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Monkstown closed the book on 12 months of heartbreak as they claimed their provincial pennant with victory in the AIG Munster Senior Cup final at Cork Golf Club.

A 40-strong rampaging herd of cattle has shut down a popular Clare golf course until further notice.

England’s Danny Willett set his sights on a place in the Ryder Cup after holding his nerve to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and take a massive step towards a place in the world’s top 10.

A disqualified driver who caused a young mother's legs to be crushed when his hijacked car crashed into her vehicle has been jailed for five years.

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.

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew will make her eighth Solheim Cup appearance next month after being handed a wild card spot.

Five young women who went missing one night near the Dublin coast narrowly escaped with their lives when a Garda helicopter alerted them to a “sheer drop” immediately ahead of them.

So what does a Ryder Cup captain do, once he’s delivered the trophy to his bosses at the European Tour?

Stephen Gallacher recovered from a nightmare start to become the first player to successfully defend the Omega Dubai Desert Classic today.

Rory McIlroy still expects to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic for the second time, despite his frustration at failing to build a commanding halfway lead on Friday.

County Sligo remain on target for the first part of a potential title double at the AIG All-Ireland Cups & Shields National Finals after booking a place in today’s Barton Shield decider at Royal Tara Golf Club.

The Irish Ladies Golf Union is sending a strong international side to compete in the Women’s World Amateur Team Championships at the Gloria Golf Resort in Antalya, Turkey, (September 27-30).

Ireland’s hopes of a first Women’s Home International victory since 2004 were dealt a hammer blow on the opening day as the hosts were trounced 9-0 by England at Cork Golf Club.

Bad weather has forced criminals to change tack. As frequent rain kept walkers away from beaches and beauty spots, car thieves had only slim pickings.

Christy O’Connor Jnr believes Rory McIlroy will ultimately enjoy more success over Rickie Fowler as golf’s next great rivalry takes shape in the coming years.

Bernd Wiesberger shot a second-round 65 to take the early clubhouse lead at seven under par at the Ballantine’s Championship in Icheon, South Korea today.

Ulster remain on track to claim their third successive Women’s Interprovincial title at Cork Golf Club following their hard-earned 6-3 victory over Munster on day two of the action yesterday.

IT’S all about the site at No 1 Castlefarm, Monkstown, where there’s access from two sides and room enough for a second dwelling, subject to planning.

IRELAND’s north west region is celebrating its status as Europe’s leading golf destination for next season.

The United States have claimed the Walker Cup for a third consecutive time with an emphatic 16.5-9.5 victory over Great Britain and Ireland at the Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania.

Paul Dunne (Greystones) today became the first player to successfully defend the Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship with a two-stroke victory over Knock’s Colin Fairweather at Bangor Golf Club.

A COMMUNICATIONS company has offered to meet objectors to a 24-metre mast it plans to erect in Co Kerry.

Spain’s Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano set the pace at the delayed Dubai Desert Classic this morning as he moved on to four under par at a bright Emirates Golf Club to top the early leaderboard ahead of North duo Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke

Former champions Henrik Stenson and Andrew Coltart share a slender one-stroke lead at the Qatar Masters with Miguel Angel Jimenez after the opening round in Doha.

A disappointing double bogey on the last meant Ireland dropped from second to tied sixth at seven under at the end of the opening round of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup today, with Martin Kaymer and Alex Cejka of Germany at the top of the leaderboard with a one-stroke lead.

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson and Spanish world number three Sergio Garcia share a one-stroke lead over England’s Oliver Wilson and Australia’s Geoff Ogilvy after the second round of the HSBC Champions was finally completed at a damp Sheshan International Golf Club today.

Danielle McVeigh saw her challenge at the NCAA Women's Championship halted by high winds yesterday in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Padraig Harrington has welcomed the European Tour’s global expansion as he aims to kickstart his season in East Asia this week.

Damien McGrane produced another conservative but productive round at the tight tree-lined Delhi Golf Club this morning to open up a two-stroke lead over Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell and South Africa’s Hendrik Buhrmann at the midway point of the second round at the Indian Masters.

Tiger Woods made a flawless start to his bid for a second Dubai Desert Classic title this morning after the world number one carded a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to open up a two-stroke lead over Sweden’s Pelle Edberg, Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez and France’s Thomas Levet.

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.

An elderly couple and their son were found shot dead in the family home in a village in Co Wicklow last night.

An elderly couple and their son were found shot dead in the family home in a village, gardaí said tonight.

Walker Cup skipper Colin Dalgleish has hailed Holywood star Rory McIlroy as a similar talent to Spanish wonderkid Sergio Garcia.

Rory McIlroy had a nightmare finish as Scotland's Lloyd Saltman captured the prestigious Lytham Trophy by three shots.

Gardaí in Tipperary have appealed for witnesses following an aggravated burglary at Nenagh Golf Club.

A month after missing his first cut in 38 majors as a professional, Tiger Woods was back where he belongs in the British Open championship at Hoylake.

Co Louth's B Reddan leads the Irish Seniors Amateur Open Championship after the first round at Limerick Golf Club.

Gil Morgan fired a five-under-par 66 to lead by a shot rom Peter Jacobsen after the opening round of the Senior PGA Championship, the first Major of the year on the Champions Tour.

Rory McIlroy (Holywood), ranked fifth in the world amateur golf rankings, will defend the Golfsure-sponsored Irish Amateur Close Championship at The European Club from June 10 to 14.