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Unmasking Phil
‘Now that the mask has slipped and irreparable damage has been done to Mickelson’s reputation among the golfing fraternity and perhaps to his legacy within the game, what comes next for Phil?’
My 27-year journey alongside Woods to his Hall of Fame induction
Ahead of Tiger Woods’ Hall of Fame induction, our roving reporter Bernie McGuire recalls some up close and personal encounters with the man they call the GOAT
Was McIlroy’s Bay Hill “crazy golf” assessment a fair one?
‘I’ve come to realise that no matter what Rory does, be it stand up against the Saudis, or save the Irish Open, he’ll always be damned in some quarters in Ireland, but was his Bay Hill outburst a fair one?’
Tap into Tech. Don’t drown in it
Karl Morris of Mind Factor explains how to effectively use technology for your game as opposed to being used by it
The day Arnie introduced us to ‘Mulligan’
Bay Hill Club and Lodge is a special place to visit at any time of year but when The King was in town, Arnie’s place took on new meaning, and everyone left with memories to last a lifetime
The Redzone versus The Deadzone
The PGA Tour broadcast took a beating at the hands of its television rival, the National Football League, in recent weeks, but is it any wonder given the state of the production?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
When it comes to course ratings, especially our Top 100 Courses in Ireland, everyone has an opinion, but some carry more weight than others
Scoring records tumble at Riviera
‘When Ben Hogan won the LA Open (as it was formerly known) 3-times in the late 1940s, his scores were -4, -9 and -6. Draw your own conclusions but nobody will persuade me that today’s players are that much better’
Links versus Parkland, and how Adare is changing the game
The upper end of our Top-100 ranking may be packed with links courses but Adare Manor sits proudly for the parkland community amongst them, and it’s only getting better
Top-100s Not for Me
Our top-100 courses in Ireland ranking is anticipated by many, but not our own Ivan Morris! He was curious to know where a new favourite in Ballinrobe placed, however…
Time the PGA Tour intervenes at Phoenix before someone gets seriously hurt
‘What’s it going to take to bring a halt to this nonsense before a player, a caddie, or any official will have their head split wide open by a flying full bottle of beer?’
How Hoffman & Theegala helped the fans find their voice
It wasn’t just boozed-up hole-in-one seekers making themselves heard last week. There was a very clear message from the world of golf. Fans matter, & independent contractors should take notice
Happy Gilmore grew the game & his legend lives on in Phoenix
‘You won’t catch two big fat naked bikers in the woods off 17 having sex but then TPC Scottsdale is desert country and a cactus is not to be trifled with’
How Maguire’s own standards surpass public expectation
“I’m obviously delighted for people to be able to enjoy the win, but at the same time, I’m the one hitting the shots and putting in the long hours. I’m the one that’s there at the range until dark, up first thing”
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Maguire knows she has more to give despite fantastic finish as Doherty sets the pace at World Invitational
Leona Maguire could barely have had more contrasting beginning and ends to her opening round at the ISPS HANDA World Invitational at Galgorm Castle as she battled back from a disastrous start to hold a share of second place after day one. The Cavan woman could not...
Golf Ireland launches Get into Golf App
Golf Ireland are delighted to release a Get into Golf App, following on from the success of the Get into Golf Programme that has been rolled out in Golf Clubs around Ireland in recent years. The App has been designed with the help of The R&A and Future Workshops,...
Bland a “happy boy” after grabbing early World Invitational clubhouse lead
Richard Bland is a "happy boy" after his opening round of the ISPS HANDA World Invitational after he grabbed the early clubhouse lead at Galgorm Castle and Massereene with a five-under 65 at the latter. The 49-year-old rattled off four birdies in five holes on his...
Coughlin shakes off rough recent form to join Pedersen at World Invitational summit
She might play under the American flag, but it's a rather Irish name atop the ISPS HANDA World Invitational leaderboard as Lauren Coughlin assumed a share of the lead at the midway point of the first round in Co Antrim. The 29-year-old University of Virginia graduate...
No escaping a sad and embarrassing spell for golf
First, I must brag. My golf is good lately, relatively speaking. Rounds of 80 and 81 last two times out, my handicap’s dropping like a seagull’s last meal from the sky. No long walks spoiled for me. Nothing but pure ball-striking and great conversation. Overdue...