Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Harrington: 'I may not get a negative result to be able to travel back to Ireland, so I might as well play golf, even if I'm not 100% prepared'

Isolating Harrington ready to return at Genesis Open

Padraig Harrington admits he "has nothing to lose" as he emerges from his Covid isolation on Thursday to step immediately back into the competitive arena at the opening round of the Genesis Open.

Golf • 16 Feb 21

Tournament host Tiger Woods was asked to assess his form after finishing 22 strokes behind winner Adam Scott and last of the 68 players who made the cut at Riviera on Sunda

Woods looks on bright side after last place finish

Tiger Woods' game deserted him at the Genesis Open but the former world number one did not lose his sense of humour.

Golf • 17 Feb 20

Rory McIlroy: "I'm feeling pretty good about my game."

McIlroy two off lead & 'feeling good' in California

Matt Kuchar was not at his best but did enough to maintain the lead in the second round at the Genesis Open on Friday, as Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott loomed large in the rear view mirror in perfect winter conditions in southern California.

Golf • 15 Feb 20

Holmes rallies to win Genesis, McIlroy fourth

JB Holmes claimed the Genesis Open by one shot over compatriot Justin Thomas, while Rory McIlroy had to settle for a share of fourth place.

Golf • 18 Feb 19

McIlroy moves up leaderboard at Genesis Open

Justin Thomas took a one-shot lead over Adam Scott as play was suspended at the rain-delayed Genesis Open.

Golf • 17 Feb 19

Justin Thomas was able to play his second round, although without completing it

Thomas and Scott tied for lead at delayed Genesis Open

Justin Thomas and Adam Scott are tied at the top of the Genesis Open leaderboard - but both failed to complete their second round in California.

Golf • 16 Feb 19

Jordan Spieth is five under par through 12 holes

Spieth profits from second start at Genesis Open

Jordan Spieth took advantage of an aborted start at the Genesis Open to tie for an early lead at the end of the opening day.

Golf • 15 Feb 19

A staff member drives along the rain-sodden course

Play halted at rain-hit Genesis Open, scores reset

First round action at the Genesis Open was halted due to rain shortly after play began at Riviera Country Club in California and all scores will be reset when play resumes, the PGA Tour announced.

Golf • 14 Feb 19

Bubba Watson earned his 10th PGA Tour success

Bubba takes Genesis Open as McDowell's challenge fades

Bubba Watson holed a bunker shot at the 14th hole to set the stage for a two-stroke triumph at the Genesis Open - and 10th PGA Tour title - in Los Angeles, as Graeme McDowell's challenge completely fizzled out.

Golf • 19 Feb 18

McDowell stays in contention at Genesis Open

Graeme McDowell remains in the hunt going into the final round of the Genesis Open after a one-under 70 left him just two shots behind new leader Bubba Watson on eight under par.

Golf • 18 Feb 18

Rory McIlroy (R) lines up a putt on the 14th green beside Tiger Woods

Solid starts for McIlroy & Woods as McDowell finds form

Graeme McDowell was best of the Irish after carding an opening-round 69 at the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club to sit three shots adrift of joint-leaders Patrick Cantlay and Tony Finau.

Golf • 16 Feb 18

Tiger Woods: 'I'm trying to win a tournament (and) I'm sure they feel the same way.'

'It's winning time' - Tiger has his game face on

It will be no more mister nice guy when Tiger Woods tees up at the Genesis Open starting at Riviera on Thursday, the 14-times major champion said.

Golf • 14 Feb 18

Johnson in control as he eyes world No 1 spot

Dustin Johnson surged to a five-stroke lead after the third round of the weather-plagued Genesis Open on a busy Sunday, boosting his hopes of jumping up to the the world No 1 spot.

Golf • 19 Feb 17

Graeme McDowell posted a one-under-par round before play was suspended

Severe wind suspends play at Genesis Open

Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas moved into a share of the lead before severe weather forced the second round of the Genesis Open to be suspended.

Golf • 17 Feb 17

Padraig Harrington escapes a bunker on the 12th hole

Harrington makes bright start at Genesis Open

Padraig Harrington's will feel more than vindicated by his late decision to take his place in the field for the Genesis Open in California after shooting a round of 67.