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Rory McIlroy is drawing on past success at the Earth course as he bids to match Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Race to Dubai titles at this week’s DP World Tour Championship.

The R&A confirmed The 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie from July 15-22, 2029, which means Portmarnock’s hopes of hosting the oldest Major in golf will have to wait.

Jon Rahm wrapped up a stellar Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship debut by claiming a two-shot win and a record-breaking sixth Rolex Series title at Yas Links, while Rory McIlroy finished third to keep his Race to Dubai hope alive.

The Golf Ireland Men’s and Women’s High Performance Panels for 2027 have been announced today with 25 players gaining selection.

LIV Golf appears to be on the verge of collapse after its latest rescue plan has been abandoned, with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy suggesting the crisis could ultimately provide professional golf with an opportunity to rebuild.

Ireland’s Brendan Lawlor said he was delighted with news that ISPS HANDA were confirmed as the first title partner of the G4D Open, the signature championship for golfers with disabilities hosted in partnership by the R&A and DP World Tour.

On a weekend when Liam Nolan secured his DP World Tour card for 2027, three other Irish players have also kept their hopes alive by coming through Qualifying School to reach next week’s finals stage at the INFINITUM Resort in Spain.

Ireland will have another player on the DP World Tour in 2027 after Galway’s Liam Nolan stuck to the task at the HotelPlanner Tour’s season-ending Rolex Grand Final in Mallorca.

Golf Ireland, in collaboration with Sporting Insights, has unveiled a second National Club Survey which shows 72% of clubs increased their membership over the previous 12 months.

Dooks’ Tracy Eakin and Galway’s Joe Lyons have been crowned the inaugural Whirlpool Irish Senior Women’s and Men’s Order of Merit champions after successful silverware winning seasons in 2026.

Graeme McDowell was one of the first players to sign up for LIV Golf, but the Portrush star is the latest name to confirm that he will no longer be part of LIV 2.0.

Ireland’s Seamus Power was denied a PGA Tour win after losing a Monday playoff to Austin Smotherman at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton.