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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.

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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
Brian KeoghComment

Lowry and McIlroy fire 61 to share Zurich Classic lead

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry fed off each other and played the carefree of their amateur days to blast 11-under 61 and grab a share of the lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

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Lowry and McIlroy fire 61 to share Zurich Classic lead
PGA TourBrian KeoghComment

McIlroy willing to return to board “but only if people want me involved”

Rory McIlroy wants to return to the PGA Tour policy board to help speed up an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and reunify the game.

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McIlroy willing to return to board “but only if people want me involved”
Brian KeoghComment

Power sees "good things on horizon" as speed returns

Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda make the game look easy as they dominate the world rankings.

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Power sees "good things on horizon" as speed returns
PGA TourBrian KeoghComment

Scheffler five clear as RBC Heritage goes into Monday finish

Scottie Scheffler saved a miraculous par in fading light to take a five-stroke into his last three holes of the weather-delayed RBC Heritage at Hilton Head.

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Scheffler five clear as RBC Heritage goes into Monday finish
Majors, LPGABrian KeoghComment

Korda clinches Chevron Championship for fifth win in a row

Nelly Korda claimed her fifth consecutive victory and second major title with a two-shot win in the Chevron Championship in Texas.

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Korda clinches Chevron Championship for fifth win in a row