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Lauren Walsh failed to make it through to the final day

Jeeno storms to the top as Walsh misses cut

Thailand's Thitikul Jeeno posted a stunning 64 to take control of the PIF Saudi Ladies International as Lauren Walsh missed the cut.

Golf • 15 Feb 25

Lauren Walsh got within touching distance of the lead

Walsh clinches top five finish in Morocco

Lauren Walsh produced an excellent round of 68 to finish fourth overall at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco.

Golf • 08 Feb 25

Anna Foster has the leaders in her sights

Foster and Byrne start well in Morocco

Two Irish players find themselves inside the top 20 following the opening round of the Ladies European Tour season opener, the Lalla Meryem Cup, with American Brianna Navarrosa leading the way.

Golf • 07 Feb 25

Rory McIlroy is consoled by his caddie Harry Diamond after making a bogey on the 18th hole during the final round of this year's US Open

Gut-punch defeats - McIlroy seeks an end to that in '25

RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen assess the golfing year for Irish competitors and in looking forward to 2025 hones in on Rory McIlroy on whether he can banish of too many near misses in the year past.

Golf • 01 Jan 25

Irish trio secure Ladies European Tour cards

Irish trio Sara Byrne, Anna Foster and Annabel Wilson have all secured Ladies European Tour cards at the Lalla Aicha Q-School in Marrakech.

Golf • 20 Dec 24

Carlota Ciganda will take a one-shot lead into Saturday's third round

Ciganda holds narrow lead at Andalucia Open de Espana

Carlota Ciganda holds a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de Espana after a second-round 66.

Golf • 29 Nov 24

Lauren Walsh hit six birdies in her opening round

Walsh in the hunt in France after encouraging start

Ireland's Lauren Walsh is one shot off the lead after the opening round of the Ladies Open de France near Deauville.

Golf • 26 Sep 24

Sara Byrne slipped down the leaderboard after a weather delay at the La Sella Open (Credit: Tristan Jones / LET)

Byrne drops to 53rd at weather-delayed La Sella Open

Sara Byrne drops to 53rd position following positive start to pro debut at the La Sella open, Lauren Walsh on two under par.

Golf • 21 Sep 24

Byrne impresses on LET debut

Sara Byrne's first round on the Ladies European Tour since turning pro was a productive one as she sits inside the top 20 after the first round of the La Sella Open in Spain.

Golf • 19 Sep 24

Leona Maguire getting some practice in the St Andrews conditions ahead of Thursday's start

Irish trio look for major success at iconic St Andrews

Lauren Walsh joins LPGA Tour regulars Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow for the final major of the season as the Irish trio tee it up at the AIG Women's Open.

Golf • 23 Aug 24

Metraux stretches lead at Dutch Open, Walsh makes cut

Kim Metraux followed up a fantastic first day with a five-under-par 67 to extend her advantage at the top of the leaderboard at the Dutch Ladies Open, as Ireland Lauren Walsh carded a two-under 70 to safely make the cut.

Golf • 20 Jul 24

Lauren Walsh is eight strokes adrift after an opening 73

Metraux leads Dutch Open with Walsh back in pack

Kim Metraux fired an opening round of 65 (-7) to lead the 2024 Dutch Ladies Open by one stroke at Hilversumsche Golf Club.

Golf • 19 Jul 24

Lauren Walsh came so close to a first European Tour win

Superb Walsh claims tie for third place in Switzerland

Ireland's Lauren Walsh produced a superb performance at the Swiss Ladies Open to claim a tie for third place, agonisingly missing out on a maiden tour victory.

Golf • 30 Jun 24

Lauren Walsh is currently fifth in the Rookie of the Year rankings on the Ladies European Tour

Walsh makes bright start at Scandinavian Mixed

Lauren Walsh is just four shots off the lead after the opening round of the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed, with the Kildare woman carding a five-under-par 67 at Vasatorps Golfklubb.

Golf • 07 Jun 24

Lauren Walsh shares third place at the Jabra Ladies Open

Walsh shares third at weather-hit Jabra Ladies Open

Ireland's Lauren Walsh holds a share of third place at the weather-interrupted Jabra Ladies Open in France.

Golf • 24 May 24

Walsh in touch with leaders at Jabra Ladies Open

Ireland's Lauren Walsh is three shots off the lead after the first round of the Jabra Ladies Open at Evian-les-Bains in France.

Golf • 24 May 24

Having opened with a 79, Olivia Mehaffey enjoyed a much better second round to make the cut at the South Africa Women's Open

Mehaffey bounces back to make South African cut

A superb second round 68 saw Olivia Mehaffey make the cut at the South Africa Women's Open, though Lauren Walsh will play no part in the weekend's action.

Golf • 26 Apr 24

Chiara Tamburlini takes a big lead into the final round

Tamburlini moves clear at Joburg Ladies Open

Chiara Tamburlini is the player to catch at the Joburg Ladies Open after a flawless six-under 67 on Saturday moved the Swiss rookie six shots clear on 14-under par.

Golf • 20 Apr 24

Walsh inside top 20 at halfway point in Australia

Lauren Walsh sits inside the top 20 after recording a second-round 71 at the Women's NSW Open at Magenta Shores.

Golf • 30 Mar 24

Live Lalla Meryem Cup R2: Mehaffey and Walsh in action

Olivia Mehaffey and Lauren Walsh are aiming for good starts in Morocco.

Golf • 23 Feb 24

Lauren Walsh is in a tie for 16th place in Kenya

Walsh fails to make third-round headway in Kenya

Lauren Walsh slipped down the standings at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open as a third round 75 means that she will start nine shots behind leaders Alessandra Fanali and Shannon Tan on Sunday.

Golf • 10 Feb 24

Walsh and Mehaffey excel in Kenyan Open first round

Lauren Walsh and Olivia Mehaffey made superb starts at the first day of the 2024 Magical Kenya Ladies Open at Vipingo Ridge.

Golf • 08 Feb 24

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons, including Lauren Walsh (back row, far right) celebrate with the trophy after winning the NCAA Women's Golf Championships at Grayhawk

Walsh set for LPGA bow after historic NCAA win

Lauren Walsh is excited to turn pro after a fairytale ending to her time at Wake Forest University.

Golf • 06 Jun 23

Pro game beckons for Walsh after Wake Forest NCAA title

Ireland could have another runner in the races on the LPGA Tour shortly after Castlewarden's Lauren Walsh helped deliver Wake Forest University their first ever NCAA Women's Golf Championship on Wednesday.

Golf • 25 May 23

Caley McGinty and Ireland's Lauren Walsh

USA take dominant lead over GB & I in the Curtis Cup

The USA is on the brink of retaining the Curtis Cup for a third consecutive time after taking an 8.5 to 3.5 lead over Great Britain and Ireland in Pennsylvania.

Golf • 12 Jun 22