Tags: irish golf
Feb
02
I'm in Scottsdale at the moment, but all the dreary wet weather outside my window at home has me dreaming of golf. No not Hawaii or Palm Springs or even Scottsdale. I’m talking about Ireland.
I really shouldn’t equate rain with Irish golf. My overs… more »
Jan
10
Welcome back, Royal Portrush.
I really, really hope you can stick around in the tournament spotlight awhile.
The magical links in Northern Ireland will host the 2012 Irish Open, a European Tour event that has been too often vanquished to Irish p… more »
Nov
06
Scenic Ardglass Golf Club in Northern Ireland honored as the "Links" of the Year by Irish Tour Operators
Send feedback »Once my review of Ardglass Golf Club published, I got a scathing comment from a fellow golf writer that Ardglass was a nice "holiday course" and didn't deserve the praise I heaped upon it.
I saw his point. Ardglass is no Royal County Down or Royal P… more »
Sep
18
I asked a local Irishman today where a "golfer" would go to eat at the Temple Bar, the touristy night spot in Dublin.
He laughed and scoffed: "Golfers don't go down there."
It's always fun to prove a stereotype so wrong. It took some extra effor… more »
Sep
17
Considering all the hurdles it takes to get here -- a ride to the airport, two planes, customs, a rental car -- I'd call my first day in Ireland a success.
I didn't get the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow -- see the perfect shot of the clubho… more »
Sep
12
I'm gearing up for my seventh trip to Ireland, this time to experience the 2011 Solheim Cup Sept. 23-26.
I've already packed my rain gear and umbrella (check the raging debate here). I even boiled myself a fine brisket of corned beef just to get in… more »
Aug
22
All eyes will be on Juli Inkster, the first assistant coach-player in history, but all the pressure will be on captain selections Vicky Hurst and Ryann O'Toole in the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland, Sept. 23-25.… more »
Jan
18
The "Great Irish Links Challenge" in May features tournament rounds at Doonbeg, Ballybunion and Lahinch
Send feedback »The "Great Irish Links Challenge" isn't just any golf tournament. It includes a holy trinity of Irish links -- Ballybunion, Doonbeg and Lahinch. This has the making of becoming a world-class event. more »
Dec
09
North and west Ireland's great links win prestious IAGTO award as the 2011 European Destination of the Year
Send feedback »It seems my timing was perfect. Just two months after I toured the magical links of northwest Ireland, this remote, yet beautiful part of the Emerald Isle was named the 2011 European Golf Destination of the Year by the International Association of Go… more »
Sep
20
I feel like I finally have the proof to win the debate that yes, umbrellas must be packed on golf trips to Ireland and Scotland. The unfortunate side effect was I had to suffer through several ferocious storms last week along the northern coast of Ir… more »
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