MajorsBrian KeoghComment

McIlroy seeking ‘that little bit of something’ to stoke major fire

Rory McIlroy has three more chances this year to win a Major before it officially becomes a ten-year drought. But the world number two could not be more upbeat about his game, which he considers far superior now to what it was in 2014 when he won the PGA Championship at Valhalla.

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McIlroy seeking ‘that little bit of something’ to stoke major fire
PGA Irish Region, CharityBrian KeoghComment

New Mourne Golf Club PGA Pro-am raises £50,000 for Daisy Lodge

The Mourne Golf Club Pro-am, hosted at Royal County Down Golf Club, is an exciting new PGA sanctioned event that will take place on May 17, 2024, that will also raise significant funds for local Newcastle charity, Daisy Lodge Cancer Fund for Children.

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New Mourne Golf Club PGA Pro-am raises £50,000 for Daisy Lodge
Amateur golfAmateur newsComment

St Anne’s seeks entries for July’s Parent and Child Championship

Golf clubs are well known for trying to demonstrate any progress they feel they are making as a club by making additions to their facilities or changes to their golf course.

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St Anne’s seeks entries for July’s Parent and Child Championship
Amateur golf, MajorsBrian KeoghPebble Beach Golf LinksAine Donegan, US Women's Open

Aine Donegan, a testament to the power of the mental game, secures her spot in the US Women’s Open once again

Lahinch’s Áine Donegan credited her mental game for helping her qualify for the US Women’s Open for the second year running but she’s putting no pressure on herself to produce another headlining-grabbing performance alongside the world’s best.

Amateur golf, MajorsBrian KeoghPebble Beach Golf LinksAine Donegan, US Women's Open
Aine Donegan, a testament to the power of the mental game, secures her spot in the US Women’s Open once again
MajorsThe R&AComment

NetJets announces multi-year agreement with R and A

NetJets, the global leader in private aviation, has announced its exclusive partnership with The R&A as its Official Private Jet Provider for The Open.

MajorsThe R&AComment
NetJets announces multi-year agreement with R and A
Amateur golfAmateur newsComment

Martin and Abom close in on top spot

Aideen Walsh’s lead at the top of the Women’s Bridgestone Order of Merit has narrowed following a second win of the season for Mairead Martin (Kanturk) and a runner-up finish for Anna Abom (Edmondstown) seeing the gap close on the Lahinch golfer.

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Martin and Abom close in on top spot
Amateur golfBrian KeoghWest of Ireland Championship, Des Smyth, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Mark Gannon, Declan Branigan, Vincent Nevin

How the ‘West’ made Irish golf, and Rory McIlroy, a global golfing powerhouse

Sunday’s win by Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans came just three days after a historic gathering of former West of Ireland champions at County Sligo and put into context the massive contribution of that championship to Irish golf over the past 100 years.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghWest of Ireland Championship, Des Smyth, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Mark Gannon, Declan Branigan, Vincent Nevin
How the ‘West’ made Irish golf, and Rory McIlroy, a global golfing powerhouse
The R&A

Royal and Ancient clubhouse reopens after renovations

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews today reopened its historic Clubhouse following completion of renovation work to extend the building and implement new and enhanced facilities.

The R&A
Royal and Ancient clubhouse reopens after renovations
PGA TourBrian KeoghComment

McIlroy and Lowry rally late to keep Zurich Classic victory in their sights

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy sparked into life over their final ten holes to remain in contention for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

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McIlroy and Lowry rally late to keep Zurich Classic victory in their sights
Alps Tour, Challenge Tour, DP World Tour, Ladies European TourBrian KeoghK ClubISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP, Tom McKibbin, UAE Challenge, Conor Purcell, Investec South African Women’s Open, Olivia Mehaffey, Tunisian Golf Open, Alex Maguire, Robert Moran

McKibbin seven back as Maguire clinches runner-up finish in Tunisia

Tom McKibbin failed to build on a fast start and carded a one-over 71 to trail South Africa's Casey Jarvis by seven shots heading into the final round of the ISPS HANDA - CHAMPIONSHIP in Japan.

Alps Tour, Challenge Tour, DP World Tour, Ladies European TourBrian KeoghK ClubISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP, Tom McKibbin, UAE Challenge, Conor Purcell, Investec South African Women’s Open, Olivia Mehaffey, Tunisian Golf Open, Alex Maguire, Robert Moran
McKibbin seven back as Maguire clinches runner-up finish in Tunisia
PGA Tour, Ryder CupBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Guy Kinnings, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton

McIlroy and Lowry keep pace in Louisiana as Rahm and Hatton enjoy Ryder Cup lifeline

Rory McIlroy knows a team is stronger when it plays to its strengths and it worked out of him on and off the course in the space of 24 hours.

PGA Tour, Ryder CupBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Guy Kinnings, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton
McIlroy and Lowry keep pace in Louisiana as Rahm and Hatton enjoy Ryder Cup lifeline