Golf rules: World Handicap System giving ‘bandits’ more scope to deceive
The logging of casual rounds an open invitation to golf's handicap `bandits'
Golfing Union of Ireland
Retrial urged in unsuccessful action by spectator hit by golf ball
Colm Campbell argued golfer Kevin Le Blanc should have shouted ‘fore’ after ‘errant shot’
Branagh’s Belfast is right, unionists didn't have a problem calling themselves Irish
Donald Clarke: Even Ian Paisley saw no contradiction in being both British and Irish
Spectator hit on head by golf ball loses High Court action
Claimant argued golfer Kevin Le Blanc should have shouted ‘fore’ after ‘errant shot’
Women in Sport survey: Positives of participation shine through challenging Covid landscape
Increase in corporate investment seen as key to development and exposure
Golfer who hit spectator with ball says he did not see reason to shout ‘fore’
Man sues over allegedly ‘life changing’ injuries suffered when ball hit him on forehead
Golf and tennis clubs closed under Level 5 as deemed ‘non-essential’ services
Sam McConkey says ‘Golfgate’ highlighted the problem of socialising after a sport during the pandemic
Zoom calls with Rory and the GUI bake-off: Neil Manchip keeping the flag flying
Shane Lowry’s coach has called on famous alumni to keep the classes of 2020 inspired
Golf club told to cancel tee times for members breaching 5km restriction
Gardaí told Cahir club it was ‘unacceptable’ for distant members to use course
Joy unconfined amid lockdown easing as golfers get back in the swing of things
North West members delighted to be back on the fairways in Lisfannon, Co Donegal
Rugby and cycling the focus for Irish anti-doping testers
Sport Ireland chief urges vigilance after reporting seven rule violations in 2019
Golf clubs could reopen ‘relatively safely,’ says Prof Sam McConkey
McConkey says ideally Ireland should follow the ‘bubble’ strategy pursued by New Zealand
Some golf courses remain open despite recommendations from governing bodies
Roganstown and Swords in north county Dublin among clubs allowing members out
Irish athletes feeling above par in run-up to Special Olympics
Golfers Mark Claffey and Andrew Simington are excited to represent Ireland in Abu Dhabi
Red-letter day to trigger seismic change for golf in Ireland
The time has come for GUI and ILGU to cease to be and pave the way for a new body
Shay’s Short Game: Lahinch win their first All-Ireland Senior Cup
John McCarthy wins Leinster Students Amateur, second Munster title for Mel Deasy
Shay’s Short Game: Maurice Kelly wins fifth Irish Seniors Close title
Suzanne Corcoran retains Irish Senior Women’s Close Championship, Liam Nolan wins Leinster Boys Amateur Open
Shay’s Short Game: Robin Dawson wins silver in European Amateur
Golfing Union of Ireland name six players for European Boys Team Championship
Shay’s Short Game: John Murphy wins St Andrews Links Trophy
Eddie McCormack captures Connacht Stroke Play, Top field expected for South of Ireland
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
Shay’s Short Game: Beth Coulter the runner-up in inaugural Girls Open
Two Irish players named on Curtis Cup team, Leona Maguire captures her 10th collegiate title
Shay’s Short Game: Irish competitive in Spanish amateur
Christy O’Connor Jnr’s design, Concra Wood in Monaghan will host the Irish Challenge
Shay’s Short Game: Mark Power added to the GUI squad
Amateur Status Prize Limit in the Euro area in Ireland to be lowered to €575 next month
Shay’s Short Game: John Murphy captures inaugural students title
Eddie McCormack from Galway Bay Golf Club won the Leinster Mid Amateur Open
Shay’s Short Game: Ireland win European Senior Ladies’ Team Championship
Kevin Le Blanc will lead Ireland’s bid in the European Boys Team Championship
Curtis Cup at Dun Laoghaire a rare treat for Irish golf fans
Great chance to see likes of Leona Maguire and world No 1 amateur Hannah O’Sullivan play
Augusta National and winning a golden ticket to golfing paradise
For amateurs lucky enough to play a round, it is usually an unforgettable experience
The Morning Sports Briefing
Baby Blacks too good for Ireland Under 20s, O’Neill wants a strong start against Scots, O’Brien unbeaten against Kerry and Manchip at the heart of Ireland’s golfing success
Pensioner who lost case about golf handicap faces legal costs of €500,000
Thomas Talbot (76) represented himself in action lasting 83 days in High and Supreme Courts
Concra Wood defend their Musgrave Crumlin Children’s Hospital club title
Castleblayney club prevail again at the Oceanico resort on the Algarve
Amateur golfer loses defamation case after 83 days in court
Thomas Talbot claimed he was falsely accused of cheating about his handicap
Scotland votes Yes – in this week’s other big ballot
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, aka the ‘home of golf’, will now accept women members. Will Irish diehards follow suit?
No-win situation for McIlroy no matter what country he chose to represent
But his personal golfing future in no way compromised by his decision to plump for Ireland
Rory McIlroy’s decision a real boost for Ireland’s Olympic medal hopes
Player made his own decision after thinking long and hard about the matter
McIlroy timeline: Road to long-awaited decision
‘I have grown up my whole life playing for Ireland under the Golfing Union of Ireland’
Four top amateurs get Irish Open invite
Robbie Cannon, Gavin Moynihan, Gary Hurley and Dermot McElroy will tee it up at Fota Island
Rough not so tough as green shoots begin to show
Evidence would indicate that, after a turbulent few years on the economic front, things are bottoming out
Shane Lowry praises Harrington’s Major feats
AIG extend sponsorship of GUI and begin new sponsorship of ILGU
Member-owned golf clubs can claim back green fees VAT
Claims can be made for the past four years following European Court of Justice decision
European court decision tees up VAT windfall for golf clubs
European Court of Justice ruling on taxation of green fees could lead to refund
Graeme McDowell relieved Rio decision out of his hands
McDowell teams up with Shane Lowry for World Cup in Royal Melbourne
Caddie’s Role: Historic Carton House presents an Irish Open to all
Owners ensure this year’s event will have local as well as international interest
McIlroy may have to play for Ireland
R&A’s Peter Dawson suggests that world number two may not have a choice as to which country he represents in Olympics
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