Amateur golf
Amateur golfDaragh SmallWest of Ireland Championship, County Sligo GC, Mark Cadden, Colm Campbell, Alex Kerins, Cian HarkinComment

Cadden claims dream West of Ireland win at the 20th

Roganstown teenager Mark Cadden said it was dream come true as he claimed the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship following a thrilling 20th hole victory over Wawrrenpoint’s Colm Campbell.

Amateur golfDaragh SmallWest of Ireland Championship, County Sligo GC, Mark Cadden, Colm Campbell, Alex Kerins, Cian HarkinComment
Cadden claims dream West of Ireland win at the 20th
Majors, Amateur golf, LPGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubRory McIlroy, Augusta National Women's Amateur, The Masters, Leona Maguire, Aramco Championship, Lauren Walsh, Anna Foster, Valero Texas Open, Robert MacIntyre, Ludvig Åberg

"Hopefully there'll be a mind shift change on Wednesday" - McIlroy enjoying perks of Masters defence

Rory McIlroy was reluctant to admit he's “basking” in the glory of his Masters win, but he hopes he can enjoy a "mind shift” and be ready for his title defence come Wednesday night.

Majors, Amateur golf, LPGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubRory McIlroy, Augusta National Women's Amateur, The Masters, Leona Maguire, Aramco Championship, Lauren Walsh, Anna Foster, Valero Texas Open, Robert MacIntyre, Ludvig Åberg
"Hopefully there'll be a mind shift change on Wednesday" - McIlroy enjoying perks of Masters defence
LPGA, Amateur golfBrian KeoghCarton House, O'Meara CourseAramco Championship, Valero Texas Open, Leona Maguire, Lauren Walsh, Anna Foster, Seamus Power, Asterisk Talley, Augusta National Women's Amateur, Beth Coulter

Walsh and Maguire contend in Vegas as Power trails in Texas

LPGA rookie Lauren Walsh birdied four of her last six holes to open with a two-under 70 and share 11th place with Leona Maguire at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas.

LPGA, Amateur golfBrian KeoghCarton House, O'Meara CourseAramco Championship, Valero Texas Open, Leona Maguire, Lauren Walsh, Anna Foster, Seamus Power, Asterisk Talley, Augusta National Women's Amateur, Beth Coulter
Walsh and Maguire contend in Vegas as Power trails in Texas
Amateur golfBrian KeoghChampions Retreat Golf ClubBeth Coulter, Augusta National Women's Amateur, Strokes Gained Ratings, Golf Ireland

Coulter seeks more glory for Co Down at Augusta

Beth Coulter hopes she can make it two wins in a row for Co Down when she tries to emulate 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy and win the Augusta National Women’s Amateur this week.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghChampions Retreat Golf ClubBeth Coulter, Augusta National Women's Amateur, Strokes Gained Ratings, Golf Ireland
Coulter seeks more glory for Co Down at Augusta
Amateur golfBrian KeoghWalker Cup, Dean Robertson, Lahinch, South of Ireland Championship

“The Irish crowd will definitely be our 11th man at Lahinch” - Walker Cup skipper banking on massive home support

Skipper Dean Robertson reckons passionate Irish support could be the game-changer for Great Britain and Ireland as they bid to end a five-match losing streak in September’s Walker Cup at Lahinch.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghWalker Cup, Dean Robertson, Lahinch, South of Ireland Championship
“The Irish crowd will definitely be our 11th man at Lahinch” - Walker Cup skipper banking on massive home support
Amateur golfBrian KeoghRonnie Delany, Aronimink Golf Club

'My memories are my real trophies' - A Quick 18 with Ronnie Delany

Ronnie Delany passed away yesterday at the age of 91. His gold medal run in the 1500 metres at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne remains one of the great Irish sporting successes of all time. But when it comes to golf, a two on the shortest par-five in the world remains his proudest achievement.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghRonnie Delany, Aronimink Golf Club
'My memories are my real trophies' - A Quick 18 with Ronnie Delany
Amateur golfBrian KeoghLouth County Close Junior Championship, Caolan Rafferty, Ardee Golf Club, County Louth, Dundalk Golf Club, Greenore Golf Club, Seapoint GC

Five Louth clubs join forces to launch innovative Junior Golf Championship

Five of County Louth’s premier golf clubs have united to launch the inaugural Louth County Close Junior Championship.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghLouth County Close Junior Championship, Caolan Rafferty, Ardee Golf Club, County Louth, Dundalk Golf Club, Greenore Golf Club, Seapoint GC
Five Louth clubs join forces to launch innovative Junior Golf Championship
Amateur golfBrian KeoghSpanish Senior Men's Pairs International Championship, Spanish Senior Men's Amateur Championship, Joe Lyons, David Dunne

Joe Lyons and David Dunne win Spanish Senior Men's Pairs Championship

Ireland's David Dunne and Joe Lyons claimed a one-shot victory in the 2026 Spanish Men's Pairs International Championship at Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghSpanish Senior Men's Pairs International Championship, Spanish Senior Men's Amateur Championship, Joe Lyons, David Dunne
Joe Lyons and David Dunne win Spanish Senior Men's Pairs Championship
Architecture, Amateur golfBrian KeoghWest of Ireland Championship, County Sligo GC, Mackenzie & Ebert

New 3rd and 12th greens for Co. Sligo as countdown begins to Connollys Motor Group sponsored West of Ireland

New greens at the par-five third and 12th holes will be ready for the Connollys Motor Group-sponsored West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo Golf Club from April 3-7

Architecture, Amateur golfBrian KeoghWest of Ireland Championship, County Sligo GC, Mackenzie & Ebert
New 3rd and 12th greens for Co. Sligo as countdown begins to Connollys Motor Group sponsored West of Ireland
Amateur golfAugusta NationalAndy Schonbaum, Andrés Martínez Benedetti, Latin America Amateur Championship, Augusta National

Benedetti, Schonbaum share early lead at 2026 Latin America Amateur

Argentina’s Andy Schonbaum and Venezuela’s Andrés Martínez Benedetti shared an early first-round lead at the 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship.

Amateur golfAugusta NationalAndy Schonbaum, Andrés Martínez Benedetti, Latin America Amateur Championship, Augusta National
Benedetti, Schonbaum share early lead at 2026 Latin America Amateur