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© Brian Keogh 2008
Site last published: 11/21/08

Looking ahead to 2008

Padraig Harrington’s bid for a second major title will keep Irish golf fans glued to their TV screens next season.
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Stenson wants to be like Padraig

Ice-man Henrik Stenson says he needs to be more like fighting Irishman Padraig Harrington.
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Harrington's Christmas cheer

Padraig Harrington says putting the Claret Jug on the dinner table this Christmas might not be a bad idea.
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Furyk ready for McIlroy

Jim Furyk hopes Rory McIlroy makes next year’s Ryder Cup - so Europe lose! Read More...

What next for Harrington

Vijay Singh calls it “a mind blowing experience” and Fred Couples says it’s “an incredible feat.”
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Sabbatini irks Tiger

Rory Sabbatini will feel the wrath of Tiger Woods after his shock withdrawal from the Target World Challenge.
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Family powers Woods

Family power is king for golf’s crown prince Tiger Woods.
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Swing change for Padraig

Padraig Harrington is planning a swing change that will make him as supremely accurate as Ben Hogan or Colin Montgomerie.
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Harrington in the pack

Padraig Harrington tried not to think of Christmas as Tiger Woods battled to hold off a charging Jim Furyk in the Target Word Challenge in Los Angeles.
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Clarke boost in South Africa

Darren Clarke got a massive Christmas boost with his first top-ten finish for 18 months in the South African Airways Open.
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Birdie blitz for Padraig

Padraig Harrington went on a birdie blitz to breath down Tiger Woods neck in the Target World Challenge near Los Angeles.
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Harrington's magical 2007

Padraig Harrington is stressed out, talked out and all played out after the most tumultuous year of his professional career.
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Clarke survives gale

Darren Clarke survived gale force conditions to lead the Irish challenge in the South African Airways Open.
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McIlroy can make Ryder Cup

Colin Montgomerie believes “fearless” Rory McIlroy can be Europe’s secret weapon in next year’s Ryder Cup in Kentucky.
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Woods will come to Europe

Padraig Harrington believes that Tiger Woods is gunning to officially complete his domination of world golf by taking the European Order of Merit.
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Clarke optimistic on future

Darren Clarke is convinced that he is about to finish his disastrous 2007 season on a high.
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Woods stung by blonde

Tiger Woods ended up red-faced after a sex-packed TV 'sting' during a press conference for his Target World Challenge in LA.
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Tiger still the daddy

Padraig Harrington might be a father twice over but Tiger Woods is still the daddy on the golf course.
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Harrington wins IGWA award

Open champion Pádraig Harrington landed yet another gong yesterday when he was named ‘Professional of the Year’ by the Irish Golf Writers’ Association.
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New horizons for McDowell

Graeme McDowell has revealed how one moment of club-smashing madness inspired him to completely reassess his career.
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McGinley blows it in 'Nam

Paul McGinley lost his patience and blew up in the Hana Bank Vietnam Masters near Hanoi.
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World Cup win for Scotland

Ireland slumped to 24th place as Scots Colin Montgomerie and Marc Warren won the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in sudden death.
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McIlroy slips in Melbourne

Rory McIlroy played second fiddle to an old rival as Aaron Baddeley won the Australian Masters in a four-hole play-off.
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Harrington the Daddy

Open champion Padraig Harrington became a father for the second time on Saturday.
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Harrington ready for 2008

Padraig Harrington believes that becoming a father the second time is the reality check he needs to win another major.
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Hoey and Maybin in the mix

Battling Ulstermen Michael Hoey and Gareth Maybin are on course for the biggest pay day of their careers in the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
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McGinley moves up in Vietnam

Paul McGinley scorched up the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the Hana Bank Vietnam Masters in Hanoi.
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McIlroy on fire in Mastercard Masters

Wizard of Oz Rory McIlroy roared into a share of third in the Australian Masters.
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World Cup is not mission impossible

Irish duo Gareth Maybin and Michael Hoey refuse to concede that their Omega World Cup bid is mission impossible.
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McIlroy rules okay

Rules whizz Rory McIlroy left his Aussie playing partners red-faced at the Mastercard Masters in Melbourne.
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McGinley struggling in Vietnam

Paul McGinley has a battle on his hands to make the cut in the inaugural Hana Bank Vietnam Masters in Hanoi.
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McIlroy to be wizard in Oz

Rory McIlroy has vowed to bounce back from his first missed cut as a pro with a top show in Australia.
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Odd couple to rule the World

Odd couple Gareth Maybin and Michael Hoey have the chemistry to cause a World Cup explosion in China.
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No luck for Irish

Irish duo Colm Moriarty and Stephen Browne have vowed to bounce back after their tour dreams were smashed at the Q-School Finals in Spain.
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Q-School shootout in Spain

Irish duo Stephen Browne and Colm Moriarty face a final round shoot out to clinch their European Tour cards at San Roque.
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Harrington eyes Dubai World Championship

Padraig Harrington can't wait to fill his boots when the European Tour stages the golf's richest event in Dubai in 2009.
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Browne birdie blitz at San Roque

Stephen Browne produced a mid-round birdie blitz to stay on course for his tour card at San Roque.
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McDowell can't wait for '08

Graeme McDowell claimed sixth place in the UBS Hong Kong Open to finish his season on a high.
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Harrington fifth in Japan

Pooped Padraig Harrington had to settle for tied fifth behind Ian Poulter in the Dunlop Phoenix Tour in Japan.
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Nolan makes Final school

Keith Nolan cruised into US Q-School finals with a solid show in Texas.
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Moriarty hangs tough

Colm Moriarty produced two stunning late birdies to keep his Q-School dream on track at windy San Roque.
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McDowell on the charge

Re-charged Graeme McDowell surged into contention at the Hong Kong Open as Rory McIlroy missed his first cut as a pro.
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Clarke lays foundations

Darren Clarke will put 16 starlets through their paces when he host his annual Darren Clarke Foundation Champions’ Weekend at Moyvalley today.
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Hoey at career crossroads

Michael Hoey is praying that next week's World Cup bid with Gareth Maybin can signal an end to his career crisis.
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O'Hagan close to goal

Ulsterman Peter O'Hagan hit a third round 74 to keep his Champions Tour dream alive.
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Nolan on track in Texas

Keith Nolan is on course to win back his PGA Tour card.
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Caddie lash inspires Padraig

Padraig Harrington finished with a spectacular tap-in eagle for a 65 and a share of the lead in the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Japan.
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Moriarty starts well

Colm Moriarty got his Q-School marathon off to the perfect start with a two under par 70 at San Roque.
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McIlroy fades in Hong Kong

Rory McIlroy failed to take advantage of a sensational start to the UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Trio start well at Q School

Ireland's trio of PGA Tour hopefuls got off to sub-par starts in their bid to make the Q-School finals.
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Harrington fails to capitalise

Padraig Harrington fizzled out after starting with an amazing eagle two in his Dunlop Phoenix Tournament defence in Japan.
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O'Hagan on course

Peter O'Hagan is just outside the qualifying spots at the Champions Tour Q-School in Florida.
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Coltart seeks Tour reprieve

Ryder Cup ace Andrew Coltart believes this week's Q-School agony could revive his career.
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Mooney has tour ambitions

Massive hitting Damian Mooney hopes to make a mockery of his Challenge Tour ranking at the Q-School.
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Moriarty wants big finale

Colm Moriarty wants to turn a good year into a great one by grabbing his European Tour card this week.
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McIlroy targets Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he turned down TWO invites from Tiger Woods to concentrate on making the Ryder Cup team.
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O'Keeffe bids for tour card

Big chief Peter O’Keeffe is just six rounds away from matching Padraig Harrington and grabbing his European Tour card at the first attempt.
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Rory says "no" to Tiger

Hot property Rory McIlroy has turned down an invite to play for Tiger Woods in the US next year.
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Three Irish for PGA Tour Q School

Keith Nolan, Niall Turner and Mark Murphy will fly the flag at the PGA Tour Q-School this week.
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McIlroy can impress Faldo

Rory McIlroy can impress Ryder Cup skipper Nick Faldo in this week's Hong Kong Open.
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Harrington European No 1 again

Padraig Harrington regained his world No 7 spot thanks to his fifth place finish in the HSBC Champions
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Browne no kamikaze kid

Stephen Browne has vowed to control his Kamikaze Kid tendencies at the Qualifying School this week.
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O'Sullivan makes his million

Denis O'Sullivan broke the €1 million barrier in The Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy at the Buckinghamshire.
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McGeady makes finals

Mick McGeady kept his European Tour dream alive when he clinched his place in this week's Q-School finals.
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Mickelson wins after play-off

Padraig Harrington tied for fifth as Phil Mickelson survived a dramatic back-nine collapse to win the HSBC Champions in sudden-death.
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O'Keeffe on track at Q-School

Amateur Peter O'Keeffe is on track to make it to next week's European Tour Qualifying School Finals in Spain.
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Smyth kisses title goodbye

Des Smyth kissed the The Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy goodbye with a sloppy finish at the Buckinghamshire.
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Starlets get backing

Ireland's golfing starlets won't be left to make it on their own any more.
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Mickelson on the charge

Phil Mickelson took a giant step towards justifying his massive $1 million appearance fee at the HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai.
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O'Sullivan best in Kingdom

Denis O'Sullivan leads the Irish contingent after the first round of the Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy at The Buckinghamshire.
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O'Keeffe on fire in Spain

Amateur ace Peter O'Keeffe stormed into a share of second place at the Stage Two of the European Tour Q-School in Spain.
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Fast start for Harrington

Padraig Harrington cruised to an opening 68 but trails by four shots in the $5 million HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai.
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Mooney hits form at Q School

Damian Mooney got his Q-School quest off to a sensational start at Stage Two in Spain.
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Million euro Denis

Cork's Denis O’Sullivan will become the first Irishman to break the €1 million barrier in career earnings on the European Seniors Tour this week.
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Juggling act for Padraig

Padraig Harrington believes he must perform a circus-style juggling act to continue his rise to the top of world golf.
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Kaymer is top rookie

Germany's Martin Kaymer was named Rookie of the Year - less than 48 hours after a rules bust up with Padraig Harrington
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Irish avoid World Cup DQ

Michael Hoey and Gareth Maybin have avoided an Omega World Cup disqualification nightmare.
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Cullen back in business

Big Gary Cullen is bidding to complete an amazing comeback from injury in the Q-School this week.
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Tadhg back on the bag

Tadhg Harrington is all set for more Q-School torture this week - 12 years after helping brother Padraig through the toughest test in golf.
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McDowell 'fizzing' to get back

Graeme McDowell says he's "fizzing" with desire to get back to the top after his amazing Volvo Masters performance.
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Lesson for Harrington

Padraig Harrington kissed his Order of Merit crown goodbye and confessed: I've learnt a massive lesson.
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Clarke trails Cabrera

US Open champion Angel Cabrera held off Vijay Singh to win the Barclays Singapore Open by a shot.
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Nolan cruises into Stage Two

Bray's Keith Nolan cruised into the second stage of the PGA Tour Q-School in North Carolina.
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Harrington zoned out

Padraig Harrington surrendered his Order of Merit crown with a whimper after being blown out of the zone in a bizarre rules row at Valderrama.
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Albatross for McDowell

Graeme McDowell hit an amazing albatross two on the 563-yard 17th to share fourth place with Padraig Harrington at Valderrama.
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Rose steals march on Harrington

Padraig Harrington got set for a weekend war with Justin Rose for the Order of Merit and roared: “It’s game on.”
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McGinley disgusted by putting

Paul McGinley was disgusted as a nightmare finish left him six shots behind a rampant Justin Rose at Valderrama.
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Nolan back at Q-School

Keith Nolan kept the bank manager at bay with his best season as a professional.
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Harrington tails Rose in Spain

Padraig Harrington clawed his way back from the brink of disaster to keep his Order of Merit hopes intact at windy Valderrama.
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McDowell leads Volvo again

Go-getter Graeme McDowell stormed into lead at the Volvo Masters for the second year on the trot.
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McGinley motoring again

Revved up Paul McGinley got his motoring running with a super 69 at vicious Valderrama - then set his sights on Ryder Cup points.
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Hopes fade for special K Club

Hopes of a last hurrah for the European Open at the K Club's Ryder Cup course have taken a nose-dive.
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Harrington has death wish

Padraig Harrington has a death wish at Valderrama.
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Monty lashes Els

Colin Montgomerie has lashed absentee Ernie Els for missing the Volvo Masters.
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Mac can be dream wrecker

Paul McGinley could wreck Padraig Harrington's bid to retain the Order of Merit.
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McGinley needs a pitstop

Formula One fan Paul McGinley believes his game needs a major pit-stop if he is to get back on track with a chance to compete.
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Harrington to save tour blushes

Red-faced European Tour officials will be praying that Padraig Harrington can win the Order of Merit this week.
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Stenson set to strike

Iceman Henrik Stenson wants to "steal" the Order of Merit from Padraig Harrington with a Valderrama victory lap.
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Rafferty laughing at Valderrama

Former European No 1 Ronan Rafferty will be smiling all the way to the bank this week - even if he finishes last at Valderrama.
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Lawrie fed up with nearly man tag

Peter Lawrie is fed up being a nearly man on the European Tour.
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Harrington goes clubbing

Padraig Harrington wants to power to Volvo Masters glory - with a set of game improvement irons.
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Harrington wins Hassan Trophy

Padraig Harrington will head to Valderrama on a high after holding off Darren Clarke to win the Hassan II Trophy.
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Mallorca blow for Lawrie

Peter Lawrie suffered a crushing double blow to his season in the Mallorca Classic.
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Q-School for Challenge pair

Stephen Browne and Colm Moriarty must head to the Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School next month.
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Darren needs time to mourn

Christy O'Connor Jnr believes Darren Clarke must finish mourning before he can compete.
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McIlroy confident of major victory

Rory McIlroy is totally convinced that he will win majors some day.
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McIlroy can be an artist

Christy O'Connor Jnr believes Holywood sensation Rory McIlroy will become a golfing artist - just like Seve.
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Faldo to struggle at Valhalla - O'Connor Jnr

Paul McGinley's resignation as Ryder Cup vice captain could prove to be a massive blow to Nick Faldo's Valhalla dream.
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Browne needs low one in Italy

Stephen Browne needs a sensational last round in the Challenge Tour Grand Final to grab his tour card.
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Gillen retains LET card

Beaverstown's Martina Gillen kept her Ladies European Tour card when she finish tied fourth at the Q-School in Italy.
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Harrington five clear in Morocco

World beater Padraig Harrington stormed into a massive five-shot lead at the Hassan II Trophy in Morocco.
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New dad Lawrie on a high

Homesick Peter Lawrie came through a marathon day to lurk just three shots off the lead in the Mallorca Classic.
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Harrington gets ahead in Morocco

Neck victim Padraig Harrington blasted a triple birdie finish to get his head in front in the Hassan II Trophy in Morocco.
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Coughlan out of Q-School

Claire Coughlan crashed out of the Ladies European Tour Q-School in Italy after two late bogeys.
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Murphy hits route 66 - again

Gary Murphy opened with a super 66 for the third year on the trot to lead the rain-hit Mallorca Classic
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Browne hanging tough in Italy

Stephen Browne believes he can still win the Challenge Tour's Grand Final in Italy and grab his tour card.
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Neck problem for Harrington

Padraig Harrington's bid to keep his European No 1 crown has been rocked by another neck injury.
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Browne stays on track

Stephen Browne avoided a first round "train wreck" to keep his tour card dream on track in Italy.
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Browne targeting Italian job

Stephen Browne is hoping to take advantage of a golfing miracle and clinch his European Tour card this week
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Faldo lashed by Oceanico boss

Oceanico boss Gerry Fagan has launched a scathing attack on Ryder Cup skipper Nick Faldo for last month's Seve Trophy fiasco at The Heritage.
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Frazzled McIlroy left 10 behind

Frustrated Rory McIlroy admitted he was mentally “frazzled” as he was left making up the numbers in the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura
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Rose puts back into Order of Merit

Back problems could wreck Justin Rose’s bid to steal a march on his Order of Merit rivals.
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Showman Rory to thrill again

Showman Rory McIlroy has vowed not to cage his attacking instincts as he chases his Valderrama dream in the Portugal Masters.
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Harrington leads PGA Grand Slam of Golf

Padraig Harrington grabbed a slim one-stroke lead over Angel Cabrera after roller coaster start to the 36-hole PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.
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Smurfit blow a boost for Adare

Straight-talking Thomas Bjorn believes the loss of the Smurfit European Open is a massive opportunity for the Irish Open at Adare.
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McIlroy an inspiration to Murphy

Rory McIlroy's blistering start to his career has inspired grizzled veteran Gary Murphy to believe that dreams really can come true.
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Smurfit pull plug on European Open

Smurfit Kappa has pulled the plug on the European Open at The K Club - costing the company an estimated €25 million.
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Hot McIlroy buys dream home

Rip roaring Rory McIlroy just can't believe how easily he's made the transition from top amateur to the hottest golf property on the planet.
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Els wins seventh World Match Play

Ernie Els grabbed a magnificent seventh HSBC World Match Play title and knocked Padraig Harrington off the top of the Order of Merit.
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McIlroy takes fourth in Madrid

Red-hot Rory McIlroy failed to grab his first tour win at the Madrid Open as Dane Mads Vibe-Hastrup broke his duck.
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McIlroy eyes Madrid win

Teenager Rory McIlroy moved through the gears in the Madrid Open Valle Romano and set his sights on the title. Read More...

Rory struggles on Madrid greens

Rookie sensation Rory McIlroy went right off his greens as the putts failed to drop in the Madrid Open.
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Harrington out of HSBC World Match Play

Padraig Harrington crashed out of the fog-delayed HSBC World Match Play Championship and groaned: "I've missed a golden opportunity."
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McIlroy could be youngest Ryder Cup player

Rory McIlroy could smash Sergio Garcia's record and become the youngest ever Ryder Cup player next year.
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Wild about McIlroy

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McIlroy jumps 572 places in rankings

Rory McIlroy jumped 572 places to 308th in the world rankings - the same day that pal Darren Clarke crashed out of the world's top 200. Read More...

Sky's the limit for Rory

Instant star Rory McIlroy can't wait to smash even more records on his way to the top of world golf.
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Harrington nervous about Order of Merit

Padraig Harrington could make an emergency trip from Bermuda to Portugal next week as he bids to hang on to his crown as King of Europe.
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McIlroy grabs tour card

With the flair of a young Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy became the youngest winner of a European Tour card thanks to his stunning third place finish in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.
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Catch 22 for Darren

Darren Clarke is facing a Catch 22 that has left his manager Chubby Chandler wondering what the future really holds for the big Ulsterman
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McIlroy on course in Dunhill Links

Rookie Rory McIlroy produced a spectacular finish at St Andrews to boost his hopes of a massive pay day in the €3.5 million Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Read More...

Carnoustie revenge for Harrington

Open champion Padraig Harrington got his revenge on Carnoustie's fearsome 18th with a brilliant birdie three in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Read More...

Harrington goes square

Padraig Harrington is going square this week as he prepares to explode into action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
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Padraig and Monty back McGinley

Heavy hitters Padraig Harrington and Colin Montgomerie have backed Paul McGinley's decision to resign as Nick Faldo's Ryder Cup vice-captain.
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World Cup ecstasy for Irish pair

Michael Hoey and Gareth Maybin earned World Cup glory on paradise island.
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Seve Trophy boost for Faldo

Nick Faldo got his captaincy career off to a dream start as his Great Britain and Ireland side crushed Continental Europe 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 to retain the Seve Trophy. Read More...

Smashing time for Warren

Rookie Marc Warren ended up in hospital at the Seve Trophy when he smashed a glass chandelier with a practice swing.
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Walton eyes Asian Tour School

Ryder Cup legend Philip Walton could be heading for Borneo in a brave bid to extend his playing career. Read More...

Dyson confesses late call up

Seve Trophy wild card Simon Dyson has confessed that skipper Nick Faldo struggled to contact him last week.
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Seve Trophy surprises for Faldo

Nick Faldo expected tales of the unexpected on his captaincy debut in Co Laois.
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Ireland tied for lead in Aruba

Ireland's Michael Hoey and Gareth Maybin wobbled at the qualifier in Aruba but remained on course to grab one of five spots in November's World Cup.
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Seve predicts home advantage for Contintentals

Seve Ballesteros reckons that Nick Faldo's wildcard boob will get the home crowd cheering for Continental Europe.
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Bjorn predicts intense Seve Trophy

Thomas Bjorn believes that an explosive Seve Trophy atmosphere will toughen up Nick Faldo’s troops for the Ryder Cup.
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Ploughing lone furrow in Seve Trophy

Colin Montgomerie was giving thanks last night that the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore are finally over.
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Wall of silence from Faldo and McGinley

Nick Faldo and Paul McGinley last night erected a wall of silence over the Dubliner's Seve Trophy snub and Ryder Cup resignation.
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Blow for Faldo as McGinley resigns

Paul McGinley has given Nick Faldo his first captaincy kicking by announcing his shock resignation as a Ryder Cup vice-captain.
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Faldo sticks to his guns

Nick Faldo has defended his decision to "snub" Ireland's Paul McGinley and Graeme McDowell for Seve Trophy wildcards. Read More...

Irish fans can save day says Seve

Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros is backing Ireland's golf mad fans to turn a potential damp squib into another matchplay firecracker. Read More...

Hoey to tap latin spirit

World Cup bound Michael Hoey confessed that he must be more like Angel Cabrera than Bernhard Langer as he led the Irish challenge in the euro 330,000 Kazakhstan Open.
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Stars advise new pro McIlroy

Top trio Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Graeme McDowell have just one piece of advice for rookie pro Rory McIlroy: Don’t go changing.
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Harrington pulls out of Seve Trophy

Padraig Harrington's packed schedule finally caught up with him this week - forcing him to pull out of the Seve Trophy with fatigue and injuries.
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Fatigue warning for Harrington

Carnoustie champion Paul Lawrie has warned fellow Open winner Padraig Harrington: Watch out for major fatigue.
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Monty calls for World Cup changes

Colin Montgomerie has called for Ireland and Scotland to be made automatic starters in the World Cup.
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McGinley gets tough

Paul McGinley has told the absentees from this week's limited field Mercedes-Benz Championship to stop moaning and play better.
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Clarke reflects on year from hell

Darren Clarke has revealed how his year from hell has made him realise how lucky he really is.
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McIlroy starts well at Q-School

Rory McIlroy blasted a two under par 70 at the first stage of the Qualifying School and roared: I'm bang on course for my card.
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Harrington to spoil Tiger party

Tiger Woods scorched to his 60th PGA Tour win in Chicago on Sunday but Padraig Harrington wants to make him wait for No 61.
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McIlroy's mental challenge

Rory McIlroy knows he must control his volcanic personality if he is to make it as a pro.
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McIlroy inspires Walker Cup fightback

Rory McIlroy inspired Great Britain and Ireland to an incredible final afternoon fightback in the Walker Cup.
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Relieved Marucci savours triumph

US skipper Buddy Marucci breathed a sigh of relief as the USA won the Walker Cup on foreign soil for the first time in 16 years.
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McIlroy lashes 'jackass' Horschel

Rory McIlroy bowed out of the amateur game by launching a scathing attack on American Billy Horschel.
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Walker Cup 2007 - Team guide

Walker Cup 2007 - The teams
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McIlroy's guide to Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy can't wait to suffer the stomach-churning pressure of the Walker Cup at Royal County Down today.
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Walker Cup foursomes pairings

World No 3 Lloyd Saltman and Welsh wizard Rhys Davies will lead out Great Britain and Ireland against two of America's flamboyant stars.