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  • Ryder Cup player ratings: How Europe and USA match up ahead of Bethpage

    Ryder Cup player ratings: How Europe and USA match up ahead of Bethpage

    It’s nearly time… With the Ryder Cup around the corner, SportsJOE have marked all 24 Ryder Cup players and the two captains ahead of the 2025 edition at Bethpage in New York. Europe are looking for back-to-back victories following their 16.5-11.5 win in Rome in 2023, while they haven’t won on US soil since the […]

    6 months ago

  • A bumper Saturday of golf which included several Irish stars in action

    A bumper Saturday of golf which included several Irish stars in action

    The Travelers Championship is PGA Tour’s eighth Signature Event and day three took place on Saturday June 21 st at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut. This event included no halfway cut, all players beginning their round in a two ball from the first tee but the field reduced to 70 due to Jordan Spieth & […]

    9 months ago

  • The US Open 2025: Final Round review

    The US Open 2025: Final Round review

    A waterlogged golf course didn’t stop the completion of US Open as JJ Spaun wins on Father’s Day Sunday June 15th is a big day in a sporting calendar as it’s date for day four of 125th US Open in Pennsylvania. Oakmont Country Club is a demanding par 70 which proved to be a battle […]

    9 months ago

  • The US Open: Day Three Review

    The US Open: Day Three Review

    67 golfers were successful in achieving a tee time for day three of 125 th US Open which took place on Saturday June 14th in Pennsylvania. All players started their round in a two ball from the first tee at par 70 Oakmont Country Club and the course proved to be a bit more playable […]

    9 months ago

  • The US Open 2025: Day Two Review

    The US Open 2025: Day Two Review

    Day two of 125th US Open took place on Friday June 13th in Pennsylvania at Oakmont Country Club. The 7,382 yard par 70 remained extremely challenging on Friday due to five inch deep rough and +4 Rory McIlroy got off to a poor beginning as several unforced errors resulted in an opening double bogey. Oakmont […]

    9 months ago

  • The US Open 2025: Preview

    The US Open 2025: Preview

    The US Open is almost here. It’s time for mens golf’s third major of 2025 – the 125th US Open – which gets underway today and will run until Sunday June 15th . Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania will host its 10th US Open this week, a first since 2016 where Dustin Johnson achieved victory. […]

    9 months ago

  • McIlroy leads Irish hopes as 2025 Masters tees off at Augusta National

    McIlroy leads Irish hopes as 2025 Masters tees off at Augusta National

    McIlroy is our tip to end his Masters drought. The 2025 Masters, the first men’s golf major of the year, begins on Thursday, 10 April and ends on Sunday. The iconic Augusta National Golf Club once again hosts the tournament, with its famous par-72 layout and Amen Corner. This year’s prize fund stands at $20 […]

    1 year ago

  • Rory McIlroy ends 2024 by winning DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai

    Rory McIlroy ends 2024 by winning DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai

    McIlroy ended the year on a high note. Rory McIlroy capped off a dominant 2024 by securing both the DP World Tour Championship and the coveted Race to Dubai title. The Northern Irishman finished with a -12 total, shooting rounds of 67, 69, and 68, and started the final day tied for the lead alongside […]

    1 year ago

  • Rasmus Højgaard wins Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffers another collapse

    Rasmus Højgaard wins Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffers another collapse

    “Unfortunately I’m getting used to it this year.” Rasmus Højgaard clinched victory at the Amgen Irish Open, overcoming Rory McIlroy in a dramatic final round at Royal County Down. McIlroy, who held a one-shot lead entering Sunday, ultimately fell short by a single stroke, marking his second major disappointment in recent months. Despite ideal weather […]

    1 year ago

  • Rory McIlroy one shot behind the Irish Open leader heading into the weekend

    Rory McIlroy one shot behind the Irish Open leader heading into the weekend

    McIlroy goes into the weekend’s play in a strong position. Rory McIlroy finished his second round at the Irish Open at -4, just one shot behind leader Laurie Canter, who sits at -5. McIlroy, who started on the 10th hole at 08:00 AM alongside Tom McKibbin and Vincent Norman, encountered calm conditions but missed several […]

    1 year ago

  • Rory McIlroy eyes Olympic glory after challenging year

    Rory McIlroy eyes Olympic glory after challenging year

    The Olympics could be a welcome distraction for McIlroy. Rory McIlroy leads the charge at this week’s Olympic golf competition at Le Golf National, set to take place from August 1st to 4th. The 72-hole men’s stroke play event will feature 60 golfers, including major champions Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, McIlroy, […]

    1 year ago

  • Xander Schauffele wins the Open Championship as Shane Lowry finishes sixth

    Xander Schauffele wins the Open Championship as Shane Lowry finishes sixth

    Lowry finished in the top 10. Xander Schauffele claimed victory at The 152nd Open Championship with a stunning final round, finishing at -9 to secure his second major title of 2024. Shane Lowry, despite a strong start, recorded his second top-10 major finish of the year, ending the tournament at -4. Halfway leader Lowry struggled […]

    1 year ago

  • Shane Lowry shines as Rory McIlroy struggles on day one of The Open Championship

    Shane Lowry shines as Rory McIlroy struggles on day one of The Open Championship

    Lowry is one shot behind the overnight leader. Shane Lowry delivered an impressive performance with a round of 66 on day one of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. The Offaly-man is just one shot behind clubhouse leader Daniel Brown at -6 ahead of play on Friday. In contrast, Rory McIlroy struggled, finishing with […]

    1 year ago

  • Aberg leads US Open as McIlroy positions himself for weekend surge

    Aberg leads US Open as McIlroy positions himself for weekend surge

    McIlroy starts Saturday in contention for his first major in 10 years. Ludvig Aberg holds a two-shot lead at the U.S. Open after an impressive second round at Pinehurst Number Two, where he finished at 5-under-par. Aberg’s performance on Friday included three birdies, offset by two bogeys, securing his position at the top of the […]

    1 year ago

  • Rory McIlroy ties lead with opening round of 65 at US Open

    Rory McIlroy ties lead with opening round of 65 at US Open

    McIlroy shot a bogey-free round. Rory McIlroy shot an impressive bogey-free round of 65 to tie the lead and beat his playing partner, Scottie Scheffler, by six shots on day one of the US Open in North Carolina. McIlroy, starting at 6:14 PM Irish time, began his round with a birdie on the 528-yard fourth […]

    1 year ago

  • Five big name players that could leave Man United this summer

    Five big name players that could leave Man United this summer

    Man United will need to sell players before they can buy new stars this summer. Manchester United may end up appointing a new manager this summer, with Erik ten Hag’s future at the club hanging in the balance despite winning the FA Cup. The Red Devils, however, finished eighth in the Premier League and experienced […]

    1 year ago

  • Xander Schauffele wins first major as Shane Lowry loses momentum on the final day

    Xander Schauffele wins first major as Shane Lowry loses momentum on the final day

    Lowry’s charge falls short as Schauffele wins his first major. Xander Schauffele clinched his first major victory at the PGA Championship, overcoming stiff competition and securing a $3.3 million prize. Irish golfer Shane Lowry, who had shown great promise with a stunning performance on Saturday, fell short in the final stretch. Schauffele, who shared the […]

    1 year ago

  • Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry chasing Masters dream at Augusta

    Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry chasing Masters dream at Augusta

    “I’m not trying to win it from the first tee shot. I think that’s something that I’ve tried to learn. It’s a 72-hole golf tournament.” 2024 US Masters is golf’s first major in eight months. 13 LIV Tour players will be participating at this week’s event at a par-72 Augusta National that includes 10 par 4s, […]

    2 years ago

  • Scottie Scheffler wins Players Championship as Rory McIlroy sets curious record

    Scottie Scheffler wins Players Championship as Rory McIlroy sets curious record

    “Yeah, look, it’s not all bad. It could be a lot worse, I guess.” Rory McIlroy set a curious record at The Player Championship, at Sawgrass, Florida, and still only finished tied 19th, some 11 shots behind winner Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy carded a remarkable 26 birdies across his four rounds, a Player Championship record. Unfortunately […]

    2 years ago

  • Shane Lowry fails to fire on final day at $9m Cognizant Classic

    Shane Lowry fails to fire on final day at $9m Cognizant Classic

    Not to be for the Clara native. Due to a three and a half hour weather delay, the 2024 Cognizant Classic was extended to a Monday finish. Shane Lowry shot rounds of 67, 67 and 66 to tie the lead with Austin Eckroat and David Skinns on -13 after 54 holes, teeing up what most […]

    2 years ago

  • Tom McKibbin with another fine finish, as Phoenix Open descends into chaos

    Tom McKibbin with another fine finish, as Phoenix Open descends into chaos

    Viewer discretion is advised for some of these Phoenix scenes… There was another impressive DP World Tour finish for 21-year-old Belfast native Tom McKibbin on a golfing day that ended with drama, and some unsavoury scenes, at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, in the USA. The WM Phoenix Open, with its’ trademark ‘stage’ and gallery […]

    2 years ago

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