DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 13, 2026Shane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, DoonbegComment

'It would mean the world to me to knock this one off' — Shane Lowry dreaming of Doonbeg glory

Shane Lowry has suffered more than his fair share of heartbreak this season, but riding the wave of emotion generated by a massive home crowd, he feels ready to end his four-year drought and claim his second Amgen Irish Open win at Doonbeg.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 13, 2026Shane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, DoonbegComment

'It would mean the world to me to knock this one off' — Shane Lowry dreaming of Doonbeg glory

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 13, 2026Amgen Irish Open, Shane Lowry, Liam Nolan, Tom McKibbin, Rory McIlroyComment

Lowry produces clutch putting display to lead Irish Open by four

Shane Lowry produced an otherworldly putting performance to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 13, 2026Amgen Irish Open, Shane Lowry, Liam Nolan, Tom McKibbin, Rory McIlroyComment

Lowry produces clutch putting display to lead Irish Open by four

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 12, 2026Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin, Liam Nolan

'What Shane's doing is amazing' — McIlroy left spluttering in Lowry's exhaust fumes after a poor day on the greens

There are a few things you hate to see if you're a sportsman at the top level.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 12, 2026Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin, Liam Nolan

'What Shane's doing is amazing' — McIlroy left spluttering in Lowry's exhaust fumes after a poor day on the greens

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 11, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubShane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, Doonbeg

'I went after it and just let myself be Shane Lowry'

Shane Lowry produced the very best version of himself to survive the longest day in Amgen Irish Open history and thrust himself into contention at Trump Doonbeg,

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 11, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubShane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, Doonbeg

'I went after it and just let myself be Shane Lowry'

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 11, 2026Shinnecock Hills Golf ClubShane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, Doonbeg

Lowry finds his sweet spot in west Clare

Little has gone right for Shane Lowry this year, but he may just have found his sweet spot in West Clare, where he combined the artistic side of his brain with 17 years of experience and thrust himself into the mix at the Amgen Irish Open.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 11, 2026Shinnecock Hills Golf ClubShane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, Doonbeg

Lowry finds his sweet spot in west Clare

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 11, 2026Scioto Country ClubAmgen, Padraig Harrington

'It's a bit like rush hour traffic in bad conditions' — Harrington and Power slip late as slow play mars opener at Doonbeg

Doonbeg first hit the headlines in Irish golfing circles for Vertigo angustior, the rare microscopic snail that delayed construction of the original links and still has Donald Trump's ballroom plans in a holding pattern.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 11, 2026Scioto Country ClubAmgen, Padraig Harrington

'It's a bit like rush hour traffic in bad conditions' — Harrington and Power slip late as slow play mars opener at Doonbeg

MajorsBrian KeoghSeptember 10, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubThe Masters, Rory McIlroy, Fred Ridley

‘I would argue the Irish Open's case with Fred, all day’ — McIlroy urges Augusta to give Irish Open Masters exemption

Rory McIlroy admits he’s been in the ear of Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley about handing the Amgen Irish Open winner a Masters invitation.

MajorsBrian KeoghSeptember 10, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubThe Masters, Rory McIlroy, Fred Ridley

‘I would argue the Irish Open's case with Fred, all day’ — McIlroy urges Augusta to give Irish Open Masters exemption

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 09, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubShane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, Padraig Harrington

‘He’s the best version of Shane I’ve seen’ - Harrington urges Lowry to remain patient in quest for winning reward

Padraig Harrington has faith in SHANE LOWRY

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 09, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubShane Lowry, Amgen Irish Open, Padraig Harrington

‘He’s the best version of Shane I’ve seen’ - Harrington urges Lowry to remain patient in quest for winning reward

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 09, 2026Scioto Country ClubPadraig Harrington, Amgen Irish Open, Doonbeg

‘There's always stuff going on’ — Multiple agendas competing with Trump factor at windy Doonbeg

Pádraig Harrington clearly has a strong diplomatic bent, and while Donald Trump leaves few indifferent, the Dubliner knows the players will be cocooned in their own little worlds this week.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 09, 2026Scioto Country ClubPadraig Harrington, Amgen Irish Open, Doonbeg

‘There's always stuff going on’ — Multiple agendas competing with Trump factor at windy Doonbeg

Brian KeoghSeptember 08, 2026Hong Kong Golf Club FanlingJon Rahm, LIV Golf Promotions Event, Tom McKibbin, Graeme McDowell

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy leaving players free to leave

LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure following Saudi Arabia's decision to withdraw its multibillion-dollar funding.

Brian KeoghSeptember 08, 2026Hong Kong Golf Club FanlingJon Rahm, LIV Golf Promotions Event, Tom McKibbin, Graeme McDowell

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy leaving players free to leave

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 08, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubTom McKibbin, Amgen Irish Open, LIV Golf, Jon Rahm

'It's pretty cool to hear' - McKibbin flattered by Rahm praise

Tom McKibbin’s LIV Golf future might be in doubt but he believes he has the game to win the Amgen Irish Open and repay Jon Rahm’s faith in him as a potential superstar.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 08, 2026Augusta National Golf ClubTom McKibbin, Amgen Irish Open, LIV Golf, Jon Rahm

'It's pretty cool to hear' - McKibbin flattered by Rahm praise

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 08, 2026Hong Kong Golf Club FanlingJon Rahm, Amgen Irish Open

'I still have a contract with LIV 1.0 at this point' - Rahm dances around LIV issue

If LIV’s Jon Rahm dances his way between the dunes and bunkers at Doonbeg as deftly as he dodges questions about his future, he has a third Amgen Irish Open title in the bag.

DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 08, 2026Hong Kong Golf Club FanlingJon Rahm, Amgen Irish Open

'I still have a contract with LIV 1.0 at this point' - Rahm dances around LIV issue

Amateur golf, DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 07, 2026Walker Cup, Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry

Purity over star power - Harrington and Lowry reflect on unforgettable Walker Cup spectacle

Doonbeg will showcase a constellation of stars during this week's Amgen Irish Open, but it will be almost impossible to replicate the purity of last weekend's incredible Walker Cup spectacle at Lahinch.

Amateur golf, DP World TourBrian KeoghSeptember 07, 2026Walker Cup, Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry

Purity over star power - Harrington and Lowry reflect on unforgettable Walker Cup spectacle

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 06, 2026Lahinch, Stuart Grehan, Walker Cup, Josh Hill, Luke Poulter, Connor Graham, Eliot Baker

The Legend of Lahinch — Great Britain and Ireland sneaks thriller

Dean Robertson was in tears as Great Britain and Ireland claimed a Walker Cup comeback win for the ages at Lahinch, and the great links proved once more that it's an unparalleled match-play masterpiece.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 06, 2026Lahinch, Stuart Grehan, Walker Cup, Josh Hill, Luke Poulter, Connor Graham, Eliot Baker

The Legend of Lahinch — Great Britain and Ireland sneaks thriller

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 06, 2026Cypress Point Golf ClubWalker Cup, Dean Robertson

'We've still got a chance' - Dean Robertson hopeful despite foursomes whitewash

Great Britain and Ireland captain Dean Robertson believes his troops still have a chance to come back from a Sunday morning foursomes whitewash and win the Walker Cup at Lahinch.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 06, 2026Cypress Point Golf ClubWalker Cup, Dean Robertson

'We've still got a chance' - Dean Robertson hopeful despite foursomes whitewash

Hooters TourBrian KeoghSeptember 06, 2026Riyadh Golf ClubMark Power, Rosa Challenge Tour

'Embrace being uncomfortable and try to keep my foot down' - Mark Power's plan for Poland glory

Mark Power has a chance to take a massive step forward in his career after grabbing a share of the 54-hole lead at the windswept Rosa Challenge Tour in Poland.

Hooters TourBrian KeoghSeptember 06, 2026Riyadh Golf ClubMark Power, Rosa Challenge Tour

'Embrace being uncomfortable and try to keep my foot down' - Mark Power's plan for Poland glory

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 05, 2026Walker Cup, Stuart Grehan, Preston Stout, Lahinch

‘He’s looking over me this week’ - Grehan wins for late Uncle Willie as GB&I takes Walker Cup lead

Stuart Grehan was inspired by the memory of his late uncle Willie to produce a remarkable singles comeback to take down world number one Preston Stout and keep hopes of a home victory alive in the 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 05, 2026Walker Cup, Stuart Grehan, Preston Stout, Lahinch

‘He’s looking over me this week’ - Grehan wins for late Uncle Willie as GB&I takes Walker Cup lead

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 05, 2026Walker Cup, Lahinch, Stuart Grehan, Eliot Baker

"So from a five-club wind, we went to California again' - Robertson happy as GB&I weather calm at Lahinch

Stuart Grehan hit a stunning three-wood to the edge of the 18th that helped Great Britain and Ireland forge a 2.5-1.5 lead in the 51st Walker Cup at a windless Lahinch.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 05, 2026Walker Cup, Lahinch, Stuart Grehan, Eliot Baker

"So from a five-club wind, we went to California again' - Robertson happy as GB&I weather calm at Lahinch

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 04, 2026Walker Cup, Lahinch

Caddies can be key to Walker Cup success at Lahinch

Winning a Walker Cup on away soil takes talent and good fortune, but perhaps the key to survival in hostile territory is an ability to seek good advice and heed it.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 04, 2026Walker Cup, Lahinch

Caddies can be key to Walker Cup success at Lahinch

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 04, 2026John Gleeson, Lahinch, Walker Cup, Kevin Hammer

'The Holy Grail has arrived for Lahinch' - Everything you need to know about the Walker Cup

Lahinch Golf Club is synonymous with Irish amateur golf, and club captain John Gleeson had no hesitation in describing the staging of the 51st Walker Cup this weekend as the Holy Grail for the west Clare club.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 04, 2026John Gleeson, Lahinch, Walker Cup, Kevin Hammer

'The Holy Grail has arrived for Lahinch' - Everything you need to know about the Walker Cup

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 02, 2026Paul McGinley, Walker Cup, Lahinch

'Do your job' - McGinley goes full Roy Keane during Walker Cup chat

Paul McGinley went full Roy Keane when he addressed the Great Britain and Ireland team ahead of this weekend's Walker Cup clash at Lahinch.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 02, 2026Paul McGinley, Walker Cup, Lahinch

'Do your job' - McGinley goes full Roy Keane during Walker Cup chat

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 02, 2026Lahinch, John Burke, Brud Slattery, Walker Cup

Eternal links: Lahinch is golf's global village

They say in Lahinch that people come for the golf but return again for the experience. It is as true and undeniable as the beauty of this little corner of west Clare, where golf is part and parcel of everyday life.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSeptember 02, 2026Lahinch, John Burke, Brud Slattery, Walker Cup

Eternal links: Lahinch is golf's global village

Ladies European TourBrian KeoghAugust 31, 2026The K ClubLeona Maguire, KPMG Women's Irish Open, Casandra Alexander

Leona Maguire upbeat for Solheim Cup after strong Irish Open showing

Leona Maguire heads for the Solheim Cup with a spring in her step and her game on an upward curve after she matched her career-best KPMG Women's Irish Open finish at The K Club.

Ladies European TourBrian KeoghAugust 31, 2026The K ClubLeona Maguire, KPMG Women's Irish Open, Casandra Alexander

Leona Maguire upbeat for Solheim Cup after strong Irish Open showing

Amateur golfCaomh Breen AllenAugust 30, 2026Irish Senior Cup, Warrenpoint Golf Club, Douglas Golf Club

Three in a row for Douglas women as Warrenpoint claim men's Senior Cup

Douglas secured a third AIG Women’s Senior Cup title in a row for just the second time in the club’s history, while Warrenpoint ended an 18-year wait for AIG Men’s Senior Cup glory at Shandon Park.

Amateur golfCaomh Breen AllenAugust 30, 2026Irish Senior Cup, Warrenpoint Golf Club, Douglas Golf Club

Three in a row for Douglas women as Warrenpoint claim men's Senior Cup