Category Archives: Golf Ireland

The Irish Open 2013 in Kildare at the end of June

The 2013 Irish Open will take place from the 27th – 30th June at Carton House in Kildare.

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Obama Promises Another Visit to Ireland

At the recent reception at the White House in light of St. Patrick’s Day, President Obama expressed his intention to visit Ireland again. Obama first visited Ireland in May 2011 taking in a trip to Moneygall, Co. Offaly to visit the birthplace of his ancestors … Continue reading

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McIlroy nominated for 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Irish golf star, Rory McIlroy has made the short list of 12 nominees’, all in with a chance of winning the much coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award for 2012.

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Ireland’s Shane Lowry wins Portugual Golf Masters

Ireland’s very own golfer Shane Lowry arrived into Dublin Airport to be welcomed by well wishers and fans in the wake of his fantastic win at the Portugal Masters by one stroke on Sunday that sealed his professional status and … Continue reading

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Irish Golfers hit the headlines again

Dubliner Padriag Harrington shot to the top of the leader board at The Barclays in Farmingdale as he went on the hunt for his first US tour title since winning the 2008 US PGA Championship. Harrington racked up a superb … Continue reading

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Irish Sporting Heroes triumph over the world

What a few weeks it has been for world sport and our very Irish superstars have been some of those making the headlines. In Golf, Rory McIlroy from County Down won the much coveted US PGA Championship in style as … Continue reading

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The Irish Open a success for golf in Portrush

The Irish Open, which has taken place over the past four days, despite the rain, attracted over 100,000 spectators to the magnificent Royal Portrush. The crowds were hoping for an Irish winner on the last day and were willing on … Continue reading

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Ireland’s McIlroy becomes world number 1

Brit, Luke Donald needed a top 8 place in the RBC Heritage in the United States, but could only managed joint 37th and therefore surrendered his world number one ranking this week  to Ireland’s Rory McIlroy. Despite sitting out this … Continue reading

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Golfing in Ireland

Ireland it seems is coming more synonymous with Golf, with Golfing pro superstars like Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke, to name but a few, dominating the international stage. With such fantastic talent emerging from Ireland, it … Continue reading

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Ireland's Padraig Harrington retains British Open title

Our very own Padraig Harrington joined an elite club yesterday after successfully defending his British Open title at Royal Birkdale, comfortably holding off the late challenge of Britain’s Ian Poulter. Harrington who hails from Dublin produced a magnificent second shot … Continue reading

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