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Ireland narrowly miss out on top ten in World Amateur Team Championships

By Daragh Small Ireland captain Naoimh Quigg believes the future is bright as her team finished T13 in the Espirito Santo Trophy at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The South Korean team of Hyosong Lee, Minsol Kim and Kyorim Seo ultimately finished in first in the World Amateur Team Championships ahead of Chinese Taipei in second and Spain in third. The …

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Smilla Soenderby Crowned Queen Of The Dromoland Castle

The 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 …

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Irish Golfer Sara Byrne Is Ready For Action At Home Internationals

Photo: David Lloyd / Golffile AIG Irish Women’s Close Champion Sara Byrne is looking forward to helping Ireland defend their crown at the R&A Home Internationals this week. Tramore’s Anna Dawson has been called up to the Irish Women’s team as a replacement for Anna Foster (Elm Park), who has qualified for the AIG Women’s Open, which begins on Thursday …

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Lorna McClymont retains Irish Women’s Amateur Open title, Olivia Costello wins Girls’

Scottish golfer Lorna McClymont says patience was the key to her success as she went back-to-back in the Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open Championship. It was another ideal day for scoring in Woodbrook and when the pressure came on from Kirkistown Castle’s Beth Coulter, McClymont came up with all the answers at the vital time to register a stunning -16 …

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Lauren Walsh named on GB&I Curtis Cup team

Castlewarden’s Lauren Walsh has been named on the Great Britain and Ireland team for the 2022 Curtis Cup matches. Walsh will be part of an eight-strong team that will take on USA at the historic Merion Golf Club from 10-12 June. This will be Walsh’s second appearance in the Curtis Cup, as she was part of last year’s GB&I side …

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Beth Coulter wins Ulster Women’s Championship

Beth Coulter is the 2022 Ulster Women’s Champion. The Kirkistown Castle golfer won the 18-hole competition at Portstewart, finishing on -4, one clear of Clandeboye’s Jessica Ross. Coulter’s win is her second of the year on the Women’s Bridgestone Tour, after she was victorious in the Royal Portrush Scratch Cup. Coulter and Ross were the only players to finish under …

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