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County Sligo members approve Mackenzie and Ebert masterplan

County Sligo will host the 101st Connolly Motor Group-sponsored West of Ireland Championship this week, but players returning over the next five years will find the course gradually transformed after the club unanimously approved a massive course development plan this week.

County Sligo members approve Mackenzie and Ebert masterplan
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Irish Legends: The Impact of Ireland's Greatest Golfers on the Global Stage

Explore the journey of Ireland's golf legends, from fairways to the forefront of the golfing world. Discover their achievements, iconic courses, and lasting legacy.

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Irish Legends: The Impact of Ireland's Greatest Golfers on the Global Stage

Kentucky and traditions from the 'old country' of Ireland converge in Valhalla

Rory McIlroy’s victory in darkness at the 2014 PGA Championship in Valhalla Golf Club, resisting the rallies of local favourites Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler in a rain-delayed final round, was the Northern Irishman’s most recent in a major. However, it was not the last time nor the first time someone from the Old Country left an imprint in Valhalla and Kentucky.

Kentucky and traditions from the 'old country' of Ireland converge in Valhalla

Breffne McKenna appointed Director of Golf for Mayrange Hospitality portfolio at Castlemartyr, Ring of Kerry and Tulfarris

Mayrange Hospitality has appointed Breffne McKenna as the Director of Golf to oversee golfing operations at Castlemartyr Resort Golf Club in Cork, the Ring Of Kerry Golf Club in Kerry and Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort in Wicklow.

Breffne McKenna appointed Director of Golf for Mayrange Hospitality portfolio at Castlemartyr, Ring of Kerry and Tulfarris

Creating Wexford's missing links — new €20 million Curracloe Links at Ravenport Resort set to put sunny southeast on world golfing map

Ireland's sunny southeast might be great for your holidays, but it could soon become one of the meccas of Irish golf thanks to the construction of Curracloe Links at the new Ravenport Resort.

Creating Wexford's missing links — new €20 million Curracloe Links at Ravenport Resort set to put sunny southeast on world golfing map
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Galgorm wins big at World Luxury Awards

Galgorm Resort has been recognised by two global platforms, winning an unprecedented six awards at the prestigious 2023 World Luxury Awards hosted in Athens, and securing the Best Destination Spa 2024 title at the recent Conde Nast Johansens Awards in London.

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Galgorm wins big at World Luxury Awards

Druids Glen voted Golf Resort of the Year at IGTOA Awards

The 26th Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) awards were held at the refurbished Slieve Donard Hotel overlooking Royal County Down earlier this week and there were major awards for Druids Glen, The K Club, Tralee Golf Club and the KPMG Women’s Irish Open.

Druids Glen voted Golf Resort of the Year at IGTOA Awards

Portmarnock Resort unveils “new” Jameson Links

The renowned Portmarnock Resort, formerly Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, has unveiled its recently remodelled championship golf course under a new brand name, but one of great historical importance - Jameson Golf Links.

Portmarnock Resort unveils “new” Jameson Links
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Top 4 Tips For First-Time Golfers Traveling To Ireland

Every avid golfer always seeks new countries to hit the links there. You may be tired of the same old golf clubs and terrains at home, and now you’ve decided to travel the world searching for great golf games.

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Top 4 Tips For First-Time Golfers Traveling To Ireland

Mackenzie and Ebert addressing nine key “shortcomings” — including “healthy and safety” — for Co Louth

Golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert are sifting through 94 slides as they prepare to present their proposals for course changes to the members at an information evening on May 31.

Mackenzie and Ebert addressing nine key “shortcomings” — including “healthy and safety” — for Co Louth