Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel embrace after the deciding hole

Horschel pips McIlroy in BMW PGA Championship play-off

Rory McIlroy came up just short in a three-man play-off at the BMW PGA Championship, with Billy Horschel claiming a second title at Wentworth.

Golf • 22 Sep 24

McIlroy is trailing Matteo Manassero at Wentworth

McIlroy three back heading into final BMW PGA round

Eleven years after becoming the youngest winner of the BMW PGA Championship, Italy's Matteo Manassero will take a three-shot lead into the final round at Wentworth.

Golf • 21 Sep 24

McIlroy in contention as Baldwin sets pace at Wentworth

England's Matt Baldwin will take a two-shot lead into the third round of the BMW PGA Championship after a record-equalling display at Wentworth but Rory McIlroy is just four off the lead.

Golf • 20 Sep 24

Rory McIlroy had a rollercoaster first round

McIlroy overcomes broken club to shoot 67 at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy overcame the shock of breaking a club midshot to card an opening 67 in the BMW PGA Championship.

Golf • 19 Sep 24

Rory McIlroy was playing with former Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale in the pro-am at Wentworth on Wednesday

McIlroy raring to get 'back on horse' at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy insists he has mentally recovered from seeing a fairytale Irish Open victory slip through his fingers, but physical issues may be a factor in the BMW PGA Championship.

Golf • 18 Sep 24

Ryan Fox began the final round three shots behind leader Aberg

Fox rallies to win at Wentworth while McIlroy shoots 65

A late surge from Ryan Fox saw the New Zealander claim the biggest win of his career at the BMW PGA Championship on a day when Rory McIlory shot a round of 65.

Golf • 17 Sep 23

Shane Lowry is in contention ahead of the final round

Lowry and McIlroy fine-tuning at PGA Championship

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are both looking for a big final round at the BMW PGA Championship, as thoughts begin to turn to the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 16 Sep 23

McIlroy putts through the shadows on the last

Europe's Ryder Cup members make cut at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy battled a last-hole "sh*tshow" to keep the prospects of the entire Ryder Cup team making the cut in the BMW PGA Championship alive.

Golf • 16 Sep 23

Fog delays the start to Day Two of the BMW PGA Championship

Play delayed at Wentworth due to heavy fog

The start of play was suspended on day two of the BMW PGA Championship due to early morning fog at Wentworth.

Golf • 15 Sep 23

Shane Lowry is three off the clubhouse lead after an opening 69

Lowry makes solid start to title defence at Wentworth

Defending champion Shane Lowry began with a three-under par 69 in a solid start at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Golf • 14 Sep 23

Jon Rahm calls for more credit to be given to the BMW PGA Championship

Rahm calls for more credit for BMW PGA Championship

Jon Rahm believes the BMW PGA Championship deserves "more credit" as he bids to win the DP World Tour's flagship event for the first time

Golf • 13 Sep 23

Luke Donald does not believe that Europe are Ryder Cup favourites

Europe are Ryder Cup underdogs, claims Donald

Europe captain Luke Donald believes his side will be underdogs in next year's Ryder Cup, despite having not tasted defeat on home soil for 30 years.

Golf • 04 Oct 22

Sergio Garcia must provide a valid reason for his withdrawal

Sergio Garcia could face punishment for BMW withdrawal

Sergio Garcia faces a fine by the DP World Tour if he doesn't provide proof of an emergency or medical issue for withdrawing from the BMW PGA Championship on Saturday before the tournament's second round.

Golf • 12 Sep 22

'It seems like when I win, I like to win a decent size tournament, so this is another one to tick off the list'

Lowry: 'Hopefully I can start becoming a yearly winner'

Shane Lowry has told RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen that he is hopeful that his victory at the BMW PGA Championship will spur him on to success more regularly on tour.

Golf • 12 Sep 22

Shane Lowry: Wentworth win 'one for the good guys'

Shane Lowry hailed his victory in the BMW PGA Championship as "one for the good guys" as he produced a flawless performance to edge out Ryder Cup team-mates Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at Wentworth.

Golf • 11 Sep 22

Lowry edges out McIlroy, Rahm to claim Wentworth title

Shane Lowry just held off the challenge of fellow Irishman Rory McIlroy in a brilliant final round to claim the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Golf • 12 Sep 22

Recap: BMW PGA Championship - Lowry wins at Wentworth

Live updates from the final round at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Golf • 11 Sep 22

McIlroy sits one stroke behind the leaders in Surrey

McIlroy and Lowry right in hunt at Wentworth

Both Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are well poised to strike heading into the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Golf • 10 Sep 22

Luke Donald tees off at the BMW PGA Championship

Play resumes at BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

The BMW PGA Championship resumed on Saturday following the postponement of play after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Golf • 10 Sep 22

A screen on the 1st tee displays the announcement yesterday of the suspension of play at Wentworth

BMW PGA to resume on Saturday as 54-hole event

The BMW PGA Championship will resume on Saturday following the postponement of play after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Golf • 09 Sep 22

West Ham supporters pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Premier League off, Derry-Bohs & other sports still on

All of this weekend's Premier League, EFL and WSL games have been postponed, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Lowry & McIlroy make strong starts as BMW suspended

Shane Lowry is just two shots off the joint leaders, with Rory McIlroy a further two back, after the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship which was suspended following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Golf • 08 Sep 22

'There are certain lads I would shake hands with and there are certain lads I wouldn't'

Lowry 'can't stand' certain LIV golfers playing at BMW

Shane Lowry has railed against the "disruptive" presence of the LIV Golf players at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Golf • 07 Sep 22

Keith Pelley and Sergio Garcia in happier times back in 2017

Pelley hits out at Garcia and 'LIV propaganda machine'

Chief executive Keith Pelley has delivered an impassioned defence of the DP World Tour in the face of what he termed the "LIV propaganda machine" following Sergio Garcia's claim that the European tour was on its way to being the fifth biggest in the world.

Golf • 07 Sep 22

McIlroy has become the face of the main Tours during the LIV saga

Tour talisman McIlroy lining up a Wentworth return

World number three Rory McIlroy is to return to the BMW PGA Championship for the first time in three years this summer as one of the flagship events on the DP World Tour boosts its star quality.

Golf • 22 Jul 22