Nicklaus still 'a big Rory fan' despite Memorial call Jack Nicklaus admitted he was surprised that Rory McIlroy was not competing in his Memorial Tournament this week, but insisted he remained "a big fan" of the Masters champion. Golf • 27 May
Nicklaus still 'a big Rory fan' despite Memorial call Jack Nicklaus admitted he was surprised that Rory McIlroy was not competing in his Memorial Tournament this week, but insisted he remained "a big fan" of the Masters champion. Golf • 27 May
Golf world hails McIlroy's Masters triumph Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf's most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the 89th Masters. Golf • 14 Apr
Golf world hails McIlroy's Masters triumph Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf's most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the 89th Masters. Golf • 14 Apr
Nicklaus mystified by McIlroy's major drought Jack Nicklaus admits he remains puzzled by Rory McIlroy's nine-year long major drought. Golf • 30 May 23
Nicklaus mystified by McIlroy's major drought Jack Nicklaus admits he remains puzzled by Rory McIlroy's nine-year long major drought. Golf • 30 May 23
Nicklaus: McIlroy's relaxed approach an issue in majors Jack Nicklaus knows a thing or two about winning a major tournament. So when asked why Rory McIlroy hasn't won a major since 2014, the 83-year-old Nicklaus didn't hold back. Golf • 05 Mar 23
Nicklaus: McIlroy's relaxed approach an issue in majors Jack Nicklaus knows a thing or two about winning a major tournament. So when asked why Rory McIlroy hasn't won a major since 2014, the 83-year-old Nicklaus didn't hold back. Golf • 05 Mar 23
Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in joining Saudi circuit Golfing great Jack Nicklaus said that he only met with the Saudi Arabian organisers of the LIV Golf Invitational Series as a courtesy given he is building a course near the nation's capital and never had any intention of joining them. Golf • 31 May 22
Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in joining Saudi circuit Golfing great Jack Nicklaus said that he only met with the Saudi Arabian organisers of the LIV Golf Invitational Series as a courtesy given he is building a course near the nation's capital and never had any intention of joining them. Golf • 31 May 22
Rory searches for Goldilocks zone at Golden Bear course A week in Ohio could be just what Rory McIlroy needs right now. And if the tournament host is available for a discreet chat, all the better. Golf • 31 May 22
Rory searches for Goldilocks zone at Golden Bear course A week in Ohio could be just what Rory McIlroy needs right now. And if the tournament host is available for a discreet chat, all the better. Golf • 31 May 22
Nicklaus says he rejected $100m LIV Golf Series offer Jack Nicklaus says he turned down an offer worth more than $100m to be the face of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series that is hoping to challenge the PGA Tour. Golf • 17 May 22
Nicklaus says he rejected $100m LIV Golf Series offer Jack Nicklaus says he turned down an offer worth more than $100m to be the face of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series that is hoping to challenge the PGA Tour. Golf • 17 May 22
Masters par-three tournament falls by the wayside This year's Masters par-three tournament has been cancelled, tournament organisers have announced. Golf • 27 Oct 20
Masters par-three tournament falls by the wayside This year's Masters par-three tournament has been cancelled, tournament organisers have announced. Golf • 27 Oct 20
Woods concedes Nicklaus major tally may be beyond him Tiger Woods concedes he faces an increasingly tough task to match Jack Nicklaus's record tally of 18 major titles after seeing his chances of a fifth US PGA Championship victory disappear. Golf • 08 Aug 20
Woods concedes Nicklaus major tally may be beyond him Tiger Woods concedes he faces an increasingly tough task to match Jack Nicklaus's record tally of 18 major titles after seeing his chances of a fifth US PGA Championship victory disappear. Golf • 08 Aug 20
Jack Nicklaus reveals he and his wife both had Covid-19 Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time Major winner, has revealed he was ill with Covid-19 earlier this year and his wife Barbara had also tested positive for the virus. Golf • 20 Jul 20
Jack Nicklaus reveals he and his wife both had Covid-19 Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time Major winner, has revealed he was ill with Covid-19 earlier this year and his wife Barbara had also tested positive for the virus. Golf • 20 Jul 20
Memorial likely to slot into dates vacated by The Open Golf's prestigious Memorial tournament is likely to slot into the calendar on the July dates of the cancelled British Open, tournament host Jack Nicklaus said. Golf • 11 Apr 20
Memorial likely to slot into dates vacated by The Open Golf's prestigious Memorial tournament is likely to slot into the calendar on the July dates of the cancelled British Open, tournament host Jack Nicklaus said. Golf • 11 Apr 20
Phil Mickelson opposed to US Open 'sympathy spot' Phil Mickelson has confirmed that he will not accept a special invitation to compete in the US Open if offered one by the USGA Golf • 05 Feb 20
Phil Mickelson opposed to US Open 'sympathy spot' Phil Mickelson has confirmed that he will not accept a special invitation to compete in the US Open if offered one by the USGA Golf • 05 Feb 20
Scottish golfer Brian Barnes dies aged 74 Brian Barnes, who famously beat Jack Nicklaus twice in one day in the Ryder Cup, has died at the age of 74. Golf • 10 Sep 19
Scottish golfer Brian Barnes dies aged 74 Brian Barnes, who famously beat Jack Nicklaus twice in one day in the Ryder Cup, has died at the age of 74. Golf • 10 Sep 19
Woods intent on cutting his cloth to measure Tiger Woods will favour quality over quantity in a bid to prolong his career after admitting he was emotionally and physically drained by his Masters triumph. Golf • 16 Jul 19
Woods intent on cutting his cloth to measure Tiger Woods will favour quality over quantity in a bid to prolong his career after admitting he was emotionally and physically drained by his Masters triumph. Golf • 16 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
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
Woods targets another decade of golf to catch Nicklaus Tiger Woods hopes he has another 10 years to win majors and break Jack Nicklaus' record haul of 18, but admits he will need plenty of help along the way. Golf • 11 Jun 19
Woods targets another decade of golf to catch Nicklaus Tiger Woods hopes he has another 10 years to win majors and break Jack Nicklaus' record haul of 18, but admits he will need plenty of help along the way. Golf • 11 Jun 19
Tiger can break record if his body holds up - Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus reckons his record of 18 major championships will probably be broken by Tiger Woods so long as the former world number one stays healthy through the later stages of his career. Golf • 28 May 19
Tiger can break record if his body holds up - Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus reckons his record of 18 major championships will probably be broken by Tiger Woods so long as the former world number one stays healthy through the later stages of his career. Golf • 28 May 19
Woods can play for another decade - McIlroy Rory McIlroy has warned that a rejuvenated Tiger Woods could have 10 years left as he attempts to overtake Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories. Golf • 02 May 19
Woods can play for another decade - McIlroy Rory McIlroy has warned that a rejuvenated Tiger Woods could have 10 years left as he attempts to overtake Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories. Golf • 02 May 19
Woods targets Nicklaus majors record Tiger Woods said Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championships is in his sights following his triumph at the Masters as he enjoys a career "extension" after a prolonged period of injury woes. Golf • 26 Apr 19
Woods targets Nicklaus majors record Tiger Woods said Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championships is in his sights following his triumph at the Masters as he enjoys a career "extension" after a prolonged period of injury woes. Golf • 26 Apr 19
'Woods got me shaking in my boots' - Nicklaus Eighteen-time major winner Jack Nicklaus said Tiger Woods had him "shaking in his boots" after a remarkable fifth Masters title saw him resume his pursuit of the all-time majors record. Golf • 15 Apr 19
'Woods got me shaking in my boots' - Nicklaus Eighteen-time major winner Jack Nicklaus said Tiger Woods had him "shaking in his boots" after a remarkable fifth Masters title saw him resume his pursuit of the all-time majors record. Golf • 15 Apr 19
McIlroy the man to beat at Augusta, claims Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy is the man to beat in the Masters as he seeks to complete the career grand slam with a victory at Augusta National. Golf • 04 Apr 18
McIlroy the man to beat at Augusta, claims Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy is the man to beat in the Masters as he seeks to complete the career grand slam with a victory at Augusta National. Golf • 04 Apr 18
Harmon: Tiger still has it but McIlroy can win Masters Tiger Woods winning the Masters would match the greatest victory in the tournament's storied history, according to his former coach Butch Harmon. Golf • 31 Mar 18
Harmon: Tiger still has it but McIlroy can win Masters Tiger Woods winning the Masters would match the greatest victory in the tournament's storied history, according to his former coach Butch Harmon. Golf • 31 Mar 18
McIlroy feeling the pressure ahead of Masters World number two Rory McIlroy has revealed how the pressure of chasing the career grand slam means that he's not a nice person to be around during the Masters. Golf • 05 Apr 17
McIlroy feeling the pressure ahead of Masters World number two Rory McIlroy has revealed how the pressure of chasing the career grand slam means that he's not a nice person to be around during the Masters. Golf • 05 Apr 17
Nicklaus warns McIlroy he must find improvement Eighteen-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus has warned Rory McIlroy he has work to do if he wants to fully utilise his talent and dominate the sport. Golf • 27 Dec 16
Nicklaus warns McIlroy he must find improvement Eighteen-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus has warned Rory McIlroy he has work to do if he wants to fully utilise his talent and dominate the sport. Golf • 27 Dec 16
Nicklaus untroubled by McIlroy withdrawal Jack Nicklaus has backed Rory McIlroy's decision to miss this week's Memorial Tournament and predicted the world number one will not do so too often in the future. Golf • 03 Jun 15
Nicklaus untroubled by McIlroy withdrawal Jack Nicklaus has backed Rory McIlroy's decision to miss this week's Memorial Tournament and predicted the world number one will not do so too often in the future. Golf • 03 Jun 15
