£60m golf & hotel resort in Northern Ireland gets green light
Sep 14th, 2016
A £60 million development of a championship standard parkland golf course, a luxury hotel and holiday apartments in Hillsborough has been given the green light.
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Rory McIlroy’s old house in Northern Ireland on this market
Apr 14th, 2016
Rory McIlory’s former home in Northern Ireland has been put on the market for £2 million.
Night golf comes to Northern Ireland
Mar 6th, 2016
If you cannot get enough golf in during the day, you can now tee it up at night. Down Royal GC has teamed up with Ireland’s premier golf event hire company, Greens on Screens, to bring the latest USA night sports technology to the golf course.
Tee it up on history-filled fairways in Northern Ireland
Jan 12th, 2019
From venerable golf clubs to courses in historic settings or alongside ancient buildings, the past is ever-present when you play golf in Northern Ireland.
Why Northern Ireland is a must go golf destination
Dec 30th, 2017
For a small country, Northern Ireland punches far above its weight on the global golf stage, having produced three champions with six Major titles between them in the last decade – Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke. Here's why Northern Ireland is a must-go destination for 2018.
Tourism Ireland launch new competition
May 9th, 2016
The build-up to the Open Championship, which returns to Northern Ireland in 2019, continues to gather pace with the launch of a new annual parkland golf tournament as part of Tourism Ireland's plan to reach golfers around the world and showcase what Northern Ireland has to offer golfers.
Portstewart Golf Club
Jul 20th, 2019
A front nine of such resplendent grace, your heart could stop and you would not notice... In the week the Open comes to Royal Portrush GolfPunk recalls its splendid neighbour Portstewart Golf Club - You Little Beauty
GolfPorn: Royal Portrush
Jul 12th, 2019
The Open is less than a week away and so what better than a fine bit of Golf Porn from the fantastic links at Royal Portrush. 15th Hole, Par 4, 426 yards
Golf club raider wore pink dressing gown
Feb 16th, 2017
An alleged burglar carried out a morning raid on a Belfast golf club while wearing a pink dressing gown, the High Court heard on Thursday.
One Direction’s Modest Golf! teams with Challenge Tour
May 13th, 2016
Modest! Golf Management have announced that they are the 2016 official golf management partner for the Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club this July.
£400K will buy you this
Jan 30th, 2016
Slate Golf Course in Pomeroy, near Cookstown in County Tyrone, has been put on the market for £400,000. The golf course is on the market as the current owners, who founded the golf course in 2002, are going to retire.
Meet the new Rory McIlroy
Jan 6th, 2016
12- year old Tom McKibbin from Newtownabbey in Northern Ireland has just triumphed at the Junior Honda Classic in Florida.
GolfPorn: Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland
Jul 27th, 2019
Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links, Co. Cork, Ireland 12th hole (Courcean Stage) Par 5 564 yards
Ireland to host Ryder Cup in 2026
Jul 25th, 2019
Well it’s been a pretty exciting week for golf on the island of Ireland. First, Shane Lowry’s spectacular win at the 148th Open in Northern Ireland and then the magnificent Adare Manor in County Limerick has been announced as host of The Ryder Cup 2026. Not too shabby!
To Ireland by Sea – Part 3
Apr 25th, 2019
It was an early alarm for the final day of the Stena Line Media Masters 2019. As we stumbled down to another fine breakfast at the Druids Glen Hotel thoughts turned to the eight singles matches which were to take place at Powerscourt Golf Club. I had heard great reports of the courses at Powerscourt and so was looking forward to another great test of golf. I was not to be disappointed.
To Ireland by Sea – Part 2
Apr 19th, 2019
Having found a new and relaxing way to reach the Emerald Isle, by ferry across the Irish Sea, Team GB headed out of Dublin on their way to their base for the Stena Line Media Masters. The 5 star Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort is set in 360 acres of countryside between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea and is only some thirty minutes from Dublin.
To Ireland by Sea - Part 1
Apr 17th, 2019
The call came through: “Can you play in the Masters?” Thoughts like ‘is the Pope Catholic?’ came to mind as they followed up with the “Media Masters – Stella is inviting you.” Panic sets in as I wonder if I know a Stella and what the wife might say. “No, the Stena Line Media Masters” and so began the adventure.
40 leading Irish courses unite to promote golf across Ireland
Feb 3rd, 2019
40 of Ireland's leading golf clubs and resorts are coming together next week in Belfast, brought to you by Golf Ireland in association with Fáilte Ireland.
Ireland pitching for 2026 Ryder Cup
Nov 27th, 2018
Ireland is actively pitching to host the 2026 Ryder Cup, with Adare Manor set to be the venue.
We're Not Worthy: No1: Old Head Of Kinsale, Ireland
Jul 5th, 2018
"When Tiger Woods came up here to this tee box for the first time, he said "Holy shit! So now it's called the 'Holy Shit' hole. Every time anyone comes up here for the first time, they say "Holy shit!"' Little John, Old Head Caddie
The Top 10 Royal Courses in the UK and Ireland
Sep 13th, 2018
Here’s a great piece from our good friends over at Leadingcourses.com on the top 10 Royal courses in the UK and Ireland. Enjoy!
PGA predictor calls the shots as Koepka leads Northern Trust
Aug 25th, 2018
After two rounds of play at The Northern Trust, Brooks Koepka and Jamie Lovemark are tied for the lead at 10 under par. Here are the top-10 win probabilities according to the PGA Tour's predictive model...
Fleming golf tips for the Northern Trust Open
Aug 23rd, 2018
Great to win the Wyndham with our 2 points selection Brandt Snedeker at 26/1. We also had CT Pan 2nd at 89/1. Two events this week but we leave the Czech event alone and concentrate on the first of the FedEx play off events the Northern Trust.
American Golf crown UK and Ireland Long drive champions
Aug 4th, 2018
American Golf and Callaway welcomed Europe’s strongest Long Drive field to Chester Racecourse on Thursday to do battle for the 2018 American Golf U.K. Long Drive Championships.
Ireland offers the best golf resorts in Europe!
May 9th, 2018
Our friends over at Leadingcourses.com love reviews, rankings and statistics. And they love them even more when they are transparent, honest and based on information provided by their readers. Here are their latest findings.....
Ireland claim victory at the GolfSixes
May 7th, 2018
Gavin Moynihan and Paul Dunne won the second GolfSixes title at Centurion Club in St Albans to claim victory for Ireland, as they beat Mike Lorenzo-Vera and Romain Wattel of France 2-0 in the final.
Ireland's Adare Manor to bid for 2026 Ryder Cup
Apr 21st, 2018
Is the Ryder Cup coming back to Ireland? Rory certainly hopes so: "To play a Ryder Cup at home in front of your home fans would be a dream come true. Even thinking about it makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck."
Golf under the Northern Lights
Apr 3rd, 2018
Here are some amazing images from a recent photoshoot by KJUS.
Northern France set for a new golden age of golf travel
Mar 3rd, 2018
Almost 90 years ago the creation of two iconic golf courses – Le Touquet Golf Resort’s La Mer (The Sea) and Golf d’Hardelot’s Les Pins (The Pines) – triggered a golden age of golf travel for France’s Channel-facing Côte d’Opale. Today, thanks to painstaking restoration work that has seen both courses returned to their original glory.
USA cruise to Walker Cup win over GB& Ireland
Sep 11th, 2017
Ouch. 19-7. That's a landslide... USA have won back the Walker Cup and deservedly so at the Los Angeles Country Club.
Walker Cup 2017 Meet the GB & Ireland team
Sep 9th, 2017
The GB & reland Walker Cup team take on USA at the Los Angeles Country Club. But who are they, where have they come from, and what are their intentions? Find out here...
Adare Manor to become most expensive course in Ireland
Sep 3rd, 2017
The new Adare Manor golf course in Limerick will open in March 2018, and will become the most expensive course in the whole of Ireland.
Dustin Johnson wins Northern Trust Open play off
Aug 28th, 2017
"I didn't lose this tournament (The Northern Trust Open). He (Dustin Johnson) won it," Spieth said after DJ turned around a three shot deficit going into the final round to force, an ultimately win, a play-off at Glen Oaks Country Club, New York.
The Northern Trust golf betting tips
Aug 22nd, 2017
Glen Oaks Golf Club in Old Westbury, New York is hosting its first PGA event and what a better introduction than the playoffs? It is, of course, a nightmare for the punter as we have no idea about players previous record at the course. It’ll be new to the players and of course, new to us.
Northern Trust Open Day 2 Highlights
Feb 20th, 2016
Jordan missed the cut, Rory holed a 58 footer, and Bubba, Dustin, Rory, Charl and Adam are all lurking within a few shots of the lead. Check out the highlights from Riviera here.
Who to back at the Northern Trust Open
Feb 17th, 2016
At the AT&T Pro AM at Pebble Beach I suggested taking a punt on Phil Mickelson...I was pretty close. Now the PGA Tour heads to the Northern Trust Open. Rory McIlroy is in the field and so is golf’s other iconic lefty, Bubba Watson. Should be a great week.
Northern Trust Fantasy Challenge
Feb 17th, 2016
It's Riviera Time again. The Northern Trust Open ast Pacific Palisades in California. Here's our weekly & monthly Fantasy League Challenge. It's Free! Tuck In Guys!!
Manic Monday
Oct 14th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the main results and stories from the weekend!
Manic Monday
Aug 12th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
The FedEx Cup Playoffs
Aug 7th, 2019
Well we have run out of majors but Tiger will still be coming out to play in August as the FedEx Cup Playoffs commence this week in Jersey City, with The Northern Trust. It’s all change with the play-offs and we had to read it a few times before we sussed it out. So here’s how it will work..
Waterville Golf Club
Jul 27th, 2019
One of golf´s great masterpieces, severe, fascinating, beautiful and without weakness...... Continuing the theme of everything Ireland, GolfPunk looks back to one of its favourite courses south of the border, Waterville Golf Club - You Little Beauty!
Bryson DeChambeau captures third PGA Tour win
Aug 27th, 2018
COBRA PUMA GOLF athlete Bryson DeChambeau wins for the second time this season, capturing a Win at The Northern Trust, the first of the FedExCup Playoff Events, catapulting him to the Number 1 position in the FedExCup Rankings.
Carriage House opening completes Adare Manor reconstruction
May 25th, 2018
Ireland’s newest five-star castle and golf resort in County Limerick, Adare Manor, has officially opened its Carriage House, offering a resort dining destination to complement The Golf Course at Adare Manor.
Chervo Golf Hotel Spa and Resort San Vigilio
Oct 19th, 2017
We sent the Golf Brigadier out to meet and play golf with Chervo at their course in Verona.
Ryder Cup for Limerick?
Mar 10th, 2017
Billionaire JP McManus has spoken for the first time about his “dream” of bringing the Ryder Cup to Limerick.
Under Armour partners with GUI
Feb 6th, 2017
The Golfing Union of Ireland has confirmed an exclusive technical partnership with Under Armour.
£2 million investment for Lough Erne
Jun 21st, 2016
Lough Erne hosted the G8 in 2013, but missed out on the 2017 Irish Open when the European Tour decided to opt for a ‘traditional links course strategy.’ Now the owners have announced a huge expansion plan.
Irish hotel & Golf estate on the market
Jun 11th, 2016
One of the largest hotels in Ireland is now on the market - and it could be yours for €26million (£20.4million).
GolfPorn: Lofoten Links
Jun 7th, 2016
Lofoten Links Golf Course, on the island of Simsøya in Norway, is a spectacular golf course. From the end of May to the end of July the course is open 24 hours a day and you can golf in the midnight sun. Imagine seeing the Norther Lights whilst playing golf?
Druids Glen looks to the courts for protection
May 21st, 2016
Druids Glen Golf Club Ltd has sought the protection of the High Court after a company, which acquired a loan from Anglo Irish Bank some years ago, appointed a receiver over the 18 hole championship course. Stick in their guys and gals.
Bubba's all gloved up
Feb 23rd, 2016
Two-time Masters champion, Bubba Watson, has signed a deal to wear the designer G/FORE products. But it looks like he has jumped the gun. Here's why.
Brendon de Jonge’s 4 Shot penalty
Feb 20th, 2016
On the second hole at the Northern Trust it all started to unravel for Brendon de Jonge. Reaching for his 60-degree lob wedge after missing the green on the second, he discovered that the shaft near the butt of the grip had been dented. He knew he was in trouble. But why? Read on...
Jordan Spieth has a shocker
Feb 19th, 2016
Jordan Spieth had a shocker last night, shooting his worst ever first round in a tournament (79), and amazingly missing eight putts from inside 10 feet at the Northern Trust Open.
Historic Vidago Palace
Feb 4th, 2016
The five-star Vidago Palace, near Chaves, in northern Portugal, is the latest high-profile destination to be accepted into World of Leading Golf (WLG). If you looking for luxury and golf, this could be for you.
A Quick Livener #8
Dec 21st, 2015
Helping the GolfPunk Gravy this week & Bunching Arse... Including the man with 4,000 hickory clubs, Ellie Day, Lebron James, Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini, Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon...
Rory wins Golf Writers Trophy
Dec 20th, 2015
Rory McIlroy has won the Association of Golf Writers trophy, joining Seve Ballesteros and Lee Westwood as the only golfers in the long history of the prestigious award to win it on three separate occasions.
Mount Juliet
Oct 6th, 2015
The internationally renowned Mount Juliet Estate becomes the 16th member of the exclusive European Tour Properties network with the announcement of the Irish venue as a European Tour Destination.
Hilarious: Stoke City ace watches as son takes out pensioner
Sep 27th, 2015
Hilarious: Stephen Ireland's six year old son goes on the golf buggy rampage!!
