After finishing second on Captain’s Day, Kevin King went one better on Victor Cullum’s President’s Day, collecting the top prize. Four birdies in an excellent 6 over par round meant he finished on 39 points, two ahead of Davy Farrell, who himself finished strongly with three pars and a bogey on the last four holes. Derek Browne was […]
Maguire blasts golf’s gender pay gap
BALLYCONNELL golfer Leona Maguire has said players are being left with a “choice” whether to compete in some events or not after a worrying gender pay gap was revealed at the Irish Open. Maguire placed tied for 15 in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open event which took place at Carton House. Englishwoman Annabel Dimmock won the […]
Fermanagh community to rally in memory of Jonny Gibson
Local golf club has pledged to financially support a leading heart charity in memory of the Enniskillen man.
Golf tournament to attract thousands to the county
Next week, the Lough Erne Resort will play host to this year’s Champion of Champions Junior World Golf Championships. Around 2,500 international visitors are expected to attend the event which runs from Tuesday 23 until Thursday 25 July. 250 of the world’s top young golfing talent – aged from 5-19 – from 42 different countries […]
Footgolf elite roll into Enniskillen for Ulster Open
FOOTGOLF enthusiasts are in for a treat as the prestigious FGAI Ulster Open FIFG 250 descends upon the picturesque Enniskillen Golf Club this Sunday, July 14. The lively competition, hosted by the FootGolf Association of Ireland, will see the finest footgolfers from across Ireland and beyond test their skills on a brand-new course over 36 challenging […]
Leona Maguire dedicates European win ‘for Ireland’
BALLYCONNELL golfer Leona Maguire has dedicated her historic Aramco Team Series individual event to her family and country after she etched her names into the sporting history books. The former Solheim Cup winner made history on Friday when she became the first golfer from Ireland win on the Ladies European Tour, following standout success in Hertfordshire […]
Hosting LIV golf event par for the course for Michael
“It was controversial for sure but it was also great to work at” says Enniskillen man.
Maguire pays credit to Seán Quinn’s ‘foresight’
AS she sets her sights on winning her first-ever Major title in 2023 and creating more history on the golf course, Ballyconnell’s Leona Maguire says that she ‘wouldn’t be playing golf’ if it wasn’t for Seán Quinn. Recently the former billionaire has been the subject of a three-part RTE documentary ‘Quinn Country’ which followed the rise […]
Leona hopes the welcome will inpsire young children to
FLAGS were flying, people were cheering, crowds flocked the street and young children looked on in awe as Fermanagh and Cavan welcomed home their hero, the most successful Solheim Cup rookie of all time, Leona Maguire. The 26-year old golfer made history as she won four and a half points to help Team Europe to […]
Devestating Daly notches up super score
After a shocker of a start, five handicapper Keys pulled himself together to reel off twelve pars and two birdies for his 39 points.