Garcia’s back and at peace with himselfHE'S BACK, isn't he? On Sunday night, as Sergio Garcia mischievously kissed his prodigal putter as he left the island green 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass and, later, caressed the Waterford Crystal trophy as if it were a long-lost treasure, the mercurial Spaniard - who had banished whatever demons swirled around in that head of his - contemplated the biggest win of his career, in The Players, and vowed it would be a stepping stone to what he really wants: a major win! p
Golf
Harrington hoping for historic repeat
Padraig Harrington begins the defence of his Irish Open title at Adare Manor on Thursday in the hope that the tournament can kickstart his season like it did last year.
- Woods on course for US Open
- Golf addict who didn’t take himself seriously p
- El Nino and grizzled Goydos dazzle even without Tiger p
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- Garcia triumphs in play-off
- 'Gobsmacked' Harrington to fight on p
- Figueiredo looks a special one p
- Garcia back in the Ryder race
- Otto gets hands on silverware
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World Rankings
Paul Gallagher looks at the 12 players who have topped the list since its inception in 1986. -
Golfing Memorabilia
Gary Moran: Golf addict who didn't take himself seriously -
Richard Gillis on the workings of golf's new global economy
Notable shift in balance of power -
Philip Reid pays a visit to Balcarrick Golf Club
Clever links between land and water
Golf
Clarke sacrifices US Open
Darren Clarke has added the Wales Open to his schedule in a bid to boost his Ryder Cup chances - but as a result has decided not to try to qualify for the United States Open.
Caddie's Role:
El Nino and grizzled Goydos dazzle even without Tiger
Colin Byrne
The Short Game:
A round-up of news from around the country
Shay Keenan-
A round and about
Eric Miller Former Leinster and Irish rugby international -
Golfing Memorabilia
Gary Moran: Golf LPs come up way short of being Top of the Pops -
Equipment Feature
Philip Reid on the latest batch of drivers: Longer, straighter and sweeter -
Bluffer's Guide
Damien Cullen gives us the lowdown on the US Masters
Archive:
Europe clinch Ryder Cup hat-trick on Irish soil
Ryder Cup 2006



