Royal County Down
Amateur golf, DP World TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubAmgen Irish Open, Royal County Down, Sean Keeling, Tom McKibbin

Keeling blown away as McKibbin and Power move up in high winds

Amateur Sean Keeling crashed back to earth with an 81 but Tom McKibbin and Seamus Power made headway as high winds sent scores soaring in the third round of the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Amateur golf, DP World TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubAmgen Irish Open, Royal County Down, Sean Keeling, Tom McKibbin
Keeling blown away as McKibbin and Power move up in high winds
Amateur golfAmateur newsEuropean Amateur Team Championship, European Women’s Amateur Team Championship, Marc Boucher, Hugh Foley, Matt McClean, Robert Moran, Mark Power, Caolan Rafferty, Sara Byrne, Beth Coulter, Aine Donegan, Anna Foster, Lauren Walsh, Annabel Wilson, PGA Catalunya Resort, Royal County Down

Ireland teams named for European Men's and Women's Team Championships

Golf Ireland has announced two six-strong teams to represent Ireland at the European Amateur Team Championships next month.

Amateur golfAmateur newsEuropean Amateur Team Championship, European Women’s Amateur Team Championship, Marc Boucher, Hugh Foley, Matt McClean, Robert Moran, Mark Power, Caolan Rafferty, Sara Byrne, Beth Coulter, Aine Donegan, Anna Foster, Lauren Walsh, Annabel Wilson, PGA Catalunya Resort, Royal County Down
Ireland teams named for European Men's and Women's Team Championships
Amateur newsISPS Handa Ulster Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play, Aideen Walsh, Jessica Ross, Deirdre Smith, Robert Moran, Rowan Lester, Luke O'Neill, Royal County Down, ISPS Handa World Invitational

Moran and Walsh claim spoils at Royal County Down

Castle’s Robert Moran and Lahinch’s Aideen Walsh won the ISPS Handa Ulster Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play Championships at Royal County Down Golf Club.

Amateur newsISPS Handa Ulster Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play, Aideen Walsh, Jessica Ross, Deirdre Smith, Robert Moran, Rowan Lester, Luke O'Neill, Royal County Down, ISPS Handa World Invitational
Moran and Walsh claim spoils at Royal County Down
Amateur golfBrian KeoghAideen Walsh, Shannon Burke, Deirdre Smith, Jessica Ross, ISPS Handa Ulster Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play, Royal County Down, Rowan Lester, Joshua Hill, Alex Maguire, Marc Boucher, Colm Campbell

Lester and Walsh set the pace at ISPS Handa Ulster Stroke Play

Lahinch’s Aideen Walsh and Hermitage’s Rowan Lester took control in their respective events heading into Tuesday’s final round of the ISPS Handa Ulster Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play at Royal County Down.

Amateur golfBrian KeoghAideen Walsh, Shannon Burke, Deirdre Smith, Jessica Ross, ISPS Handa Ulster Men’s and Women’s Stroke Play, Royal County Down, Rowan Lester, Joshua Hill, Alex Maguire, Marc Boucher, Colm Campbell
Lester and Walsh set the pace at ISPS Handa Ulster Stroke Play
TravelThe European Club, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Waterville, The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Ballybunion Golf Club, Lahinch

The European Club ranked top Republic of Ireland course for Golf Monthly

That links golf reigns supreme in Ireland is confirmed in the latest Golf Monthly course rankings for the UK & Ireland which includes twenty-one Irish venues with all but four being seaside gems.

TravelThe European Club, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Waterville, The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Ballybunion Golf Club, Lahinch
The European Club ranked top Republic of Ireland course for Golf Monthly
Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghWorld Golf Awards, The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Fairways & FunDays, Golfbreaks.ie, Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Royal County Down, Bryan Somers Travel

Adare Manor and Royal County Down honoured at World Golf Awards

Adare Manor has added three more awards to its collection, headlined by being named 'World's Best Golf Clubhouse' in the latest edition of the World Golf Awards.

Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghWorld Golf Awards, The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Fairways & FunDays, Golfbreaks.ie, Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Royal County Down, Bryan Somers Travel
Adare Manor and Royal County Down honoured at World Golf Awards
Architecture, Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghGolf Digest Ireland Top 100 Courses, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock Golf Club, Lahinch, Tralee Golf Club, Ballybunion Golf Club, Waterville, County Louth, The European Club, The Golf Course at Adare Manor

Golf Digest Ireland Top 100 Ranked Golf Courses 2020

Architecture, Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghGolf Digest Ireland Top 100 Courses, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock Golf Club, Lahinch, Tralee Golf Club, Ballybunion Golf Club, Waterville, County Louth, The European Club, The Golf Course at Adare Manor
Golf Digest Ireland Top 100 Ranked Golf Courses 2020
Architecture, Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghGolf Digest Ireland Top 100 Courses, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock Golf Club, Lahinch, Waterville, Tralee Golf Club, Ballybunion Golf Club, The European Club, County Louth, Ballyliffin Golf Club

Golf Digest Volvo Top 100 courses in Ireland 2018

Architecture, Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghGolf Digest Ireland Top 100 Courses, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock Golf Club, Lahinch, Waterville, Tralee Golf Club, Ballybunion Golf Club, The European Club, County Louth, Ballyliffin Golf Club
Golf Digest Volvo Top 100 courses in Ireland 2018
Architecture, Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghRoyal County Down, Portmarnock Golf Club, Royal Portrush, Lahinch, Waterville, Ballybunion Golf Club, Tralee Golf Club, The European Club, Adare Manor, County Sligo GC, Adare Manor Golf ClubComment

Golf Digest Volvo Top 100 Ranked Golf Courses in Ireland 2016

Architecture, Tourism, TravelBrian KeoghRoyal County Down, Portmarnock Golf Club, Royal Portrush, Lahinch, Waterville, Ballybunion Golf Club, Tralee Golf Club, The European Club, Adare Manor, County Sligo GC, Adare Manor Golf ClubComment
Golf Digest Volvo Top 100 Ranked Golf Courses in Ireland 2016
Architecture, Travel, TourismBrian KeoghNorthern Ireland Tourist Board, Discover Northern Ireland, Castlerock GC, Portstewart Golf Club, Michael Moss, Des Griffin, Royal Portrush, Kirkistown Castle, John Bamber, Charlene Reid, Paul Lappin, Ardglass, Royal County Down, Kevan Whitson, Reeve Whitson, Barry McGuigan, Lough Erne Resort, Dungannon Golf Club, Darren Clarke, Michael Hoey, Galgorm Castle, Ballycastle Golf Club, Cairndhu Golf Club, Malone Golf Club, Michael McGivern, Rory McIlroy, Holywood Golf Club, Royal Belfast1 Comment

Golf in Northern Ireland — the Ultimate Round

Architecture, Travel, TourismBrian KeoghNorthern Ireland Tourist Board, Discover Northern Ireland, Castlerock GC, Portstewart Golf Club, Michael Moss, Des Griffin, Royal Portrush, Kirkistown Castle, John Bamber, Charlene Reid, Paul Lappin, Ardglass, Royal County Down, Kevan Whitson, Reeve Whitson, Barry McGuigan, Lough Erne Resort, Dungannon Golf Club, Darren Clarke, Michael Hoey, Galgorm Castle, Ballycastle Golf Club, Cairndhu Golf Club, Malone Golf Club, Michael McGivern, Rory McIlroy, Holywood Golf Club, Royal Belfast1 Comment
Golf in Northern Ireland — the Ultimate Round
European TourEuropean TourDanny Willett, Rory McIlroy, Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Royal County DownComment

The Irish Open: a triumph for Willett, an embarrassment for McIlroy

The recent Dubai Duty Free Irish Open gave us a number of exciting memories. Taking place at the Royal County Downs Golf Club from 28th to 31st May, the event showcased some of the best British talent out there today, including one youngster whose name was the word on everybody’s lips afterwards.

European TourEuropean TourDanny Willett, Rory McIlroy, Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Royal County DownComment
The Irish Open: a triumph for Willett, an embarrassment for McIlroy
European TourBrian KeoghDubai Duty Free Irish Open, Paul McGinley, Royal County Down, Soren Kjeldsen, Shane Lowry, Fota Island, Antonia Beggs, Rickie Fowler, FedEx St Jude ClassicComment

Agony for McGinley; Padraig and St Jude; Lowry's wedge; and Rickie

Paul McGinley was forced to withdraw from the Irish Open with back spasms and admitted: ”It’s one of my biggest disappointments in my whole career. Even pulling out of a Major wouldn’t have hurt as much as this.”

European TourBrian KeoghDubai Duty Free Irish Open, Paul McGinley, Royal County Down, Soren Kjeldsen, Shane Lowry, Fota Island, Antonia Beggs, Rickie Fowler, FedEx St Jude ClassicComment
Agony for McGinley; Padraig and St Jude; Lowry's wedge; and Rickie
European TourBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Royal County Down, Shane Lowry, Graeme McDowell, Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Darren Clarke, Michael Hoey, Kevin Phelan, Paul McGinleyComment

G-Mac’s evil beast

Graeme McDowell think Royal County Down could host The Open but he warned: “It can eat you alive.”

European TourBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, Royal County Down, Shane Lowry, Graeme McDowell, Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Darren Clarke, Michael Hoey, Kevin Phelan, Paul McGinleyComment
G-Mac’s evil beast
European TourBrian KeoghDubai Duty Free Irish Open, Miguel Vidaor, Royal County Down, Hubert GreenComment

Royal County Down braced for "terrifying" weather front

Hubert Green said it best. "That hole will beat you up like a bad ol' Momma." 

The par-three seventh at Royal County Down is just 135 yards from the medal tees and only 144 from the blues — a flick of a wedge for even the best of the world in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open yesterday and yet few who played it under the gaze of tournament Director Miguel Vidaor yesterday could carry the bunker hold the green.

European TourBrian KeoghDubai Duty Free Irish Open, Miguel Vidaor, Royal County Down, Hubert GreenComment
Royal County Down braced for "terrifying" weather front