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LIV Golf Takes Strategic Action to Secure its Next Era, Setting the Stage for a Future Alongside its Players and New Financial Investors
Under the proposed Transaction, the reorganized Company is expected to be majority owned by players, whom the Company remains in advanced discussions with, creating an ownership structure aligning players’ interests with the League’s long-term success.
‘Who are we to say no?’ – McIlroy on Trump attending on Irish Open weekend
"Logistically, it provides some challenges absolutely. But at the same time, if he wants to come and watch the Irish Open who are we to say 'no?'”
Tee times released for Amgen Irish Open
The draw sheet has been released for the opening two rounds of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, and some mouthwatering groupings have been confirmed.
‘A special place in my heart’ – Rahm thrilled to be back competing in Ireland
"I don't know if it's everybody or it's just me, I really feel like everybody's always so friendly and so willing to help and in such a good mood all the time. Honestly, it is truly a joy to be out here."
Local star Áine Donegan joins Women in Golf celebration ahead of Amgen Irish Open
Women working across the golf and sporting industries came together at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg to celebrate the growing opportunities available to women in golf.
Play her early and play her often: Making the case for a leading role for Leona
Getting too caught up in the stats is a trap in itself and there are no statistical models to gauge fighting spirit and the will to win.
ATPI calls on Irish golf to get behind International Thank A Greenkeeper Day
“Thank A Greenkeeper Day is a chance for clubs, members and golfers to recognise that, and we'd love to see it embraced at courses right across the country.”
Kilpatrick excited about upcoming Westport Pro-Am after St Margarets success
"I won five back in 2022, so to get the sixth win was really nice, and there's still four or five left so I'd love to be able to push Simon [Thornton, who leads the Elavon Order of Merit] as far as I can."
Grehan: This is the highlight of my golf career
Stuart Grehan has had an amazing two years since returning to the amateur game and he admits that today's sensational Walker Cup comeback victory from Great Britain and Ireland is the best day he has ever had on a golf course.
Great Britain and Ireland win Walker Cup after miraculous comeback
The greatest afternoon Great Britain and Ireland have ever seen began with a duffed pitch and shanked bunker shot and ultimately ended in euphoric glory as the hosts staged a miraculous comeback to beat the USA and win their first Walker Cup in eleven years.
Hometown return lives up to expectations for Clark
"First of all, it was a brilliant week. I absolutely loved it. Great venue, great golf course, amazing condition...."
Big-name designer lined up and 2027 target for Bellarena Golf Links
"It's incredibly exciting and the design team that are lined up - it's a big name obviously - and it's going to be very, very exciting announcing that, working with them, and seeing the project come to fruition."
Clutch Alker finishes strongest and completes wire-to-wire NI Legends victory
"It's pretty special. It was a tough day... But yeah, to win three in a row doesn't happen very often and I have to make the most of it."
GB&I whitewashed by USA in disastrous foursomes session
After the heroics of Saturday evening the Great Britain and Ireland balloon has burst. Even the usually heaving golfing town of Lahinch feels sombre after USA completed their first foursomes whitewash since 2007 which was coincidentally the last time the Walker Cup was held on Irish soil.
GB&I showed they won’t be bullied in bid to change tale of tape
GB&I captain Dean Robertson joked that his team had gone from a five club wind back to the serenity of Cypress Point twelve months ago with the calm weather on day one of the Walker Cup. It looked like a good day to be an American, but a late singles rally showed that his charges ... Read more
Power and Gough share the 54-hole lead in Poland
“I really embraced the conditions, because you really have to hit it strong. If it blows again tomorrow, I’ll be happy enough."
Glorious Grehan downs world number one Stout for famous victory
"I had a bit of a loss in the family this week [uncle Willie Egan] and maybe he was looking over me. I forgot I was two down with three to play I just stayed in it and played some really good golf coming in. Delighted."
Big moves from Clark and Mooney as Alker and Drysdale pull clear at Galgorm
Local men Cameron Clark and Damian Mooney made significant strides up the leaderboard in the second round of the NI Legends at Galgorm where Steven Alker and David Drysdale share the lead.
Closing birdie and big move upwards earns Mooney a welcome lie-in
Damian Mooney said it was a "delight" when he was informed that his birdie on Galgorm Castle's 18th hole in round two would earn him an additional 45 minutes or so in bed on Sunday morning.
Alker pays tribute to local caddie as he shares 36-hole lead at Galgorm
Boal, who is engaged to Olivia Mehaffey and serves as her caddie on the LET, is taking full advantage of a week off and his familiarity with Galgorm Castle and comfort with the roll is going down well.
Smiles return for Clark as a 67 sends him surging up the leaderboard
I've been working really hard, and it's starting to pay off a little bit, which is good, but I'm just trying to enjoy it as much as I can and I think there's a lot to be said for that."
‘Brainless of me’: Early scooped putt leads to Walker Cup rules drama
The early scoop didn’t cost GB&I, though, as Sheils Donegan and Hill went on to win the match 4 up and give GB&I a 2.5-1.5 lead after the morning session.
Half point for Grehan as late spurt gives GB&I foursomes lead
"It was so cool, really cool. There was a lot of people out there which was really nice and the majority were pulling for us which was really cool. I think a half match was a fair result in the end, there was never more than a hole in it."
Connacht do the double in AIG Junior Cups
Athlone and Athenry emerge victorious at AIG Junior Cups at Milicent Golf Club.
Centenary of the Collins Cup at Royal Curragh Golf Club
The Defence Forces will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Collins Cup on Monday, 7th September 2026, with a competition at Royal Curragh Golf Club, a century after the trophy was first contested.