David Howard

Munster Penants for Cobh and Fermoy

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The panel of Conor Ronan, Henry Bagnall, Zack Morrissey, James O’Mahony, Robbie O’Leary, Donagh McHugh and David Aherne beat Dungarvan to claim the club’s first juvenile pennant.  They will now head for Moate in two weeks-time for the all Ireland finals.

Cobh won the Munster East Pierce Purcell in Tramore on Monday.  They beat West Waterford Continue reading →

Howard Continues to Shine

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David Howard preparing to tee off in the semi-final of the South of Ireland at Lahinch.
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David Howard continued his impressive run of form with another great performance at the South of Ireland in Lahinch Golf Club.

His week started on Tuesday when Walker Cup Captain Dean Robertson invited him to join the panel for a practice round.  Howard had been considered an outside contender for the event which takes place in Lahinch in early September, and the Captain publicly stated that the winner of the South would have to be considered for a spot on the team.  Howard now had a dual incentive to do well in Lahinch.

The Fota Island golfer delivered, he comfortably qualified for Continue reading →

Howard tuned up for Birkdale

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David Howard in action for Ireland
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David Howard is living his golfing dream, he’s teeing it up today in one of the biggest tournaments in the world.  Howard earned a place at the Open Championship in Royal Birkdale just two weeks ago, and since then there has been a scramble for tickets as friends and relatives try to make their way to the championship.

The Fota Island member got a late call up to final qualifying at Dundonald Links, and made the most of the opportunity by finishing in 4th place and claiming a spot in the Championship field.

The 27 year old committed to Continue reading →

Howard targets Munster glory before Open debut

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David Howard tees off at the Men’s and Women’s Interprovincial Championship at Knightsbrook in 2025 Photo: Inpho | Andrew Conan

Munster are setting their sights on a first Men’s Interprovincial Championship win in eight years, with David Howard hoping victory at Knightsbrook could provide the perfect send-off before making his Open Championship debut at Royal Birkdale next week.

The Fota Island golfer earned his ticket to The Open Championship after coming through final qualifying at Dundonald Links, and the week since has been a whirlwind for the 27-year-old with the prospect of teeing up alongside the likes of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry still not fully setting in. Continue reading →

Darragh Murphy leads Muskerry Qualifiers

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Muskerry Golf Club
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The qualifier for the Muskerry Junior Scratch Trophy took place recently with well over 200 players hoping to claim a top 64 spot and entry into the match play stage. The qualifier was held over two days, with Darragh Murphy shooting a very impressive 69 to top the qualifiers. Murphy was the only golfer to break par; he played on the Saturday and had three shots to spare over the nearest challenger.

Olan Buckley, Clem Leonard, Colin Sheehan and David Kelly all returned scores of 72, with Luke Merriman and Phelim Cotter finishing with 73. Thirty-seven golfers qualified from the second day of play, with five golfers scoring 78 to make the match Continue reading →

Howard and Doyle to lead Irish Brabazon Challenge

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David Howard is heading for the Brabazon Trophy next week.
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The Fota Island duo of David Howard and John Doyle are part of an eight-strong Golf Ireland squad travelling to take part in the Brabazon Trophy next week.

Howard came with a late run to almost force a play-off as Patrick Keeling took the honours in a thrilling finish at the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship in Seapoint last Sunday.

Doyle featured in a Junior Ryder Cup and Amgen Irish Open last year and will make the trip Continue reading →

Doyle wins BoyleSports Lee Valley Scratch Cup in Style

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John Doyle pictured with tournament director Vincent Drinan and Peter Tuite from BoyleSports.  Pic: Niall O’Shea

John Doyle claimed his first win of the season in fine style when he won the Boylesports Scratch Cup by five strokes. The Mitchelstown man was two ahead going into the final round and, while his lead narrowed to one shot early on, his steady approach allowed him to kick on and take control on the back nine.

John started the final round on -10, two ahead of his Fota Island team-mate and first-round leader, David Howard, who was keen to retake the lead. The pair traded pars for the opening few holes, and it looked like Doyle would extend his lead when Howard had to pitch out from the trees on the 7th. Howard bounced back with a great Continue reading →

Howard golfing for 65 Roses

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David Howard, Iin action at the rish Mid-Amateur, Rosslare Golf Club, ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

David Howard, the 25 year old Irish International Golfer is taking part in the Cystic Fibrosis 65 Rose Challenge this month, but instead of running or jogging 65 kilometres in February, he’s planning to cover 65km on the golf course while playing.

Howard has Cystic Fibrosis and is while the illness isn’t holding him back, he is acutely aware of the impact it has on many people in Ireland.  He is joining their 65 Roses Challenge this month in an effort to raise funds and draw awareness to the campaign.  And he’s planning to do it on the golf Continue reading →

2025 a year to remember

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John Doyle (Fota Island) receiving the Munster Stroke Play trophy from Paul Buckley from C2O Group, sponsors of the tournament.
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2025 proved to be a year to remember for Cork golf, with several notable successes in the bag.  Douglas, Monkstown and Lee Valley all won green national pennants, and there were notable individual successes as well.

Douglas did a rare double, winning the AIG Senior Cup in the Women’s and Men’s, taking full advantage of the status as hosts for the AIG Inter-Club finals at the end of August.  Monkstown travelled to Northern Ireland and came home as winners of the AIG Junior Cup, and Lee Valley won their Girls Inter-Club title in Donabate in August.

It was a breakout year for John Doyle, the Mitchelstown teenager started the season in style with wins at the Irish Boys and the Munster Continue reading →

Howard bids to cap breakthrough year with North crown

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David Howard in action at the Irish Mid-Amateur Men’s & Women’s Open Championship
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David Howard is aiming to cap off his breakthrough year with another top performance as the Fota Island golfer targets a second championship crown of 2025 at the North of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Championship, which returns to Portstewart this week for the first time since 2019.

The world-renowned Strand Course will welcome 120 competitors from across Ireland, the UK and Europe, with play beginning on Wednesday morning.

The field is set to face 36 holes across the opening two days before the top 36 plus ties advance to Friday’s final rounds.

Having committed himself full-time to golf in the past couple of years, Howard has reaped the benefits of a more dedicated schedule, most notably this season when the 26-year-old was crowned East of Ireland champion at Continue reading →