https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:26:45 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41799515.htmlPádraig Harrington: A Tiger Woods-captained USA would make Adare Manor Ryder Cup even bigger 2026-02-24T16:17:00+00:002026-02-24T16:17:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Woods said last week that he is mulling over an offer to lead the American team.Woods said last week that he is mulling over an offer to lead the American team.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41798558.html'I’ll rue basically all 18 holes on Saturday' - Rory McIlroy misses chance as Los Angeles crown eludes him2026-02-23T09:23:00+00:002026-02-23T09:23:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/American Bridgeman clung on to secure his first PGA Tour title despite late surges from McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama.American Bridgeman clung on to secure his first PGA Tour title despite late surges from McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41798480.htmlMonster birdie on last not enough as McIlroy misses out on Genesis by a shot2026-02-22T23:52:00+00:002026-02-22T23:52:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Irishman's closing 66 at Riviera piled the pressure on American Jacob Bridgeman and a huge closing putt increased it further but the 26-year-old clung on for a maiden tour winThe Irishman's closing 66 at Riviera piled the pressure on American Jacob Bridgeman and a huge closing putt increased it further but the 26-year-old clung on for a maiden tour winExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41798474.htmlPower slips back as Jarvis claims maiden DP World Tour win2026-02-22T22:45:00+00:002026-02-22T22:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Casey Jarvis wins Magical Kenya Open after final round twice suspended for stormsCasey Jarvis wins Magical Kenya Open after final round twice suspended for stormsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41797826.htmlRahm's refusal to pay fine puts his Ryder Cup future in peril 2026-02-21T15:21:00+00:002026-02-21T15:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Teammate Hatton is one of eight players who have agreed to settle all outstanding fines due in Europe and withdraw any appeals in return for releases to play on LIV tournaments in 2026.Teammate Hatton is one of eight players who have agreed to settle all outstanding fines due in Europe and withdraw any appeals in return for releases to play on LIV tournaments in 2026.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41797631.htmlPower finishes in style to move up Kenya Open leaderboard2026-02-20T20:21:00+00:002026-02-20T20:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kilkenny golfer finishes birdie, birdie, eagle to shot 65 in his second round at Karen Country ClubKilkenny golfer finishes birdie, birdie, eagle to shot 65 in his second round at Karen Country ClubExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41797091.htmlRory McIlroy battles wild weather to claim share of the lead in Los Angeles2026-02-20T08:36:00+00:002026-02-20T08:36:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/the Jolywood man dropped just one shot to join Jacob Bridgeman on top of the leaderboard.the Jolywood man dropped just one shot to join Jacob Bridgeman on top of the leaderboard.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41796314.htmlRory McIlroy set for Augusta trip after this week's Genesis invitational2026-02-18T21:44:00+00:002026-02-18T21:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Northern Irishman has a round scheduled with his father, Gerry, and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley as he takes an early look at the course where he will defend his Green Jacket in April.The Northern Irishman has a round scheduled with his father, Gerry, and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley as he takes an early look at the course where he will defend his Green Jacket in April.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41795720.htmlTiger Woods weighs offer to captain 2027 US Ryder Cup team2026-02-18T08:48:00+00:002026-02-18T08:48:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Woods, who has not played competitively since the 2024 Open, said an appearance at this year's Masters is not off the cardsWoods, who has not played competitively since the 2024 Open, said an appearance at this year's Masters is not off the cardsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41794382.htmlCollin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end more than two-year drought2026-02-16T09:45:00+00:002026-02-16T09:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He was among six players who had a share of the lead at one point in a wild and windy final round.He was among six players who had a share of the lead at one point in a wild and windy final round.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41793887.htmlRory McIlroy’s hopes of defending Pebble Beach title unravel with triple bogey2026-02-15T10:16:00+00:002026-02-15T10:16:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A wayward drive, a duffed recovery and a poor bunker shot contributed to a horror three-over-par seven on the fourth.A wayward drive, a duffed recovery and a poor bunker shot contributed to a horror three-over-par seven on the fourth.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41792969.htmlRollercoaster day at Pebble Beach as Rory McIlroy finds himself six shots back2026-02-13T09:38:00+00:002026-02-13T09:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Irishman had an up and down round. The Irishman had an up and down round. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41791601.htmlRory McIlroy calls on Europe team to shut down crowd abuse at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor2026-02-11T11:37:00+00:002026-02-11T11:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll were repeatedly targeted verbally by spectators as the Europeans clinched a 15-13 victory at the New York course in SeptemberMcIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll were repeatedly targeted verbally by spectators as the Europeans clinched a 15-13 victory at the New York course in SeptemberExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41789990.htmlPatrick Reed wins Qatar Masters, completing Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 20212026-02-08T16:27:00+00:002026-02-08T16:27:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In the last three weeks, Patrick Reed has won the Dubai Desert Classic, lost a playoff in Bahrain, and won the Qatar MastersIn the last three weeks, Patrick Reed has won the Dubai Desert Classic, lost a playoff in Bahrain, and won the Qatar MastersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41789513.htmlHisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take second round lead at Phoenix Open2026-02-07T09:48:00+00:002026-02-07T09:48:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/World number one Scottie Scheffler shot a bogey-free 65 to ensure he made the cutWorld number one Scottie Scheffler shot a bogey-free 65 to ensure he made the cutExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41787872.html'I still have a pure love for the game': Pádraig Harrington tees up for 500th European Tour event2026-02-04T14:55:00+00:002026-02-04T14:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/"I couldn’t have dreamt of the career that I’ve had," said Harrington "I couldn’t have dreamt of the career that I’ve had," said Harrington Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41787419.htmlLIV Golf to get world ranking points but only for top 10 finishers2026-02-03T18:51:00+00:002026-02-03T18:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The LIV Golf season gets underway on Wednesday in Saudi ArabiaThe LIV Golf season gets underway on Wednesday in Saudi ArabiaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41786564.htmlJustin Rose reveals reasons why rejecting LIV switch has led to recent revival2026-02-02T13:34:00+00:002026-02-02T13:34:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rose claimed the 13th PGA Tour title of his career on Sunday, winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines with a tournament record score.Rose claimed the 13th PGA Tour title of his career on Sunday, winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines with a tournament record score.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41786390.htmlJustin Rose eases to tournament-record victory at Torrey Pines2026-02-02T09:23:00+00:002026-02-02T09:23:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It was Rose’s 13th PGA Tour victory and netted him prize money of 1.73million US dollars, around £1.26m.It was Rose’s 13th PGA Tour victory and netted him prize money of 1.73million US dollars, around £1.26m.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41785658.htmlJustin Rose extends lead at Farmers Insurance Open2026-01-31T10:30:00+00:002026-01-31T10:30:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 45-year-old Englishman added a seven-under 65 on the tougher South Course to his opening 62 over the North Course to sign for a 17-under-par total.The 45-year-old Englishman added a seven-under 65 on the tougher South Course to his opening 62 over the North Course to sign for a 17-under-par total.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41785418.htmlNorthern delights: 'Two lads played their seven rounds over 24 hours straight'2026-01-30T19:00:00+00:002026-01-30T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The many challenges of working inside the Arctic Circle haven’t hindered Ballybunion native Jeremy Mulvihill’s mission to help deliver a world renowned golf course.The many challenges of working inside the Arctic Circle haven’t hindered Ballybunion native Jeremy Mulvihill’s mission to help deliver a world renowned golf course.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41784941.htmlThe evolution at Ireland's most feared and revered golf course2026-01-30T07:53:00+00:002026-01-30T07:53:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The European Club was a course that suited the low-handicap golfer. The links could, usually did, and took great pleasure in beating you up and it was revered and feared in equal measure. But change is at handThe European Club was a course that suited the low-handicap golfer. The links could, usually did, and took great pleasure in beating you up and it was revered and feared in equal measure. But change is at handExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41785055.htmlSeamus Power into top five at Torrey Pines as Brooks Koepka makes subdued return to PGA Tour2026-01-30T01:32:00+00:002026-01-30T01:32:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rose carded 10 unanswered birdies as the 45-year-old claimed a one-shot lead over American Justin Lower.Rose carded 10 unanswered birdies as the 45-year-old claimed a one-shot lead over American Justin Lower.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41784104.htmlPatrick Reed second major player to leave LIV Golf2026-01-28T18:20:00+00:002026-01-28T18:20:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Masters champion can return to the PGA Tour in SeptemberFormer Masters champion can return to the PGA Tour in SeptemberExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41783585.htmlBrooks Koepka first called Tiger Woods after LIV exit2026-01-27T18:59:00+00:002026-01-27T18:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The five-time major winner ended his deal with the Saudi breakaway series a year early as he wanted to spend more time at home with his family.The five-time major winner ended his deal with the Saudi breakaway series a year early as he wanted to spend more time at home with his family.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41783093.htmlGavin Green receives three-month suspension for breaching an anti-doping policy2026-01-27T12:01:00+00:002026-01-27T12:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Green tested positive for a prohibited substance contained in an herbal supplement which was available in Asia and he was using to treat a medical condition.Green tested positive for a prohibited substance contained in an herbal supplement which was available in Asia and he was using to treat a medical condition.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41782016.htmlDubai winner Reed still to sign new LIV deal2026-01-25T17:06:00+00:002026-01-25T17:06:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rory McIlory and defending champion Tyrrell Hatton finished 12 shots adrift at two underRory McIlory and defending champion Tyrrell Hatton finished 12 shots adrift at two underExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41781632.htmlPatrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic2026-01-24T14:03:00+00:002026-01-24T14:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rory McIlroy is 11 shots off the lead while Shane Lowry is 13 off the paceRory McIlroy is 11 shots off the lead while Shane Lowry is 13 off the paceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41781611.htmlRory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite ‘lowest point’ in 20132026-01-24T12:42:00+00:002026-01-24T12:42:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Muirfield last staged The Open in 2013Muirfield last staged The Open in 2013Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41780681.htmlHatton dismisses LIV tension with McIlroy as talk in Dubai focuses on wines not fines2026-01-22T16:41:00+00:002026-01-22T16:41:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The talk was of wines, not fines. Any notion of an awkward 18 holes between Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton was firmly dismissed by the Englishman in ...The talk was of wines, not fines. Any notion of an awkward 18 holes between Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton was firmly dismissed by the Englishman in ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41779766.htmlRory McIlroy delivers Ryder Cup warning to LIV pair Hatton and Rahm2026-01-21T13:38:00+00:002026-01-21T13:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“We went really hard on the Americans about being paid to play the Ryder Cup and we also said that we would pay to play in Ryder Cups," said McIlroy. "There’s two guys that can prove it."“We went really hard on the Americans about being paid to play the Ryder Cup and we also said that we would pay to play in Ryder Cups," said McIlroy. "There’s two guys that can prove it."Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41778992.htmlLuke Donald to hold talks with Ryder Cup executives as he eyes third tilt at captaincy2026-01-20T12:18:00+00:002026-01-20T12:18:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Potential captain Justin Rose expected still to play.Potential captain Justin Rose expected still to play.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41777804.htmlShane Lowry lets one-shot lead slip to lose Dubai Invitational to Nacho Elvira 2026-01-18T12:42:00+00:002026-01-18T12:42:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Offaly man found both bunker and water on the 18th.The Offaly man found both bunker and water on the 18th.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41777456.htmlRory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in contention heading into Sunday in Dubai2026-01-17T13:58:00+00:002026-01-17T13:58:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/McIlroy will head into the final round at Dubai Creek Resort three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the Spaniard also carded 68, with Shane Lowry just two off Elvira.McIlroy will head into the final round at Dubai Creek Resort three shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after the Spaniard also carded 68, with Shane Lowry just two off Elvira.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41777018.htmlShane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters2026-01-16T14:24:00+00:002026-01-16T14:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lowry is looking for his first DP World Tour title since winning the 2022 BMW PGA Championship.Lowry is looking for his first DP World Tour title since winning the 2022 BMW PGA Championship.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/