Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Lucas Herbert poses with the winner's trophy

Low in Lahinch, Herbert on high after Irish Open win

Australia's Lucas Herbert believes his career has come full circle after securing his second European Tour title with a wire-to-wire victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Golf • 04 Jul 21

Lucas Herbert and caddie Nick Pugh were in jubilant mood after the 25-year-old recorded his second success on the European Tour

Herbert makes all to win Irish Open

Australia's Lucas Herbert secured his second European Tour title with a wire-to-wire victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Golf • 04 Jul 21

Rory McIlroy is still searching for top form

McIlroy says he needs to work 'pretty hard' on his game

Rory McIlroy admitted he needs to work "pretty hard" on his game after a disappointing performance in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Golf • 04 Jul 21

Shane Lowry on the final green in Kilkenny - next stop The Open

Lowry hits route 66 as all roads lead to Open defence

Shane Lowry's final round before defending his Open title was an impressive, six-under-par 66 at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, as the Offaly man moved into the top 25 at the Mount Juliet event.

Golf • 04 Jul 21

Rory McIlroy saw more of the course than he had hoped at the Thomastown track

Sharvin best of Irish as McIlroy and Lowry lose ground

On a day when Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry failed to fire, Cormac Sharvin maintained the Irish push for success at this year's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet.

Golf • 03 Jul 21

Rory McIlroy on the 14th green at Mount Juliet

McIlroy improves but Herbert holds halfway lead

Australia's Lucas Herbert remained the man to catch at the halfway stage of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, where Rory McIlroy was unable to reduce his deficit despite a second round of 67.

Golf • 02 Jul 21

Lowry six off Irish Open lead, McIlroy off the pace

Shane Lowry is six shots off the lead after his two-under opening round at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, while Rory McIlroy was level par and Padraig Harrington struggled to a four-over 76 at the Mount Juliet course.

Golf • 01 Jul 21

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are both past winners of the Irish Open.

Will Irish eyes be smiling at Mount Juliet?

Sixteen Irish players will tee off at the 2021 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, with the big hitters quietly confident of succeeding John Catlin as champion at Mount Juliet.

Golf • 30 Jun 21

'My confidence is low. My expectation levels are high, so really trying to adjust that'

McDowell: I can dig myself out of another hole

Ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Graeme McDowell believes he can dig himself out of another career hole, despite admitting anything else he achieves will be "gravy".

Golf • 30 Jun 21

Lowry: 'I'm sure they will have to bring it off and shine it up themselves, but it's in great shape'

Lowry: Claret Jug has become part of the furniture

Open champion Shane Lowry admits the Claret Jug has become part of the furniture in his house, but will reluctantly return it in spotless condition before his belated title defence at Royal St George's.

Golf • 30 Jun 21

Mount Juliet will host the 2021 Irish Open

European Tour schedule announced, Irish Open in July

The European Tour has announced its schedule for next season as it returns to a full international programme, including the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the start of July.

Golf • 15 Dec 20

John Catlin wins Irish Open as locals have hard weekend

American John Catlin secured his second European Tour success in three weeks after clinching a two-shot victory at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Golf • 27 Sep 20

John Catlin looks to be on his way to victory

Irish Open Recap: American John Catlin claims victory

American John Catlin has won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Golf • 27 Sep 20

Aaron Rai leads the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open heading into Sunday

Rai smiles down on rest of field after Day 3 at Galgorm

England's Aaron Rai takes a one-stroke lead into the final round of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club in Ballymena.

Golf • 26 Sep 20

It was a disappointing day for Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry misses the cut at Irish Open

Shane Lowry will miss the weekend action at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open as a second-round 72 was not enough for the Offaly man to make the cut.

Golf • 25 Sep 20

Padraig Harrington: "I was just happy to be out there to be honest."

Harrington stays positive despite cruel luck at Galgorm

Padraig Harrington took the positives from his second round at the Irish Open despite potentially missing the cut due to a cruel lip-out on his final hole.

Golf • 25 Sep 20

Shane Lowry: 'I think I can do all right this week'

Lowry: More to DeChambeau than 'bombing and gouging'

Golf • 23 Sep 20

Galgorm Castle hosts its first Irish Open this week

Irish Open preview: Lowry back on home soil

All eyes will be on Shane Lowry and the rest of the Irish contingent as the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open finally kicks off at Galgorm Castle on Thursday morning.

Golf • 23 Sep 20

The last time Shane Lowry played competitive golf in County Antrim he returned home with the Claret Jug

Lowry leads the home challenge at DDF Irish Open

Shane Lowry leads the Irish challenge heading into this week's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which starts on Thursday at Galgorm Castle.

Golf • 23 Sep 20

Shane Lowry is the most recent Irishman to win a major

Shane Lowry confirms he will play at Irish Open

Shane Lowry has confirmed he will play in the rescheduled Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which takes place at at Galgorm Castle in Antrim on 24-27 September.

Golf • 08 Sep 20

Rory McIlroy's decision has been clear for quite a while

McIlroy won't be teeing it up at the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy will not be taking part in this Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Galgorm Castle, with the player confirming that he intends to remain in the United States for the forseeable future

Golf • 20 Aug 20

The British Masters will take place at Close House near Newcastle

Irish Open 'critical' as European Tour plans July start

The European Tour will resume on 22 July with a run of six tournaments over six weeks in the UK, however the Tour have yet to set a date for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

Golf • 28 May 20

Jon Rahm has won the event twice in the last three years

European Tour confirms Irish Open postponement

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is the latest sporting event to be postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Golf • 30 Mar 20

Rory McIlroy is heading for Mount Juliet at the end of May

Rory McIlroy confirms his Irish Open return

Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will take part in this May's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet.

Golf • 28 Feb 20

Jon Rahm won his second Irish Open in July

Irish Open confirmed for May but venue pending

The European Tour has confirmed that the 2020 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will take place in May.

Golf • 02 Oct 19