If you drive across the mountain road that borders south Dublin, chances are you will see Padraig Harrington at work in the garden that serves as his office. “Talent will only get you so far – the successful ones are the ones who work harder,” he says. FULL STORY >

Italy's Francesco Molinari holds a one-shot lead after the opening day of play in the 3 Irish Open at Baltray on Thursday. Molinari defied the unsavoury weather conditions to record a one eagle, eight birdie round and hold a narrow advantage over former Scottish Open champion Johan Edfors. The 26-year-old Italian's round broke the course record on a day of scintillating scoring at the County Louth GC. FULL STORY >

Irish golfing great Des Smyth fancies John Daly’s form or Padraig Harrington’s experience to prevail at the 3 Irish Open at his hometown course in Baltray, County Louth. FULL STORY >

Padraig Harrington mixed a bit of science and slapstick recently undergoing tests to prove whether the Happy Gilmore swing really works! FULL STORY >

Rory McIlroy has promised to be back for more after a dramatic week in the Masters at Augusta National. FULL STORY >

• Harrington pencils in The 3 Irish Open
• Harrington’s chances fading after 73
• Mcllroy cleared to play weekend at Masters
• Wind plays havoc with Harrington
• Brutal finish for Mcllroy Friday
• 73 for McDowell at windy Augusta
• Mcllroy has some work to do
• Excellent start for Harrington
• Three under for McDowell
• 'Celtic Tiger' looking to make history at U.S. Masters
• Celtic Tiger McIlroy poster boy for peace in Northern Ireland
• Padraig & Rory head to head at Lough Erne
• The world waits for Rory McIlroy
• The 3 Irish Open is getting the full Monty
• Great golfing vacations in Ireland
• Old Head Golf Links: More than just a round of golf
• Golf tourism on rise in Ireland