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Continue ReadingLeona Maguire defeated US star Rose Zhang 4 & 3 to deliver a key point as the Solheim Cup ended in a 14-14 tie in Casares, Spain, meaning Europe will retain the trophy for the third year running. Maguire made five birdies and an eagle to win after just 15 holes. Maguire and Zhang (who earlier this year broke Maguire’s …
Continue ReadingBy Daragh Small The risk of developing breast cancer is generally around 11 percent but those who carry the BRCA 2 gene are almost eight times more likely to get the disease. Royal Portrush golfer Judithe Allen knew her father possessed the gene, her grandmother had breast cancer as did her aunt and her mother has battled with it for …
Continue ReadingAs the highly anticipated Solheim Cup kicks off at Finca Cortesin, a renowned golfing haven on the Costa del Sol, it’s a showcase of golfing excellence between Europe and the USA. The Solheim Cup is a biennial three-day women’s tournament, which began in 1990. It consists of two teams, representing Europe and the United States. This year the tournament will …
Continue ReadingThe Irish Women’s team came up just short of gold in the Flight A Final at the European Senior Ladies’ Team Championship on Saturday, 9 September 2023. Deirdre Walsh’s (Milltown) brilliant 4&2 win over Soledad Fernandez de Araoz wasn’t enough as Spain took control in three of the other matches at Parador El Saler Golf, Spain. Suzanne Corcoran (Portumna) and …
Continue ReadingThe 2023 KPMG Women’s Irish Open concluded at Dromoland Castle yesterday in what has become its accustomed dramatic fashion. Smilla Soenderby of Denmark won with an Eagle in a dramatic three way play-off down the 18th hole. That came after she had posted a course record 62 in playing her final round in 10 under par. Smilla Tarning Soenderby wins …
Continue ReadingThe KPMG Women’s Irish Open has announced Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel as their August 2024 tournament venue. Nestled in the heart of County Kildare, Carton House, Fairmont’s 5-star resort boasts two championship courses – the Montgomerie and the O’Meara. The KPMG Women’s Irish Open will be played on the iconic O’Meara course. Speaking at this week’s KPMG Women’s …
Continue ReadingBy Daragh Small Ulster Women’s Captain Mary MacLaren said her team worked wonders as their fairytale finish came through and thanks to a favour from holders Leinster, Ulster were crowned Women’s Interprovincial champions for 2023. It was a drama-filled day in Moyvalley, with the Women’s event going right down to the wire while Leinster went back-to-back in the Men’s Championship …
Continue ReadingBy Daragh Small Irish amateur Áine Donegan says her dream summer continues today when she tees it up in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open on her home course. The Dromoland golfer who also plays out of Lahinch, is one of ten Irish golfers, and seven amateurs, set to challenge for the prize this week. Donegan will begin on the tenth …
Continue ReadingPhoto by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Team Europe, who will be competing at the The Solheim Cup next month, has finalized their roster yesterday, August 22, when team captain Suzann Pettersen announced her four captain’s picks. The Solheim cup is a biennial three-day women’s tournament, which began in 1990. It consists of two teams, representing Europe and the United States. This year …
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