David Lally (Blainroe) and Katie Poots (Knock) won the Ulster Amateur Stroke Play Open Championships at Shandon Park. Photo: Laszlo Geczo /Inpho.

As Angel Cabrera made it two Senior major titles in a week at the Senior PGA Championship, Pádraig Harrington was left to rue a poor and untimely finish as ‘over confidence’ got in the way of securing another notable major win.

Royal Portrush golfer Andrew Morris comes from two back to claim first Irish Senior Men’s Amateur Open Championship at Naas Golf Club

As one of the most storied careers draws to a close, the long-time Royal County Down Head Professional and a litany of former pupils take Paul Gallagher for a walk down memory lane.

History will be made at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush after it was revealed by The R&A that 278,000 fans will gather at the iconic Dunluce links from 13-20 July for the largest Championship held outside of St Andrews.

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For all the late heroics of yesterday’s victor, the Championship Links at Royal County Down was also a winner, as one of the most traditional links layouts of them all more than stood up to the rigours of the modern game at the Amgen Irish Open.

Easy strides and smiles accompany birdies and eagles in Newcastle. Few spectator experiences can compare to watching Rory McIlroy, especially when he’s competing on home soil and in contention. The ‘Rory Roars’ that reverberate around Royal County Down this week have been like no other.

Popular barber and owner of JFH Social ensuring the professionals look their best as they battle for glory at Royal County Down. Paul Gallagher reports at Newcastle