Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

McElhinney through to semi-final

Reigning European and North of Ireland champion Brian McElhinney had a 6 and 5 win over Andrew McCormick in the quarter-finals of the Irish Amateur Close Championships at Donegal Golf Club this afternoon.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Michelle Wie inspired the US to Curtis Cup victory over GB and Ireland

Wie inspires US to Curtis win

Teenage sensation Michelle Wie led from the front as the United States retained the Curtis Cup when they beat Great Britain and Ireland 10-8 in an enthralling match at Formby on Sunday.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Several shocks in Irish Close Championship

There were several surprises on the first day of matchplay clashes in the Irish Close Championship at the Donegal Golf Club in Murvagh.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Shanahan leads in Donegal

Mark Shanahan from West Waterford shot a three under 70 to take the clubhouse lead by two strokes at the Irish Close championship at Donegal Golf Club.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Wilson wins British Amateur title

Scottish Walker Cup golfer Stuart Wilson became British amateur champion at St Andrews today and with it earned a place in next month's Open at Royal Troon and next April's US Masters at Augusta.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Amateur legend Carr passes away

Joe Carr, one of Ireland's best ever amateur golfers, has died at the age of 82.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Maybin fails to reach quarters

Gary Wolstenholme has failed in his attempt to become the first player since 1978 to make a successful defence of the British Amateur Championship St Andrews today, while Ireland's Gareth Maybin won his match despite being struck by a stray ball.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Two Irish remain at St Andrews

Two Irish players have survived into the third round of the British Amateur Championship at St Andrews.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Portmarnock GC hit with suspension

Portmarnock Golf Club in North County Dublin has had its licence to sell alcohol suspended for seven days for refusing to allow women to become members of the club.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Deirdre Smith, winner of the Lancome Irish Ladies' Close Championship.

Smith wins Irish Ladies' Close Championship

Deirdre Smith won the Lancome Irish Ladies' Close Championship at The Island in Donabate yesterday.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

McTiernan misses out on Amateur Open victory

Sligo’s Sean McTernan narrowly missed out on keeping the AIB Irish Amateur championship title on home soil, finishing the final day’s run of two rounds just one shot behind eventual winner Craig Smith of Wales.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Scotland's Clark leads AIB Amateur Open

Scotland's Matthew Clark leads by three shots after the first round of the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Carton House near Maynooth.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Moore leads Amateur Championships

Kevin Moore goes into tomorrow’s final round of the AIB Irish Amateur Championships with a two-shot lead over Scrabo’s Ryan Boal, following a two under 70 carded this afternoon.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

1998 Irish Amateur Open winner Michael Hoey

Irish Amateur Open tees off on Friday

The eagerly awaited AIB Irish Amateur Open gets underway this weekend, May 7, at Maynooth's Carton House.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Irish players selected for British Amatuer C'ship

The Golfing Union of Ireland has nominated seven players to compete in this summer's British Amateur Championship at St Andrew's.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Victory for Connacht Girls in Interprovincials

Connacht justified favouritism at Westport Golf Club to claim the Interprovincials title this afternoon.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Henningson leads Co Sligo GC qualifiers

Oskar Henningson carded a breathtaking 65 to lead the qualifiers in some style on a magnificent figure of nine-under-par after the second round of qualifying at the Standard Life West of Ireland Championship.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Irish Sports Council announce golfing grants

The Irish Sports Council has awarded grants totalling €63,500 to leading Irish amateur golfers.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Lawrie claims rookie title

Peter Lawrie has become the first Irish golfer to be named as the European tour's Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

McGimpsey re-appointed Walker captain

Garth McGimpsey has been re-appointed as Walker Cup captain following Britain and Ireland's third successive win in the contest last month.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Ireland win Home International trophy

Ireland won the Raymond Trophy at the Home Internationals at Ballybunion Golf Club yesterday.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Irish continue great form

Ireland produced a great performance to beat England 8-7 on day two of the Home Internationals at Ballybunion today.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Little-known duo set for major tussle

Little-known Shaun Micheel and Chad Campbell share the lead going into the final round of the United States PGA at Oak Hill in Rochester, New York.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Ulster lead the way in Ballybunion

Defending Champions Ulster defeated Munster by a comprehensive margin to establish a commanding position heading into the final day of the Interprovincial Championship at Ballybunion Golf Club.

Golf • 14 Jun 07

Good day's work for Moriarty

Athlone's Colm Moriarty won the Mullingar Scratch Cup yesterday after a bogey-free final round of 63 left him with a 13-under-par total.

Golf • 14 Jun 07