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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
How many golf resorts have changed hands in the past few years? Fota Island, Castlemartyr, Mount Juliet, Mount Wolseley, Doonbeg, Moyvalley, Portmarnock Links... There are others, not to mention those now on the market (Knightsbrook (€18m) and Carton House (€60m)...
Every now and again you get the chance to do something or see something magical, something that excites you and makes you happy. Whether it’s a trip you always wanted to take, a restaurant you always wanted to visit or in a golfers case, a golf course you really want...
When I wrote a feature article on Carton House for Irish Golfer Magazine a couple of months ago, I stated that the Montgomerie was a seriously tough course… one of the top ten most challenging courses in the country, in my opinion. The Carton House Media Day was held...
Fingal Mayor, Darragh Butler and Fingal County Council CEO, Paul Reid joined Carr Golf CEO Marty Carr today to officially re-launch Elmgreen Golf Course following a recent one-million-euro investment. Last October, Carr Golf was awarded the maintenance contract for...
Is there a more appropriately, more descriptively named golf club in Ireland? I doubt it. From the clubhouse the land slips down to the shores of the bay. Across the water to the west is Galway City, while The Burren ripples along the horizon to the south. The bay is...
Kevin Markham’s recent visit to Northern Ireland uncovered a golfing region brimming with confidence. “I’m sorry sir, we don’t open till 5 o’clock.” It was 4.30pm and the Ramore, in the seaside town of Portrush, was closed. I hadn’t eaten lunch and was ravenous after...
The Els Club Desaru Valley in Malaysia, designed by Vijay Singh in partnership with Ernie Els, launched today to significant fanfare. At the launch Vijay shared his thoughts on the site, the vision for the future and he also allowed us a quickfire series of questions...
by Fatiha Betcher, Bahamas Double major winning Collin Morikawa is now just two rounds shy of ending the year as World No. 1 after moving into a share of second place on day two of the Hero World Challenge here in the Bahamas. Morikawa, 24, posted six-under par 66 to...
By Bernie McGuire, Bahamas. European Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Viktor Hovland have backed Rory McIlroy's 'independent contractor' remarks that DP World Tour members should be free to tee-up in events other than in Europe or on the PGA Tour. McIlroy...
By Bernie McGuire, Bahamas. Rory McIlroy is backing Luke Donald to take over the captaincy reins of the 2023 European Ryder Cup team. Donald was initially among as many as seven players in the mix to be handed the Rome captaincy following Europe’s defeat last...
Leona Maguire has heaped praise on new European Solheim Cup Captain Suzann Pettersen, believing the experienced Norwegian has the ideal characteristics to lead the side in Spain in two years’ time. Pettersen will take charge of Europe on the week of September 18-24,...
By Bernie McGuire in the Bahamas. Potential new World No. 1 Collin Morikawa is already counting the days to next July’s defence of his Open Championship title. Morikawa has confirmed he will contest the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club before heading to...