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AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2025 - Day One
Pepperell pleased after taking Mauritius lead
Hat-trick of birdies fires former winner on tour into first-round lead

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Genesis Championship 2024 - Day One
English golfer Marco Penge suspended and fined by DP World Tour for gambling breach
As Penge did not bet on himself or the progress of tournaments during days on which he was playing, the disciplinary panel found that the integrity of events had not been compromised. 

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

The Showdown: McIlroy and Scheffler v DeChambeau and Koepka
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler each earn $5m in cryptocurrency for easy victory over LIV Golf pair
The format for The Showdown was one point for a six-hole fourballs match, one point for a six-hole foursomes match and one point each for singles over the last six holes.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

KPMG Women’s Irish Open Golf Championship - Day One
Screene and Byrne still in the hunt for tour cards at LET Q-School
Two Irish players in top-12 in Morocco

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Leona Maguire 16/12/2024
'A learning year' - Leona Maguire reflects on up and down 2024
The Cavan native navigated challenges like a Solheim Cup where she was largely unused and a split with her caddie.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

KPMG Women’s Irish Open Golf Championship - Day Two
Byrne and Screene enjoy strong starts at LET Q-School
Five Irish players bidding for Ladies European Tour cards in Marrakech

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Team Europe Ryder Cup Press Conference - Wentworth Golf Club
American players will be paid for competing at the 2025 Ryder Cup
The PGA of America approved the package despite saying "no players asked to be compensated".

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Alfred Dunhill Championship 2025 - Day Four
Norris roars through field to win at Leopard Creek
South African overcomes six-shot deficit to claim second DP World Tour title 

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

The 152nd Open - Day One
Kinhult two clear at Alfred Dunhill as McKibbin gets moving in right direction
The Swede, who won his only title so far at the Betfred British Masters more than five years ago, sits two clear heading into the final round

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2024 - Day Two
Sullivan grabs first round lead at Alfred Dunhill
England’s Sullivan struck eight birdies in a blemish-free eight-under-par round of 64 round to take the first round lead.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Golf ball next to flag on putting green
R&A bans transgender athletes from competing in Women's golf tournaments
The R&A has drawn up new guidelines following what it said was an "extensive consultation" last year with medical and scientific experts

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

Alfred Dunhill Championship - Day Five
Louis Oosthuizen feels short game key in Alfred Dunhill Championship defence
Former Open champion Oosthuizen claimed a two-shot victory over compatriot Charl Schwartzel on a Monday finish following the threat of lightning and heavy rain to end at 18-under, landing a 10th DP World Tour title - his first in five years

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

BMW PGA Championship 2024 - Day One - Wentworth Golf Club
Shane Lowry confirmed as tickets go on sale for 2025 Irish Open at K Club
The 2009 winner will participate once again at the Amgen Irish Open

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Tiger Woods will return at the PNC Championship with son Charlie
Tiger Woods will return at the PNC Championship with son Charlie
Woods said he does not know how regularly he will be able to play in 2025.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Hero World Challenge 2024 - Final Round
Despite two months off, nothing changes for Scottie Scheffler as he wins by six in Bahamas
In the last 40 years, Scheffler’s winning rate of 43% worldwide is third behind Woods in 2006 (nine wins in 19 starts) and Woods in 2002 (10 wins in 22 starts).

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Curtis Cup - Match Day One
Disappointment for Irish at LPGA Tour school
Sara Byrne and Lauren Walsh fail to make the cut

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Byrne stays in contention for LPGA Tour card
Byrne stays in contention for LPGA Tour card
Douglas star cards one-under-par second round to sit at level par overall at Q-School

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

R&A The Women's Amateur Championship - Preview
Byrne with work to do at LPGA Q-School
Douglas golfer cards one-over 73

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Royal Portrush Golf Club General Views
Two months in, iGolf numbers at higher end of expectations
Golf Ireland CEO Mark Kennelly said they have "turned away literally hundreds of people" who wanted to become iGolf subscribers due to their stand-down period.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Silhouette of a female golf player
Trans female golfers must transition before male puberty under new USGA and LPGA policies
The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

42nd Ryder Cup - Day One - Le Golf National
Tiger Woods wants Ryder Cup team to get 5m dollars each and give it to charity
“Going back to my playing days we had the same conversation back in 1999,” said Woods, speaking ahead of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas where he is tournament host.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

44th Ryder Cup - Day Three - Marco Simone Golf and Country Club
Fireside chat helped Europe players become ‘vulnerable’ before Ryder Cup victory
A behind-the-scenes story of Europe's Ryder Cup triumph is set to be revealed in a new documentary

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Golf Ireland finalise 2025 programme with Cork Golf Club centre stage
Golf Ireland finalise 2025 programme with Cork Golf Club centre stage
General Manager Peter Loughnane feel it's a huge opportunity for more stars to be born on Leeside.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Rory McIlory and Tom McKibbin 13/9/2024
Tom McKibbin to represent Great Britain & Ireland at Team Cup in Abu Dhabi
After consulting with respective Team Cup Captains Francesco Molinari, of Continental Europe, and Justin Rose, of Great Britain & Ireland, Luke Donald has confirmed the first nine competitors on each side for the match play contest in January.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Shane Lowry's glass is half-full when it comes to Rory McIlroy
Shane Lowry's glass is half-full when it comes to Rory McIlroy
Lowry said he thinks McIlroy will be "more determined than ever to come out firing next year".

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

DP World Tour Championship 2024 - Day Four
Tom McKibbin ready for 'exciting' PGA Tour challenge after dramatically earning card
Tom McKibbin and Rory McIlroy shared an embrace after the 21-year-old told his fellow Holywood man his good news. 

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Ballyneety Golf Club to host Junior Ryder Cup in 2027
Ballyneety Golf Club to host Junior Ryder Cup in 2027
Ballyneety will host the first two days of foursomes and fourballs between male and female juniors from Europe and the United States.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

DP World Tour Championship 2024 - Day Four
'I've been through a lot this year, professionally and personally'- Rory McIlroy savours Dubai double
McIlroy had secured his third successive Race to Dubai crown with five holes left in his final round.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

'I've been through a lot this year, professionally, personally'- McIlroy savours Dubai double
'I've been through a lot this year, professionally, personally'- McIlroy savours Dubai double
McIlroy had secured his third successive Race to Dubai crown with five holes left in his final round.

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Rory McIlroy shares lead with Rasmus Højgaard and Antoine Rozner ahead of final day in Dubai
Rory McIlroy shares lead with Rasmus Højgaard and Antoine Rozner ahead of final day in Dubai
McIlroy looks set to seal a sixth Race to Dubai crown of his career on Sunday.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

LIV Golf League 2024 - Day Two - JCB Golf and Country Club
Tyrrell Hatton called a ‘terrible influence’ after foul-mouthed course rant
Responding to the latest in a long line of displays of petulance from Hatton, veteran Sky Sports commentator Ewen Murray said: 'Oh no, no. It’s time for change I’m afraid.'

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

McIlroy trails by one as Lowry looms
McIlroy trails by one as Lowry looms
McIlroy shared the overnight lead after an opening 67 and birdied four of the first seven holes on Friday, but played the remaining 11 in one over par to finish eight under alongside playing partner Tyrrell Hatton.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

DP World Tour Championship 2024 - Day One
Rory McIlroy: I'd pay to play for Europe in Ryder Cup
Irish man leads the way in Dubai after impressive opening 67, carding six birdies

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Seamus Power: 'I'm not like Rory, my No 1 goal is to keep my card on the PGA Tour'
Seamus Power: 'I'm not like Rory, my No 1 goal is to keep my card on the PGA Tour'
For Power, almost half of his life has now been spent Stateside. If there are faint whispers of home whistling in off the Atlantic too this week, they wouldn’t be unfamiliar. Yet the PGA Tour remains his absolute focus

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Rory McIlroy admits painful memory of failure to win the US Open still stings
Rory McIlroy admits painful memory of failure to win the US Open still stings
Missing out on fifth major in June still grates Race to Dubai title would cap ‘successful’ season

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Amgen Irish Open 2024 - Day Four - Royal County Down
September date for Irish Open at K-Club confirmed
Open Championship at Portrush and Ryder Cup in New York among key dates on 2025 European Tour schedule

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

DP World Tour Qualifying School - Final Stage - Day Two
Kennedy keeps up chance of DP World Tour card
No joy for other two Irish players in Tarragona

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Charles Schwab Cup Championship 2024 - Final Round
Bernhard Langer wins for 18th straight year on the PGA Tour Champions, taking season finale
The 67-year-old Langer closed with a 5-under 66 — shooting his age or better for the third straight day and 23rd time on the tour — for a one-stroke victory over defending champion Alker.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Paul Waring wins in Abu Dhabi after birdie-birdie finish
Paul Waring wins in Abu Dhabi after birdie-birdie finish
The 39-year-old from the Wirral had taken control of the event with a course-record 61 at Yas Links on Friday but saw his five-shot halfway lead reduced to one with a 73 on Saturday

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Rory McIlroy hits water on the 18th to give himself challenge on final day in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy hits water on the 18th to give himself challenge on final day in Abu Dhabi
A three-under 69 left the Northern Irishman with a five-shot deficit to make up on Sunday.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Annabel Dimmock is presented with the KPMG Women's Irish Open trophy by Seamus Hand 1/9/2024
KPMG Women's Irish Open to return to Carton House, Fairmont, in 2025
Increase in prize fund and new date hopes to attract more top players

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Genesis Scottish Open 2024 - Day Two - The Renaissance Club
Tommy Fleetwood equals course record to lead after first round in Abu Dhabi
Fleetwood wielded a new putter to great effect as he made an eagle and eight birdies on a day of low scoring which saw 63 of the 70-man field break par at Yas Links

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

BMW PGA Championship 2024 - Day Three - Wentworth Golf Club
Rory McIlroy: Trump and 'smartest man' Musk could clear the way for golf peace deal
The four-time major winner said the potential involvement of Elon Musk, a supporter of Trump and the owner of social media platform X, could speed up the process.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Qualifying School 2022 - Final Stage - Day Five
Kennedy joins Hurley and McElroy at Q-School finale 
Waterford’s Hurley and Ballymena’s McElroy now head for the Final Stage of Q-School looking to finish in the top 20 after six rounds.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Day Three - Old Course St. Andrews
Pádraig Harrington wins third PGA Tour Champions event of the season
“It doesn't get old though winning, I've got to say," admitted the Dubliner.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

2023 PGA Championship - Round Two
South Korean Tom Kim eagles the last to share lead on home soil
Kim was forced to grind it out with just one birdie on his front nine, but carded two more at the 10th and 12th.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

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