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Homeboy: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland knows the Dunluce Links course like the back of his hand. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP)

Homeground advantage

With the Irish fans behind him and a consistent period of top play, Rory McIlroy is the favourite

Tiger Woods wins his first US Masters since 2005. (Today Sports)

Tiger Woods seals first win in five years with Tour Championship

The 42-year-old, 14-time major winner carded a one-over-par 71 at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Course to claim the 80th PGA Tour title of his career

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy shoots 65 to lead at St Jude

Reigning US Open champ Rory McIlroy fired a five-under 65 to seize a one-stroke lead at the $5.6 million St. Jude Classic.

Tiger Woods has won the storm-hit AT&T National for his 74th career title.

Tiger makes the cut at PGA championship

Tiger Woods birdied four holes in a row on his way to firing a four-under par 68 on Friday to make the cut at the US PGA Players Championship.

Woods rejects Pines for Abu Dhabi green

Woods rejects Pines for Abu Dhabi green

Lured by the match fee, much less than he earned at his peak, the champion faces a stiff challenge from the top four golfers in the world.

Woods can expect a strong golfing year

Woods can expect a strong golfing year

Tiger Woods should have a strong 2012 season, one that will help secure US PGA finances and lift golf globally ahead of its 2016 Olympic return.

Unknowns on the verge of PGA breakthrough

Two rookies, a guy with no triumphs in six years on the PGA Tour and a 47-year-old veteran will play in the final groups on Sunday at the PGA Champs.

Not out of the Woods yet

Not out of the Woods yet

Tiger Woods is expected to return to golf in time for the United States PGA Championship in Atlanta next month.

McIlroy chasing down Donald in Dubai duel

McIlroy’s win underscores Major title drought for US

After Rory McIlroy’s astonishing eight-shot victory at the US Open, American golf grapples with an unprecedented title drought.

Major question getting on Westwood’s nerves

Major question getting on Westwood’s nerves

World number one Lee Westwood is growing increasingly weary with being asked about his failure to win a first major title.

Mickelson excited about PGA return

Phil Mickelson enters the 91st PGA Championship excited about his return and relieved that his wife and mother have responded well to cancer treatment