Fresh off his win at Blackwood GC, Simon Thornton added the Delgany Pro-Am to his list of victories as he finished one shot ahead of Shane Jenkinson.
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PGA in Ireland launches Senior Series to support Down Syndrome Centre
The series will be played over the months of August and September, consisting of five Pro-Ams at some of Ireland’s leading venues including Mount Juliet, Druids Glen, Powerscourt and the two courses at The K Club
Higgins & Grehan share season-opening CFM Group Straffan Pro-Am
Waterville great David Higgins and rookie K Club professional Liam Grehan shared the spoils with blistering five-under par 67s as the PGA Irish Region Pro-am season got underway with the CFM Group Straffan Pro-Am at the K Club
Winners alright! Grehan, Bridges & Ryan share the spoils in Dundalk
Liam Grehan, Richard Bridges and Jack Ryan proved inseparable as the R&A PGA Trainee Series stopped off at Dundalk Golf Club on Thursday. The leading trio topped the board with 34 points
Rest in Peace Irish PGA legend, Wesley Pappin
We were very sorry to wake up this morning, Monday April 5th to news that the great Wesley Pappin passed away overnight. Wesley was, and will remain synonymous with the Southern Branch of the Irish PGA having spent more than 40 years with the Association
Dillon excited to take on top job at The PGA in Ireland
Conor Dillon knows he has big shoes to fill after replacing the ever-present Michael McCumiskey at the helm of The PGA in Ireland, but he’s confident of bringing continued success to the region
Raymond reaping fruits of Spanish labour after escaping Irish winter
St Anne’s professional Cameron Raymond flew out to Spain on January 4th and never looked back, enjoying a maiden pro victory on the Toro Tour as he now ramps up his preparation ahead of the PGA EuroPro season
PGA in Ireland pushing hard for golf’s safe return
The PGA insists they have “been working tirelessly to campaign for the safe return of golf” having made a strong case to the Irish Government as to why the sport should be one of the first activities to resume once restrictions ease
A great opportunity to work with the PGA in Ireland
Looking for a job in golf? The PGA Southern Branch is seeking a suitable candidate to act as Tournament Administrator for the Regional Branch
Portmarnock Links to host Irish Challenge
The Irish Challenge will take place over a links course for the first time in the event’s history when the next generation of golfing stars visit the prestigious Portmarnock Links from May 27-29
Irish trio enjoy resounding Arnold Palmer Cup success
Olivia Mehaffey, Mark Power and Caolan Rafferty all enjoyed weeks to remember as the International team claimed 14 of the 24 points up for grabs during the Wednesday singles matches to earn their second consecutive Palmer Cup
Walton “honoured” to etch name on Moran Cup
Portmarnock Links professional Brendan Walton said it was “such an honour” to get his name on the famous Moran Cup after cruising to a four stroke win at Royal Dublin
Doheny shines in the sun at Connemara Pro-Am
Callan’s Brian Doheny posted back-to-back 69s to win the 36-hole Connemara Pro-Am on Sunday and in doing so, brought the curtain down on the official PGA in Ireland season
O’Rourke masterclass romps home at The K Club Pro-am
Conor O’Rourke produced a scintillating eight-under par round of 64 to beat a stellar field that included three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington at The K Club Pro-am sponsored by CFM Group
Kilpatrick at the double on Irish PGA circuit
Banbridge’s Richard Kilpatrick earned his second win on the bounce with victory at the Greystones Pro-Am on Sunday
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