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Australian Open: McIlroy on course but out of contention

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It's the final day at the Australian Open in Melbourne, where Rory McIlroy is playing for places.

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'Don't write me off' - Harrington wants more Majors

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Pádraig Harrington has reflected on a hugely successful year on the Seniors circuit as he sets some lofty goals for 2026 - and top of that list is a return to the 'regular' Major winner's enclosure.

Saturday, Dec 6

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Reitan leaving rest of field in the shade at Sun City

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Norway's Kristoffer Reitan heads into Sunday's final round of the DP World Tour's Nedbank Challenge at Sun City with a commanding five-shot lead, but will rue a double-bogey at the last in his otherwise faultless 67.

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McIlroy challenge undone by banana skin in Australia

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Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made a late surge to card a five-under 66 and take the lead on day three at the Royal Melbourne on Saturday, while Rory McIlroy overcame a strange early setback to post a second consecutive 68 at the…

Friday, Dec 5

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Double bogey costs Scheffler at Hero World Challenge

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Scottie Scheffler lost the lead at the halfway stage of the Hero World Challenge after making a rare double bogey.

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McKibbin's challenge falters in South Africa

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Tom McKibbin's challenge regressed following a second round 74 at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City.

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McIlroy makes cut Down Under after late birdie blitz

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Rory McIlroy registered three birdies in the final four holes of his second round at the Australian Open to make the cut at Royal Melbourne, with the world number two seven shots adrift of joint-leaders Daniel Rodriques of Portugal and…

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Scheffler seizes share of lead at Hero World Challenge

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Scottie Scheffler showed no sign of rust as the world number one returned from a two-month break to claim a share of the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge.

Thursday, Dec 4

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US set to choose 2027 Ryder Cup captain early next year

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The PGA of America hopes to announce the next US Ryder Cup captain in early 2026, Golf Channel reported Thursday.

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McKibbin makes solid start at Nedbank Golf Challenge

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Tom McKibbin is five shots off the lead after a bogey-free opening round at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

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Frustrating start for McIlroy at Australian Open

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Rory McIlroy will be battling to play the weekend at the Australian Open after a first round 72 left him in a tie for 57th place, seven shots off the leading trio in Melbourne.

Wednesday, Dec 3

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McIlroy in Oz to feed country's 'starved' golf fans

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With five-time major champion Rory McIlroy leading the field and a return to Royal Melbourne for the first time since 1991, there is a genuine sense of excitement about the 108th playing of the Australian Open.

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Know your sport? Take the RTÉ Sport Quiz of 2025

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We have 40 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the sporting highs and a few lows over what has been an eventful 12 months.

Tuesday, Dec 2

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Woods recovery 'slow' after back surgery

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Tiger Woods admitted his recovery from a back operation is not as quick as he would like, meaning he cannot put a date on his return to golf or even commit to a playing schedule.

Sunday, Nov 30

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Nadaud seals maiden LET title in Malaga

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Anna Foster finished best of the Irish as France's Nastasia Nadaud stormed to victory firing a 66 to win the season-ending Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana by four strokes.

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Puig breaks clear to take Australian PGA Championship

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David Puig fired a spotless final-round 66 to become the first Spanish winner of the BMW Australian PGA Championship since Seve Ballesteros in 1981.

Saturday, Nov 29

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Cheenglab leads in Spain as Irish trio struggle

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Thailand's Trichat Cheenglab holds a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the Open de Espana in Andalucia with Ireland's Anna Foster falling outside the top 30 after a third-round 74.

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Andalucia Open de Espana R4 leaderboard: Irish trio in action

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The latest scores from Andalucia Open de Espana

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Trio share Australia PGA Championship lead

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Ricardo Gouveia, Anthony Quayle and David Puig share the 54-hole lead at the weather-affected BMW Australian PGA Championship as they all bid to claim a maiden DP World Tour title.

Friday, Nov 28

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Foster inside top-20 but Cheenglab powers clear

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Anna Foster carded a second successive round of 70 to lie inside the top-20 at the Open de Espana in Andalucia.

Thursday, Nov 27

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Two-time major champion Fuzzy Zoeller dies aged 74

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Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time majors champion and a 10-time winner on the PGATour, has died at age 74.

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Foster best of the Irish after R1 at the Andalucia Open

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Anna Foster is the best of the Irish players after the opening round of the Andalucia Open de Espana, with the Dubliner four shots off the lead.

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LIV spending means golf rift can't be fixed - McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy doubts the fracture in golf will be repaired as the "irrational" spending of the LIV series has created such a gulf in the sport.

Wednesday, Nov 26

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PGA Tour adds financial aid for players who lose cards

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The PGA Tour will provide a financial safety net for some of its full-time pros through two initiatives starting next year.

Tuesday, Nov 25

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Thitikul eases to victory and sets LPGA scoring record

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World No 1 Jeeno Thitikul had a pedestrian - by her standards - 4-under-par 68 at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship, but it was more than enough for her to set an LPGA record and coast to victory on Sunday.

Sunday, Nov 23

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Power secures conditional PGA Tour card for 2026

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Seamus Power fell just short in his bid to retain a full PGA Tour card for 2026, but he has earned a conditional card after finishing tied for seventh place at the RSM Classic in Georgia.

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Thitikul remains in command at Tour Championship

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Firing an 8-under par 64, world number one Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand doubled herlead to six strokes after Saturday's third round at the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida.

Saturday, Nov 22

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Power keeps PGA Tour card hopes alive with 65

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Seamus Power is set to play one of the most important rounds of his life as his chances of securing a full PGA Tour card for 2026 remain intact after an excellent third-round 65 at the RSM Classic in Georgia.

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Thitikul grabs 3-shot lead at Tour Championship

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The two best players in the world were the two best players on the course at the CME Group Tour Championship on Friday.

Friday, Nov 21

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Power tour card hopes still alive after second-round 68

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Seamus Power's hopes of retaining his PGA tour card for the 2026 season remain alive after he shot a four-under-par 68 at the season-ending RSM Classic in Georgia.