Mount Juliet bids to rekindle unique Irish Open feel As a host course for the Irish Open, Mount Juliet near Thomastown in County Kilkenny has a cachet about it that few other venues can … Golf • 29 Jun 22
LIV Golf shadow looms large over US Open While most of the build-up to the 122nd US Open have been overshadowed by events elsewhere in the golfing world, Greg Allen believes that we're … Golf • 15 Jun 22
Irish eyes have smiled before at brutal Kiawah Island As theatres of sport go, Kiawah Island's Ocean Course strikes a resonance more akin to a raucous football stadium than arguably any other course in … Golf • 19 May 21
All eyes back on Patrick Reed after latest controversy Patrick Reed's reputation is partly the reason why TV cameras follow him as closely as they did on Saturday at the Farmers Insurance Open, writes … Golf • 02 Feb 21
McGrane sounds alarming note over Irish golf's depth Damien McGrane has sounded a note of alarm about the depth of talent within Irish golf at present in the wake of last week's chastening … Golf • 03 Oct 20
Portrush takes centre stage after years of planning Bringing the Open back to Royal Portrush has been a plan long in the making but as Greg Allen writes, it's a decision that is … Golf • 17 Jul 19
Greg Allen: Calm conditions can lead to low scoring Even with par being set at 70, RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen is expecting low scoring at the this weekend's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at … Golf • 03 Jul 19
Koepka arrives with a clear mind and slow pulse RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen runs the rule over the leading contenders ahead of the opening round at the US Open at Pebble Beach. Golf • 13 Jun 19
Defending champ may have winning formula at the USPGA Greg Allen previews the USPGA and believes that the 2018 champion Brooks Koepka fits the identikit winner's profile Golf • 16 May 19
Tiger in gravy as mind, body and soul come together Tiger's mind, body and soul all came together on Sunday when he triumphed at Augusta, writes Greg Allen. Golf • 16 Apr 19
Leona leaning on trusted blend of patience & wisdom Leona Maguire has revealed a chat with Padraig Harrington reinforced her commitment to education and - ultimately - professional golf as she reflected on another … Golf • 12 Nov 18
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 … Golf • 14 Jun 18
McIlroy feeling at home in Shinnecock Hills The former world number one says he wants to climb back to the top of the rankings this year. Golf • 13 Jun 18
Tiger is back and he is smelling the roses Tiger Woods being competitive is one of the great comeback stories in world sport, according to Greg Allen and Gary Murphy. Golf • 16 Mar 18
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 … Golf • 16 Jun 17
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 … Golf • 12 Apr 17
Greg Allen: Johnson injury a bizarre Masters beginning Without a ball being struck, this has been an utterly bizarre week as we get ready for the 81st US Masters at Augusta. Golf • 07 Apr 17
Greg Allen: Golf's Olympic identity crisis Following Adam Scott's decision not to be involved in golf's return to the Olympics in Rio this summer, RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen is fearful that … Golf • 22 Apr 16
Greg Allen: Danny Willett, the 125-1 sure thing RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen reveals the stats that show why Danny Willet's Masters victory should not have been such a big surprise. Golf • 15 Apr 16
Greg Allen: McIlroy generates early Augusta buzz A hole-in-one in a practice round three days from the start of the Augusta may be the spark that propels Rory McIlroy onto greater things … Golf • 05 Apr 16
Column: New era dawns after vintage year Jason Day is no longer the nearly man of the majors and Rory McIlroy is no longer the world number one – they are the … Golf • 17 Aug 15
Column: Patient Lowry eyes US Open glory After a fine display of ball-striking and putting, Shane Lowry is in uncharted territory as he enters the final round of a major in contention, … Golf • 21 Jun 15
Column: Costly finish ends McIlroy's chances On a day when the course dried out and the random bounces and rolls of Chambers Bay moved to the edge of acceptability, Rory McIlroy … Golf • 20 Jun 15
Column: World's best take a trip into the unknown RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen reports from Chambers Bay as the world's top players, including Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Shane Lowry and Darren Clarke, prepare for … Golf • 18 Jun 15
Column: Record-breaker Spieth can complete the job Jordan Spieth has had his wobbles and his pursuers are within touching distance, but the Texan can go on to win the Masters at Augusta, … Golf • 12 Apr 15
