mcilroy ready for sand belt test down under
Rory McIlroy will end an unforgettable Grand Slam winning year with a festive trip Down Under for the season-ending Crown Australian Open at Royal Melbourne… READ STORY
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GUEST COLUMN: MAUREEN MADILL
THAI AT THE TOP
The last couple of weeks on the various professional tours have subjected us and the participants to a range of golfing examinations, from Q-schools to season-ending Tour Championships with multiple awards on the line. Old seasons have come to a close and new seasons have a clean page ready and waiting to start all over again.
ORDINARY THOUGHTS: PAUL GALLAGHER
SLOWER WINTER PACE TAKES HOLD AT ROYAL COUNTY DOWN
2026 GOLF IRELAND FIXTURES
National & Regional Championship Fixtures 2026. Further dates and venues will be added to the list as they are confirmed
THE 153rd OPEN GENERATES OVER £280 MILLION IN ECONOMIC BENEFIT
THE 153rd OPEN
The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland according to independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.
DP WORLD TOUR
Grand slam Winner McIlroy Honoured with NEW DP World TOur Award
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PGA IRISH REGION
DOMINANT THORNTON WINS EVALON IRISH PGA ORDER OF MERIT
The PGA in Ireland season came to its now traditional close with the Sutton PGA 9-Hole Matchplay in October, and when all was done and dusted, Simon Thornton stood head and shoulders above the rest on the Elavon Order of Merit.
RYDER CUP
DONALD’S MEN COME THROUGH NAIL-BITING FAIRY TALE IN NEW YORK
In a final day singles session that went completely off script, Luke Donald’s European side dug deep to find a way to fend off the American onslaught with Ireland’s Shane Lowry playing a key role as Europe eventually won the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black 15-13.
PLACES TO STAY & PlAY..
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A magical getaway at harvey's point in donegal
I was always meant to get to Harvey’s Point, I just didn’t know when. Turns out it was worth the wait – and then some!
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EXCEPTIONAL GALGORM SETS THE STANDARD
Galgorm is this stunning place where outstanding spa and leisure experiences almost supersede the overall reputation.
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EXPERIENCE THE OLD LADY OF NEWCASTLE
The commanding old lady adorned in red brick by the shores of Newcastle is just over a pitch away from the famed links of Royal County Down.
