There’s nothing inhabitants of 19th holes across Ireland like more than a sporting debate and they, among others, will think Brian Keogh’s recently compiled list of the top 100 Irish amateur men is manna from heaven.

Sometimes it takes a step back in order to move forward and that has certainly been the case for Michael McDermott.

WINNING All-Ireland titles comes easily to some parts of the country, and Kilkenny were at it once again in glorious conditions at Tullamore yesterday.

PORTMARNOCK has been voted Ireland’s premier golf course by Irish Golf Digest magazine.