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Event: Irish Amateur Close

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Jamie Fletcher keeps cool as David Kitt launches late surge at Irish Amateur Close

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Jamie Fletcher keeps cool as David Kitt launches late surge at Irish Amateur Close

Warrenpoint’s Jamie Fletcher kept a cool head to hold off a late rally from Athenry teenager David Kitt and win the AIG Irish Amateur Close by one hole at a sun-splashed Galway.

Conor O’Rourke leads Ireland's Links Trophy raiding party

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Conor O’Rourke leads Ireland's Links Trophy raiding party

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"By the time Rory McIlroy was eight, he was a golfer"

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Clarke joins Euro ‘500’ club

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Relaxed Curley back on form

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Murray on course for South of Ireland Amateur double

Limerick's Pat Murray remained on course for a famous double in the South of Ireland Amateur Open at Lahinch today.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2009

McIlroy named in European Championship team

Seventeen-year-old Rory McIlroy has been named in the team of six to represent Ireland in the European Youths Team Championship.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2006

McIlroy just two off the lead at Portmarnock

Holywood's Rory McIlroy is within two shots off the lead entering the final 36 holes of the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Portmarnock.

Sun, 14 May, 2006

McIlroy sets sights on double

Teenage dynamo Rory McIlroy is targeting a rare double in the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Portmarnock.

Thu, 11 May, 2006

Portmarnock a test for the best

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