Kate Lanigan

Lahinch the big winner as USA singles firepower proves enough to retain Arnold Palmer Cup

Lahinch was the big winner as it prepares for the 2026 Walker Cup after the biggest crowds yet seen at the Arnold Palmer Cup saw the USA exert their dominance in the singles to retain the trophy.

Lahinch the big winner as USA singles firepower proves enough to retain Arnold Palmer Cup

Internationals tie USA 18-18 heading into Arnold Palmer Cup singles at Lahinch

“Dream team” Sara Byrne and Max Kennedy rallied to win their mixed foursomes on the last and help the Internationals head into the singles tied 18-18 with the USA in a thrilling Arnold Palmer Cup battle at Lahinch.

Internationals tie USA 18-18 heading into Arnold Palmer Cup singles at Lahinch

Irish quartet shines as Internationals head USA after day one at Arnold Palmer Cup

Ireland's quartet of stars hit the ground running as the Internationals headed the USA 6.5-5.5 after the opening day's mixed fourballs in the Arnold Palmer Cup at a wet and windy Lahinch.

Irish quartet shines as Internationals head USA after day one at Arnold Palmer Cup

Atienza to face leading qualifier Woad after six-way playoff for 64th at Women's Amateur

World amateur number one Lottie Woad fired a warning shot across the bow of first-round rival Aloysa Margiela Atienza when she followed a 69 with a brilliant six-under 66 to top the qualifiers in the Women’s Amateur Championship at Portmarnock.

Atienza to face leading qualifier Woad after six-way playoff for 64th at Women's Amateur

Fleming claims Student Tour Series success in Portugal; Lanigan, Griffin and Murphy also shine

University College Dublin’s Emma Fleming and William Leu of Halmstad University stood proud at Pinhal Golf Club in Vilamoura, Portugal to win the third event of the R&A Student Tour Series (STS) 2023/24 season.  

Fleming claims Student Tour Series success in Portugal; Lanigan, Griffin and Murphy also shine

Dunlap turns pro; West returns to 64-man matchpay

Nick Dunlap has opted to turn professional just days after becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since Phil Mickelson 33 years ago.

Dunlap turns pro; West returns to 64-man matchpay

Lanigan leads Irish challenge in Portuguese International Ladies Amateur

Hermitage’s Kate Lanigan was the best of the Irish in the opening round of the 94th Portuguese International Ladies Amateur Championship at Penina.

Lanigan leads Irish challenge in Portuguese International Ladies Amateur

Maguire catches fire in nick of time

Leona Maguire produced a scintillating finish and picked up five shots in her last five holes to go into the weekend just six shots off the lead in the KPMG Women's Irish Open.

Maguire catches fire in nick of time

Jessica Ross romps to Ulster Strokeplay as Max Kennedy snatches men's title at sixth tie hole

Max Kennedy may not make the Walker Cup this year but he will certainly have the selectors’ attention over the next few months after going six extra holes to clinch a thrilling play-off victory in the Ulster Men’s Amateur Stroke Play Open Championship at Clandeboye.

Jessica Ross romps to Ulster Strokeplay as Max Kennedy snatches men's title at sixth tie hole

Coulter three back as McClymont shoots course record 67 at Woodbrook

Kirkistown Castle’s Beth Coulter slipped three shots off the lead in the Flogas Irish Women’s and Girls’ Amateur Open Championship as Scotland’s Lorna McClymont shot another course record to take a three-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round.

Coulter three back as McClymont shoots course record 67 at Woodbrook

Kate Dwyer wins Woodbrook Ladies' Senior Scratch Cup by one

Rossmore's Kate Dwyer will be a player to watch for when she returns for May's Irish Women’s and Girls’ Amateur Open after she overcame wet and windy conditions to win the Woodbrook Ladies' Scratch Cup.

Kate Dwyer wins Woodbrook Ladies' Senior Scratch Cup by one

Boucher and Lanigan lead Irish challenges in Spanish tests

Carton House’s Marc Boucher and Hermitge’s Kate Lanigan lead the respective Irish challenges after the opening strokeplay qualifying rounds for the Copa del Rey and the Copa de la Reina in Spain.

Boucher and Lanigan lead Irish challenges in Spanish tests

Ireland's men fall to Spain in Octagonal matches; women's quartet cut in Portugal

Ireland fell 6.5-2.5 to hosts and defending champions Spain and will battle England for third place on the final day of the Octagonal Matches in Cadiz.

Ireland's men fall to Spain in Octagonal matches; women's quartet cut in Portugal

Leona lurking in bid for "Major" win at Dromoland Castle

Leona Maguire confessed winning the KPMG Women's Irish Open would be just one rung below a Major after she holed over 100 feet of putts in a five-under 67 to lurk just two shots off the lead at Dromoland Castle.

Leona lurking in bid for "Major" win at Dromoland Castle

Moran and Coulter shine on mixed day for Irish teams in Sotogrande

Ireland’s men’s and women’s teams enjoyed mixed fortunes in tough scoring conditions in the opening round of the European Nations Championship at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande.

Moran and Coulter shine on mixed day for Irish teams in Sotogrande

Ireland's men's and women's teams set for Sotogrande tests

For the first time in the history of the European Nations Championship, Ireland will be represented by both a men’s and women’s team this week, with seven players travelling to Real Club de Golf Sotogrande for the event which runs from Wednesday, March 30 to April 2.

Ireland's men's and women's teams set for Sotogrande tests

Walsh leads Irish in Portugal; Ireland fall 7-2 to England in Octagonal Matches

Lahinch’s Aideen Walsh shot a four-over 76 to go into the final round tied for 29th in the Portuguese International Ladies Amateur at Montado on seven-over par.

Walsh leads Irish in Portugal; Ireland fall 7-2 to England in Octagonal Matches

Walsh leads Irish in Portugal as Ireland face England in key Octagonal Matches clash

Lahinch's Aideen Walsh added a 74 to her opening 73 to lead the Irish challenge in the Portuguese International Ladies Amateur Championship.

Walsh leads Irish in Portugal as Ireland face England in key Octagonal Matches clash

Donegan the giant-killer as six Irish progress to last 32 in Women's Amateur

Lahinch’s Aine Donegan was the giant-killer on day one as she beat the leading qualifier, Icelander Ragnhildur Kristinsdóttir to make the last 32 of the Women’s Amateur Championship at Kilmarnock (Barassie).

Donegan the giant-killer as six Irish progress to last 32 in Women's Amateur