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Paul Dunne is in contention for a top-ten finish, or better, in San Diego

Final-hole birdie keeps Paul Dunne in contention

Paul Dunne sank a nerve-jangling, downhill birdie putt on the final green to sit just five shots off the lead going into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Golf • 31 Jan 16

The Greystones golfer has made a great start in America

Late rally gets Dunne back in contention

Paul Dunne is five shots off the leaders at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines at the halfway stage, with Shane Lowry two shots further back.

Golf • 30 Jan 16

Paul Dunne makes impressive start in San Diego

Paul Dunne looked right at home on his PGA Tour debut as he carded an impressive three-under-par 69 to lie just three shots off the lead at the Farmers Insurance Open.

Golf • 29 Jan 16

Jordan Spieth: 'I didn't get many looks (for birdie), I didn't get the ball inside 15 feet'

Turner shines as Spieth eyes Singapore improvement

World number one Jordan Spieth lurked one shot off the lead before thunder halted the first round of the Singapore Open on Thursday, with Corkman Niall Turner just four off the pace.

Golf • 28 Jan 16

Jordan Spieth seeks improvement in his short game

Jordan Spieth still sees room for improvement

Jordan Spieth may be sitting proudly at the top of the world rankings but the American believes his short game needs plenty of work before he can regain the mantle of the hottest player in golf.

Golf • 26 Jan 16

Bill Clinton presents Jason Dufner with his trophy

Jason Dufner back to winning ways in California

Jason Dufner won his fourth PGA Tour title with a two-hole play-off victory over Sweden's David Lingmerth at the CareerBuilder Challenge in California.

Golf • 25 Jan 16

Jason Dufner played in the Ryder Cup in 2010

Four share lead at CareerBuilder Challenge in Cali

Jason Dufner struck four birdies in his final six holes to take his place with three other men at the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the CareerBuilder Challenge in California.

Golf • 22 Jan 16

Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler on the 12th green with Rory McIlroy

Spieth hails McIlroy masterclass in Abu Dhabi

Jordan Spieth fell foul of a crackdown on slow play as a "masterclass" from Rory McIlroy ensured the world number three won their first duel of the year at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Tennis • 21 Jan 16

Jordan Spieth has Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in his sights

Spieth wants to match McIlroy, Woods and Mickelson

World number one Jordan Spieth wants to write his name in the history books as often as possible as he looks to add to his phenomenal achievements of last season.

Golf • 20 Jan 16

Padraig Harrington is looking for another decent finish on the PGA Tour

Harrington well placed at the Sony Open

Padraig Harrington is three shots off the lead after an opening round of 66 at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Golf • 15 Jan 16

Spieth leads in Hawaii and looks set for his seventh PGA Tour title

World number one starts '16 in dominant form

Jordan Spieth scored an eight-under 65 to move five shots clear at the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii as Padraig Harrington slipped out of contention.

Golf • 10 Jan 16

Padraig Harrington's win at last seasons' Honda Classic earned him a trip to Hawaii

Padraig Harrington encouraged by Hawaii start

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, who is five shots behind leader Patrick Reed after the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, believes 2016 could well signal a return to form after an encouraging start to his year in Hawaii.

Golf • 09 Jan 16

Tiger Woods: 'I've missed it, and I would like to do it pain-free'

Woods targets pain-free return and Ryder Cup place

Tiger Woods is looking forward to 2016, outlining his desire to make America's Ryder Cup team and to get back in the mix for major titles.

Golf • 22 Dec 15

Jason Dufner and Brandt Snedeker with the winning trophy

Shootout success for Dufner and Snedeker

Jason Dufner and Brandt Snedeker edged to a two-shot victory at the Franklin Templeton Shootout in Naples, Florida.

Golf • 14 Dec 15

Shane Lowry: Bridgestone win was 'massive'

In conversation with Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show, Shane Lowry reflects on a breakthrough year for him following his significant win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and his ambition to play in next year's Ryder Cup and Olympic Games.

Golf • 13 Dec 15

Berger & Hoffman share Shootout lead

Daniel Berger and Charley Hoffman hit the front with one round to go in the Franklin Templeton Shootout.

Golf • 12 Dec 15

Rory McIlroy is number one in Europe for the third time in the last four years

McIlroy recovery underway following eye surgery

World number three Rory McIlroy is recovering from laser eye surgery.

Golf • 11 Dec 15

Kuchar and English lead the Franklin Templeton

Matt Kuchar and Harris English once again thrived at the Franklin Templeton Shootout as they took a first-round lead in Naples, Florida.

Golf • 11 Dec 15

Bubba Watson claims title in Bahamas

American Bubba Watson cruised to a three-shot victory at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.

Golf • 06 Dec 15

Waston leads the field heading into the final round in the Caribbean

Bubba on course in Bahamas

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson will take a two-shot lead into the final day of the Hero World Challenge

Golf • 06 Dec 15

Tiger Woods unsure when he'll play golf again

Former world number one Tiger Woods does not know when he will play golf again.

Golf • 02 Dec 15

Charl Schwartzel crosses a water hazard at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa

Schwartzel leads the way in South Africa

Charl Schwartzel continues his love affair with the Leopard Creek County Club and leads the first European Tour event of the 2016 season.

Golf • 27 Nov 15

Kevin Kisner hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole

McDowell third as Kisner claims maiden PGA win

American Kevin Kisner secured his first PGA Tour title in the RSM Classic at Georgia's Sea Island as Graeme McDowell finished third.

Golf • 23 Nov 15

Paul Casey gave up his European Tour membership last year to focus on getting back into the world's top 50

Casey's stateside move rules out Ryder appearance

England's Paul Casey has opted not to rejoin the European Tour for next season, meaning he will be ineligible for the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine.

Golf • 21 Nov 15

Graeme McDowell earned some important exemptions with last weekend's victory

McDowell eyeing back-to-back wins on PGA Tour

Graeme McDowell will look to claim back-to-back titles for the second time in his career this week, an achievement which will be almost as memorable as his first winning double.

Golf • 18 Nov 15