Architecture

County Sligo members approve Mackenzie and Ebert masterplan

County Sligo will host the 101st Connolly Motor Group-sponsored West of Ireland Championship this week, but players returning over the next five years will find the course gradually transformed after the club unanimously approved a massive course development plan this week.

County Sligo members approve Mackenzie and Ebert masterplan

Breffne McKenna appointed Director of Golf for Mayrange Hospitality portfolio at Castlemartyr, Ring of Kerry and Tulfarris

Mayrange Hospitality has appointed Breffne McKenna as the Director of Golf to oversee golfing operations at Castlemartyr Resort Golf Club in Cork, the Ring Of Kerry Golf Club in Kerry and Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort in Wicklow.

Breffne McKenna appointed Director of Golf for Mayrange Hospitality portfolio at Castlemartyr, Ring of Kerry and Tulfarris

Creating Wexford's missing links — new €20 million Curracloe Links at Ravenport Resort set to put sunny southeast on world golfing map

Ireland's sunny southeast might be great for your holidays, but it could soon become one of the meccas of Irish golf thanks to the construction of Curracloe Links at the new Ravenport Resort.

Creating Wexford's missing links — new €20 million Curracloe Links at Ravenport Resort set to put sunny southeast on world golfing map

Portmarnock Resort unveils “new” Jameson Links

The renowned Portmarnock Resort, formerly Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, has unveiled its recently remodelled championship golf course under a new brand name, but one of great historical importance - Jameson Golf Links.

Portmarnock Resort unveils “new” Jameson Links

Mackenzie and Ebert addressing nine key “shortcomings” — including “healthy and safety” — for Co Louth

Golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert are sifting through 94 slides as they prepare to present their proposals for course changes to the members at an information evening on May 31.

Mackenzie and Ebert addressing nine key “shortcomings” — including “healthy and safety” — for Co Louth

USGA launches GS3 "smart ball" to measure green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of GS3, a state-of-the-art golf technology tool that calculates putting green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness – all with one device. 

USGA launches GS3 "smart ball" to measure green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness

Grange achieves GEO Certification

As world leaders meet in Glasgow to accelerate action on climate change at the COP26 climate summit, golf clubs are working to become more sustainable and Dublin's Grange Golf Club is the latest to be GEO Certified.

Grange achieves GEO Certification

Upbeat Harrington gives back by unveiling project for Marlay Park public putting green

Pádraig Harrington returns to action in the Portugal Masters next week, looking to get his head in the game as he bids to qualify for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship for the first time since 2016.

Upbeat Harrington gives back by unveiling project for Marlay Park public putting green

Druids Glen Resort planning major renovations as it seeks Irish Open return

Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort is making “a significant investment” in Druids Heath in advance of further investment and renovations to Druids Glen in 2022 as it bids to attract the Irish Open once more.

Druids Glen Resort planning major renovations as it seeks Irish Open return

Nicklaus to design first course in Saudi Arabia

Jack Nicklaus has taken another step that’s sure to enrage those who do not forgive him for his support of Donald Trump’s re-election campaign — he’s decided to design his first course in Saudi Arabia where the European Tour’s world stars also touch down this week for the Saudi International.

Nicklaus to design first course in Saudi Arabia