Person: Andrew McCormack

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Newton takes away spoils but Purcell puts down Cup marker

Conor Purcell missed out on his country’s blue-riband amateur title as the Flogas Irish Amateur Open went to England’s James Newton — but Ireland’s highest-ranked player hopes his runner-up finish at Co Sligo impressed the watching Walker Cup selectors.

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Kinsale battle will be minus Louisville-based John Murphy

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Monkstown’s Eoghan Long secures cup victory in Douglas

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This barman in Galway has a seriously impressive pint stacking technique

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Another Lee Valley victory for Gary O’Flaherty

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Monkstown banish bitter memories at AIG Munster Senior Cup final

Munster golf's finest ready for AIG action

Cork Golf Club plays host to 12 teams bidding for provincial glory on an exciting weekend of AIG Munster final action.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Ben Best's dramatic final putt brings agony for Connacht

A dramatic 45 foot birdie putt on the 18th green at Fota Island last evening by Ulster’s Ben Best foiled Connacht of a famous victory on the second day of the Interprovincial Championship. The match ended 5½ points apiece, leaving Leinster, who defeated Munster 8-3, the favourites to retain the title when they take on Ulster in today’s decider.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

Leinster survive Connacht scare at Interprovincial Championship

Connacht staged a magnificent fightback in the afternoon singles against holders Leinster on the opening day of the Interprovincial Championship at Fota Island yesterday before going down 6-5 in a gripping clash.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

World of Golf: Pádraig Harrington weighs in behind R&A’s nine-hole format

Pádraig Harrington has endorsed the R&A’s decision to embrace nine-hole golf as a “legitimate alternative” to the 18-hole format in today’s time-pressured world.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Colm Campbell’s class tells at Lee Valley

There were smiles all round at the EMC Lee Valley Senior Scratch Cup as newly-crowned champion Colm Campbell got the perfect boost for a busy schedule ahead and tournament organisers got a winner of the calibre they feel their event deserves.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

‘Dream come true’ for Andrew Johnston

England’s Andrew Johnston hailed a dream come true after holding off a final-day charge from tournament host Sergio Garcia to win a first European Tour title in the Spanish Open.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Des Morgan impresses at South of Ireland Championship in Lahinch

Ever since the distinguished golf course architect Martin Hawtree modified and considerably altered the famous old links in 2001, Lahinch has become a formidable challenge for the game’s finest, whether amateur or professional.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Reviews: Jazz new releases

Andrew McCormack

Thu, 10 Jul, 2014

North of Ireland Championship down to last four

It's now down to the last four in the Magners' North of Ireland Championship at Royal Portrush with the line-up being Rory Leonard (Banbridge) v Darren Crowe (Dunmurry) and Connor Doran (Banbridge) v Andrew Pitcher (The Island) with the possibiloity of tomorrow afternoon's final being an all-Banbridge affair.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2006

Golf: Three changes in Ulster Walker cup teams

There are three changes in both the mens and womens Ulster teams for the Inter-provincial championships next month.

Sat, 14 Jul, 2001