The fee-paying members of the Golfing Union of Ireland and its constituent clubs have dropped by 43,795 (or 5%) over the last 10 years, according to the union’s financial controller, Michael Malone.

A DESIRE to stay healthy and fit is the major driving force behind older Irish people participating in physical activity, with women more driven by than men.

Most kids have an idea about what they’d like to be when they grow up and like most, my career plans reflected my interests as a child.

Pádraig Harrington rates the newly-formed Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) as crucial for the future of Irish golf.

Imagine Croke Park packed to the rafters for a big game — close to 80,000 souls with a love of sport and time to invest in its enjoyment.

A prestigious golf club was tonight accused of enforcing 19th century rules after it won a legal bid refusing women full membership.

WOMEN’s golfing legend Philomena Garvey, a winner of 15 Irish Close Championships, has passed away. She was 83.

The final of the inaugural All-Ireland AA Insurance Ladies Championships gets underway at Headfort Golf Club this Wednesday, October 4.

The final of the inaugural All-Ireland AA Insurance Ladies Championships gets underway at Headfort Golf Club this Wednesday.

Defending champions Castle registered back-to-back victories in the Menolly Homes ILGU Inter-Club Fourball after beating Waterford in the final at Mount Juliet.

The Irish Ladies Golf Union has selected four underage-level teams to represent Ireland at various International events in June and July.

Denise McCarthy has joined the administrative staff of the Irish Ladies Golf Union following a two-year stint with the Irish Hockey Association.