Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Niall Kearney opened up with a brilliant 65 at the Dutch Open

Kearney sets pace at Dutch Open

Ireland's Niall Kearney carded a flawless 65 to set the pace on day one of the Dutch Open at Bernardus Golf.

James Sugrue is about to embark on his journey into the paid ranks of golf

Sugrue putting in the time to make impact in paid ranks

James Sugrue has been planning to turn professional for the best part of two years, since winning the 2019 Amateur Championship, however, the Mallow native is only now getting ready to embark on that journey into the paid ranks.

Golf • 30 Jan 21

It was the calm before the storm at Augusta National on Wednesday

Masters preview: No roar but serious bite at Augusta

It'll be eerily quiet at Augusta National for the US Masters, but a plethora of especially strong and in-form challengers could make this year's edition something special, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 11 Nov 20

Shane Lowry had a tough day at the office

Frustrated Lowry laments a 'comedy of errors'

Amateur James Sugrue carded a terrific three-under-par 67 to lead the home charge at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, but Shane Lowry racked up eight bogeys in a hugely frustrating five-over 75 that seriously dented his ambitions.

Golf • 25 Sep 20

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt at Winged Foot

McIlroy plans to play it cool with US Open 'cushion'

Rory McIlroy believes his strong opening-day showing at the US Open will help him to stay relaxed as he chases a first major title since winning this event in 2014.

Golf • 18 Sep 20

McIlroy on coattails of US Open clubhouse leader Thomas

A three-under-par 67 left Rory McIlroy two shots off the clubhouse lead held by world number three Justin Thomas at the US Open.

Golf • 18 Sep 20

James Sugrue is one of four Irish players involved

Sugrue not fazed by Winged Foot - US Open tee times

Cork amateur James Sugrue is raring to go ahead of his second major appearance at the US Open today.

Golf • 17 Sep 20

Mark Power is dreaming of emulating his friend James Sugrue

Mark Power keeps Irish hopes alive at Amateur C'ship

Ireland's Mark Power has battled his way into the quarter-finals at the Amateur Championship and kept the hopes of back-to-back Irish champions alive at Royal Birkdale.

Golf • 28 Aug 20

Stephen Gallacher of Scotland practices watched by his son and caddie Jack at the Oman Open

Irish trio off the pace as Gallacher shares Oman lead

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher claimed a share of the halfway lead in the Oman Open as he seeks a third European Tour victory in the Middle East, with Cormac Sharvin the leading Irish challenger seven shots behind.

Golf • 28 Feb 20

Oman Open live scores

Cormac Sharvin is playing in the latest European Tour event.

Golf • 29 Feb 20

James Sugrue poses with the Amateur Championship trophy

Irish trio named in finalised Walker Cup team

James Sugrue, Conor Purcell and Caolan Rafferty have been named on the Great Britain and Ireland team to play the USA in the Walker Cup at Hoylake next month.

Golf • 19 Aug 19

James Sugrue matched Darren Clarke on the first day of The Open

Cork amateur Sugrue makes solid start at Portrush

Amateur Championship winner James Sugrue overcame his initial nerves at The Open to card a level-par round of 71 to match playing partner, local favourite and former winner Darren Clarke.

Golf • 18 Jul 19

Shane Lowry found form on the first day of the Open Championship

Pub chat with coach inspires Lowry as he leads Open

Shane Lowry shot a 67 as he made a fine start to the Open Championship in Portrush, while former winner Darren Clarke and Amateur champion James Sugrue have opened with level par rounds

Golf • 18 Jul 19

Sugrue thrilled to be part of exalted company

Amateur Champion James Sugrue is determined to make the most of his maiden appearance at a golf major when he tees up at Royal Portrush on Thursday morning.

Golf • 16 Jul 19

Darren Clarke won the Claret Jug eight years ago

Darren Clarke to get ball rolling at the Open

Former champion Darren Clarke will hit the opening tee shot in this week's 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush in a group that includes Amateur champion James Sugrue.

Golf • 15 Jul 19