FLYTE launches first Winter League

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Autumn has arrived, and the number of golfers on the fairways is falling as the wetter weather and the soft ground take hold.  One golf venue that has seen no fall off in numbers is Flyte Golf – Cork’s largest simulator centre.  The facility in Marina Commercial Park launched earlier this year and now they are launching their first winter league.

FLYTE Winter League Details

The league is a seven week competition that well see teams of four compete on some of the top courses to see who can come out on top.  The league takes place over seven weeks, with some top-class courses included Old Head, Royal Continue reading →

FLYTE Golf Winter League 2026

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We’re delighted to share details of the upcoming FLYTE Winter League at Flyte Golf Cork, kicking off on Wednesday, 28th October, and running for seven weeks, with the grand finale on Wednesday, 9th December!

THE LEAGUE FORMAT

  • Teams: 4 players per team
  • Entry fee: €80 per team (€20 per player)
  • Scoring: Best Stableford score from each team to count on every hole
  • Duration: 7 weeks, running every Wednesday night
  • Competitions: Weekly team winners, Closest to the Pin and an overall Order of Merit

Every cent of the €80 team entry fee goes directly back into the prize fund, all entry fees are returned to the players Continue reading →

Another solid week for Byrne in Korea

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It might not have been to final round she wanted, but Sara Byrne can look backat a job well done at the Aramco Korea Championship.  The Dromoland Castle touring proessional kept her place in the top 60 on the order of merit, and also took home €15,900 in prize money.

Byrne edged her way up the leaderboard over the first three days.  She opened with a level par 72 on Thursday but followed that with rounds of 69 and 68 to go into the final round in a tie for 13th place.

Sara ended up with a one over par 73 on the final day with three birdies and five bogeys.  She hit just 11 Continue reading →

Ronan O’Keeffe wins the Bruen Youths in Muskerry Golf Club

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Monkstown’s Ronan O’Keeffe receiving the Bruen Youths trophy from David Bruen. Also included is Richie Cahill, sponsor. Picture: Joe Lane

Ronan O’Keeffe added his name to the roll of honour in Muskerry on Sunday when he won the Bruen Youths.  The Monkstown golfer signed for an impressive 67 around the Bruen course in Muskerry.  O’Keeffe got off to a fast start with a birdie on the 3rd and an eagle on the 7th.

Two more birdies followed on the back nine and despite a bogey on the last he pipped the holder Barry Keane by one shot.

Third place went to Lee Valley’s Jack Bohane with a 71 and Noah Joyce (Monkstown) won best nett.  The competition was again sponsored by the Cahill Family and Richie Cahill was on hand to present the prizes.

O’Keeffe has also broken the Muskerry winning Continue reading →

Dennehy named on Irish team to face England

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Justin Dennehy pictured during the 2026 AIG All-Ireland Senior Cup Finals at Shandon Park Golf Club
Picture: INPHO/Dan Clohessy

Justin Dennehy has been named in the Ireland team who are taking on England this weekend in the annual U16 matchup between the two sides.

The Douglas golfer was the hero for the club in the AIG Barton Shield final last month when he holed the putt that brought the title to Doulgas for just the second time in their history.  The Boys’ team includes 2026 McGregor Trophy Champion Ollie McEvoy, who will be hoping Continue reading →

Cobh so close to All Ireland Success

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The Cobh Pierce Purcell panel who were runners-up at the 2026 AIG All-Ireland Final in Ennis on Saturday
Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Cobh Golf Club enjoyed a landmark weekend in Ennis as their Pierce Purcell panel were in All Ireland action.  The team produced a brilliant semi‑final victory on Friday before falling just short in Saturday’s All‑Ireland decider.  It was a campaign that captured the spirit of the club, with strong travelling support spurring on the team.

Cobh had previously won their quarter final in Ennis at the end of August when they beat Moyola Park.  They returned to Ennis last Friday to take on six‑time champions Nenagh, a side steeped in experience at this level.

Robert Lynch and Shane Martin won the second match for Cobh and the overall score was tied at 2-2 when Des Connolly and Stephen Mulcahy won on the 18th green.  Lynch and Martin were nominated for the sudden death playoff and the pair sealed the win on the first playoff hole.  There was a Continue reading →

Walsh Wins Dundalk Scratch Cup

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James Walsh won his first senior scratch cup on Sunday when he ended up on top of a competitive leaderboard in Dundalk.  The Maynooth student who’s now in his third year on the Harrington Scholars programme shot an opening 66 (-6) to lead by three shots from Irish internationals Caolan Rafferty and Colm Campbell.

Walsh followed that with a second round 71 to finish on seven under.  Rafferty, a multiple winner of this competition could only better Walsh by one shot and the Kinsale man was the winner by two shots.  His win was particularly impressive given that the top ten as full of internationals and major winners.

Walsh is off to Sweden this week for the Swedish International Mens Championship.  This is the second event on the Maynooth calendar and Walsh will be looking to continue his form after finishing in 21st place at the Bernard Langer German Men’s event which took place earlier this month.

Dundalk Scratch Cup sponsored by One Finance (Par 72)

Overall

137 James Walsh (Kinsale) 66, 71

139 Caolan Rafferty (Dundalk) 69, 70

140 Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint) 69, 71

141 Mark Cadden (Roganstown) 73, 68; Daid Kitt (Athenry) 70, 71

143 Eoin Murphy (Dundalk) 72, 71.

Round 1 Gross: Padraig Curry (Millicent) 71.

Round 2 Gross: Evan Farrell (County Louth) 70.

Overall Nett: Sean Ryan (+1.0, Warrenpoint) 144 (71, 73).

Brennan takes Muskerry Scratch Cup back to Clare

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Daniel Brenan from Shannon won the Muskerry Senior Scratch Cup on Sunday after an impressive comeback on the back nine.  While many were watching Shane Lowry triumph over the links and the opposition in Doonbeg, there was a more exciting finish in Muskerry as one of the last senior scratch cups of the year was up for grabs.

Muskerry went for a 54 hole event over two days this year, and the organisers worked hard to assemble an impressive field.  70 golfers Continue reading →

32 for Marymount

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Blarney’s Seamus Cronin is planning to play golf in all 32 counties this Autumn to raise funds for Marymount.

Cork man Seamus Cronin is setting out on a golfing marathon this weekend, he’s planning to play 32 courses over the next few weeks, one course in every county in the country.  And on that journey he’s hoping to raise a large amount for Marymount Hospice.

Seamus has a very personal reason for selecting the charity.  His Continue reading →

Douglas Managers Celebrate

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Members of the winner Women’s Senior Cup team after they returned to Douglas Golf Club.
Picture: James Doolan.

Douglas team managers Deirdre O’Sullivan and Don Coughlan praised their teams as Douglas did the double-double in Belfast last weekend, winning two national titles.

“Stunned, delighted, proud, unbelievable” was Deirdre O’Sullivan’s response to Douglas’ three-peat in the Women’s Senior Cup.  Douglas had two major battles in the quarter and semi finals but they finished the final in style with a comprehensive win over Knock.

“I’m proud it’s a great day for Douglas, today these girls are bringing home the three in a row.  How more could you be proud of Continue reading →