Event: Challenge of Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Grass not always green in this cut-throat game

Irish golfers have captured four major championships since 2011 but in that same timeframe, eight of our best and brightest have taken the plunge into the professional ranks.

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Chasing tour dream comes at high price

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Mooney makes bright start at Tour School

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Lowry ‘taking stock’ with guest return to amateur roots

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Pádraig gets that sinking feeling

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Higgins back on right track after enduring period in the rough

Irish chase further success in €150,000 Challenge

OPTIMISM is high a successful season for professional golf in this country will be maintained, in the €150,000 Challenge of Ireland tournament, starting over the picturesque Christy O’Connor Junior-designed Glasson course near Athlone this morning.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2008

McGeady relieved by Wales victory

THE celebrations have been put on ice by the Challenge Tour’s newest champion Michael McGeady, who this week returns to his homeland to compete in the Challenge of Ireland at the picturesque Glasson Golf & Country Club, Athlone on Thursday.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2008

Swede moves closer to Tour card after win

Sweden's Magnus A Carlsson took a giant step towards European Tour promotion thanks to his one-stroke win in the Challenge of Ireland at the Glasson Hotel and Country Club near Athlone.

Sun, 05 Aug, 2007

Carlsson leads Challenge of Ireland

Swede Magnus A Carlsson opened up a two shot lead as Birr’s Justin Kehoe and Antrim’s Gareth Maybin fell off the pace in the €150,000 Challenge of Ireland at Glasson Golf Hotel and Country Club today.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2007

Six behind, but motivated Kehoe still eyes victory

JUSTIN KEHOE couldn’t be blamed if he hardly knew where he stood these days.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2007

Fearless Moriarty ready for home test

WHAT a difference a week makes. Seven days ago, 28-year-old Colm Moriarty from Athlone was relying on invitations to Challenge Tour events as he attempted to get his career back on track after a dismal 2006 season.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2007