There was a time when Douglas’ Peter O’Keeffe got so angry with himself during his five-year stint in the professional ranks that he would rip a golf glove off his hand in frustration.

Pádraig Harrington admits an Irish Open success at Royal Portrush this year would be ‘very special’.

Rory McIlroy today equalled the lowest round ever in a Major championship with a stunning nine-under-par 63 in the first round of the 139th Open Championship at St Andrews.

After a duel in the sun at Royal Portrush, Dunmurry plus-three handicapper Darren Crowe was crowned Magners' North of Ireland Amateur Open champion.

Carlsberg North of Ireland amateur open golf championship at Royal Portrush.