LISTEN BACK: Reaction to Dubai Duty Free Irish Open final day
Russell Knox defeated Ryan Fox in a play-off in Ballylifin yesterday to claim just his second European Tour win of his career. It makes him the first Scottish winner of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open since Colin Montgomerie in 2001. There was no joy for the Irish competitors in…
LISTEN BACK: Reaction to Saturday’s action in Ballyliffin
Shane Lowry is level par overall after a two-over 74 on Saturday, and he spoke to Will O’Callaghan after his third round at the Irish Open… Rory McIlroy is best of the Irish on one-under-par after a level par round on Saturday, and he too spoke with Will O’Callaghan… Defending…
Irish slip out of contention in Ballyliffin
Day 3 of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open has come to a close, with the prospects of an Irish winner further diminishing. Will O’Callaghan looks back on the day’s action at Ballyliffin… Rory McIlroy is hoping for a positive final round… Shane Lowry says it doesn’t really matter what…
Stage all set for the Irish Open in Ballyliffen
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open gets underway this morning in Donegal. Will O’Callaghan is at Ballyliffen Golf Club… Shane Lowry (1330 start) – feels he just has to add consistency after some recent good showings… Padraig Harrington (0830 start) says accuracy off the tee will be rewarded this week……
Pro-Am competition gets Irish Open weekend underway
The 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation at Ballyliffin Golf Club, Co. Donegal, got off to a spectacular start today as stars of the celebrity and sporting world featured in the Pro Am competition which kicked off the tournament. A total of 51 teams played the…
Derry’s Ruaidhri McGee to compete at Irish Open
Ruaidhri McGee and Cormac Sharvin will tee it up at this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open courtesy of special invitations secured by Sport Ireland. This year’s tournament takes place at Ballyliffin from 5-8 July. McGee and Sharvin received invites as they have the highest playing category among Team Ireland…
Lowry all set for Donegal as countdown continues to Irish Open
Shane Lowry cannot wait to return to his homeland when the former champion arrives at Donegal’s Ballyliffin Golf Club for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation, the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2018 Race to Dubai, from July 5-8. Lowry has for the first time…