
Nolan in the mix after 68 at the Brabazon Trophy
Liam Nolan is just three shots off the lead after the opening round of the Brabazon Trophy. The Galway native shot a three-under 68 to move into fifth place as England’s Arron Edwards-Hill and South Africa’s Christiaan Maas ended the day in a share of the lead on...

McIlroy ignites hopes of Major win #5 with lowest PGA opener in seven years
Rory McIlroy, seven long years since his last major championship triumph, ignited hopes of glory at the game’s highest level once more with a gutsy five-under par 65 on the opening of the PGA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma. McIlroy entered the Southern Hills...

Purcell leads the Irish charge as Nienaber takes control in Spain
Conor Purcell leads the Irish charge after day one of the Challenge de Espana as Wilco Nienaber stormed into the lead on a windy opening day as, a six-under par round of 66 opened a one-stroke advantage at Iberostar Real Club de Golf Novo Sancti Petri. Purcell who has...
Comment & Agenda

One last dance – Win the PGA Championship for me Paddy
Fourteen years on from his last major triumph, Pádraig Harrington is in great form heading to Southern Hills for his latest jaunt at a fourth crown

The PGA Championship: The underrated major that continues to deliver drama in abundance
The PGA has smiled on Irish golfers through the years, none moreso than in 2008 when Pádraig Harrington once again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in one of golf’s marquee events

Could one shot change it all for McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy will tee up at Southern Hills having made a final hole play under the gun at Augusta that he hasn’t pulled off for the best part of a decade. It might just inject him with the self-belief that he can win a Major again

Supercharging the Game of Golf
LIV Golf seems more hellbent on antagonising and disrupting the members of the status quo than achieving its own laudable aims

The Island in the Sun
Before Friday, I’d never been to The Island, but Dad had been, and with the old man in tow to retrace a famous birdie he made in 1978, it was always going to be an adventure

Become a Match Play Master
A simple shift in approach can transform a stroke play machine into a match play master. Better yet, the opposite can also be true

O Sergio, Sergio, why art thou so angry Sergio?
Sergio Garcia’s latest on-course strop at the Wells Fargo came as no surprise to our writer who’ll never forget his brush with the fiery Spaniard at Mount Juliet in 2002

Can LIV Golf survive without the love of the people?
‘For all the whataboutery on Twitter – America is bad. What about China? Don’t you hate pants? – I retain a fool’s hope that the majority of people will see through this half-baked attempt at world domination and ultimately give it a miss’

Tiger Woods v Phil Mickelson rivalry put under the spotlight
New book profiles two complex but fascinating characters who contributed greatly to the rise in popularity of golf since the mid-Nineties
Featured Interviews

Michael Hoey is playing life’s long game
Michael Hoey called time on a playing career spanning the best part of two decades, leaving behind the short-game of status uncertainty in golf’s paid ranks to take up the long-game of a steady income as a DP World Tour referee

Tom McKibbin – Holywood’s latest smash hit!
There’s a new teenager from Holywood making moves under golf’s bright lights, and although comparisons with Rory McIlroy are flattering, Tom McKibbin is playing the game very much his own way

Maynooth University: A proven option for golf’s future stars
With applications for the Paddy Harrington programme to be submitted online by April 1st, we caught up with Ronan Mullarney, Shannon Burke & TJ Ford who explain why Maynooth was their perfect option

TJ Ford & the big balancing act
What might’ve been a pro rugby career with Connacht has turned into a balancing act between full-time employment and Irish international duty for amateur golfer TJ Ford

The Making of John Murphy
As he makes his debut this week on the PGA Tour, we look back on Kinsale man John Murphy’s astonishing rise to this point and look ahead to his exciting first full season on the Challenge Tour

Brendan Lawlor – Game Recognises Game
Our January cover star Brendan Lawlor on overnight fame, recognition from McIlroy, Morikawa and DeChambeau, a growing need for financial incentive, meeting his former self and his Irish Open dream

Kearney’s perseverance finally being rewarded
Niall Kearney opens up about his many struggles to this point, the reasons he kept going and why he’s so optimistic for the future

Reeling in the years with Pádraig Harrington
Liam Kelly on five decades in the life of Ireland’s trailblazing Major champion who returns to action at this week’s Portugal Masters

Lauren Walsh – The Warden of the Forest
From Castlewarden to Wake Forest & from there to the bright lights of The Open and a debut Curtis Cup, it’s been quite the ride so far for Lauren Walsh, and she’s only getting started

That winning feeling, with Seamus Power
Seamus Power gets his season underway at the Sanderson Farms Championship this week. We caught up with him recently to reflect on his breakthrough win on the PGA Tour
Golf Ireland News
Equipment
Keep up to date with the latest releases from all major golf brands.

New Galvin Green Collection puts pink in the spotlight
Subtle shades mixed with complementary colours in shirts, jackets, sweaters and shorts

Arccos launch new version of its wearable link shot tracker
Hot on the heels of releasing its next generation Smart Sensors, Arccos Golf has today launched a new and improved Link to meet growing demand for its automatic shot tracking wearable

Arccos Golf introduces next generation smart sensors
New automatic shot tracking tech delivers the game’s most accurate shot capture

BIG MAX introduce six new bag designs
Based around BIG MAX’s Aqua and Dri Lite technology, each bag in the new line will protect a golfer’s gear from the elements

Titleist introduce new Scotty Cameron Phantom X putters
Scotty Cameron introduces the next evolution of the Phantom X family, bringing the most in-demand mallet shapes from the Tour to golfers everywhere.
Style

FootJoy unveil streetwear inspired Pro SL Sport Golf Shoe
FootJoy has introduced an all-new athletic upper to the iconic Pro|SL range with the Pro|SL Sport – inspired by streetwear trends

Fitzpatrick looks to master Augusta National with Special Edition Skechers Pro 5 Hyper
Skechers has unveiled a Special Edition of their new PRO 5 HYPER shoe that will be worn by Skechers player Matt Fitzpatrick at The Masters this week.

Get €30 off new golf shoes with the Duca Del Cosma trade-in
Luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma is launching a trade-in promotion that supports sustainable golf & growing the game in emerging markets

Style & comfort in spades with ECCO’s hybrid BIOM C4
Golf footwear brand Ecco Golf have unveiled their latest innovation in hybrid performance footwear, the brand-new ECCO BIOM C4

ECCO Golf & J.Lindeberg join forces in limited-edition capsule collaboration
Ecco Golf combines its passion for footwear innovation with J.Lindeberg’s progressive design in a new, limited-edition collaboration featuring a bold take on four iconic Ecco shoes

Experience Italian golf evolution with Duca del Cosma
All-new styles, bright colours & leading tech headline latest collection from Italian luxury golf shoe brand Duca del Cosma

Adidas continues to push footwear limits with new REBELCROSS
In the past, it was assumed that golf shoes needed to look a certain way. adidas is continuing to challenge that mindset with its latest unveiling, REBELCROSS

New Galvin Green collection inspired by freedom of movement
Unrestricted swing & comfort at the heart of Galvin Green’s latest range offering more sustainable choices

Galvin Green advances its Eco-friendly Upcycle Edition
The pioneering range is designed to help reduce unwanted waste and offer golfers peace of mind knowing that the clothing helps minimise the social and environmental impact often associated with manufacturing
Travel
Irish PGA News
Club Spotlight

Carton House opens its arms with a new name and new vigour
Carton House has enjoyed both a multi-million euro refurbishment and a rebranding as it becomes part of the worldwide Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Group., making it a must-visit national treasure

New owner. New ideas. New moves. Welcome to The K Club
‘Open arms, open doors… all are welcome. That is the new attitude here. Come and enjoy, bring the family, relax, have fun. This is key to the resort’s rebranding and new raison d’etre’

Watergate!
Palmerstown House Estate steps it up with a new island green and a reminder of the golf experience it offers

Club spotlight lands on Irish royalty
Velvet turf and greens of gold. Portmarnock has quality running through all 27 holes, writes Kevin Markham. A must for your bucket list

See The Point
Kevin Markham returns to Seapoint to admire the club’s development. Have you played it?
Video
Watch the latest Irish Golfer videos below, from coverage of tournaments to equipment reviews.
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Quick Tip with Niall Kearney - Turn the right hip in the backswing
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Niall Kearney - Importance of a good posture
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Quick Tip with Niall Kearney - Chipping with a neutral shaft
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Niall Kearney - Accurate alignment
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Niall Kearney - Take a neutral grip to improve your ball striking
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Quick Tip with Stuart Grehan - Load your right side for more power
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Quick Tip with Stuart Grehan - How to play the flop shot
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Brendan McCarroll - Set up for the perfect drive
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Quick Tip with Stuart Grehan - Hole more putts with correct setup
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Quick Tip with Stuart Grehan - Improve your iron play
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Quick Tip with Neil O'Briain - How to chip from the rough
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Quick Tip with Stuart Grehan - The Northwestern putting drill
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The CFM Group Straffan Pro-Am at the K Club 2021
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2020 K Club Pro Am
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Simon Thornton - 2020 Irish PGA Champion
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Irish Golfer Shootout supported by BMW and Modest! Golf
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2020 Straffan Golf Club Pro Am
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INTERVIEW - Damien McGrane, Winner of The 109th Irish PGA Championship
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Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifier 2019
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Titleist T Series Irons & Utility
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Cobra RAD Speed Driver for 2021
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Titleist TSi Drivers Review
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Rory McIlroy first look at TaylorMade SIM Drivers
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New Gear - FootJoy Fury
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TaylorMade M5 M6 Custom Fit Experience with McGuirks
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Enda McLaughlin - The science behind P2 Putting Grips
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First Look at TaylorMade M5 M6 Drivers for 2019