The top female amateurs in the world are in action in the Women's Amateur Championship at Portmarnock this week, but when it comes to paying homage to women in golf, a new book by golf writer Dermot Gilleece beautifully captures their role in Jimmy Kinsella's life.

Pádraig Harrington claimed his eighth win on the PGA Tour Champions and a timely boost for this week’s US Senior Open when he closed with a four-under 68 to complete a hat-trick of victories in the Dick’s Open in New York.

Tom McKibbin produced a wonder shot that sparked a flurry of late birdies to keep his hopes alive of retaining his European Open title in Hamburg.

Tom McKibbin and Conor Purcell continue to fly the flag for Irish golf after recording top 10 finishes in Japan and Abu Dhabi.

Rory McIlroy suggested the rules might need to be changed but the current status quo allows LIV Golf’s Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to qualify for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York after all.

Seamus Power struggled to a five-over 76 to finish a disappointing nine shots behind Peter Malnati in the Valspar Championship in Florida.

Shane Lowry ran out of steam in scorching Singapore and suffered a back nine collapse to finish nine shots behind playing partner and playoff winner Jesper Svensson in the Porsche Singapore Classic.

Holywood’s Tom McKibbin can beat Rory McIlroy and become the youngest Irish golfer to win twice on the DP World Tour after an eight-under 64 left him just two shots behind clubhouse leader Matteo Manassero in the Jonsson Workwear Open in South Africa.

American Jordan Gumberg claimed a thrilling victory in the SDC Championship at St Francis Links on Sunday when he beat South Africa’s Robin Williams in a playoff.