Person: Tony Goode

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Bandon’s John ‘Blondie’ Carroll still calling the shots

It has been a while since John “Blondie” Carroll was lacing up his boots in a Cork Celtic dressing room. Yet his years in a team environment, as well as a long-serving national golf selector, have made him an ideal fit as the Golfing Union of Ireland’s new senior team captain.

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Ireland make solid start at European championships in Austria

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Ireland’s European Amateur Team Championship adventure ends with French lesson

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Ireland find new lease of life to beat Spain at European Amateur Team Championship

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Ireland face battle for fifth place after loss to Italy

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Jack Hume leads Irish chase at Euros

Colm Campbell, Jack Hume and John-Ross Galbraith to play Irish Open at the K Club

Newly crowned Flogas Irish Amateur Open champion Colm Campbell is one of three amateurs chosen to compete at this month’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the K Club.

Tue, 10 May, 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

Ireland seal the deal with champagne performance

Ireland produced a magnificent display at Royal Portrush yesterday to trounce European champions Scotland and retain their Amateur Home International title. It was their first back to back triumph in the contest since 1992.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Winner takes all as Ireland take on Scotland at Royal Portrush

Home Internationals

Fri, 14 Aug, 2015

In-form Irish amateurs travel in good heart

Ireland’s best amateurs went their separate ways this week but whether the US Amateur or the Home Internationals are their next port of call, they departed in buoyant mood following an excellent collective showing at the European Individual Amateur in Slovakia last week.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2015

Inside Golf: Captain backing Robin Dawson and Rowan Lester to deliver

Irish team captain Tony Goode has backed late call-ups Robin Dawson and Rowan Lester to make the most of the opportunities handed to them by the withdrawals of Paul Dunne and Gary Hurley from next week’s Home International defence at Royal Portrush.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2015

Inside Golf: Paul Dunne the star attraction at Portrush

Open Championship hero Paul Dunne will attract much of the attention at Royal Portrush in two weeks as Ireland bid to defend their Home Internationals title on home soil.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015

Birthday girl Sarah Helly grabs Irish Close win

Enniscrone’s Sarah Helly gave herself an unforgettable 23rd birthday present when she shocked hot favourite Olivia Mehaffey by six and five to claim the Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship over the Old Tom Morris Links at stunning Rosapenna.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2015

Double for Irish seniors

Ireland made golfing history at the weekend by becoming the first country to win both the senior men’s and women’s Team Championships in the same year.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

M&S whistleblower loses unfair dismissals claim

A former Marks & Spencer worker sacked after telling the media about planned redundancy pay cuts, has lost his claim for unfair dismissal, it was learned today.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2009

Irish tipped to defend Euro title at Shannon GC

IRELAND will be well fancied to retain their title when the third European Amateur Seniors Team Championship takes place at Shannon Golf Club this week.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2008

Seniors home international team announced

All six members of the victorious European seniors team have been selected in the Irish side for the Seniors Home Internationals which will be played at Caldy Golf Club, Merseyside from October 2 to 4, 2007.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2007

Irish seniors win in Slovenia

Ireland won the European Seniors’ Team Championship at Bled Golf Club in Slovenia today.

Sat, 18 Aug, 2007

Irish team in Euro final

The Irish team competing at the European Seniors Championship at Ruuhikoski Golf Club in Finland have reached the final in convincing fashion following a 4.5 to 0.5 drubbing of England today.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2006

GUI announce team set for Italy

The five players selected by the Golfing Union of Ireland to compete in the European Individual Championship at Biella Golf Club, Italy from 23rd-26th August have been announced.

Mon, 14 Aug, 2006