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Mullarney cherishing rare home chance at Killeen Castle
"It's going to be a slightly different test to last year. It's a but firmer, a little bit faster, it's a lot warmer, but it's in great shape and I've played here a bunch of times since last year so I'm looking forward to it."
Mark Power relishing Irish Challenge test
"Last year I was missing cuts by one and I was trying to make them but now I am not even worried about the cut I feel like the golf is there and it's about trying to get those big finishes and stay patient but at the end of the day."
Connolly set for competitive return at AIG Irish Men’s Close
After more than a year away from competition, Paraic Connolly is looking forward to returning to action when the Portumna member plays in the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship at his home club.
Yates takes amateur road back into golf
It’s 10 years since Yates claimed his most noteworthy win on the amateur circuit in Ireland, when he was crowned West of Ireland champion at County Sligo Golf Club.
Moran eyes further Irish Challenge success
“Getting to play the Irish Challenge and then the Irish Open was special. It was close to my family home, so I was well-supported. It was two brilliant weeks from being here to then heading to the K Club."
Murphy best of the Irish on day one at Mannings Heath Masters
John Murphy is inside the top 10 after day one of the Clutch Pro Tour's Mannings Heath Masters, but Paul McBride and Alex Maguire both have work to do to hold onto their Order of Merit rankings.
McLean-Tattan squeezes through but other Irish bow out at Girls’ Amateur Championship
Zoe McLean-Tattan needed all 18 holes to finally see off Anahi Lohner-Hutzer of Switzerland in the R&A Girl's Amateur Championship round of 64 and she's now the last remaining Irish competitor.
Fahey marches on but O’Hara, Burke and Oliver all suffer defeat at Boys’ Amateur
Adam Fahey produced a dominant display to book his place in the final 32 of the R&A Boys' Amateur Championship, but it was late heartbreak for the other three who made the matchplay stages.
Royal challenge awaits at Killeen Castle for HotelPlanner Tour
After staging one of the best events on the HotelPlanner Tour schedule in 2025, Killeen Castle plays host again to the Irish Challenge and it’s not just the Irish-born players treating it as a home event.
PGA National Slieve Russell next up for Irish Golfer Events
The next event in the Irish Golfer series is this Friday the 14th of August at PGA National Slieve Russell and there are still limited spaces available. Book your spot now.
Glory for McBride at K Club Pro-Am
"It feels great, I didn't think it would be caught this morning but you still have doubts in your head, someone can go out and go nuts especially here on the South. But I am delighted to win, really delighted," said McBride.
No matchplay golf for Irish trio at U.S. Amateur
Hopes were high that at least one of the three would make the top 64 and enter the knockout stages but those hopes were dashed on the second strokeplay round.
Five surprising golfers face playoff elimination. Here’s why that matters extra
At this week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, the Tour will cut from 70 to 50, which is a big deal for two reasons. Getting inside that number is always a massive deal, but this year there’s something extra on the line.
O’Hara, Fahey, Oliver and Burke make Boys’ Amateur knockout stage
It was a day of mixed emotions for the nine Irish competing in the R&A Boy's Amateur Championship at Glasgow Gailes, with four, led by Harry O'Hara, advancing to the knockout stages.
Campbell, Lee-McNamara, Cantwell and McLean-Tattan all set for Girls’ Amateur matchplay
Four irish girls are among the 64 set to contest the knockout stages at the R&A Girls' Amateur Championship at Craigielaw in Scotland with Molly Campbell the pick of the quartet over 36 holes.
Two decades and $1 billion later, can the FedEx Cup finally win over the fans?
It's a staggering amount of money. It's even more staggering when you consider that, two decades on, it hasn't really captured the imagination of the average fan.
Lisle and Koelle co-leaders as dozens get stuck in the rough at U.S. Am
“The rough is gnarly,” said 2024 runner-up Noah Kent, who opened Monday’s first round with a 3-under 67 at Merion. “Making sure you keep it simple and don't overcomplicate things is important."
McClean on the bubble after day one at U.S. Amateur
With three Irishmen in the field, Matthew McClean shot the lowest round on day one of the U.S. Amateur in Philadelphia but at tied for 77th, he needs to improve his position to make the knockout stage.
Seven PGA Tour stars who missed the FedEx Cup playoffs
With the Wyndham Championship now in the rearview, it’s time to begin the 2026 FedEx Cup playoffs in Memphis. But plenty of star players failed to qualify for this week’s playoff opener.
Inside LIV Golf’s wild week: Bryson, Trump and the mystery investor surfaces
Yasir Al-Rumayyan made an appearance at Trump Bedminster this weekend, representing what is thought to be the first time he’s attended a LIV event since the season opener in Riyadh.
McBride hits the front at K Club Pro-Am
"I've played here the last three years and shot a good round on this course all three times so just about going out on the North which I haven't played great on and trying to shoot a number," said the 2017 Walker Cup player.
Six Irish in top 64 after day one at R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship
In a field of 144, six of the nine Irish competing finished round one inside the top 64 in the Boys' Amateur Championship at Glasgow Gailes Links with Adam Fahey leading the charge.
Lee-McNamara leads Irish challenge after day one at R&A Girls’ Amateur
Royal Portursh's Hannah Lee-McNamara is best placed of the eight Irish competing in the R&A Girls' Amateur Championship at Craigielaw Golf Club in Scotland.
The Brooks Koepka he refuses to accept
The mentality that turned Brooks Koepka into a major-winning machine may now make it impossible for him to accept the Brooks Koepka that he has become.
Murphy part of local challenge at Whirlpool Irish Senior Close
Murphy has a dual role at this week’s championship, competing for the Women’s title while also helping to oversee the running of the event as Chair of the Management Committee at the Wexford venue.
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