Palmer Cup

Mehaffey, Rafferty and Power help Internationals to 9-3 lead at Arnold Palmer Cup

Ireland’s Caolan Rafferty and Olivia Mehaffey and Mark Power and partner Kaleigh Telfer won their opening mixed fourball matches as the Internationals raced into an 9-3 lead over the USA after the opening day of the Arnold Palmer Cup at Bay Hill.

Mehaffey, Rafferty and Power help Internationals to 9-3 lead at Arnold Palmer Cup

Round up: Palmer Cup for USA; FedEx St Jude for Gomez; Power rising

The United States defeated Europe 18-12  to reclaim the Palmer Cup at Rich Harvest Farms where Gary Hurley rounded off his second appearance in the event with a singles win. 

Round up: Palmer Cup for USA; FedEx St Jude for Gomez; Power rising

Amateur round-up: Brabazon Trophy, Dunne's Palmer Cup, Craig's Connacht Ladies

Brabazon Trophy — There was no luck for the Irish at Seaton Carew as Rushmore's Ben Stow closed with a seven under par 66 to claim the Brabazon Trophy.

Amateur round-up: Brabazon Trophy, Dunne's Palmer Cup, Craig's Connacht Ladies

Royal County Down set for Palmer Cup

Royal County Down - “Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea” - plays host to the Palmer Cup this week. There might only be one golfing show in town this week with all eyes on Royal Portrush, but further down the coast Royal County Down will play host to the prestigious Palmer Cup.