Greg Allen

Sport Journalist

Olivia Mehaffey posted the best round of the day as Ireland climbed to 4th in the standings in Carton House

Irish charge up leaderboard at World Golf Team C'ships

As a stiff breeze blew across the Montgomerie Course at Carton House, the Irish women revelled in the challenging conditions to charge back up the leaderboard in the World Amateur Team Championship, finishing the third day on 4 under par entering the final round tomorrow.

Golf • 31 Aug 18

It was a tough day at the office for Olivia Mehaffey and Ireland

Ireland's medal hopes fade at World Golf Team C'ships

The possibility of a place on the medal podium for Ireland at the World Women's Golf Team Championships may well have slipped away on a near perfect day for scoring at Carton House.

Golf • 30 Aug 18

'It's clear that the USGA want the players and not the course to be the sole focus of the story'

Greg Allen: Shinnecock Hills primed to test the best

Past controversies won't be an issue at at Shinnecock Hills as golf's leading lights are relishing the challenge of this year's US Open, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 14 Jun 18

Greg Allen: Is Tiger really an Augusta contender?

Never has there been as much anticipation ahead of a US Masters, helped in no small way by the expectation that Tiger Woods can land another Green Jacket

Golf • 05 Apr 18

Ruby Walsh on board Faugheen this morning

Ruby Walsh: 'Douvan is the horse to beat Altior'

Ruby Walsh sits down in the commentary box at Prestbury Park to speak to RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen ahead of the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 12 Mar 18

Bolt won in London last year and he's hoping to take gold again

Column: Two legends to light up London stadium

RTÉ's Greg Allen is in London for the World Athletics Championship and he casts his expert eye over what is going to happen in the coming week.

Athletics • 04 Aug 17

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