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Kildare’s Conor O’Rourke labours at Q-School after round one

Kildare’s Conor O’Rourke has work to do heading into this morning’s second round of the European Tour qualifying school first stage event at Obidos, Portugal.

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Conor O’Rourke bid for Euro card starts in Portugal

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Alex Gleeson and Rowan Lester lead Irish hopefuls in hunt for European Amateur Championship title

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Kinsale’s John Murphy makes Ireland debut at Euro tests

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Kinsale teenager John Murphy leads Irish charge in Aberdeen

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Impressive Lester in hunt at Amateur Championship

Monkstown’s Eoghan Long secures cup victory in Douglas

Eoghan Long won the 36-hole Douglas Senior Scratch Cup on Sunday.

Tue, 29 May, 2018

Mark Power looks to match Rory McIlroy

Kilkenny teenager Mark Power is gunning to become the youngest winner of the West of Ireland since Rory McIlroy in 2006 after he completed two impressive wins on the opening day of matchplay combat at Rosses Point.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2018

Awesome Dawson’s sparkling 64

Tramore’s Robin Dawson stamped his authority on the Radisson Blu sponsored West of Ireland Amateur Open when he fired a championship record equalling 64 to take a three-stroke lead after the first qualifying round at Rosses Point yesterday.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Dawson keen to add amateur ‘major’ to trophy cabinet

Robin Dawson might be the world No 98 and a recent star performer in the Bonallack Trophy but he admits he’d love to add an amateur “major” to his trophy cabinet should he eventually make the move into the professional ranks.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2018

Dawson keeps on course for shot at Close

Tramore’s Robin Dawson remains on course for his maiden championship success after he battled winds gusting up to 40km/h to reach the last 16 of the AIG Irish Amateur Close at Galway.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

Six Irish PGA pros confirm Open spots at Portstewart

Six PGA in Ireland professionals will compete at next week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, hosted by the Rory Foundation at Portstewart.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

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

Conor O’Rourke will spearhead the Irish attack as 16 stars travel to Scotland for the start of St Andrews Links Trophy today.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2017

Conor O’Rourke hits sensational 66 in Sligo at West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship

Conor O’Rourke, Naas, put a stuttering start to the season behind him by scorching to a stunning five under par 66 to grab a two-stroke lead after the first qualifying round of the Radisson Blu sponsored West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at Co Sligo.

Sat, 15 Apr, 2017

Irish amateur golf’s 2016 rising

Brian Keogh reflects on a stunning year at home and abroad for Irish golf...

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Leinster retained the Interprovincial Championship in dramatic fashion at Fota

Fota Island’s famous par five 18th hole last evening played a major role as Leinster retained the Interprovincial Championship in dramatic fashion.

Thu, 07 Jul, 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

Assured Jack Hume sets pace at Royal Dublin

Waterford’s Eanna Griffin is hoping to get the bit between his teeth and break into a gallop after a four under 68 left him just a shot behind pace-setter Jack Hume in the Flogas Irish Amateur Open at Royal Dublin.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

In-form Jack Hume strong fancy for Amateur Open

Jack Hume is the red-hot favourite as the Flogas Irish Amateur Open tees off at Royal Dublin today and there’s no doubt in the minds of many of his rivals exactly why he’s 13/2 with the bookies to claim the Irish Open spot on offer for the winner.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Irish trio named on Curtis Cup team

Maria Dunne has been named in the Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup team alongside fellow Irish stars Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2016

Sligo is Jonathan Yates Country as UCD star claims the West of Ireland crown

Jonathan Yates believes he’s close to his dream of an Irish cap after combining raw power and finesse to capture the Radisson Blu-sponsored West of Ireland Amateur Open at County Sligo.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Birdie blitz keeps Dermot McElroy on track to retain West

It takes blood, sweat and tears to win a championship, and holder Dermot McElroy saw all three, both literally and metaphorically, as he battled his way into the semi-finals of the Radisson Blu sponsored West of Ireland Amateur Open at County Sligo.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Farewell to Kinsella, king of the Castle

One of the great dynasties of Irish professional golf celebrates a major milestone this year when David Kinsella retires after 50 years of service at Castle Golf Club.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2015

Thomas Mulligan equals course record

Thomas Mulligan, the talented 16-year-old from Co Louth GC, demonstrated during yesterday’s second qualifying round in the AIG Irish Close Championship at Tramore why, only two days ago, he was included in the British & Irish Jacques Leglise boys team for the forthcoming bi-annual challenge against the Continent of Europe.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Jonathan Yates shines brightest in Tramore