I was obviously really reminiscing on golf courses from the past this year because another course I revisited a few weeks back after 15 years, was Sligo Golf Club more fondly know as Rosses Point. I played in the West of Ireland here for over two different decades as an amateur and even though we …
I recently revisited an old friend I hadn’t seen in over 15yrs, a golf course I always loved to play annually in my amateur days when I could play in the East of Ireland which is held annually at the renowned Co. Louth Golf Club or more affectionately known as Baltray Golf Club. Baltray is …
I recently played a Ryder Cup style golf tournament at The Heritage Golf Resort with some old college and golfing buddies and to say I was blown away by the three-day getaway is an understatement. We booked into the Heritage Hotel for two nights and our package included two rounds of golf along with one dinner at the hotel and one evening meal …
I am just home from the US this morning after another unforgettable golf trip. I first travelled to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina in 2002 and I was blown away by the amount of golf courses it has to offer. Currently Myrtle Beach boasts over ninety golf courses along its highways giving the golfer a huge variety of choice. Green Fees …
Rory McILroy came up just shy of possibly winning his second back-to-back win two week’s running on the DP Tour, narrowing losing to Billy Horschel in a thrilling three-way playoff at Wentworth last Sunday evening. What an exciting final day it was at the historic pristine Wentworth club in London. Overnight leader Matteo Mannassero struggled …
As I mentioned in last week’s article, I really fancied Rory to do well last week at Royal County Down and boy oh boy he did not disappoint. I am hearing all week how he has thrown away another tournament however I can’t say I fully agree. Rory’s game was impeccable all week except for …
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While watching the 2024 AIG Women’s Open at St. Andrews last weekend in strong winds and rain, it was nice to see the tour getting to experience the conditions we usually have to play here in Ireland. It also has the makings of an exciting final day because you know some of the leaders are …
Aideen Walsh has burst on to the amateur scenes in the past few years winning Championships, Several Scratch Cups, Playing at The KPMG Ladies Irish Open and more recently represented Ireland in Scotland and she was part of the winning Irish team in the Irish Home Internationals. I chatted to Aideen about her journey playing …
Held at the prestigious Le Golf National, the event drew immense crowds and global viewership, further solidifying golf’s place in the Olympic pantheon. Le Golf National, located just outside Paris, is known for its challenging layout and picturesque scenery. The course, specifically chosen for the Olympic competition, is renowned for its undulating fairways, strategic water …
Golf Professional and Director at P&M Golf Superstore Padraig McGrath brings you the latest from the fairways. In this week’s column Padraig reviews all the action from the Scottish Open.