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Ireland’s No.1 Golfing Newspaper Vol 23. No. 2 June 2018 DOWNLOAD FREE THIS EDITION TO YOUR COMPUTER, iPAD OR SMARTPHONE www.selectmedialtd.com/igwemag.html STARS OF IRISH GOLF LAUNCH THE GOLF COURSE AT ADARE MANOR DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN Four of Ireland’s most celebrated golfing stars Ballyliffin Golf Links, condu cted the official drive-in at The Golf Course July 5th –8th ,2018 at Adare Manor, set to become one of the most By Charlie Mulqueen recognised layouts in world golf. Rory McIlroy, any of golf’s finest will roll up Padr aig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shan e Lo wry hit the inaugural tee shots of the wh olly- for the Dubai Duty Free Irish reconstructed Tom Fazio design, competing in MOpen at Ballyliffin on July 5-8 with every hope of a significant tournam ent a €500,000 charity match to mark the milestone occasion for Irish golf. victory but for the early stages at least > Turn to Page 16 th e minds of most of the fans will concentra te on two players, defending champion John SPECIAL OLYMPICS Rahm and the 2016 winner Rory McIlroy. IRELAND The battle for 2018 glory between the two Special Olympics Ireland is a sports should be worth the entrance fee alo ne. organisation for children and adults with Rory McIlroy is justifiably proud of his an intellectual disability. achievement in the revival of the great Being part of Special Olympics provides champion ship and in having it hosted athl etes with far more than the physical by his Foundation. By changing the Agreement had been reached between “It’s great to be able to play in front of benefits of sport, they develop emotionally, dat e on the European Tour’s international make new friends, realise their dreams and the top Irish players and the European people who maybe watched you play are enabled to achieve their goals both on schedule, securing the national Open’s To ur that essentially meant the Irish Ope n as an amateur and watched you grow and off the field of play. pl ace in the Rolex Series thereby significantl y would be played on a links unless oth er up . They appreciate not just what you’ve increasing the prize fun d and introducing > Turn to Page 8 telling reasons intervened. So Rory decide d done as a player but hopefully they a charitable component to the week, the that the Ballyliffin links had just about appreciate what we’ve tried to do for THE GOURMET GOLF CLASSIC Northern Irishman has helped elevate everything you could want t o showcase the tournament as well. It’s always nice IS NOT TO BE MISSED! the tournament to historic new heights. Ireland’s predomina nt position when it to go back and hopefully I can give Club Choice Ireland is delighted to announc e Along with the Rory Foundation, which came to golf by the sea. them something to cheer about.” dates for their ever-popular Gourmet Golf supports children’s charities, big and “I’ve enjoyed my time up in Ballyliffin, There can be no underestimating what Cla ssi c taking place from September 3rd –6th small, around the world, the Irish Open I’v e played quite a lot there as an amateu r McIlroy’s interest in helping charitable 20 18 in Wexford. They are also thrilled t o has made a positive impact to many and I think it’s a great venue for the Irish ca uses through his Foundation has meant cont inue their partnership with Stena Lin e lives, including McIlroy’s. He had a Open”, he enthused. “It’s pure links, in to countless needy people – and also to Ferries for their 2018 Golf Event programme. major say when it came to choosing the fact it’s one of the toughest links courses the Irish Open getting back up there as Th is event, based in Wexford town, has become a stable fixture in both the golfing Glashedy Links at Ballyliffin – a master – in the world. It’s really well designed, a one of the game’s premier championships. and social calendars for many people. piece created by Pat Ruddy and the beautiful course and Donegal is such a > Turn to Page 6 late Tom Craddock as this year’s venue. beautiful area. > Turn to Page 18 News IRISH GOLF WORLD • 3 TOP BRITISH GOLF WRITERS TEE Credits Robert Heuston UP THE IRISH OPEN P u b l i s h e r / E d i t o r : Advertising: James Small Design: John Barrett Production: Emma Meade Contributors: Charlie Mulqueen (Irish Examiner) Philip Reid (Irish Times) Greg Allen (RTE Radio) Colm Smith (Freelance) Tony McGee (Freelance) Declan Brennan (Freelance) ore tha n 3 4 million golfers across Britain – and potenti al “We were delighted to invite these leading British golf journalis ts Photography: Alex Jackson golf holidaymakers for Donegal and Ireland – are set to Donegal, to experience some of our top golf courses for Wayne Scott Mto read all about Donegal’s world-class golf, followin g a themselves,” said Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland’s Head of visit by leading British golf journalists. Fifteen (15) golf writers Great Britain. “Tourism Ireland in Britain has an extensive – re presenting major media outlets like Sky Sports, the Lond on Select Media Ltd programme of promotions under way, to highlight our world- Published by: Evening Standard, The Sun and the Scottish Daily Mail – were class golf and encourage more British golfers to consider a 4-5 Burton Hall Road, here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The group had the opportunity to test their skills on the golfing holiday in Ireland. Sandyfor d Our key messages include the fact that Ballyliffin is h ome Glashedy links at Ballyliffin Golf Club – home to the 2018 Irish Dublin 18 Open in July – as well as the Sandy Hills links at Rosapenna to the 2018 Irish Open and that Royal Portrush will host The + 353 1 6622266 Golf Resort. The writers enjoyed dinner and an overnight stay Open in 2019.” Tel. at B allyliffin Lodge Hotel & Spa, Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resor t Further media information contact Sinéad Grace, Email: [email protected] and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. Tourism Ireland @ Tel: 087-685 9027. 4 • IRISH GOLF WORLD News ROE PARK RESORT NAMED HOTEL SPA OF THE YEAR! LOCAL RESORT ADDS TO AWARDS HAUL he Roe Park Resort, Limavady has been named ‘Hotel & Spa of the Year’ at the 2 018 Travel & Hospitality Awards. The accolade follows a success ful awards season for the Resort, which has seen it win several prestigious T awards since 2017. The Roe Park picked up awards for ‘Resort of the Year’, ‘Golf Resort of the Year’ and ‘Golf Hotel of the Year’ in 2017. Since the start of 2018, the four-star resort has already achieved two accolades for its high standards, as well as the ‘Hotel & Spa of the Year’ award, the resort’s se nior staff member Terry Kelly was named ‘Golf Manager of the Year’ by the Golfer ’s Guide to Ireland in January. Commenting on the awards success, Sinead McNicholl, Brand and Marketing Photo – L-R – Sinead McElhinney, Brand & Marketing Manager, Mike Marshall, General Manager, Manager, Roe Park Resort said, “We are delighted to kick off the year with the Terry Kelly, Golf & Spa Manager. prestigious title of ‘Hotel & Spa of the Year’. most recent win, and we are thrilled that Terry Kelly was awarded ‘Golf Manag er of “F ollowing the success of 2017, it’s great to start the year with an award that highligh ts the Year’ which reflects his commitment to maintaining excellence for our golf the strength of our offering. facilities. We are delighted with these achievements, and look forward to seeing “O ur staff strive for the best results possible in every area of the hotel, so this award what else this year has in store for us.” reinforces their hard work and dedication. 2018 is off to a positive start with this For more information visit www.roeparkresort.com. 6 • IRISH GOLF WORLD News THE GOURMET GOLF CLASSIC IS NOT TO BE MISSED! Oh, and then there’s the golf… three very different courses await you with Ennisco rthy Golf Club, Rosslare Golf Club and Wexford Golf Club all included. Entry is in teams of 4 people, any combination, any age. The core package is based on 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast (Monday to Wednesday), 3 Rounds of Golf and 3 Evening Meals for just €325pps*. Spaces are limited for this event and it’s advisable to book early as most groups travel with 2 or 3 teams. Additional nights accommodation can be added for these wishing to arrive on the Sunday. For more information on the above events go to www.clubchoiceireland.com/even ts. To ma ke a booking or enquire about availability please email: [email protected] om or call: 01 8011490. lub Choice Ireland is delighted to announce dates for their ever-popular Gourmet Golf Classic taking place from the 3rd – 6th September 2018 in CWexford. They are also thrilled to continue their partnership with Stena Line Ferries for their 2018 Golf Event programme. The unique and unrivalled, Gourmet Golf Classic, is taking place from the 3rd – 6th September. T his event has become a stable fixture in both the golfing and social cale ndars for many people. Based in Wexford town, this event has grown from streng th since its launch in 2015. Guests are hosted for 3 nights at the newly refurbished Clayton Whites Hotel, locat ed in the town centre.