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One-year wait, but Adare Manor now gains a centenary Ryder Cup

Wisconsin’s temporary Ryder Cup loss will be Adare Manor’s gain as the postponement by a year of the 43rd matches between Europe and the United States now means Ireland will stage the centenary event in 2027.

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Irish golf pros set for €10,000 shootout

Irish professional golfers sidelined by the current Covid-19 pandemic have been given a chance to get their competitive juices flowing again with a new, mixed one-day event worth €10,000 later this month.

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Rory McIlroy remembers one important thing about Hilton Head – it can bite

It was nothing like the ‘crap’ he finished playing at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas last Sunday, but Rory McIlroy still needed a 30ft birdie putt for a one-over start to the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head today.

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Golf back in business as Rory McIlroy seeks tolerance

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Revamped European Tour with reduced footprint a glimpse of the future

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Mount Juliet awaits as new Irish Open date to be fixed

Drizzle fails to dampen spirits as Ballyliffin eyes staycationers

The sun gave way to a soft day in Donegal as Ballyliffin Golf Club re-opened to members but general manager John Farren is hoping a wider Irish clientele can bring brighter conditions once more following a financially “devastating” lockdown.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

The day Rory McIlroy announced himself to the American public

If there is one American golf course Rory McIlroy would have hated missing during golf’s current Covid-19 shutdown you would get pretty short odds on it being Quail Hollow.

Sat, 02 May, 2020

Mass gatherings banned until September: but what does that actually mean for sport?

News that the ban on mass gatherings is to be extended through to August has filtered out this afternoon.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Ruby Walsh: Longing for a normal Sunday service to return

So it began March 27 and, on April 10, was extended to May 5. Does that mean we have 16 days left or are we really going to have to wait for a vaccine against Covid-19 before life on this island kicks back into full flow after the lockdown? wonders Ruby Walsh

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Forty years on, Seve’s Masters’ success still resonates

It was a landmark Masters weekend in so many ways, not least for the absence of any golf from Augusta National.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Ken Brown pays tribute to ‘really good fella’ John O’Leary

The recent passing of golfer John O’Leary, 70, was marked with tributes from throughout the sport, but nobody encapsulated the affection for the former Irish Open champion as perfectly as his old friend and European Tour colleague Ken Brown.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

JP McManus Pro-Am deferred by a year due to Covid-19

JP McManus has spoken of his disappointment at the postponement of his charity fundraising Pro-Am, which was set to take place this summer at Adare Manor.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

JP McManus disappointed as star-studded Pro-Am postponed to 2021

The tournament, which was a complete sell-out, had lined up golfing royalty including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Jackson, Brooks Kopeka, Jon Rahm, and Shane Lowry for the July 6 and 7 event at the Co. Limerick venue with proceeds benefitting charitable organisations in the Mid-West.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

2020 Irish Open postponed: 'Everyone’s health is our only concern'

The postponement of the €7.87m tournament came via an announcement from the European Tour on Monday afternoon and was met with disappointment but complete understanding by this year’s Irish Open host Graeme McDowell.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Growing fears that Irish Open could be affected by coronavirus outbreak

Fears that this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open could be in doubt due to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak have increased following the European Tour’s decision to suspend ticket and hospitality sales for all its 2020 tournaments.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Golf ponders potential of a Masters without patrons

While an abundance of precaution and concerns regarding the coronavirus spin at an ever more frantic pace in the sports and entertainment realms, it remains business as usual at the Players Championship this week.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Rory McIlroy: I like big putts and I cannot lie

Three generations of PGA Tour commissioners were gathered in the same room on Tuesday before the flagship tour event. If they convened to recruit Jay Monahan’s eventual successor, the unanimous choice of the moment would be the reigning Players champion Rory McIlroy.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Hatton passes test of character

Tyrrell Hatton believes his temperament survived a major-style test after claiming his first PGA Tour title in treacherous conditions at Bay Hill.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

David Drysdale suffers more Tour misery as he loses play-off

The 44-year-old was playing in his 498th event and had a 10-foot putt on the last to finally enter the winner’s circle 21 years after making his debut.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Drysdale in contention for maiden European Tour win in Qatar

Scotland’s David Drysdale surged into contention to claim his first European Tour title at the 498th attempt with a brilliant third round in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood hit back at Paul Azinger over dig at European Tour

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have rounded on Paul Azinger after the former United States Ryder Cup captain played down the relevance of the European Tour.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Jon Rahm surges into contention after hole-in-one in stunning round of 61

Spain’s Jon Rahm fired a career-best 61 – which included a hole-in-one – to charge up the leaderboard at the WGC-Mexico Championship, where Justin Thomas will take a one-shot lead into the final round.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

Colin Sheridan: McDowell the man may not have needed a win,but G-Mac the golfer did

Some good news from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia! The star-studded European Tour Event, the Saudi International golf tournament, was won on Sunday afternoon by Graeme McDowell.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Leading pair renew college rivalry while McDowell faces penalty threat

McDowell took too long over his second shot to the fourth hole after conducting an in-round interview with Sky Sports reporter Tim Barter.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

New Year, new mindset, as Rory now ready to let loose

His failure to win at home last summer provided Rory McIlroy with a liberating epiphany.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

'I love it': DeChambeau welcomes European Tour’s crackdown on slow play

Bryson DeChambeau insists he welcomes the European Tour’s crackdown on slow play, which includes a significant change to the previously announced four-point plan at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

The back nine: How Ireland’s golf clubs are looking forward to 2020

Part II of this series looks at how clubs around the island of Ireland are planning for the year ahead and what Irish golf can expect in 2020.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Lowry’s Open heroics secures IGWA player of the year award

There was another night to remember at the end of a remarkable year as the Irish Golf Writers’ Association crowned Open champion Shane Lowry its Professional Player of the Year at its annual Allianz-sponsored awards.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2019

McIlroy admits ‘morality’ played a part in turning down Saudi Arabia event

Rory McIlroy has ruled out competing at next month’s European Tour event in Saudi Arabia.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Graeme McDowell named as Irish Open host for next two years

Graeme McDowell will host the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the next two years, starting with the 2020 event at Mount Juliet.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

European Tour breaks new ground by allowing players to wear shorts in Leopard Creek heat

Four days after one season ended, the next will get under way on Thursday with the European Tour breaking new ground at Leopard Creek, South Africa.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2019

Johnny Depp's band announce European Tour dates

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and his band have released dates for their European Tour next year.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Shane Lowry's first 2020 event will be the defence of his Abu Dhabi title

The Abu Dhabi Championship is set to be the first event of Shane Lowry's 2020 season.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Irish trio face nervous final round at Q-School

Clandeboye’s Jonny Caldwell moved inside the magical top 25 and Niall Kearney and Gavin Moynihan are lurking in the chasing pack heading into what promises to be a nerve-tingling final round of the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage in Spain.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2019

Open champion Lowry aiming to finish career-best season on a high in Dubai

Open champion Shane Lowry insists he will not rest on his laurels as he looks to finish his career-best season on a high at the DP World Championship in Dubai.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2019

European Tour Q-school: Testing time at School for Irish

Ireland’s quintet of hopefuls have work to do to make the 72-hole cut today after mixed weekends at the final stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2019

European Tour Q School: Patient Dawson starts well in Q-School marathon

Tramore’s Robin Dawson showed his ability to remain patient in his bid for a precious tour card by opening with a two-under 70 at the Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Day One

Paul Dunne KO'd by injury but Irish quintet dreaming big at Q-School

Paul Dunne's nightmare season took on more Dantesque proportions when he was forced to withdraw from tomorrow's Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School with a niggling wrist injury.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Paul Dunne withdraws from final stage of European Tour qualifying school

Two years after holding off Rory McIlroy to win the British Masters, Dunne lost his card after missing the cut in the Portugal Masters last month.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

European Tour calm over Hong Kong security

European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley insists he has no concerns over the safety of players at this month’s Hong Kong Open despite ongoing civil unrest in the city.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2019

Hatton revels in Turkish Airlines Open victory and place at next year’s Masters

England’s Tyrrell Hatton pocketed the first prize of €1.8million

Sun, 10 Nov, 2019

Parkland gains on links in Irish Open history

Parkland looks set to gain terrain unless Portmarnock Golf Club open membership to female golfers and is welcomed again into the European Tour family.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2019

Rory McIlroy sets his sights on another World Golf Championships win

Rory McIlroy is determined to end a four-year wait for a World Golf Championships victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai this week.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2019

Mount Juliet to host as 2020 Irish Open returns to parkland layout

Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Nick Faldo, and Bernhard Langer are among previous winners at the Kilkenny course.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2019

Fun factor gets Gavin Moynihan back on course

Playing with pals helped Gavin Moynihan rediscover his mojo and put himself in position to battle for his European Tour survival in Portugal this week.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2019

Fleetwood among latest stars set for JP pro-am

World No 10 Xander Schauffele, PGA star Tony Finau, and Ryder Cuppers Tommy Fleetwood, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Tyrrell Hatton have all signed up to play in next year’s JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Star names confirm attendance at JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare

Their confirmation comes as an additional 100 tickets will be tendered this month for the sold-out event on July 6-7th 2020.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Fáilte Ireland paid Golf Channel €187,500 to help broadcast Irish Open

In addition to the €495,187 spent by Fáilte Ireland, Clare County Council oversaw a spend of €4m on upgrading the resort, which included an outlay of €550,000 on new public toilets.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2019

Shane Lowry has work to do at Italian Open

Finland’s Tapio Pulkkanen claimed a slender lead in the opening round of the Italian Open after setting a target which proved too hot to handle.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2019

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