Golfers make up 10 of the world's top 100 best-paid athletes, with Masters champion Jon Rahm now the second biggest earner behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Shane Lowry believes JP McManus’ recent €32 million gift to GAA county boards was an “amazing” gesture from one of Irish sport’s biggest supporters.

Luke Donald said he "f**king loved" Rory McIlroy's Saturday night fervour as his European team crushed the United States by five points in the Ryder Cup in Rome.

It’s incredible to think that the history of golf goes way back to the 18th century – it was 1764 when the Old Course at St Andrews first opened to the public.

Tiger Woods does not sound like a man with an affinity for TS Eliot, but when it comes to circularity and the spiritual journey, his willingness to speak ex-cathedra is now one of the hallmarks of his press briefings.

TIGER WOODS birdied his last three holes to open with a two-under 69 in the Genesis Invitational as Rory McIlroy chiselled out a 67 to keep world number one rival Jon Rahm in his sights at Riviera.

TIGER WOODS can still talk the talk and he clearly believes he can still walk the walk too as he targeted the all-time PGA TOUR win record in this week’s Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club.

Tiger Woods will make his first appearance on the PGA Tour since The Open last July when he tees it up in next week's $ 20 million Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club.

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON and his son Paddy looked inspired by Argentina's epic World Cup win over France as they closed with a sparkling 12-under 60 to finish fourth in the PNC Championship in Orlando.

TIGER WOODS insists playing with his son Charlie in the PNC Championship is well worth it — even if it delays his recovery from injury.

Pádraig Harrington saw enough from Tiger Woods in The Match to believe the Californian will win a 16th Major title.

TIGER WOODS might be struggling with a foot injury, but he's confident he's got a winning partner in Rory McIlroy when they take on Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth in The Match in Florida tomorrow.

SHANE LOWRY admits he's "grateful" to Tiger Woods for the huge money he now plays for on tour.

TIGER WOODS insists “the window is closing” for peace talks and the possibility of Major opportunities for LIV Golf members unless they jettison CEO Greg Norman and drop their lawsuit against the PGA TOUR .

LEONA MAGUIRE is lurking just two shots behind local amateur Cayetana Fernandez at halfway as she bids to cap a magnificent season with victory in the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España.

Shane Lowry might have been disappointed with his finish to the DP World Tour season on Sunday, but this year ranks as the most lucrative of his career.

Tiger Woods might not have played since receiving an emotional reception after missing the cut in The Open at St Andrews, but rumours of his demise appear much exaggerated as he prepares to play three events in a row next month.

US Ryder Cup skipper Zach Johnson will have Tiger Woods in Rome “in some capacity” but he’s having none of Luke Donald’s claim that Europe will be underdogs next year.