
Quinta do Lago has received global recognition following its recent transformation into one of the world’s leading modern contemporary golf resorts after being named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the 2015 World Golf Awards.
The prestigious sports and lifestyle venue was one of 10 destinations to be nominated for the coveted accolade and received the top honour at a glittering awards ceremony at the Conrad Algarve in Portugal at the weekend. (Saturday November 7)
Quinta do Lago ...
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Balmoral Golf Club have teamed up with Sport N.I. to give women an opportunity to take up the wonderful game of golf.
Balmoral are keen to attract a new generation of players to the club, particularly those who are retiring from other sports such as camogie, football or hockey. They especially want to attract women who have never played any sport before but want to give golf a go.
The response to Balmoral’s advertising of the scheme ...
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Northern Ireland’s own Olivia Mehaffey conquered testing conditions in Southerndown to win The Welsh Ladies Open Stroke Play and make it three in a row!
Olivia came into the Welsh event on the back of victories in Ireland and Scotland, edging out England’s Olivia Winning by a single shot.
The top Welsh performer was Tenby’s Becky Harries who finished in sixth place, a closing 72 rocketing her up the leaderboard at Southerndown.
“The golf course is awesome, such a ...
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First ever Irish Open Trophy Tour competition gives school kids a chance to:
Receive a visit for their class or school from the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Trophy AND world famous ‘Claret Jug’
Gain an insight into the life of a professional golfer from Des Smyth, Dubai Duty Free golf ambassador and vice-captain of the victorious 2014 Ryder Cup team at Gleneagles
Participate in a Q&A with European Tour, Rory Foundation & Royal County Down representatives
Enjoy a ...
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Tuam, Skerries, Cahir Park and City of Derry all fought a hard battle at Athlone in the Miele Fourball Regional Finals to reach the All Ireland Semi-Finals at Naas on October 4. The final will take place at Naas on Sunday 5 October.
In Region One, Skerries took an early lead by winning the first two matches against Castlewarden and the last two called in as they won 3-1.
In Region Two, City of Derry’s Karena Brady ...
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Prizes
Winner: Leanne O’Shea (Shannon)
Silver: Lorna Mullally (Tuam)
Bronze: Ciara Murphy Wright (Shannon)
Gross: Nicole McGavisk (Donabate)
3rd: Ara McCartan (Malone)
4th: Aine Donegan (Woodstock)
Photo:
Lorna Mullally (Tuam), Irene Kirwan (Seapoint Lady Captain), Leanne O’Shea (Shannon), Mary McKenna (ILGU President) and Ciara Murphy Wright (Shannon) pictured after their victories in the 2013 ILGU Junior Medal Finals at Seapoint,
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The new service will allow clients that are stuck for space in their hire car to have their sets delivered to their resort. This service is strictly for booking west of Albufeira.
Clients also have the option to collect their sets at the five star Cascades resort in Lagos. This must be done on a pre agreed basis with the handling team.
Clubs to Hire are now based in sixteen countries, just think! No carriage costs, no additional ...
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Congratulations to all the B&D winners and especially to Ara Mc Cartan Malone G.C. Ara was the over all winner for the 18 Holes Season competition
Photo: Ara with Lillian Patterson.
Season. 2nd in 18 Holes Olivia McClurg Belvoir Park G.C.
Photo: Olivia with Lillian Patterson.
3rd in 18 Hole Season competition Laura Cathcart, Dunmurry G.C.
Photo: Laura with Lillian Patterson.
Season Winner 9 Holes 1st Katie Russell Belvoir
2nd Kellie Reynolds Malone
3rd Amelia Rose Malone
Photo: left. Amelia Rose with Dunmurry Lady Captain Jean White.
Photo: right ...
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Lady Captain Jean White presenting new member
Carol Redpath with first prize which was a beautiful painting by local artist Alison McKnight.
Lady Captain’s Prize Carol Redpath 43 pts
Runner up Donna Gillespie 36 pts
Best Gross F McGrady 25 gross pts
Section 1 Winner (0 – 24) Helen Shepherd 34 pts
Section 2 Winner (25 – 29) Sandra Davies 33 pts
Section 3 Winner (30 – 36 ) Rosemary Doherty 32 pts
Best front nine Margaret ...
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The second annual Praxis Care / Abbey Real Estate Golf Classic at the Hilton Templepatrick raised an amzing £6,332 for the work of the charity Praxis Care.
After brunch, and being presented with a goodie bag including tray bakes made by Praxis Care Conlig Work Skills, play began with a shotgun start and 17 teams hit the fairways of The Hilton Course.
A special Praxis Care service user competition was run by Eamonn Logue (Dir.of Golf) with 14 service users from Praxis ...
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