The popularity of golf has boomed over the last few years. For me, and like many, the game became part of my day-to-day life during Covid, before it took a backseat over the last few years.

Some 16 years ago, in June of 2009, there was carnage on day one of the Irish Close Championship at Enniscrone.

Golf: The Dublin-based Mayo Golf Society was set up 67 years ago, certainly making it one of the oldest societies in the country.

There is an open door for one week.

One of Mayo’s brightest golf talents has been picked for the Ireland Boys’ team ahead of their trip to Golf Resort Kaskada Brno in the Czech Republic for the European Amateur Team Championship.

The iconic Castlebar Golf Club roared to life as the SpeedGolf Irish Open delivered a high-octane spectacle that redefined the game of golf for players and fans alike.

A new chapter in rural recreation begins this summer.

Further details and information will be available on the club’s Facebook page nearer the date.

Most players win by calculation, like accountants plotting their way through tax returns. Rory McIlroy never had that luxury. His greatness has always arrived in bursts – wild, brilliant and just slightly unhinged.

Studying in school rarely, if ever, grabs the imagination, but one line from our Leaving Cert English course always stood out to me. Derek Mahon's 'Antarctica' was part of the collection of poems we covered and in it, there's a standout line.

Golf: Although the setting of Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick was initially considered in itself a trump card for Paul O’Neill and the staff at Westport Golf Club for hosting the Claret Jug, perhaps a conversation last week on some history and local ...

The trophy will be on view for pictures from 6pm to 8pm. 

He last played the course 18 years ago.

The prize giving event took place on Monday, December 2, at the Golfers Guide to Ireland Awards event.

The ladies team from Belmullet Golf Club who won the Grainne Uaile competition on Saturday, November 16 for the first title in 10 years, beating Mulranny and Achill golf clubs.

"Delighted that the application has been successful"

Now in its 27th year, the Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) celebrated in style with its annual conference and Gala Awards at the Radisson Hotel and Spa in Sligo and the annual golf day at County Sligo Golf Club.

The St Muredach’s Golf Society in Dublin was treated to the perfect conditions of a crisp autumn morning at the beautiful Woodenbridge golf course in County Wicklow for its Captain’s Day on Sunday, October 20.

Ballina Golf Club has said it is "business as usual" as it seeks to agree a final settlement over a long-standing debt.

A group of ladies golfers from Ballina have been celebrating on a national stage lately, after winning bronze at the AIG Minor Foursomes Inter-Club competition at Shannon Golf Club.

Mayo’s rising star of the golf world has received his latest international call-up.

A Sunday evening in the autumnal sunshine at Royal County Down must be one of the most pleasant experiences you can have in sport.

Out of a total of 227 eligible sports clubs, 15 percent are golf clubs, demonstrating the strong role golf plays within the broader sporting community. 

COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLINA - WESTERN PEOPLE (SEPTEMBER 17 EDITION) Ballina Golf Club President Clair Cooke and Captains Kathryn Foley and Brendan Kilgallon were among those to celebrate the recent Gold Standard Award for the club ...

The Golf Ireland development and high performance panels for the upcoming 2025 season have been selected.

The teams are teeing up in France at Golf de Chiberta.

Golf Ireland has announced the two teams to represent Ireland at the European Mid-Amateur Team Championships from 11-14 September.

This week was a significant one for Enniscrone Golf Club as it marked 50 years since the club turned a new page and opened an 18-hole championship course for the first time.

As junior members in Enniscrone Golf Club, my friends and I were blessed to have a mentor in the form of the late Charlie McGoldrick, the club professional for many years before his untimely passing in August of 2011.

Enniscrone Golf Club recently celebrated a memorable Ladies Captain's Day, featuring a series of events that brought together golf enthusiasts of all ages.

Golf: Ballaghaderreen Ladies had a very busy and exciting weekend when the second round of the Minor Foursomes took place at their home club and at Rosses Point GC in Co Sligo.

The event aims to create a friendly and fun environment, encouraging both newcomers and seasoned players to participate.

A Mayo golf club has a new course record following a recent inspirational round by a young golfer.

A recent study undertaken at Ulster University has created a tool which will help researchers better understand how parents support their children in sport, with a particular emphasis on golf.

We all love to engage with some nostalgia from time to time.

Castlebar Celtic FC is in the midst of a glorious year with not only the first team featuring in this Sunday's Connacht FA Cup Final, but this also actually being the club’s centenary year.

Ballina: Sunday, May 19, 18-hole men’s stableford (sponsor, Mister A): 1, Kenny Casey 43pts; Category 1, Robert Bradwell 39; Category 2, Steve Harris 41; Category 3, Mark Mc Loughlin 40.

Champion blind golfer Eddie Maguire has added another Open title to his CV when he won the ISPS Handa Spanish Golf Open for blind and visually impaired golfers at the Costa Ballena GC just outside Cadiz.

After a long wet winter and spring it seems the golfing season is getting into full swing. We have had the US Masters and the USPGA and many big events are just around the corner. This week, I’m going through a consistent set-up with the putter.

West of Ireland runner-up and local hopeful David Brady will look to go one better at the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship which got underway this (Thursday) morning.

Swinford GC has been awarded the gold standard in the Women in Golf Charter by Golf Ireland, a recognition of the club’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity and balance in golf.

It’s one of the greatest weeks of the year. Few sporting events carry such an iconic significance as that of The Masters. When the sporting punter considers golf, many names will likely spring to mind, depending on your vintage.

The Connolly's Audi West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship tees off at County Sligo Golf Club tomorrow (Friday) as the 2024 amateur season begins.

Storm Christine had just caused damages of an estimated €70 million on the Atlantic seaboard, the third green and half its fairway were completely under water, the world-renowned nine-hole treasure was on the brink.

Excitement is building in golfing circles for the 2024 Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point, which will take place on Easter weekend, Good Friday, March 29 to Easter Tuesday, April 2.

A couple of weeks ago, as Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf, matters apart from his performance on the course took much of the media attention.

Bridgestone Order of Merit men’s champion, David Shiel, says adding his name to an illustrious roll of honour makes his 2023 all the more significant.

Colin Cooney captured the Autumn Cup at Mulranny Golf Club after a well contested final against Mick McDonnell.

The Joyce family dominated the Stableford competition sponsored by David Holmes Plant Hire, Tiernaur, with John Snr claiming first prize with 39pts, ahead of Tom Duffy also on 39 pts. Michael Joyce took third spot on 37pts.

Unfortunately, it is uncommon to get a perfectly flat lie on the golf course. Today we are looking at how to play the shot when the ball is above your feet. Once again, to make it easier, I have broken it into 4 key points. 1.

Ballinrobe: Mary and Willie Walsh Memorial: Gents: 1st, Sean O’Connor, 42; 2nd, Peter Flaherty, 40; Gross, John Lydon, 36 G pts; Cat 1, Sean Mulryan, 38; Cat 2, Vincent Connell, 36; Cat 3, Norman Keane, 37; Cat 4 David Madden, ...

Earlier in the week, I received a swing video from a client who was having problems with hitting his driver low and left. If you are one of these players, this article may interest you.