Golf event raises funds for cancer support charity
A north-east golf club held a sell-out event to support a cancer support charity, following its successful children’s golf programme.
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Thomas and Kokrak both equal course record to lead at BMW in Medinah
Justin Thomas and Jason Kokrak each equalled the Medinah, Illinois course record with seven-under 65s to top the leader board after the first round at the BMW Championship.
Fans at this year’s Solheim Cup will have free access to menstrual products
Fans will have free access to menstrual products at this year’s Solheim Cup in Gleneagles.
SPONSORED: The Solheim Cup to bring families to the fore
Pushchairs, storytelling and baby change areas are not often things you would associate with a world-class golf tournament but they are very much part of The Solheim Cup, billed to be the “most family-friendly golf event in history”.
Watch as man sets world record for fastest hole of golf
Thomas Detry, a professional golfer from Belgium, has taken the Guinness World Records title for fastest hole of golf played by an individual.
Open winner Shane Lowry continues celebrations in Dublin
Claret Jug winner Shane Lowry has continued his celebrations in Dublin long after winning The Open.
Tears of joy at home golf club as Lowry wins The Open
Unbridled joy took hold at Shane Lowry’s home golf club of Esker Hills as the Offaly man was crowned The Open champion at Portrush.
Loyalist flute band plays in Portrush
Loyalist flute band music played in Portrush town as the third round of the Open Championship reached its conclusion a mile away.
Battling Rory McIlroy draws comfort from support after missing cut at Royal Portrush
He quite properly got a hero’s welcome for a heroic effort when he came up the 18th as the clock ticked past 8pm, but there was to be no happy ending to the saga for Rory McIlroy at Royal Portrush.
Robert MacIntyre says ‘harsh words’ were exchanged after playing partner failed to shout fore
Robert MacIntyre may be a rookie on the top tours and in his first Open but he knows the proper protocol and wasn’t afraid to call out American Kyle Stanley at Royal Portrush.
Home favourite Rory McIlroy misses out amid Open comeback attempt
One Northern Ireland golf fan summed up Rory McIlroy’s unpredictability as the mercurial home favourite’s comeback fell agonisingly short.
Sea of umbrellas as golf fans brave rain at Open
The kaleidoscope of umbrellas was as varied as the accents beneath them as fans from around the world braved the rain on the second day of The Open’s return to Northern Ireland.
Oban’s Robert MacIntyre dares to dream of Open glory in Royal Portrush
Oban’s Robert MacIntyre believes he can ride The Open “roller coaster” all the way to a maiden major title.
Rain not spoiling the party as golf’s Open returns to Portrush
The rain hammered down and the home hero’s victory chances were washed away but nothing was about to spoil the Portrush party on the Open’s historic return.
SPONSORED: Solheim Cup swings into Perthshire
Building on the momentum of the Women’s World Cup, another major all-female sporting event is about to kick off – and that’s the golf equivalent, The Solheim Cup.
Driving forces behind rise of golf tourism in north-east
Golf tourism in the north-east is on an upward curve.
Open Championship a massive thing for Northern Ireland, says Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy has hailed the return of golf’s Open Championship to Northern Ireland as proof that his homeland has long moved on from the dark days of the past.
Inverness golfer Russell Knox targets major contention ahead of The Open at Royal Portrush
Inverness golfer Russell Knox hopes contending at a major is the next step in his career.
Bernd Wiesberger steals the show at The Renaissance Club with birdie blitz
Bernd Wiesberger stole the show on the second day of play at the ASI Scottish Open but Rory McIlroy insists he has not given up hope of heading into next week’s Open at Royal Portrush on the back of a victory at The Renaissance Club.
Major win is ‘not the be-all and end-all’ for Ian Poulter
Ian Poulter insists he has come to terms with the fact he may never win a major.
Portrush or Portofino? Edoardo Molinari in Open contention after strong Scottish Open start
The week before his brother Francesco defends the Claret Jug, Edoardo Molinari boosted his hopes of joining him at Royal Portrush by finishing tied for the lead on low-scoring opening day at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open.
Richie Ramsay uses local knowledge to spearhead Scots contingent at Renaissance Club
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay put local knowledge to good use on the opening day of the ASI Scottish Open to lead hopes of a first home winner for 20 years.
Home favourite Rory McIlroy hoping to savour Royal Portrush experience
Rory McIlroy knows he will carry the hopes of a nation when golf’s oldest major returns to Northern Ireland next week.
Matt Kuchar admits disappointing his grandmother has been toughest part of controversy-packed year
Matt Kuchar has been at the centre of an unusually controversial season but the American admits disappointing his grandmother has been the low point.
No Open distraction as Rory McIlroy puts full focus on Scottish Open success
The Open championship at Royal Portrush may be just around the corner but Rory McIlroy insists his full focus is on this week’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open.
Russell Knox desperate to make the 2020 European Ryder Cup team after two near misses
The qualifying process for the 2020 Ryder Cup does not start until September but Inverness golfer Russell Knox already thinks about making the European team for Whistling Straits every day.
Aberdeen golfer Paul Lawrie unhappy with own form as he makes European Tour return at Scottish Open
Paul Lawrie insists his game is not where he wants it to be as he prepares to make his return to the European Tour this week at the Scottish Open.
Search to reunite Aberdeen golfer with lost sentimental photo
A bid has been launched to reunite a golfer with a sentimental photograph left lying on the links.
‘Passionate’ Wallace wants to show his better side
Matt Wallace is determined to restore his reputation and prove he is a “nice guy” after the latest incident of poor on-course behaviour.
Golfer proves age no barrier after winning tournament at 96
A north-east golfer has proven age is no barrier by winning a club tournament at the age of 96.
Dunes at Trump golf course may lose protected status
Sand dunes at Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf resort may lose their status as a protected wildlife site.
Vandals drive onto north-east golf course and tear up green
A group of "mindless" joy riders tore up a north-east golf course at the weekend, leaving one green badly damaged.