There was no joy for Cork’s PGA professionals in Adare Manor GC last week as the tour drew to a close. The 104th Irish PGA Championship took place over five days last week with Wednesday’s pro-am setting the tone for the week. The course in the tight parkland was in great condition for the PGA’s showpiece event, although the weather played a part with weather delays having an impact on the competition. Continue reading
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Turner and McNamara Taste Success
Niall Turner continued his good run of form when he sailed through the European Tour first qualifying stage in France last week. Turner was in action in Hardelot in north eastern France, a venue where he has played well in the past. He carded a 273 total (-11) for his four rounds to finish in third place just 3 shots off the lead. Turner recorded his first win in Asia back in July and he has been in fine form since. Continue reading
East Cork Ladies Bag Three Pennants
East Cork Ladies had three great wins in Limerick last weekend and in doing so they won three Munster pennants and booked their places in the All Ireland Finals. The Junior Foursomes team were first out on Friday afternoon and they had a good win over Ross with Mary B Walsh & Breda McCarthy and Caroline O’Connor and Mary Morrison winning their matches, while Sel O’Leary & Eileen Dorgan’s match was called in. Continue reading
Sugrue Wins Cork Pro-Am
Killarney’s Danny Sugrue was one of three golfers tied for the lead at the Etihad Airways Cork GC Pro-Am held on Monday. Sugrue stated in a blaze, posting birdies the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th holes to lie four under through six holes. Despite posting bogeys at 9 and 10, he went on to birdie 11 and 12 to remain at four under. Bogeys on 15 and 18 saw him finish on -2 and a share of the winner’s purse. Sugrue was joined by Brendan McGovern and Neil O’Brien on a two under par score of 70. Continue reading
Niall Turner wins in Jakarta
Niall Turner wins on Asian Tour
By Niall O’Shea
Cork’s Niall Turner won his first Asian Tour event yesterday when he won the Linc Group Jakarta Classic in Indonesia. It was his first tour event since May and the Corkman came back with a bang. He carded a final round 73, and won the tournament by one from England’s Peter Richardson. Continue reading
O’Sullivan Finishes Second in European Seniors Tour
O’Sullivan Finishes Second in European Seniors Tour
By Niall O’Shea
Six time European Senior Tour winner Denis O’Sullivan pictured in Fermoy Golf Club at the launch of their Course Development Classic
Denis O’Sullivan made a welcome return to the headlines over the weekend when he finished second in the European Senior Tour event in Switzerland. O’Sullivan was competing in his second event of the season, and he took home €28,000 in prize money after a final round 66 saw him shoot back up the leaderboard. Continue reading
CGI/Mardyke Arena Golf Club Seminar at Lee Valley Golf Club
CGI/Mardyke Arena Golf Club Seminar at Lee Valley Golf Club
By Niall O’Shea
The newly formed Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) were out in force last week at the Irish Open, giving over 800 free lessons in their customised driving range at the Irish Open. The CGI were also in Cork earlier in the week to host a business planning seminar for golf clubs. The event was jointly hosted by the CGI and Mardyke Arena UCC and it took place in Lee Valley Golf Club. Continue reading
Irish Open Pictures
A selection of shots taken at the Irish Open in Fota Island 18th-22nd June 2014
Irish Open Pro-Am Fota Island Team – Thomas Levet
Irish Open Pro-Am – Golf Digest Ireland Team
Irish Open Pro-Am – Fota Island Team – Paul Casey
Irish Open Practice Round – Robbie Cannon
Irish Open 1st Round – Cian McNamara
Irish Open 1st Round – Robbie Cannon
Irish Open 2nd Round – Danny Sugrue
Irish Open 2nd Round – Cian McNamara
Irish Open 4th Round – Gary Hurley
Irish Open – Volunteers, Staff & Spectators
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Pro-Am Delight for Amateurs
Pro-Am Delight for Amateurs
Oisin Hassett putting on the 18th in Fota under the eye of Thomas Levet
Almost 150 amateur golfers got a chance to tee it up with tour professionals yesterday as the Irish Open Pro-Am took place in Fota. Play got underway at 7.50am and even at that stage the sun was out and temperatures were hitting 20 degrees. The attendance at the pro-am was an estimated 7,000 spectators which ranks highly on the European Tour schedule. The majority of places in the pro-am are reserved for the event sponsors but there were a few golfers that secured their place thanks to qualifying competitions. Continue reading
Derek Delivers the Winning Clubs for the Tour Stars
Derek Delivers the Winning Clubs for the Tour Stars
By Niall O’Shea
Many golfers are known for an almost unhealthy obsession with equipment. From drivers to wedges and putters, from shafts to grips, golfers are always interested in the latest developments and technology, anything that will help their game. While the majority of spectators in Fota this week will have their eyes on the course, a few will spend some time on the range watching the golfers and their equipment. The tour trucks will be in Fota too, providing technical assistance, replacement equipment and minor or major adjustments for anyone of the 156 professional golfers needing a last minute fix. With a total of €2m on offer in Continue reading
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