Padraig Harrington

Shane Lowry at a press conference on Tuesday prior to the start of the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club

Shane Lowry has full belief in Team Europe's Ryder Cup dozen

Ireland's prop Cian Healy

Ireland loosehead Cian Healy enjoying Portugal camp as special guest watches on

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his second shot on the 18th hole during day two of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 'pretty confident going into the next two days'

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Graeme McDowell deserves respect but not the LIV golf tour he’s unwisely joined

Ireland's Shane Lowry after his round during day two of the Horizon Irish Open 2022 at Mount Juliet Estate. Pic by PA.

Shane Lowry makes Irish Open cut but only thanks to late string of birdies

Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington fears LIV series poses threat to future of DP World Tour

Shane Lowry during last weekend’s Ryder Cup. Pic by PA.

Shane Lowry fully focused on 2023 Ryder Cup despite ‘dog’s abuse’ in US

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy on the final day of the Ryder Cup. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy ‘proud’ despite defeat as USA crush Europe to regain Ryder Cup

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy hits from a bunker on the second hole at the Ryder Cup. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy confident Europe ‘can come back’ and retain Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy of team Europe plays his shot from the 16th tee prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits

Padraig Harrington hopes the numbers add up to have Europe smiling on Sunday

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy eight shots off lead at Northern Trust

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell. Pic by PA.

Graeme McDowell’s pride in ‘great honour’ of Ryder Cup vice-captain role

Rory McIlroy will play in the Irish Open at Mount Juliet from July 1-4.

Limited number of fans will be able to see Rory McIlroy in action at Irish Open

European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington.

Padraig Harrington expects to name Europe’s Ryder Cup vice-captain soon

England's Tyrrell Hatton.

Tyrrell Hatton ‘a Ryder Cup captain’s dream’, says Padraig Harrington

Europe captain Padraig Harrington.

Padraig Harrington expects ‘serious party’ if fans are permitted at Ryder Cup

Europe captain Padraig Harrington believes there will be a “seriously big party” if the Ryder Cup can take place with full crowds on site.

Sports Desk

Republic of Ireland's Shane Lowry.

Shane Lowry wary of perils of on-course microphones

Ireland's Shane Lowry.

Shane Lowry says Masters win would top Open triumph

England's Aaron Rai tees off from the ninth during day two of the Irish Open at Galgorm Castle. Pic by PA.

Aaron Rai in Irish Open lead as Galgorm woes continue for Shane Lowry and Padrai...

South Africa’s Dean Burmester lines up a putt on the sixth during day one of the Irish Open at Galgorm Castle. Pic PA.

Shane Lowry’s Galgorm blues as three tie after Irish Open first round

Shane Lowry on the first tee yesterday at Galgorm Castle in preparation for the Irish Open. Pic by PA.

Shane Lowry accepts absence of fans for Irish Open bid

USA won the Ryder Cup at Valhalla in 2008 (file pic).

Flashback: USA regain Ryder Cup at Valhalla in 2008

Great Britain's Sarah Storey celebrates winning Gold in the Women's Individual C5 Pursuit Finals at the Velodrome in the Olympic Park, London in 2012.

Flashback: Dame Sarah Storey cements legacy at London 2012

File photo dated 20-07-2003 of USA's Ben Curtis celebrating with the claret jug following his victory in the 132nd Open Championship at Royal St George's, Sandwich, Kent.

Flashback: Unknown Ben Curtis claims shock victory in Open at Sandwich in 2003

European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington: Postponing Ryder Cup until 2021 is correct decision

Harrington wants the much-anticipated event to go ahead for the good of the game

Padraig Harrington hopeful Ryder Cup can go ahead to give public a sports fix

European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington: Nobody wants to play the Ryder Cup behind closed doors

Europe captain Padraig Harrington says he and USA counterpart Steve Stricker are not in favour of the Ryder Cup being played behind closed doors.

Sports Desk

Shane Lowry with the Claret Jug during the press conference Mandatory Credit INPHO/Oisin Keniry

Shane Lowry sets sights on Ryder Cup debut after Open triumph

Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington's confidence suffers tough opening day at The Open

Tiger Woods during Monday's practice round at Royal Portrush. Pic by John Dickson.

Paul McGinley fears over Tiger Woods playing time before Open

Ardglass golfer Cormac Sharvin maintained his excellent start to the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open at Lahinch.

Cormac Sharvin shines again at Irish Open as excellent start continues

England's Eddie Pepperell during day two of the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club.

Eddie Pepperell confident over Irish Open prospects at Lahinch

Ireland's Padraig Harrington during day one of the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday July 4, 2019. See PA story GOLF Irish. Photo credit should read: Donall Farmer/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use.

Padraig Harrington shoots lowest Irish Open round to take lead at Lahinch

Buoyant Graeme McDowell chases Masters invite

Padraig Harrington was pleased with his competitive return to action.

Padraig Harrington pleased with competitive return in Kuala Lumpur

Padraig Harrington. Pic by PA.

Malaysia: Padraig Harrington hoping for some ‘good karma’ after wrist woes

European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington: I was selfish and ignorant as a Ryder Cup player

Rory McIlroy. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy: Padraig Harrington clear on Ryder Cup selection

European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington during the Team Europe Ryder Cup Press Conference at the Wentworth Golf Club, Surrey.

Padraig Harrington '˜putting career on line' over Ryder Cup captaincy

Paul Dunne

Ireland's Paul Dunne leads way at Turkish Open

Padraig Harrington

European Tour event in Saudi Arabia can be a '˜positive force' says Padraig Harr...

Europe Vice-captain Graeme McDowell

Graeme McDowell happy to wait his turn to captain Europe in Ryder Cup

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a press conference on preview day four of The Open Championship 2018 at Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus. Pic by PA. More on TheOpen.com

RORY McILROY: '˜I'll give it a good go'

Danny Willett

Thomas Bjorn happy to see Danny Willett back on song with Ryder Cup in mind

padraig harrington

Hoping to be in mix: Padraig Harrington seeks second Irish Open title

John Murphy knocks out top seed Viktor Hovland at Amateur Championship

Paul Dunne. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

IRISH OPEN: Paul Dunne looks forward to his '˜fifth Major'

Graeme McDowell

Graeme McDowell named on Ryder Cup vice-captain panel

Padraig Harrington.

GOLF: Padraig Harrington hoping for Ryder Cup 2020 captaincy

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke

OPEN GOLF: Darren Clarke vows to battle on to find form

Graeme McDowell

GOLF: Graeme McDowell shoots up Scottish Open leaderboard to boost Open qualifyi...

Padraig Harrington tees off on the17th hole during round 2 of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship.

IRISH OPEN: Harrington still standing as GMAC crashes out

Padraig Harrington

IRISH OPEN: Padraig Harrington hoping Portstewart can be a launch pad

Rory McIlroy is set to defend his title

GOLF: Rory McIlroy 12 shots behind at Connecticut

Padraig Harrington set for neck surgery in Open fitness bid

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