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Higgins moves into pole position at halfway stage of DPWT First Stage Qualifier
Thomas Higgins may still have an '(A)' next to his name on the leaderboard, indicating his amateur status, but he's proving that he's very much ready for the upcoming switch to the pro ranks
Grehan tied for second after day one at Sunshine Tour’s SunBet Challenge
"I have been working hard on my wedge play and it’s starting to pay off with having a few kick-ins today. Which was nice as the greens are seriously grainy so hitting it close made a real difference."
WIO Preview: Hopes high of home winner as record number tackle K Club
The KPMG Women's Irish Open is a byproduct of its own success and with that comes heightened expectations of a domestic champion with Ireland's trailblazer Leona Maguire no longer single handedly carrying home hopes at the K Club Palmer South.
On a weird week in golf, Good Good learned the cost of growing up
The oddest golf story of the week was that of Callaway, Good Good, and the advert for the new driver that's a collaboration between the equipment giant and the YouTube brand.
Walker Cup tickets sold out ahead of Lahinch contest
The encounter is being staged at the renowned Irish venue for the first time in the 104-year history of the Walker Cup with 8,000 fans expected to attend each day to watch golf’s rising stars compete for the historic trophy.
New professional Beth Coulter eager to leave a mark on Irish Open
"Leona said it yesterday, success breeds success so having the other girls doing really well keeps striving you forward. rish girls golf does belong out here and we can all compete."
‘People can think what they want’: Wyndham Clark responds to rules ‘scrutiny’
“People can think what they want. I know I didn’t do anything that was costing the integrity of the field. That’s all I’ve got to say about that.”
Phipps set for second U.S. Mid-Am appearance after securing qualification
Ardee man Ben Phipps is set to make his second successive U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship appearance after successfully navigating the qualifying stage at Bear Creek Golf Club in California.
Thumbs-up from McIlroy for new Tour Championship matchplay format
"It's certainly different. Two weeks, two different venues. But it's cool. I think they've taken a big swing, and conceptually, I think I really like it."
As LIV teeters, potential paths back to PGA Tour won’t come easy
"Rules matter. Again, I’ve been very public that I want to do what’s best for the PGA Tour, and that’s still my guiding principle. Whatever happens, those will be the guiding principles.”
Clarke relishing the chance to make the difference
“I want to go pro and this year was disappointing with all the health stuff. It’s annoying but I have a procedure in place to resolve the anaemia over winter, with the help of Queen’s University and Hugh Campbell."
Walsh playing with freedom as she looks to become local hero
“I am coming here with a lot more freedom. I am solely here to enjoy myself this week and hopefully get the crowds going at the weekend. I just want to go out there and have fun. Irish athletes, we always say it, we have the best fans in the world."
Byrne: To win Irish Open would be a dream
Sara Byrne admits that being sidelined for the first eight events of the LET season after breaking her elbow in January has given her a fresh perspective on golf and life. Having seen light at the end of the tunnel she is now dreaming of a fairytale victory at the KPMG Women's Irish Open.
Murphy off to a hot start at DPWT Q-School First Stage
Portumna's Sam Murphy shot a five-under 65 to storm to the top of the leaderboard on day one of the DP World Tour's Stage One Q-School event at The Players Club in Bristol.
Maguire hoping to swing into form at Irish Open and Solheim Cup
"This is probably my favourite stretch of the year. We're running into an Irish Open and a Solheim Cup, so I'm trying to enjoy these weeks as much as I can and keep it as relaxed and laid-back as I can. That's generally where I've had my best golf."
PGA Tour confirms the matchplay format for the 2028 Tour Championhip
Matchplay fans rejoice because it's been confirmed that both of the final two weeks will feature head-to-head formats.
European Senior teams announced
The Irish Senior Men’s team will look to retain their European Senior Men’s Team Championship title when they tee up at Cabot Bordeaux, France next week.
The road to Adare starts here
The race to Adare Manor starts here. And with so much still to play for, the landscape could look very different by the time the Ryder Cup arrives in 2027.
‘Mistakes were made’: Callaway CEO apologises for controversial Good Good ad
Callaway CEO Chip Brewer apologised for his company’s role in approving a controversial ad for a driver collaboration with golf-content creators Good Good.
Douglas go in search of historic AIG treble
Douglas go in search of an historic treble at Shandon Park as the Cork club look to retain both the AIG Men’s and Women’s Senior Cups while aiming to secure their first Barton Shield All-Ireland title in 35 years
The rise of Lauren Walsh is driving on her peers to succeed
Leona Maguire is the idol for our batch of young women who have made the leap into the pro ranks over the last few years, but there's nothing like seeing your mate do well. Peer success will help keep this conveyor belt of talent moving.
As LIV’s season (and era?) ended, one scene and cryptic post captured the oddness
There were no concerts or parties or extended celebrations. Just a pack of well-paid golfers heading for the airport while O’Neil tried to plan his next move to keep it afloat.
PGA and DP World Tours working on launching a global series
The PGA Tour and DP World Tour are reportedly working on plans for a nine-event global series that could transform the men’s professional golf schedule as early as 2028
U.S. Solheim Cup team finalises roster with three captain’s picks
Some familiar names are returning to the U.S. Solheim Cup team as U.S. captain Angela Stanford announced her three captain’s picks to complete her team of 12.
O’Hagan and Quinn claim Australian Spoons title
Audrey O’Hagan and Carmel Quinn made history for Fintona Golf Club as the pair combined to secure the Tyrone club’s first ever Australian Spoons All-Ireland title.