16 Aug 2011
Posted by Rory In the last 18 months the golfing spotlight has been firmly fixed upon Ireland thanks largely to a glut of Irish major winners. Paddy Harrington kicked everything off when he rattled off three majors in two years only to be followed by Graeme McDowell and more recently Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke....
Read more → 03 Jun 2011
Posted by Rory There are many reasons to visit Ireland. From the famous hospitality of the Irish public to the unrivalled pub scene in Dublin, the Emerald Isle has plenty to offer. Not least of which is the world class golf that can be found all over the country. Classic links courses, parkland beauties and lakeside...
Read more → 26 Nov 2010
Posted by Brian Padraig Harrington could act as ‘host’ for next year’s Irish Open after the tournament lost its sponsorship with mobile telecoms firm 3. Despite failing to find a sponsor, the European Tour has suggested that the tournament will keep its place in the 2011 schedule, and Harrington is looking...
Read more → 29 Jul 2010
Posted by Brian The European Tour has left Scandinavia and its next stop on the long road to Dubai is the Emerald Isle, and in particular Killarney for the 3 Irish Open, won last year by amateur-turned-pro Shane Lowry. The Irish Open switches venue each year, and this year it’s the turn of Killarney Golf and Fishing...
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