The Irish Times

Cannon fires on all cylinders to take Irish Amateur Close

Balbriggan’s Robbie Cannon looks certain to clinch international return after beating Eoin Leonard 2&1 in the final

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 22:06

Sugrue to take a leaf out of Tiger’s book as he defends South of Ireland title

Mallow man will opt for the strategic approach on the famous Lahinch links

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 22:00

Shay’s Short Game: John Murphy wins St Andrews Links Trophy

Eddie McCormack captures Connacht Stroke Play, Top field expected for South of Ireland

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 11:00

Shay’s Short Game: Caolan Rafferty best of the Irish at Chantilly

The AIG Cups and Shields finals to be put back by two weeks to October 4th- 7th

Mon May 28 2018 - 11:00

Robin Dawson crowned Irish Amateur Open champion

Tramore player survives back nine drama to win by four strokes from England’s John Gough and Castle’s Alex Gleeson

Sun May 20 2018 - 20:05

Robin Dawson keeps cool in the sun to lead way at Irish Amateur Open

Waterford man makes seven birdies at Royal County Down to lead by three stokes

Thu May 17 2018 - 21:08

Shay’s Short Game: Alex Gleeson second in Spain

Martin wins Lahinch Scratch Trophy, Portmarnock to host richest single day event

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 11:05

Brazill on top of the world after exciting West of Ireland triumph

Big-hitting 21-year-old had to birdie the last to keep Gleeson at bay in a titanic final clash

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 21:38

Wily Fox eyes young prey at West of Ireland Amateur Open

Veteran Portmarnock player will face Alex Gleeson (Castle) in semi-finals at Rosses Point

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 21:27

Different Strokes: 67-year cycle broken on LPGA Tour

Meanwhile, GUI spice up Irish Order of Merit, O’Briain’s faulty door alarm and more

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 12:30

Joe Canning addresses Galway’s Barton Shield and Senior Cup teams

Hurling giant gives talk ahead of All-Ireland Cup and Shields finals at Carton House

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 22:28

Ronan Mullarney uses local knowledge to good effect in Irish Close

Galway man claims the major scalp of holder Alex Gleeson at Salthill venue

Thu Aug 24 2017 - 21:16

Peter Kerr leads the qualifiers in Amateur Close at breezy Galway

Mikey Burke had the round of the day - a three-under 67 that left him tied for 13th

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 20:57

Shay’s Short Game: Two new caps on Home International team

Edward Rowe clinched the Irish under-14 title at Ballina, as first Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship announced

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 13:00

Whelan progresses to last 16 after a gruelling day in Lahinch

Five Irish internationals exit South of Ireland Amateur Open

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 22:18

Rowan Lester masters the tough conditions at Lahinch

North of Ireland champion posts a level par 72 to lead by two from Dawson and Desmond

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 22:25

Conor Purcell hoping to impress Ireland selectors at Lahinch

Defending champion among a stellar field at 116th South of Ireland Amateur Open

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 06:00

Sean Towndrow philosophical after last hole blip at Royal County Down

England international missed 2016 season after being diagnosed with lymphatic cancer

Fri May 12 2017 - 21:04

Big guns silenced as wild West of Ireland takes its toll

Schoolboy Robert Abernethy claims the scalp of leading qualifier Conor O’Rourke

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43

Conor O’Rourke leads West of Ireland with 66

Naas man takes two-stroke lead over Dundalk’s Eoin Murphy after first qualifying round

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Five Irish players in initial squad to defend Walker Cup

Door still open for others to force way in before September, says captain Craig Watson

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 18:06

Sligo set up final with Castle who have sights set on double

Sides show their mettle as they come through tough semi-finals in AIG Irish Senior Cup

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 20:30

Gleeson holds off Galbraith to land Irish Close title

Castle golfer makes up for defeat in last year’s final

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 20:37

Shay’s Short Game: Ireland include four new caps for men’s Home Internationals

David Higgins takes PGA Professional Championship; Mark Staunton shoots record 65 at Oughterard

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 18:43

Jake Whelan proving he can get top-class job done

21-year-old maintains good start to finish one clear of Paul McBride ahead of matchplay stages

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 21:28

Local boy Seán Flanagan harbours hope of home win in West of Ireland Open

Reigning champion Dermot McElroy aiming for back-to-back triumphs

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 22:32

Jack Hume cruises to victory at European Nations Cup

In-form 22-year-old helps Ireland prevail in team event to clinch rare double in Spain

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 17:24

Stuart Grehan in contention for South African Strokeplay title

Tullamore man just one shot behind joint leaders prior to final round

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 19:15

Hume begins season on high with third place finish in South Africa

Naas amateur only one of five Irishmen on Walker Cup winning team still in amateur ranks

Sun Jan 31 2016 - 15:14

Sparkling 67 sees Jonathan Yates lead field in Tramore

Naas native in top form at the AIG Irish Amateur Close Championship

Wed Aug 19 2015 - 11:34

Jack Hume leads strong Irish performance in Slovakia

Naas golfer just one shot off the lead after second round of 67

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 18:09

Paul Dunne among Irish contenders for European Amateur title

Rory McIlroy the last Irishman to claim the prestigious title back in 2006

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 01:00

Gavin Moynihan sweeps in to knock-out stages of the British Amateur Championship

Naas’s Jack Hume joins The Island club player who fired a three under par 69 at Carnoustie for a 140 total

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 21:57

Jack Hume in contention after slow start at Carnoustie

The 20-year-old from Naas is likely to qualify for Amateur Championship in Scotland

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 20:58