's just not fair.

Fionnuala McCormack is understandably frustrated after again finishing behind African runners at the European Cross-Country Championships who have recently taken up Turkish citizenship, writes Greg Allen.

Athletics • 13 Dec 16

Rory McIlroy: 'I'll need to try and figure it out.'

Column: McIlroy puts in hours to iron out flaws

Rory McIlroy's early PGA Championship challenge has been undermined by familiar problems.

Golf • 29 Jul 16

From L-R: Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson and Rory McIlroy

Column: It's tough at the top for hungry Rory

With a new, hungry breed of world-class competitors scrapping at the top end of the game, it's not getting any easier for Rory McIlroy to add another Major to his CV.

Golf • 28 Jul 16