As the winter winds start blowing in, we visited sunny Spain to investigate a warm-weather alternative to Ireland’s lift, clean and place sodden fairways
Courses & Travel
Rising in the West
We sent Kevin Markham down the Wild Atlantic Way to Westport Golf Club, an Irish course forcing its way back into the light
La Cala launch two timely winter packages for frozen Irish golfers
It was a morning for a kettle of water on the car windscreen making two exclusive off-season packages at the spectacular La Cala Resort in Spain all the more appealing
European Tour stop Dom Pedro opens new €120k Golf Academy
Plotting a winter golf escape? The venue for this week’s Portugal Masters has opened a new home for Titleist’s regional fitting centre at the Dom Pedro Pinhal Golf Course
Open your mind to the fairways of Mallorca
We went to Mallorca to examine the tests of Son Gual and Alcanada golf clubs whilst resting in between at the tranquil Carrossa resort
Clubs to Hire founder has warning for ‘old favourites’
The first two months of the year have provided Turkish delight for market-leading rental agency Clubs to Hire, with bookings in Belek bouncing back impressively following two years of tourism turmoil in the country. But the company's co-founder, Tony Judge, had...
From a city without a course to hosting premier golf events
Professional golf came to Dubai in 1989 with The Omega Dubai Desert Classic and the rapid growth of the event epitomises that of golf in Dubai perfectly; the host venue, the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club was opened in 1988, hosted the 1989 Omega Dubai Desert...
Is the 2020 Irish Open set for a return to Royal Portrush?
Rory McIlroy will host this year’s event at Ballyliffin and with Paul McGinley to take over the host reins for 2019 but where to after that ? It’s undecided who will then host the 2020 Irish Open but the European Tour are in discussions with the R&A about the...
A golfing jewel in the Med – The Majorcan Experience
Majorca enjoys a wonderfully strategic position, ease of access and year-round sunshine which have made it a long-time draw for tourists and the island offers such a welcome that once you’ve been, you’ll be looking to get back to this beautiful Mediterranean island....
Carlow GC appoint Damien McGrane as club professional
European Tour winner Damien McGrane is gearing up for the next stage of his career when he takes up the role of club professional at the ambitious Carlow Golf Club in February. The 46-year-old former China Open winner will take over from current pro Andrew Gilbert who...
Almost €2 million boost for Irish Golf Clubs
The Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) today commended Shane Ross T.D., Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Brendan Griffin T.D. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, following confirmation of €1.96m in funding for golf clubs and facilities under the...
Thornton confirmed as new tour professional for Tulfarris
Past European Tour winner, Simon Thornton has been appointed tournament professional for Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort near Blessington Lakes, Co Wicklow. Simon, who was third in the PGA in Ireland order of merit for 2017, will also assist the PREM Group owned...
It’s a short trip to Limerick to sample the new Ballyneety GC
The tendrils zig-zagged across the grass, all thin, white and jagged. It looked like forked lightning had decided to use the 7th green at Ballyneety Golf Club as a canvas. I was looking at what an actual lightning strike does to a green – it’s a fascinating sight. It...
If you haven’t considered golf on the Med then it’s time to
You may not have considered Sicily as a destination for your golf trip but on a recent trip to the island Mark McGowan discovered some fabulous golf courses, wonderful resorts and outstanding cuisine. Verdura Resort When it comes to Mediterranean golfing destinations,...
It’s all change at the new look Rathsallagh
After months of hard work, Rathsallagh Golf Club was delighted to celebrate the relaunch of its exciting new course layout and did so with in style with Eamonn Darcy conducting a clinic with members and invited guests. Always quick with anecdotes, Darcy regaled the...
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