Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay
Amateur golfBrian KeoghSean Keeling, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Lytham Trophy, Helen Holm Scottish Amateur Open, Jessica Ross, Jasmine Macintosh, Lorna McClymont

Keeling tied third in Welsh Open Strokeplay

Sean Keeling continued his hot run of form with a tie for third in the Welsh Open Strokeplay but he was furious to double-bogey the 18th to finish two shots outside a playoff at Southerndown.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSean Keeling, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Lytham Trophy, Helen Holm Scottish Amateur Open, Jessica Ross, Jasmine Macintosh, Lorna McClymont
Keeling tied third in Welsh Open Strokeplay
Amateur golfBrian KeoghMatt McClean, Peter O'Keeffe, Joshua Hill, Robert Moran, Aideen Walsh, Emma Fleming, Katie Poots, Emma O'Driscoll, Robbie Walsh, Gary O'Flaherty, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Helen Holm Scottish Amateur Open, Lee Valley Scratch Cup, European Nations Cup

Ireland in Sotogrande; Sean Keeling in Wales; O'Driscoll in Troon; Walsh in Lee Valley

England won the men’s event and Spain the women’s as Ireland endured a difficult week at the European Nations Cup at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande in Spain.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghMatt McClean, Peter O'Keeffe, Joshua Hill, Robert Moran, Aideen Walsh, Emma Fleming, Katie Poots, Emma O'Driscoll, Robbie Walsh, Gary O'Flaherty, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Helen Holm Scottish Amateur Open, Lee Valley Scratch Cup, European Nations Cup
Ireland in Sotogrande; Sean Keeling in Wales; O'Driscoll in Troon; Walsh in Lee Valley
Amateur golfBrian KeoghWelsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Alex Gleeson, Ashley Chesters, Daniel Holland, Ashburnham, Dermot McElroy, William Hanna, Colm Campbell, Jimmy Mullen, Dean Westgate, Tiarnan McLarnonComment

Gleeson shines in Wales as Mullen wins by 9

England's Jimmy Mullen left the rest for dead in the Welsh Open Strokeplay at Ashburnham, closing with rounds of 70 and 69 to win by nine shots on 15 under par.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghWelsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Alex Gleeson, Ashley Chesters, Daniel Holland, Ashburnham, Dermot McElroy, William Hanna, Colm Campbell, Jimmy Mullen, Dean Westgate, Tiarnan McLarnonComment
Gleeson shines in Wales as Mullen wins by 9
Amateur golfBrian KeoghWelsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Daniel Holland, Jimmy Mullen, Alex Gleeson, Dermot McElroy, Colm Campbell, William Hanna, Jonathan Yates, Tiarnan McLarnonComment

Hot Holland equals course record to challenge in Welsh Open Strokeplay

Castle’s Daniel Holland has been threatening to do big things since he won the Mullingar Scratch Trophy two years ago. Today he has a chance to make his mark after a course record equalling 65 left him a shot behind England’s Jimmy Mullen ahead of the final 36 holes of the Welsh Open Stroke Play Championship at Ashburnham.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghWelsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Daniel Holland, Jimmy Mullen, Alex Gleeson, Dermot McElroy, Colm Campbell, William Hanna, Jonathan Yates, Tiarnan McLarnonComment
Hot Holland equals course record to challenge in Welsh Open Strokeplay
Amateur golfBrian KeoghWelsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Alex Gleeson, Dermot McElroy, Colm Campbell, Daniel Holland, William Hanna, Jonathan Yates, Tiarnan McLarnonComment

Gleeson shows East of Ireland form in Welsh Strokeplay

Irish Intervarsity champion Alex Gleeson will be one of the men to watch in next weekend's CityNorth Hotel sponsored East of Ireland Amateur Open at County Louth.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghWelsh Amateur Open Strokeplay, Alex Gleeson, Dermot McElroy, Colm Campbell, Daniel Holland, William Hanna, Jonathan Yates, Tiarnan McLarnonComment
Gleeson shows East of Ireland form in Welsh Strokeplay
Amateur golfBrian KeoghRhys Pugh, Richard O'Donovan, Rory McNamara, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay

McNamara eighth as Pugh wins Welsh Open

Rory McNamara impressed on the final day in Wales. Picture by Pat CashmanHeadfort’s Rory McNamara presented his credentials as another Irish candidate worthy of Walker Cup consideration when he finished eighth in the Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay Championship at Royal Portcawl.
Amateur golfBrian KeoghRhys Pugh, Richard O'Donovan, Rory McNamara, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay
Amateur golfBrian KeoghBrian Casey, Jack Hume, Richard O'Donovan, Rory McNamara, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay

Hume in the mix again

Jack Hume is in contention in the Welsh Amateur Open. Pictured at Royal Dublin by Pat Cashman. Rathsallagh’s Jack Hume has a chance to make up for two successive disappointments when he goes into the final two rounds of the Welsh Amateur Open just a shot off the lead at Royal Portcawl.
Amateur golfBrian KeoghBrian Casey, Jack Hume, Richard O'Donovan, Rory McNamara, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay
Amateur golfBrian KeoghBrian Casey, Jack Hume, Jeff Hopkins, Matt McAlpin, Richard O'Donovan, Rory McNamara, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay

O'Donovan blows hot in Wales

Richie O’Donovan made a great start in the Welsh Amateur with a 67 at Royal Portcawl. Picture by Pat CashmanLucan’s Richie O’Donovan fired eight birdies in a five under 67 to share the first round lead in the Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay at Royal Portcawl.
Amateur golfBrian KeoghBrian Casey, Jack Hume, Jeff Hopkins, Matt McAlpin, Richard O'Donovan, Rory McNamara, Welsh Amateur Open Strokeplay