Trying to stir up division…. Sunday saw Rory McIlroy win the Irish Open for a second time, adding to his 2016 victory which was also at the K Club. And in his own words, it was a victory in his ‘National Open’. For years McIlroy’s allegiances have been under severe scrutiny, with fans eager for […]

6 months ago

Is the European Tour returning to the capital? Promising news for the people of Dublin as it has been announced that The Island Golf Club in Donabate is in the running to host The Irish Open in 2026. The Irish Independent have reported that the North Dublin course is a ‘front runner’ and on a […]

1 year ago

“I didn’t feel I necessarily lost the tournament.” Rory McIlroy has spoken publicly for the first time after narrowly losing out on the Irish Open in front of his home crowd at Royal County Down on Sunday. Rasmus Højgaard won the tournament with an incredible late surge during Sunday’s final round of the competition. View […]

1 year ago

“Unfortunately I’m getting used to it this year.” Rasmus Højgaard clinched victory at the Amgen Irish Open, overcoming Rory McIlroy in a dramatic final round at Royal County Down. McIlroy, who held a one-shot lead entering Sunday, ultimately fell short by a single stroke, marking his second major disappointment in recent months. Despite ideal weather […]

1 year ago

A marvellous back-to-back birdie finish sealed the win for the Dane at Royal County Down. Rasmus Højgaard has won the Amgen Irish Open with an incredible back-to-back birdie, stealing the romantic triumph in front of the home crowd away from Rory McIlroy. The 23-year-old produced a moment of magic on the 17th when he holed […]

1 year ago

As a lifelong Manchester United fan, he won’t have enjoyed that one. Rory McIlroy was left with no choice but to wear the red of Liverpool in betrayal of his beloved Manchester United after losing a bet to The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty. The four-time major winner played a friendly putting contest with […]

1 year ago