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Padraig's Day

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 >

McIlroy and McGrane best of the Irish at Open

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 >

Harrington or Daly for 3 Irish Open

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 >

Watch Padraig do the Happy Gilmore!

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

McIlroy Wants Better Majors

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

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Padraig's Day

McIlroy and McGrane best of the Irish at Open

Harrington or Daly for 3 Irish Open

Watch Padraig do the Happy Gilmore!

McIlroy Wants Better Majors

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