Watch: Hadwin holes out for eagle at Royal Portrush

Adam Hadwin was having a solid morning at Royal Portrush, 2 under through his first seven holes in Northern Ireland. Still, Hadwin was 1 over for the tournament, but had momentum on his side.It got a lot better in a hurry at the par-4 eighth hole.Hadwin placed his drive in the short grass and found himself with a green-light opportunity to attack the pin.Your browser does not support iframes.
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Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry came through a playoff to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
At the end of the fourth round, Lowry made the most of a superb chip on to the 18th green by McIlroy by sinking a birdie putt, extending the contest as they joined Martin Trainer and Chad Ramey on 25 under at TPC Louisiana.
The American pair had been among the early starters, powering 26 places up the leaderboard with a round of 63 that included seven birdies on the back nine, but the near th

Belgium’s Manon De Roey secured the Second Ladies European Tour title of her career after she cruised to a four-shot victory at the Investec SA Women’s Open.
Leading by three shots before the start of final round, the 32-year-old held her nerve in windy conditions at at Erinvale Golf & Country Estate carding an even-par 70 to add to the Aramco Team Series event she won in Bangkok in 2022.
Playing alongside Morocco’s Ines Laklalech and Sweden’s Lisa Pettersson, De Roey

Louise Landgraf held her nerve in a play-off to become the first French winner of the R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship at The Berkshire.
Landgraf needed a play-off to see off England’s Charlotte Naughton over the Red Course, taking the Angela Uzielli Trophy with a par at the second play-off hole, the par-5 opening hole, after they tied on eight-under-par 211.
The pair set a new 54-hole championship record, bettering the six-under-par mark Italy’s Francesca Fiorellini rec

America’s Brendan Steele won his first title on the LIV Golf League with a two-stroke win at the tour’s one and only stop in Australia, which was played in front a large and noisy crowds at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide.
The 41-year-old from California shot rounds of 66, 64 and 68 to finish on 18 under par and win by two from the fast-finishing Louis Oosthuizen.
Steele entered the final round with a one-stroke lead and produced a string of five consecutive birdies from the fifth h

In the realm of golf, the United States boasts a roster of titans whose influence transcends the sport. From California’s Tiger Woods to Ohio’s Jack Nicklaus, these icons have not only conquered the fairways but also amassed substantial fortunes along the way.
 
New research by the team at VGW examines whether being born and raised in the United States can increase one’s chances of becoming rich and famous.
 
Tiger Woods, with a staggering net worth of $800 million, s

Yuto Katsuragawa continued a history-making season for players from Japan on the DP World Tour with a three-shot victory on home soil at the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP.
The local favourite entered the final day at Taiheiyo Club’s Gotemba Course three shots off the lead but was right in the mix at the turn as many of the leading players stumbled.
Sebastian Söderberg was the only one keeping pace with him, but the 25-year-old Katsuragawa started the back nine with five birdies in s

A new era will dawn at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club this autumn when Andrews Reynolds, the Kent venue’s longstanding Head PGA Professional, hands over the reins after almost five decades in the job.
Filling Reynolds’ big shoes is 31-year-old Sam Smitherman, who is moving from Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey to take up the role, which will see him become only the club’s ninth Head Professional in its 131-year history.
Reynolds joined Cinque Ports in 1978, aged just 24, just sev

DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings insists Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will not be exploiting a “loophole” to remain eligible for the Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy’s immediate reaction to Rahm joining LIV Golf in December was to call for the rules to be rewritten to ensure the two-time major champion could represent Europe at Bethpage in 2025.
McIlroy later admitted the rules did not need to be changed as Rahm and Hatton were eligible as long as they maintained their DP World

ECCO GOLF has collaborated with Rick Shiels, the world’s biggest golf YouTuber, in the creation of a special limited edition BIOM C4 golf shoe.
Limited to 500 pairs, the RICK SHIELS SPECIAL EDITION ECCO BIOM C4 has an RRP of £200 and will be exclusively available to buy at online at www.ecco.com from 2pm on April 26.Inspired by the colour palette for Shiels’ popular golf YouTube channel and branding, the sneaker-style hybrid shoe, which is limited to just 500 pairs, comes in wh

Golf betting online offers a dynamic and exciting approach to engaging with the sport. It’s about more than just picking the winner; it involves analyzing data, making strategic choices, and understanding the nuances of the game. TheGameDay.com can help you imagine the thrill of watching a golf tournament, with the added excitement of having a personal stake in the outcome. This guide will show you how to get started in online golf betting, providing tips for beginners and insigh

The Official World Golf Ranking has announced that it is to begin awarding ranking points to the Clutch Pro Tour, whose events comprise just 54 holes.
The Clutch Pro Tour, which is an official feeder tour to the Challenge Tour and DP World Tour, has been included into the OWGR system after a 17-month application process and will be able to start awarding points from April 28 onwards.
Each Clutch Pro Tour event comprises three 18-hole rounds, with a 36-hole cut. Its 2024 qualifying series was sta

Have­ you pondered what lies be­yond Britain’s renowned fairways? Likely, you se­ek fresh thrills on untrodden gre­ens. Take pride in playing whe­re few have te­ed off before. 
Our list unve­ils the UK’s hidden gem golf course­s – an invitation to experience­ the game’s best-ke­pt secrets.
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Hidden gem golf courses dotte­d across Britain offer an invigorat

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Making money from football betting requires a person to be lucky and good with numbers. There can be days at a stretch when all observations go futile and punters get nothing. It is a common observation that only a handful of punters taste success in betting and make money. These punters are those who have spent a lot of time of their lives on the field or at a responsible post. They have an influence over the team management, have access to insider news, and are fully aware

Surrey and England amateur sensation Kris Kim is to make his PGA Tour debut at next week’s THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, which is being held at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas from May 2-5.
The 16-year-old star of last year’s Junior Ryder Cup, Kim will be facing the biggest test of his golfing life in Texas just weeks before sitting his GCSE exams back home in Surrey.
The teenager, who is a member at Walton Heath Golf Club, enjoyed a sparkling 2023 that included victories in the Boys’ Amat

How Nutrition and Supplements Can Help Boost Your Performance on the Golf Course
From the outside looking in, golf seems like one of the easiest sports to play. But that couldn’t be any further from the truth.
Along with the vast number of equipment involved, there’s a lot of outdoor space to work with. This means that players in the UK or anywhere else have to be fit and ready to walk and play under different conditions.
For beginner golfers and seasoned pros looking to enhance thei

Have you been dreaming of building your own riding arena? As exciting as it may seem, there are a few important factors that you should consider before starting the construction process. This article will delve into five crucial things you should keep in mind, ensuring that your riding arena is safe and functional, and caters to your needs. Whether you’re a novice rider or an experienced equestrian, these tips will help you create the perfect riding arena for you and your equine partner.
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PING has introduced six new putter models to its line-up, each engineered to achieve the ideal combination of feel and forgiveness in a confidence-inspiring look.
The new designs expand the number of models in the brand’s putter range to 16, featuring a wide range of blades, mid-mallets and mallets.
The new Anser 2, Anser D, B60, Tyne H, Fetch and Ketsch G are available for pre-order beginning today (April 23) at authorised PING retailers. Each model can be custom fit for stroke type, leng

PING has introduced six new putter models to its line-up, each engineered to achieve the ideal combination of feel and forgiveness in a confidence-inspiring look.
The new designs expand the number of models in the brand’s putter range to 16, featuring a wide range of blades, mid-mallets and mallets.
The new Anser 2, Anser D, B60, Tyne H, Fetch and Ketsch G are available for pre-order beginning today (April 23) at authorised PING retailers. Each model can be custom fit for stroke type, leng

Colin Montgomerie has signed up as host of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland.
The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend will proudly be putting his name to the Legends Tour’s flagship event at the end of July when it returns to the Aberdeenshire venue.
Peter Baker won the 2023 event, which drew in record crowds who saw the former Ryder Cup player claim victory by six shots after rounds of 69, 66, 69 and 72 in a s

Colin Montgomerie has signed up as host of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland.
 
The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend will proudly be putting his name to the Legends Tour’s flagship event at the end of July when it returns to the Aberdeenshire venue.
 
Peter Baker won the 2023 event, which drew in record crowds who saw the former Ryder Cup player claim victory by six shots after rounds of 69, 66, 69

An “exhausted” Nelly Korda has withdrawn from this week’s JM Eagle LA Championship after claiming her second major title and fifth straight victory in the Chevron Championship.
Korda’s two-shot victory on Sunday saw her tie the record for most consecutive LPGA wins, with Nancy Lopez in 1978 and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) the only other women to achieve the feat.
In a statement published on the LPGA’s website, Korda wrote: “Wow! What a week. The win still hasn&

Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner are set to team up with Tiger Woods to represent the four-man Jupiter Links Golf Club team in TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-focused, prime time golf league set to launch in the US in January next year.
“I have already shared my excitement and optimism for TGL as a league and product,” said Woods, who is part-owner of Jupiter Links Golf Club and co-founder of TMRW Sports, which set up TGL. “Now that we have finalised our roster with a tea

Scottie Scheffler dominated the field at the RBC Heritage to win in back-to-back weeks following his Masters’ triumph, and capture his fourth PGA Tour win in five starts.
After opening the tournament with a 2-under 69, Scheffler caught fire and put together three dominant rounds of golf at Harbour Town Golf Links, closing out the tournament with scores of 65, 63 and 68 for a 19-under-par total, which saw him finish three shots clear of Sahith Theegala, with Wyndham Clark and Patrick Cantla

Ram Golf’s new FXT irons are a great value option for players looking to upgrade their irons as the golf season kicks into the busy summer period.
The FXT offer increased yardage and superb feel, with even more forgiveness built into its eye-catching design, delivering unparalleled performance in a player’s style iron.
Featuring a dual material face – a maraging a 431 stainless steel body attached to a 17-4 super-hot stainless-steel face, the FXT’s heat-treated hot muscle

TaylorMade Golf has launched a new set of P·770 and P·790 irons with an aged copper finish and an all-new copper coloured BRNR Mini Driver.
P·770 and P·790 irons The modern classic design of P·770 and P·790 copper celebrates the 1980s TaylorMade logo with an aged copper finish designed to mature over time, creating a unique vintage feel. Its distinctive copper styling, retro logos, and meticulously crafted components blend heritage and modern innova

Nelly Korda equalled an LPGA Tour record by winning her fifth tournament in a row as she claimed the first women’s major of the year at the Chevron Championship in Texas.
The 25-year-old American finished the last seven holes of her third round on Sunday morning, parring in to post a 69 and sit in a tie for second alongside Brooke Henderson, one shot back of 54-hole leader Haeran Ryu. And she closed out her second major victory of her career by shooting her third 69 of the week a gusty day

Nelly Korda equalled an LPGA Tour record by winning her fifth tournament in a row as she claimed the first women’s major of the year at the Chevron Championship in Texas.
The 25-year-old American finished the last seven holes of her third round on Sunday morning, parring in to post a 69 and sit in a tie for second alongside Brooke Henderson, one shot back of 54-hole leader Haeran Ryu. And she closed out her second major victory of her career by shooting her third 69 of the week a gusty day

Ireland won the European Nations Team Championship for the first time since 2016 and only the second time in their history yesterday (April 20] in Sotogrande.
Tramore’s Jack Hearn led the charge all week in Spain and although his own chances fell just short in the individual event, his T3 finish helped Ireland secure the silverware.
It was a phenomenal effort from the team of Hearn, Sean Keeling (Roganstown), Matt McClean (Malone) and Hugh Foley (Royal Dublin) and team captain, Niall Mac S