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HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
70 for Rory as Hovland ambushes Morikawa in bizzare Bahamas finale
1 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
THIS IS ME
Meet Paul McCanny: From the Brandywell to the Whiskeywell at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links
1 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
RULES
The confusing rules situation that cost Jordan Spieth two shots at the Hero World Challenge
1 days ago
By Dan Rapaport
SPLASH DOWN
Tyrrell Hatton had a watery lie, and both his shot and reaction will make you laugh
1 days ago
By Tod Leonard
TIGER WATCH
Tiger Woods sure appears to be in driving-range grind mode at the Hero World Challenge
1 days ago
By Dan Rapaport
IT'S HIS WORLD
With a five-shot lead at the Hero World Challenge, Collin Morikawa can smell World No. 1
1 days ago
By Dan Rapaport
HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
Quadruple ends McIlroy's chances as Morikawa roars clear in Bahamas
2 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
BROOKS BEING BROOKS
Brooks Koepka sends warning shot to the golf world with one terrifying quote
2 days ago
By Christopher Powers
MEMBER-MEMBER SZN
The membership at Michael Jordan’s private club, The Grove XXIII, looks to be a who’s who of golf insiders
2 days ago
By Stephen Hennessey
NSFW
This Rory McIlroy putt is not safe for public consumption
2 days ago
By Christopher Powers
THIS IS ME
Meet Aideen Walsh: Doing the Banner county proud on the course and in the classroom
2 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
EQUIPMENT
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NEW PUTTERS
Bettinardi's new BB Series, Inovai putters inspired by work with tour players
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The 2022 lineup of Bettinardi's milled putters will focus on two distinct player preferences: those who prefer the classic shapes of the BB series (with several modern enhancements); and those…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Brooks Koepka used to win The Match
Brooks Koepka started the week signing a lucrative endorsement deal with Cleveland/Srixon and ended it by handily taking out rival Bryson DeChambeau in The Match played at Wynn Golf Club in Las…
ENDORSEMENT DEALS
Brooks Koepka, golf's biggest equipment free agent, signs deal with Cleveland/Srixon
The biggest equipment free agent in golf is off the market. After five years without an equipment contract, Brooks Koepka has signed a multiyear deal with Cleveland/Srixon to play the company’s clubs and ball, with…
EQUIPMENT
PXG's new 0211Z 10-club set targets both new golfers and fun
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The PXG 0211Z 10-club set, which includes a high-lofted driver and fairway wood, a 5-hybrid, six wide-soled, hybrid-like irons, a putter and a bag, is aimed at the game’s influx of new…
EQUIPMENT
This limited-edition golf ball is selling on eBay for €270 a dozen
We know inflation is high right now, but €260 for a dozen golf balls? One eBay seller apparently thinks the laws of supply and demand will net a big return. A report from Jonathan Wall of golf.com points…
TECHNOLOGY
Motocaddy Supercharges its Hi-Tech GPS Models
Motocaddy, the world’s biggest-selling electric trolley brand, has launched a new Cellular-powered Performance Plan across its premium GPS electric trolley range to supercharge the technology now available to…
NEW APPAREL
Galvin Green unveils new limited edition True Blue collection
To brighten up the golfing wardrobe and any golf trip abroad, leading apparel brand Galvin Green has introduced a new premium TRUE BLUE capsule collection of garments in fresh colourways inspired by the bright sky that…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Viktor Hovland used to win the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship
Viktor Hovland defended his title in Mexico at the World Wide Technology Championship, using typically stellar iron play to go along with an improved short game to take the tournament by four shots over Carlos Ortiz. In…
TUTITION
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TOUR TECHNIQUE
Four shots to groove with your fairway wood
It's fairly common for golfers to limit their use of fairway woods to second shots on par 5s and tee shots on long par 3s. They might use them only a few times a round. That's a shame, because fairway woods are useful…
PLAY YOUR BEST
Pitch It Better With Less Wrist Action with Butch Harmon
On pitch shots the No. 1 skill is controlling distance. If you work that back, the key to distance control is making predictable contact with the ball. Hitting it fat or thin — even a little — puts your…
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Tommy Fleetwood's secrets to putting
So much of being successful on the greens is what you do before you take the putter back. That’s why Golf Digest asked me to share my pre-putt routine. I’ll also talk to you a bit about my technique, but…
TIGER TALKS
The tee shot Tiger Woods relies on under pressure, and how you can play it
Back in my 20s, and even well into my 30s, I was one of the longest players on the PGA Tour. That’s no longer the case—I’ve had four back surgeries, and I’m only six years away from being eligible…
IRON CLAD
My advice to make second shots matter with Brooks Koepka
I feel like my accuracy stats with irons are a bit misleading. I play fairly aggressively week to week and fire at a lot of pins. So I might miss more greens than other pros, but I'm still only a few yards from the…
GET TO YOUR FRONT FOOT
You'll pitch better if you don't hang back with David Leadbetter
Great advice to remember when hitting pitch shots is to swing through impact on a shallow angle, letting the bottom of the clubhead slide along the turf. Having said that, I've seen the application of this advice…
BUTCH'S CLUTCH PUTTING CLINIC
Be like Tiger and beat pressure with a relentless routine, with Butch Harmon. GolfDigest.ie Teaching Professional
We all know players who seem to always get it done under pressure. More likely, they just look good by comparison with the golfers around them who are collapsing. Putting seems to exaggerate this phenomenon. When that…
USGA
USGA to host inaugural national championship for golfers with disabilities in 2022
Fulfilling a promise made nearly five years ago, the USGA on Friday announced the creation of its 15th national championship, this one reserved for players with disabilities. The U.S. Adaptive Open Championship will…
GOOD WORK, IF YOU CAN GET IT
Why the Hero World Challenge might be the most player-friendly tournament ever
NEW PROVIDENCE, Bahamas — A week in paradise. A beachside villa. Significant world ranking points up for grabs. Currying favour with Tiger Woods. Sub-four hour rounds. Serious paydays for everyone. There are more…
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Four shots to groove with your fairway wood
It's fairly common for golfers to limit their use of fairway woods to second shots on par 5s and tee shots on long par 3s. They might use them only a few times a round. That's a shame, because fairway woods are useful…
HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
McIlroy falls four behind DeChambeau as big names circle in the Bahamas
Rory McIlroy trails Bryson DeChambeau by four shots heading into the weekend at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas as he stumbled to a second round of one-under 71 to move to seven-under-par. Despite an improved…
PGA TOUR
Justin Thomas has a very good reason for walking around with a pair of sunglasses this week
Justin Thomas had a pair of sunglasses in hand during Thursday’s opening round of the Hero World Challenge—or, rather, in hat. The 14-time PGA Tour winner played with the extra set of lenses tucked under the…
SEPARATE WAYS
One of the sneaky-best player-caddie duos in golf is no more
No one would have ever mistaken Keith Mitchell and Pete Persolja for Phil and Bones on the golf course, but the player-caddie duo of nearly seven years certainly left an impact on the Golf Twitter world. Persolja, AKA…
INTERVIEW
Leona Maguire labels historic Solheim Cup debut as 'highlight of my career so far'
Leona Maguire might not have been expecting to make the 2021 European Solheim Cup team, admitting it was an “outside goal” at the start of the year but after stealing the show by winning a record 4.5 points…
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
How good is Hero co-leader Rory McIlroy playing right now? 'I wish it was the end of March'
NEW PROVIDENCE, Bahamas — At Rory McIlroy’s level, you don’t rip shirts after a missed cut. You simply fire up the jet and try to make it home for dinner. It’s the near-misses that cut deep,…
HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
McIlroy recovers from latest par-5 hiccup to share the lead in the Bahamas
Rory McIlroy holds a share of the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge after he fired an opening round of 66 to join Abraham Ancer and Daniel Berger on six-under-par in Albany, Bahamas. Back in 2014, McIlroy had…
NEWS & TOURS
Tiger Woods and latest World Golf Hall of Fame class to be inducted during 2022 Players week
The World Golf Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021 finally has a date for induction. Tiger Woods, Susie Maxwell Berning, Tim Finchem and the late Marion Hollins will formally be honored on March 9, 2022 during a ceremony…
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ATHLONE GOLF CLUB
Connacht U16 Boys Open Championship
ROYAL TARA GOLF CLUB
Leinster Under 14 Open
PORTSALON GOLF CLUB
Irish Intervarsity Championship
NENAGH GOLF CLUB
Munster Boys U18 Amateur Open
ENVILLE GOLF CLUB
R&A U16 Girls Amateur Championship Round 3
ENVILLE GOLF CLUB
R&A U16 Girls Amateur Championship
DONEGAL GOLF CLUB
Irish Seniors Amateur Open
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB
Leinster Under 15 Inter Club Final
CO. LOUTH GOLF CLUB
Irish Women's & Girls Amateur Open Championship Final Day
EUROPEAN CLUB
Flogas Irish Amateur Open Championship Final Day
EUROPEAN CLUB
Flogas Irish Amateur Open Championship R. 2
CO. LOUTH GOLF CLUB
Irish Women's & Girls Amateur Open Championship R. 2
EUROPEAN CLUB
Flogas Irish Amateur Open Championship
CO. LOUTH GOLF CLUB
Irish Women's & Girls Amateur Open Championship
CARTON HOUSE
Carey Cup Final Day Singles
EQUIPMENT
NEWS
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NEW PUTTERS
Bettinardi's new BB Series, Inovai putters inspired by work with tour players
7 days ago
By Mike Stachura
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Brooks Koepka used to win The Match
8 days ago
By Michael Johnson
ENDORSEMENT DEALS
Brooks Koepka, golf's biggest equipment free agent, signs deal with Cleveland/Srixon
13 days ago
By Michael Johnson
EQUIPMENT
PXG's new 0211Z 10-club set targets both new golfers and fun
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The PXG 0211Z 10-club set, which includes a high-lofted driver and fairway wood, a 5-hybrid, six wide-soled, hybrid-like irons, a putter and a bag, is aimed at the game’s influx of new…
EQUIPMENT
This limited-edition golf ball is selling on eBay for €270 a dozen
We know inflation is high right now, but €260 for a dozen golf balls? One eBay seller apparently thinks the laws of supply and demand will net a big return. A report from Jonathan Wall of golf.com points…
TECHNOLOGY
Motocaddy Supercharges its Hi-Tech GPS Models
Motocaddy, the world’s biggest-selling electric trolley brand, has launched a new Cellular-powered Performance Plan across its premium GPS electric trolley range to supercharge the technology now available to…
NEW APPAREL
Galvin Green unveils new limited edition True Blue collection
To brighten up the golfing wardrobe and any golf trip abroad, leading apparel brand Galvin Green has introduced a new premium TRUE BLUE capsule collection of garments in fresh colourways inspired by the bright sky that…
WINNER'S BAG
The clubs Viktor Hovland used to win the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship
Viktor Hovland defended his title in Mexico at the World Wide Technology Championship, using typically stellar iron play to go along with an improved short game to take the tournament by four shots over Carlos Ortiz. In…
GOLF BAGS
Upstart MNML Golf has a light and techie bag with a great story behind it
The pristine beaches and perfect waves in Bali and Puerto Rico would have been just fine. An avid surfer, Sam Goulden lived in both places over the last several years, thanks in large part to a successful online golf…
WINTER SHOES
Get ready for winter with Skechers
Only the most determined golfer plays in winter, those dedicated to the sport, unafraid of the cold, the wet, damp, high winds and of course the large number of fallen leaves that conspire to hide the golf ball at every…
GREEN
Galvin Green becomes Sustainable Golf Innovation Partner
In a move to help speed up the progress of sustainability in and through golf, leading golf apparel brand Galvin Green has agreed to become an Innovation Partner of the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf. The agreement…
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DIGEST
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The phrase ‘at the wheel’ has been brandished about in careless delusion recently and is now an expression used in hush tones. Well, there is no need to feel anxious saying it about Paul McCanny. The Derry native has enjoyed a superb career in the golf industry to date and he is steering the ship as the Director of Golf at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links. McCanny went to school in St Columb’s College in Derry who can count John Hume and Seamus Heaney among its famous alumni. He played almost every sport growing up, playing…
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THIS IS ME
Meet Paul McCanny: From the Brandywell to the Whiskeywell at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links
1 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
THIS IS ME
Meet Aideen Walsh: Doing the Banner county proud on the course and in the classroom
2 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
GOOD WORK, IF YOU CAN GET IT
Why the Hero World Challenge might be the most player-friendly tournament ever
2 days ago
By Dan Rapaport
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Four shots to groove with your fairway wood
2 days ago
By Sandra Gal
CUTTING EDGE
Leopardstown Golf Centre install Trackman Range Technology in all bays
TrackMan Range is a radar-based golf-tracking system that delivers unrivalled accuracy together with the best Virtual Golf, practice and entertainment options available on the market. It is completely weatherproof and…
BEST BETS
Hero World Challenge 2021 picks: Why our experts' favourite bet is Justin Thomas
Every time you think the golf season is about to shut down, another tournament pops up, and thus, another betting opportunity. This week, it’s the 2021 Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, which features a 20-man…
SEASON REVIEW
Golf Digest.ie Awards: Who shone and who stunk in an action-packed year for Irish golf
Golf, like the rest of the world, made big strides to returning to normal in 2021, even if the situation surrounding the pandemic in Ireland seems bleak once more this winter. The PGA Tour saw crowds return, as did the…
HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
How far along is Tiger Woods' golf game, actually, and eight other insights from his first post-accident press conference
NEW PROVIDENCE, Bahamas — Tiger Woods provided a specific update on the state of his game in his first news conference since his February car accident. Speaking ahead of the Hero World Challenge, a 20-man…
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BALL POSITION
Find the correct ball position with Eddie Doyle, Irish PGA Professional, The Heritage Golf Resort
SINK IT
Taking it step by step with Arnaud Serie, GolfDigest.ie Trick Shot Artist
DISTANCE
How to get more distance off the Tee with Marion Riordan, Irish PGA Professional, Dundrum House
IRON PLAY
How to hit your 4 iron with Eddie Doyle, Irish PGA Professional, The Heritage Golf Resort
SHORT GAME
How to play a 40-yard pitch with Marian Riordan, Irish PGA Professional, Dundrum House Hotel
SWING PATH
The correct movement in the back swing with Edie Doyle, Irish PGA Professional, The Heritage Golf Resort
BUNKERS
How to play out of greenside bunkers with Marian Riordan, Irish PGA Professional, Dundrum House Hotel
IN ONE
Fancy a cuppa? with Arnaud Serie, Golf Digest.ie Trick Shot Artist
TOUGH SHOTS
How to play it when you have a tough lie and a tough stance with Matt Sandercock, Mount Juliet
TUITION
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TOUR TECHNIQUE
Four shots to groove with your fairway wood
2 days ago
By Sandra Gal
PLAY YOUR BEST
Pitch It Better With Less Wrist Action with Butch Harmon
4 days ago
By Butch Harmon
TOUR TECHNIQUE
Tommy Fleetwood's secrets to putting
7 days ago
By with Ron Kaspriske
IRON CLAD
My advice to make second shots matter with Brooks Koepka
I feel like my accuracy stats with irons are a bit misleading. I play fairly aggressively week to week and fire at a lot of pins. So I might miss more greens than other pros, but I'm still only a few yards from the…
GET TO YOUR FRONT FOOT
You'll pitch better if you don't hang back with David Leadbetter
Great advice to remember when hitting pitch shots is to swing through impact on a shallow angle, letting the bottom of the clubhead slide along the turf. Having said that, I've seen the application of this advice…
BUTCH'S CLUTCH PUTTING CLINIC
Be like Tiger and beat pressure with a relentless routine, with Butch Harmon. GolfDigest.ie Teaching Professional
We all know players who seem to always get it done under pressure. More likely, they just look good by comparison with the golfers around them who are collapsing. Putting seems to exaggerate this phenomenon. When that…
PLAY
The dos and don’ts of playing with a scratch player
So, you have a tee time with a scratch handicap. Maybe it’s a teaching pro, a client, or a pairing at an outing. The details aren’t as important as the feeling you’re likely battling: nervousness. You,…
TIGER TALKS
Tiger Woods' iron game, explained (in detail, in his own words)
My swing and my game have evolved over the years, but one thing has remained consistent: I’m always confident with an iron in my hand. I’m not one of the longest hitters on tour anymore—I…
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Henrik Stenson reveals his best tips for flushing your fairway woods
It’s no secret that the 3-wood is my go-to club. When I won the Players Championship in 2009, I think I hit driver five times all week. At the 2015 Tour Championship, I went 3-wood, 3-wood to hit the green in two…
TRAVEL
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After a Leona Maguire inspired Europe triumphed on US soil for just the second time in Solheim Cup history all eyes quickly turned to the 2023 edition in Finca Cortesin, Spain. I took a trip to the Solheim Cup host course to see what all the fuss was about and to scope out how Maguire might get on should she make the European team in two years. The resort is absolutely fabulous, it is heaven on earth. Francisco de Lancastre the general manager has done a fantastic job on the golf course and the resort alongside his colleague Rocío…
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SPAIN
My Golf Trip: Two nights in Finca Cortesin, home to the Solheim Cup 2023
14 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
TRAVEL
World-class Sotogrande Stay & Play package offers unforgettable golfing experience including 5* luxury stay
27 days ago
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STAYCATIONS
My Golf Trip: Two nights Woodenbridge Hotel, play The European, Woodenbridge and Arklow
35 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
STAYCATIONS
My Golf Trip: Two nights in the Meadowlands Hotel, play Tralee and Adare Manor
42 days ago
by Ronan MacNamara
ITALY
Grand tour of Tuscany
We'd been invited to Tuscany to celebrate the opening of Toscana Resort Castelfalfi’s new clubhouse. It was a long way to go to visit just one Tuscan clubhouse so we decided to visit them all. And play their golf…
GOLF COURSE NEWS
Why the return of The Lido matters
Though it’s only January, the biggest golf course news of 2021 might have already dropped. Brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, developers of Sand Valley resort in central Wisconsin along with father Mike…
SWITZERLAND
A very welcome escape to a winter wonderland in the magical Swiss Alps
In France, we are once again in lockdown and I know from my friends in Ireland it is the same. It’s been a really tough year with very little golf and very little travel. However, prior to Christmas I got a…
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