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Tom McKibbin, Eamonn Darcy, Lauren Walsh, Max Kennedy and Sara Byrne honoured by Irish Golf Writers’ Association

Tom McKibbin has been named Men’s Professional of the Year by the Irish Golf Writers’ Association for the second year running.

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Tom McKibbin, Eamonn Darcy, Lauren Walsh, Max Kennedy and Sara Byrne honoured by Irish Golf Writers’ Association
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Catriona Matthew to continue as Curtis Cup captain

Catriona Matthew OBE, who led Great Britain and Ireland to a memorable Curtis Cup victory earlier this year, will continue as Captain for the match against the United States of America at Bel-Air Country Club in 2026.

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Catriona Matthew to continue as Curtis Cup captain
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Dunne and Walsh to captain 2025 Vagliano Trophy teams

Maria Dunne and Deirdre Walsh have been reappointed to lead the Great Britain and Ireland Vagliano and Junior Vagliano Trophy teams respectively next year.

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Dunne and Walsh to captain 2025 Vagliano Trophy teams
Amateur golf, Challenge Tour, DP World TourBrian KeoghDP World Tour Qualifying School, Gary Hurley, Dermot McElroy, Max Kennedy

Just three Irish make Final Stage of Q-School

Irish golf will have just three players at this week’s Final Stage of the DP World Tour Qualifying School after Paul Dunne, Niall Kearney, Liam Nolan, and Jonny Caldwell missed out in a Monday finish in Almeria.

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Just three Irish make Final Stage of Q-School
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Walker and Fleming claim Irish Intervarsity titles at Bundoran

Maynooth University’s Simon Walker capped off a fantastic three days in Bundoran to claim the Men’s Irish Intervarsity Championship with a dominant final round display on the Donegal links.

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Walker and Fleming claim Irish Intervarsity titles at Bundoran
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Nakano extends lead before third round suspended at Asia-Pacific Amateur

GOTEMBA, Japan – Following the extensive weather delay on Friday, players returned first thing on Saturday morning to resume their second rounds at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

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Nakano extends lead before third round suspended at Asia-Pacific Amateur
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Nakano leads during suspended second round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

GOTEMBA, Japan – Japan’s Rintaro Nakano claimed a late one-stroke lead at seven-under over China’s Wenyi Ding during the second round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship as the round was suspended due to darkness on Friday evening.

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Nakano leads during suspended second round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
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From Greens to Screens: Fun Ways to Relax After a Round of Golf

After a fulfilling day on the golf course, there’s nothing quite like finding the perfect way to unwind. Whether you've had a great game or feel like your swing wasn't quite up to par, relaxation is key to recharging your body and mind.

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From Greens to Screens: Fun Ways to Relax After a Round of Golf
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Wilson and Coughlan lead at Royal Portrush

Scottish golfer Matthew Wilson made the big move in the second round of the North of Ireland Amateur Open Championship as he joined Paul Coughlan at the top of the standings.

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Wilson and Coughlan lead at Royal Portrush
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Keeling blown away as McKibbin and Power move up in high winds

Amateur Sean Keeling crashed back to earth with an 81 but Tom McKibbin and Seamus Power made headway as high winds sent scores soaring in the third round of the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down.

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Keeling blown away as McKibbin and Power move up in high winds
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Irish eyes smiling for Dimmock, Maguire and Curtis Cup heroines

Annabel Dimmock completed a dream comeback from a career-threatening injury to end her five-year drought and claim a “home” win after a playoff in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Carton House.

Amateur golf, Ladies European Tour, Challenge Tour, DP World TourBrian KeoghLeona Maguire, KPMG Women's Irish Open, Curtis Cup, Betfred British Masters, Rosa Challenge Tour
Irish eyes smiling for Dimmock, Maguire and Curtis Cup heroines