by IrishGolfer.ie | Jun 27, 2022 | Tour News, Latest News
The 149th Open at Royal St George’s in 2021 delivered £113.4 million in economic benefit to Kent according to independent research commissioned by The R&A. The Open’s first playing in Sandwich since 2011 provided a total economic impact of £19.4 million for the...
by IrishGolfer.ie | Jun 9, 2022 | Golf Ireland News, Latest News
An international field will gather at Royal Lytham & St Annes and St Annes Old Links for The 127th Amateur Championship next week after a record number of entries were received. The Championship, staged from 13–18 June, attracted 585 entries with players hailing...
by Mike Wilson | Jun 5, 2022 | Columns, Latest News
Intro For the first two decades of the 21st century, the prognosis for grass roots golf, the recreational side of the royal and ancient game built around established clubs and an increasing number of pay-to-play facilities had offered a gloomy outlook as time and...
by IrishGolfer.ie | May 31, 2022 | Tour News, Latest News
The R&A has announced that the ballot for tickets for The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool will open next month and run until after the conclusion of this year’s Championship at St Andrews. Following the success of the ballot for The 150th Open, The R&A decided...
by IrishGolfer.ie | May 11, 2022 | Latest News
Golf’s widespread physical, mental and social health benefits have been brought to life in a new video series from The R&A in which broadcaster and presenter Iona Stephen uncovers how playing the sport can help you become fitter, healthier and happier. At a time...